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Arkansas Woman Accused Of Stabbing Fiancé In Kenosha Hotel After Beating Him With Grill Tongs, Kicking Him With Prosthetic Leg

Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas, was charged Tuesday with first-degree recklessly endangering safety, misdemeanor battery as domestic abuse, and disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon as domestic abuse after police say she stabbed her fiancé during a violent confrontation inside a Kenosha hotel. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set a $2,500 cash bail Tuesday afternoon. Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Firefighter In Ambulance, Hit-And-Run And Felony Domestic Violence; Gets No-Cash Bail In Two Cases

Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday in three separate criminal cases involving the alleged sexual assault of a firefighter inside an ambulance, a hit-and-run crash and a violent felony domestic violence case in which prosecutors say he confined and battered a woman and attacked another. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum gave Lasley no-cash bail in the sexual assault and hit-and-run cases. Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha To Celebrate More Than 120 Years Of Streetcar History With Free Rides, Displays Saturday

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha will celebrate more than 120 years of electric streetcar history Saturday with Streetcar Day 2026, featuring free rides, activities and displays downtown. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and will give residents and visitors a chance to ride Kenosha’s historic electric streetcars while learning about the people, technology and communities that shaped the city’s transportation history. More Than A Century Of StreetcarsElectric streetcar service first came to Kenosha in 1903, when the Kenosha Electric Railway began operating a network connecting neighborhoods with the downtown area. Streetcars remained an important part of local transportation until 1932, when they were replaced by electric trackless trolley buses. Streetcars returned to Kenosha on June 17, 2000, as part of the redevelopment of the

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Longtime Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard’s Daughter Dies After Nearly Four-Year Battle With Cancer

RACINE, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and his family are mourning the death of his daughter, Kathleen “Katie” (Wanggaard) Jensen, who died Sunday evening following a nearly four-year battle with cancer. Wanggaard’s office announced the heartbreaking news Monday morning, saying Jensen died peacefully while surrounded by her family. “We are devastated to inform you that Kathleen (Wanggaard) Jensen, the daughter of Van and Mary Jo Wanggaard, peacefully lost her nearly 4-year battle with cancer on Sunday evening, surrounded by her loving family,” the statement said. Wanggaard’s office described Katie as a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and teacher whose life touched hundreds of people. The family thanked those who have offered prayers and support throughout her lengthy fight with cancer. A celebration of life is being planned

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Kenosha Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Firefighter In Ambulance, Hit-And-Run And Felony Domestic Violence; Gets No-Cash Bail In Two Cases

Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday in three separate criminal cases involving the alleged sexual assault of a firefighter inside an ambulance, a hit-and-run crash and a violent felony domestic violence case in which prosecutors say he confined and battered a woman and attacked another. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum gave Lasley no-cash bail in the sexual assault and hit-and-run cases. Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha To Celebrate More Than 120 Years Of Streetcar History With Free Rides, Displays Saturday

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha will celebrate more than 120 years of electric streetcar history Saturday with Streetcar Day 2026, featuring free rides, activities and displays downtown. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and will give residents and visitors a chance to ride Kenosha’s historic electric streetcars while learning about the people, technology and communities that shaped the city’s transportation history. More Than A Century Of StreetcarsElectric streetcar service first came to Kenosha in 1903, when the Kenosha Electric Railway began operating a network connecting neighborhoods with the downtown area. Streetcars remained an important part of local transportation until 1932, when they were replaced by electric trackless trolley buses. Streetcars returned to Kenosha on June 17, 2000, as part of the redevelopment of the

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Burlington Man Charged With 2nd OWI After Allegedly Blowing Red Light, Injuring Driver And Fleeing Crash Scene

Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. – Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington, is facing five criminal charges after authorities say he drunkenly blew through a red light, caused a violent crash that injured another driver, and then ran from the scene. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set only $3,500 cash bail Tuesday afternoon. Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Punching Roommate, Threatening To Burn Apartment Down, Fleeing Police; Catch & Release Kellum Gives No-Cash Bail

Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday with six criminal counts after police say she punched and shoved her roommate, threatened to burn their apartment down, fled from an officer and was later found with cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Despite the new felony charge and allegations that Spates committed the crimes while already out on a $1,000 cash bond in another felony case, Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release Kellum” released her Tuesday on no-cash bail. Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Women Charged After Alleged Two-On-One Beating In Kenosha Over Man, Sex Dispute

Kaitlynn E. Hurst, 31, of Kenosha, and Jasmin Gutierrez, 24, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kaitlynn E. Hurst, 31, of Kenosha, and Jasmin Gutierrez, 24, of Salem, were charged Tuesday after police say they attacked another woman during a dispute involving a man. Hurst was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail, while Gutierrez was given $1,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release Kellum.” Kaitlynn E. Hurst Jasmin Gutierrez You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Mount Pleasant Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1,300 From Kenosha Meijer, Found At Walmart With Maserati

Rosalina M. Baron, 46, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Mount Pleasant woman is facing a felony charge after Kenosha Police say she walked out of Meijer with nearly $1,300 worth of merchandise without paying and was later found outside a nearby Walmart with her Maserati. Rosalina M. Baron, 46, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Charged After 8th Avenue Tap Brawl Leaves Two Women Injured; Bartender Says Wade Was ‘Fucking Wailing On Her’

Raymond A. Mims, 33, and Alexis D. Wade, 28, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha residents are facing criminal charges after police say a dispute inside the 8th Avenue Tap spilled into a larger disturbance that left two women injured and prompted multiple 911 calls. Alexis D. Wade, 28, of Kenosha, is charged with misdemeanor battery as a party to a crime and disorderly conduct as a party to a crime. Raymond A. Mims, 33, of Kenosha, is charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, both as a party to a crime and both with repeater enhancers. The cases arise from the same August 23, 2026 incident and identify Wade and Mims as co-defendants. Raymond A. Mims Alexis D. Wade You must be logged in

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Pleasant Prairie Man Accused Of Stealing $150 From Burger King Register While Working

Joshua C. Hyman, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors say surveillance video captured him taking $150 from an open cash register while working at a Somers Burger King. Joshua C. Hyman, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Meet The New Boss: Controversial Western Kenosha County Administrator Robert Antholine Lands Top KUSD Leadership Job

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has a new Chief of School Leadership, and instead of promoting someone from within Wisconsin’s third-largest school district, KUSD went west — hiring former Randall Consolidated and Twin Lakes #4 District Administrator Robert Antholine, an administrator whose tenure in western Kenosha County ended with both districts facing serious financial challenges, a failed Twin Lakes referendum, controversy over an attempted ban of this reporter from public school board meetings, and now questions from a tipster about the circumstances surrounding his departure. KUSD now identifies 50-year-old Robert Antholine as its Chief of School Leadership and one of the district’s Title IX coordinators. Antholine succeeds William Haithcock in the position. Haithcock made about $175,000 annually, and Antholine is expected to earn approximately the same amount. Before

From Scott Walker To David Crowley: Lifelong Republican Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala Supports Democratic Candidate For Governor

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala (R), a lifelong Republican with deep roots in the Kenosha County GOP, went to Democratic State Rep. Ben DeSmidt’s (D) annual Pig Roast at Union Park Tavern on Saturday to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley (D) in his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next governor. Crowley later highlighted the Kenosha event on his Facebook page, prominently featuring a photograph of himself with Bogdala. The event wasn’t simply a chance encounter between two elected officials. DeSmidt’s annual Pig Roast was advertised as a campaign fundraiser “leading up to the November election,” hosted by Ben DeSmidt for Assembly – District 65. The event was held in the backyard of Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. in Kenosha. Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee

Woodman’s Employee Falsely Accuses Man Of Being “Banned For Life” Over 2020 “Maskless March”

KENOSHA, Wis. — I am the man. I have shopped at Woodman’s Food Market, 7145 120th Ave. in Kenosha, with my family roughly once a week for years. On Saturday afternoon, at about 3:15 p.m., that routine grocery trip turned into one of the strangest encounters I have ever had in a store. My family and I were nearing the end of an aisle when we overheard two employees talking about a “lifetime ban.” As we got closer, I started to get the strange feeling they were talking about me. They were. A plainclothes security employee approached me, identified himself as store security and politely told me he had reason to believe that I had received a lifetime ban from Woodman’s stores. I immediately told him there had to be

Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Kenosha Doubles Down on Big Brother, Replacing Flock With Axon

Can you tell from the photo above which camera is Flock and which camera is Axon? Well… this is a tough one. One has a garbage bag covering the camera. The other one doesn’t. Other than that — good luck. These two cameras are on 56th Street, just east of Green Bay Road in Kenosha. Today, I pulled over to take a photo of them side by side, and while I was standing there, a man driving past rolled down his window and yelled, “Tear it down!” I laughed… but his unsolicited commentary probably says something about how recognizable these cameras have become. One is Flock. The other is Axon. Different logo. Different company. Same basic technology. They’re Automatic License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, which photograph license plates and vehicles

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Racine Woman Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Embezzling Hundreds Of Thousands From Kenosha Property Management Company

Sarah A. Benson, 46, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sarah A. Benson, 46, of Racine, was sentenced Friday to six years in state prison followed by five years of extended supervision for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from Elyon Property Management, a Kenosha property management company. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason A. Rossell imposed the sentence Friday morning after hearing from the victim, attorneys and Benson. Sarah A. Benson, 46, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Racine County Sheriff Orders Immediate Removal Of Flock Cameras After Learning Company Retains, Monetizes Data

RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has ordered the immediate removal of every Flock license plate reader camera operated by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office after learning the company appears to be collecting, retaining and monetizing information far beyond what the agency believed it had agreed to. The decision comes less than two months after a Walworth County judge ordered Racine County law enforcement agencies to turn over unredacted investigative records in a separate Kenosha County Eye John Doe proceeding involving allegations that Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Emil Ortiz improperly used the Flock system. Schmaling announced Friday that his office has obtained legal counsel and is taking steps to terminate its agreement with Flock after discovering what he described as a serious breach of the public’s trust. The

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Kenosha Man Held On $25,000 Cash Bail After Deputies Allegedly Find Nearly An Ounce Of Cocaine In Car

Michael Dinaso Sr., 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of possessing nearly an ounce of cocaine with intent to deliver it was charged Friday after Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found cocaine, drug paraphernalia and other evidence inside the vehicle he was driving. Michael Dinaso Sr., 47, of Kenosha, was also allegedly driving while revoked, was on felony parole and had active Department of Corrections warrants at the time of the stop. He appeared before Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum Friday afternoon, where District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared for the state. Kellum set Dinaso’s bail at $25,000 cash. Michael Dinaso Sr., 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pringle Nature Center Secures New 10-Year Lease With Kenosha County

BRISTOL, Wis. — The Pringle Nature Center will continue operating at Bristol Woods Park for at least another decade after Kenosha County and the nonprofit organization entered into a new 10-year lease agreement. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman joined county parks officials and Pringle Nature Center leaders Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of the agreement, which was recently approved by the Kenosha County Board. “This is really a great partnership that started many years ago, and I want to thank our forefathers for putting this together,” a county spokesperson said. “This is what makes us stronger as a community and a county, when we work together with our public-private partnerships.” The Pringle Nature Center traces its roots to a $50,000 donation made in 1983 by the family of Robert D.

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Catch, Release, Repeat: Everyone Saw It Coming Except “Catch & Release” Kellum – Hours After He Let Woman Facing 41 Years Walk For Free, She Allegedly Violated Bond Again; Now Facing More Than 65 Years

Krystyna M. Rogers, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Everyone saw this coming. Apparently, Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum did not. On Thursday, Kellum lived up to his nickname and released 36-year-old Krystyna M. Rogers without requiring her to pay a penny, even though she was already facing 10 criminal charges in four open cases, including six felony bail-jumping counts and more than 41 years behind bars. The logic behind repeatedly releasing someone accused of repeatedly violating previous releases was difficult enough to understand Thursday. By Friday, it looked even worse. Prosecutors filed yet another felony case against Rogers, alleging that just hours after Kellum let her walk out of custody, she again violated her bond conditions. This time she picked up four

