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EEOC Sues Kenosha Nissan, Alleges Race Discrimination And Retaliation Against Black Employees

KENOSHA, Wis. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Kenosha Nissan alleging Black employees were subjected to racial discrimination and that employees who complained to management were threatened, disciplined and ultimately driven from their jobs. The federal agency alleges one Black manager was fired after complaining about racial harassment while a white manager involved in the same workplace confrontation was fired and rehired the following day.

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Accused Wife-Killer Marckus Plaza Allegedly Sought Cellmate’s Help Killing Three Witnesses; Deputies Later Find Shank In Cell

Marckus L.A. Plaza, 34, of Kenosha(Still From WISN Pool Camera) KENOSHA, Wis. — Accused wife-killer Marckus Luke Plaza, 34, of Kenosha, allegedly sought the help of his Kenosha County Jail cellmate to facilitate the killings of three witnesses in his pending homicide case, according to a new criminal complaint filed Wednesday. Despite that explosive allegation, Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar charged Plaza with only one felony count, possession of an illegal article by an inmate, after deputies allegedly found a homemade shank in his cell. That case was dismissed almost immediately after Plaza’s attorney challenged probable cause in what Kenosha County Eye found to be a sloppily drafted criminal complaint. It remains unclear why prosecutors did not file any more serious charges stemming from the allegation that Plaza wanted three

Kenosha Trick-Or-Treat Set For Halloween Night, Oct. 31; Saturday Date Gives Families Best Of Both Worlds

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha kids will get to do trick-or-treating the old-fashioned way this year: on Halloween. The City of Kenosha announced that official trick-or-treat hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, continuing the city’s policy of holding trick-or-treating on Halloween Day. This year’s calendar provides something many parents and children may especially appreciate. Halloween falls on a Saturday, meaning children can head door-to-door on the actual holiday without families having to juggle school the next morning. Kenosha has actually maintained the Halloween-day tradition for years. In 2022, when Oct. 31 fell on a Monday, the city still scheduled trick-or-treating for Halloween rather than moving it to the preceding weekend. Contemporary reporting said city officials had followed that practice for about a decade. In

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Former KUSD Official Accused Of Grooming Three Female Students Gets Criminal Case Dismissed In Unusual Paper Plea Deal

KENOSHA, Wis. — Antonio “Tony” I. Garcia, 69, of Pleasant Prairie, a former Kenosha Unified School District Board member and former KUSD bilingual community liaison, will walk away without a criminal conviction after allegations that he engaged in grooming-like behavior involving three female students, including allegedly isolating a sophomore behind a closed office door, telling her she was beautiful, saying he would probably fall in love with her if he were her age, encouraging her to leave her boyfriend, giving her his personal phone number and telling her, “I care for you, I love you,” before changing his words. Another student accused Garcia of leaning close enough to smell her, telling her she “smelled good” and rubbing her shoulder. KUSD’s internal investigation also documented allegations involving a third female student

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Accused Wife-Killer Marckus Plaza Allegedly Sought Cellmate’s Help Killing Three Witnesses; Deputies Later Find Shank In Cell

Marckus L.A. Plaza, 34, of Kenosha(Still From WISN Pool Camera) KENOSHA, Wis. — Accused wife-killer Marckus Luke Plaza, 34, of Kenosha, allegedly sought the help of his Kenosha County Jail cellmate to facilitate the killings of three witnesses in his pending homicide case, according to a new criminal complaint filed Wednesday. Despite that explosive allegation, Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar charged Plaza with only one felony count, possession of an illegal article by an inmate, after deputies allegedly found a homemade shank in his cell. That case was dismissed almost immediately after Plaza’s attorney challenged probable cause in what Kenosha County Eye found to be a sloppily drafted criminal complaint. It remains unclear why prosecutors did not file any more serious charges stemming from the allegation that Plaza wanted three

Kenosha Trick-Or-Treat Set For Halloween Night, Oct. 31; Saturday Date Gives Families Best Of Both Worlds

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha kids will get to do trick-or-treating the old-fashioned way this year: on Halloween. The City of Kenosha announced that official trick-or-treat hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, continuing the city’s policy of holding trick-or-treating on Halloween Day. This year’s calendar provides something many parents and children may especially appreciate. Halloween falls on a Saturday, meaning children can head door-to-door on the actual holiday without families having to juggle school the next morning. Kenosha has actually maintained the Halloween-day tradition for years. In 2022, when Oct. 31 fell on a Monday, the city still scheduled trick-or-treating for Halloween rather than moving it to the preceding weekend. Contemporary reporting said city officials had followed that practice for about a decade. In