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Smashing Apartment Windows With Baseball Bat, Challenging Man To Fight

Yvonne Pito Contreraz, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old Kenosha woman is accused of using a baseball bat to smash two windows of an apartment while allegedly yelling for a man inside to “come outside” and fight her. Yvonne Pito Contreraz, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Former Wilmot Student Sentenced To Maximum Prison Time Requested By Prosecutors In Child Pornography Case After Earlier No-Cash Bail Sparked Outrage

KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Wilmot Union High School student Jason A. Kotarba, 17, of Twin Lakes, was sentenced Friday to the maximum prison time requested by prosecutors: 4½ years of initial confinement, followed by six years of extended supervision, after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson imposed the prosecution’s recommendation in full and ordered all three sentences to run consecutively. The substantial prison sentence comes after a controversial beginning to the case, including Judge Chad Kerkman (D) releasing Kotarba from juvenile detention and initially considering not waiving him into adult court, according to information discussed at Friday’s hearing, and Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II later releasing Kotarba on no-cash bail. Judge Jodi Meier subsequently imposed a $25,000 cash bond and barred Kotarba from Wilmot Union High

36-Year-Old Kenosha Man Critically Injured In Sheridan Road Motorcycle Crash; Police Searching For Driver Who Allegedly Left Scene

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 36-year-old Kenosha man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Sheridan Road at around 8:20 p.m. Thursday, and police were searching for another driver who witnesses said may have been involved and fled the scene.. The crash occurred in the 7800 block of Sheridan Road, also known as State Highway 32. According to Kenosha Police Department scanner traffic, dispatchers initially advised officers of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle with the extent of the injuries unknown. Moments later, an officer at the scene requested that the ambulance “step it up,” reporting a person down with possible agonal breathing and heavy bleeding from the head. A Kenosha County Eye photographer, BC, was nearby and responded to the scene. Photographs taken by BC depict a man on

KUSD Ends Districtwide Free Meal Program At 17 Schools, Citing Depleted Food Service Reserves And $250,000 Monthly Cost

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District families are facing a significant change to the district’s school meal program this year, with 17 schools no longer participating in a program that previously provided breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge regardless of household income. The change has generated questions and calls from parents during the opening days of the 2026-27 school year. KUSD officials told the Kenosha County Eye that the decision was financial: continuing to provide universally free meals districtwide would have cost the district approximately $250,000 every month beyond what the federal meal program would reimburse. KUSD expanded the Community Eligibility Program, or CEP, to the entire district during the 2022-23 school year. CEP is a federal program that allows qualifying schools to provide breakfast and

Kenosha Unified Girls Make History With First-Ever Flag Football Games

KENOSHA, Wis. — About 70 girls from Kenosha Unified School District made school history Wednesday, taking the field for the district’s first-ever girls flag football games. Teams from Bradford, Indian Trail and Tremper high schools competed Sept. 2 at Hammes Field at Racine Case High School as part of the Donald Driver-Driven NFL FLAG Football League. Each school fielded a team of approximately 24 girls, and each team played two games during the inaugural competition. The league is designed to give female athletes an opportunity to learn and compete in football in a non-contact format. According to KUSD, the program emphasizes football fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and character development while allowing athletes of varying skill levels to participate. “We are honored to be part of this pioneering initiative in Southeast Wisconsin

Second KUSD Mold Problem In Days: Bullen Middle School Closed Friday For Professional Remediation

KENOSHA, Wis. — Bullen Middle School will be closed Friday, Sept. 4, after staff discovered mold inside the building Thursday, marking the second mold-related disruption at a Kenosha Unified School District building in just days. Bullen Principal Matthew St. Martin notified families and staff Thursday evening that mold had been discovered in the building earlier in the day. According to the notice, KUSD’s Facilities Department contacted Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. to perform what the district described as a comprehensive visual assessment. Following that assessment, professional remediation was recommended. “School will be canceled tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 4, while this work takes place,” St. Martin wrote. “Crews will seal affected areas, clean surfaces, and operate air scrubbers as part of the process.” The latest discovery comes only days after mold remediation disrupted

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