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Kenosha Man Charged With OWI With 4-Year-Old Daughter, Then Felony Domestic Abuse Hours After Jail Release

Jeremy L. Busby, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jeremy L. Busby, 31, of Kenosha, is facing two new criminal cases after police say he drove while impaired with his 4-year-old daughter in his pickup truck, struck a parked vehicle and left the scene, and then, only hours after being released from jail, became involved in another alleged domestic disturbance. Because Busby has three prior domestic-abuse-related convictions from 2023, prosecutors charged the new domestic incident as a felony under Wisconsin’s domestic abuse repeater law. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set $750 cash bail in the felony case Wednesday. Busby was also given no-cash bail in the separate OWI case. Jeremy L. Busby, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest

Kenosha County Clerk Warns Voters About Third-Party Absentee Ballot Mailings That May Look “Official”

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is warning residents about absentee ballot request forms being mailed to local voters by the Voter Participation Center, stressing that the organization is private, is not affiliated with local election officials and that the documents being sent are not actual absentee ballots. Waligora issued the warning Tuesday after some local voters reported receiving the mailings. She said the forms can appear official and may arrive pre-filled with a recipient’s information, but election officials do not send unsolicited voter forms to the public and have no oversight over third-party mailings. “These mailings cause confusion, especially among voters who have not requested an absentee ballot and generally do not vote absentee,” Waligora said. She said she personally received similar mail addressed to her adult

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Man Released On $1,000 Cash Bail By Kellum Allegedly Caught With Marijuana Packaged For Sale, Ecstasy And Fentanyl Just Six Days Later

Antario N. Window, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Antario N. Window, 25, of Kenosha was charged Wednesday with four felonies and two misdemeanors after Kenosha Police say they caught him with marijuana packaged for street-level sales, ecstasy and fentanyl just six days after liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum released him on only $1,000 cash bail in another felony drug case. Window, whose complaint does not list a home address, was again brought before Kellum Wednesday. The court record lists a $2,500 cash bond, although the initial-appearance entry says Kellum set $250 cash bail. Antario N. Window Antario N. Window You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged In Domestic Violence Case After Severely Malnourished Dog Found Tied Up In Feces-Filled Basement

Jason Isom Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Kenosha man is facing three domestic abuse-related misdemeanor charges after police say he assaulted a woman during an argument and threatened to “bust” her teeth the following day when she tried to get help for a severely malnourished dog found tied to a pole in a basement filled with feces and urine. Jason Isom Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Pleasant Prairie Woman Allegedly Bit Mother, Threatened To Put Bullet In Her Head During Eviction Dispute; Gets No-Cash Bail

Halie E. Hahn, 29, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Halie E. Hahn, 29, of Pleasant Prairie, is facing two domestic abuse-related misdemeanor charges after police say she bit, struck and kicked her mother during an argument over an impending eviction and had previously threatened to “put a bullet in her head.” Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum released Hahn Wednesday on a no-cash bail. Halie E. Hahn, 29, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Charged With Two Felonies After Allegedly Injuring Nurses During ER Outburst; Gets No-Cash Bail

India Ivy Smith, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — India Ivy Smith, 20, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with two felonies and one misdemeanor after prosecutors say she became combative in the emergency room at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and injured two nurses. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum released Smith Wednesday on a no-cash bail following her initial appearance. India Ivy Smith, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Restaurant Owner Draws Gun During Confrontation With Man Allegedly Wielding Broken Tequila Bottle; No-Cash Bail Set

Jamall D. Richardson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jamall D. Richardson, 43, a homeless Kenosha man, was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after police say he tried to force his way into a restaurant, reached into a backpack during a confrontation that prompted a restaurant owner to draw a gun, and then allegedly smashed a tequila bottle and wielded the broken glass while threatening the owners. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum released Richardson on a no-cash bail Wednesday afternoon. Jamall D. Richardson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Former Politician, Amateur Gay Porn Performer “Sgt. Hard” Back In Jail After Another KDOG Search; 7 More Felony Charges Recommended

KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Board Supervisor, former Wisconsin Department of Corrections sergeant and amateur gay pornography performer Andrew A. “Andy” Berg, 48, of Kenosha, is back in the Kenosha County Jail after the Kenosha Drug Operations Group executed another search warrant at his home Tuesday. Berg, who was already free after posting $75,000 cash bail in a sweeping drug and gun prosecution, was arrested and booked at 1:56 p.m. Sept. 15, 2026. Law enforcement is now recommending seven additional felonies and three misdemeanors, including new drug trafficking allegations and felony bail jumping. Formal charges had not yet been filed as of Wednesday morning, but Berg is expected to be charged. The latest arrest comes about nine months after KDOG investigators searched the same Kenosha residence in December 2025,

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Judge Hughes Reduced $750 Cash Bail To No-Cash Release; Hours Later Kenosha Man Allegedly Returned To Barred Home — Kellum Gives Him No-Cash Bail Again

Sven T. Bergstrom, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man facing nearly 13 years behind bars was granted no-cash bail Tuesday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum after allegedly violating another court’s no-contact order within hours of being released on no-cash bail. Sven T. Bergstrom, 33, had originally been held on just $750 cash bail set by Kellum after being charged with felony strangulation and suffocation, battery and disorderly conduct. On September 2, Judge David O. Hughes reduced that cash bail to a no-cash bond over no objection from prosecutors. About seven-and-a-half hours after the 2:51 p.m. bond hearing, prosecutors allege Bergstrom returned to the very residence he had been ordered to stay away from. Less than two weeks later, after Bergstrom was arrested on

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Somers Man Accused Of Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend, Monitoring Her Movements During Alleged Drug Relapse; Woman Feared He Might Kill Her; Gets Only $150 Cash Bail

Michael R. Guerra, 48, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Michael R. Guerra, 48, of Somers, was charged Monday with disorderly conduct as an act of domestic abuse after his ex-girlfriend told Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies that Guerra had been entering her bedroom at night, screaming at her, monitoring her movements and becoming increasingly paranoid during an alleged drug relapse. On a domestic violence risk assessment, the woman said she believed Guerra might seriously injure or kill her. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Guerra’s cash bail at only $150 during his initial appearance Monday. Michael R. Guerra, 48, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Waukegan Man Allegedly Had Women’s Underwear Stuffed In Waistband, Meth During Kenosha Traffic Stop; Gets No-Cash Bail

Alfonso Flores-Avina, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alfonso Flores-Avina, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with felony possession of methamphetamine and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia after Kenosha Police allegedly found methamphetamine, drug-related items and women’s underwear during a traffic stop. Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum released Flores-Avina on a no-cash bail Tuesday afternoon. Alfonso Flores-Avina, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Time to Fly Kite Fest Returns to Lincoln Park Sept. 26

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha and the Kenosha Parks Alliance will host the free “Time to Fly Kite Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave., following a community clean-up earlier that morning. The community clean-up begins at 10 a.m. Participants should meet near the Oribiletti Center on Martin Luther King Drive, where trash bags and gloves will be available. The kite festival will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature professional kite-flying demonstrations, children’s games and activities, contests and a free picnic lunch. Gift of Wings of Milwaukee will provide kite entertainment, including professional flyers performing coordinated stunt-kite routines set to music. The Lincoln Park event is described as a smaller version of the city’s two-day “Outta Sight Kite Flight”

7th Heaven To Perform Free Make-Up Concert Thursday In Downtown Kenosha

KENOSHA, Wis. — Popular local band 7th Heaven will return to Kenosha Thursday evening for a free make-up performance as part of the city’s Peanut Butter & Jam concert series. The concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Veterans Memorial Park. The band’s previously scheduled performance earlier this summer was postponed because of rain. 7th Heaven is a crowd favorite known for its “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley featuring music from the 1970s and 1980s. The free outdoor concert is presented by the City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine. Concert-goers may sit in Veterans Memorial Park or across the street at Navy Memorial Park near the harbor. Sixth Avenue will be closed between 52nd and 54th streets for pedestrian safety. Unlike typical Peanut Butter & Jam

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19-Year-Old Kenosha Man Charged With Taking Vehicle Without Consent, Possessing Gun On School Grounds, Carrying Concealed Weapon; Only $500 Cash Bail Set

Frederick Doral Washington Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Frederick Doral Washington Jr., 19, of Kenosha, was arrested Sept. 11 on an outstanding warrant in a case charging him with felony operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, felony possession of a firearm on school grounds and misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon. Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Washington’s bail at only $500 cash during a Sept. 14 court appearance. Frederick Doral Washington Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha County To Host Suicide Prevention Trainings Amid Recent Increase In Suicide Deaths

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Behavioral Health Services will host two community suicide-prevention training sessions later this month as the county reports a recent increase in people who have died by suicide. The “Know the Signs, Ask the Questions” sessions will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. in Bristol, and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, 10111 39th Ave. A Kenosha County spokesperson said suicide can affect individuals and families from every background and that communities can play an important role in prevention by talking openly about mental health, recognizing warning signs, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help. “Join me so we can take the time together to learn the warning

Kenosha County DA Xavier Solis’ Law License Reinstated One Day After Suspension

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis’ Wisconsin law license was reinstated just after 9 a.m. Tuesday, ending a suspension that lasted approximately one day. A Tuesday morning memorandum from the Office of Lawyer Regulation states that, effective Sept. 15, 2026, Solis’ license to practice law in Wisconsin “is reinstated from that suspension.” When reached by KCE Tuesday morning, Solis provided the following statement: “I want to sincerely thank the members of our community, as well as the many attorneys and colleagues who reached out to me with words of support and encouragement. Your calls, messages, prayers, and expressions of confidence have meant a great deal to me and my family. I am deeply grateful for the support I have received and remain committed to serving the people

City Of Kenosha Warns Residents, Businesses About Fake Invoices Demanding Payment

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is warning residents, property owners and business owners about fraudulent invoices being circulated by scammers who are falsely claiming the bills were issued by city government. According to a warning issued Sunday, Sept. 14, the fake invoices have claimed to come from the city’s Licenses & Permits Committee and have demanded payment for supposed processing fees, zoning and compliance assessments, legal and administrative fees, public notices and other costs. In some cases, recipients are instructed to send money by bank transfer to unauthorized individuals or entities. The fraudulent documents can look convincing, including City of Kenosha logos and official-looking formatting. The city included examples of the fraudulent bills with its warning, including one purported Planning Commission invoice seeking $4,800 and directing the recipient

Kenosha Unified Receives $55,000 Grant For Student Mental Health Programs

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has been awarded a $55,000 unrestricted, multi-year grant to support student mental health programs across the district. The grant comes from the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, which selected KUSD in part because of what the organization described as the district’s comprehensive approach to student mental health and its efforts to provide services throughout the school system. KUSD currently provides support related to student drug and alcohol issues, employs onsite clinicians who work individually with secondary students and has school psychologists serving all district buildings. “We are honored to be awarded this incredibly generous grant,” KUSD Director of Special Education and Student Support Stacy Guckenberger said. “We are deeply grateful for our partnership with the WEA Member Benefits Foundation and how they support our

Highway 158 To Close Overnight For One Week For Intersection Improvements

KENOSHA, Wis. — A portion of State Highway 158, also known as 52nd Street, will close overnight for one week while crews complete improvements near 68th Avenue. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will close Highway 158 nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 14, through Sept. 21. The work is being done at the intersection of Highway 158 and 68th Avenue. The overnight closure will stretch from 88th Avenue east to Green Bay Road. Highway 158 will reopen to traffic during daytime hours. Motorists will be directed to a signed detour using 88th Avenue, State Highway 50, or 75th Street, and Green Bay Road. Officials are asking drivers to allow additional travel time and use caution around the construction area. The closures are scheduled to continue through

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Repeated Sexual Assault Of Child; $100,000 Cash Bail Set

Najee A. Luckett, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Najee A. Luckett, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with repeated sexual assault of a child, a Class A felony. Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Luckett’s cash bail at $100,000 during his initial appearance Monday afternoon. Najee A. Luckett, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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$100,000 Cash Bail Set For Kenosha Man Accused Of Savage Two-Day Domestic Beating, Choking Woman Twice

Terrance L. Kirksey, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Terrance L. Kirksey, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with eight crimes after police say he held a woman against her will for nearly two days, repeatedly beat and strangled her, threatened to kill her and even threw her dog across a room. Kirksey faces four felonies and four misdemeanors. Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Kirksey’s bail at $100,000 cash Monday afternoon. Terrance L. Kirksey, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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