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“Are You Going To Take My Baby?”: Illinois Woman Gets 20 Days Of Work Release After Child-OWI Conviction
Kaitlyn A. Krigers, 37, of Richmond, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced an Illinois woman to 20
4-Year-Old Boy Reunites With Kenosha County Deputies Who Helped Save Him After Serious Home Accident
KENOSHA, Wis. — After suffering a serious injury in a recent accident at his home, 4-year-old Zechariah “Zech” Byles had one request during his recovery:
“Are You Going To Take My Baby?”: Illinois Woman Gets 20 Days Of Work Release After Child-OWI Conviction
Kaitlyn A. Krigers, 37, of Richmond, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced an Illinois woman to 20 days on work release after she admitted to driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 in her vehicle. Kaitlyn A. Krigers, 37, of Richmond, Illinois, pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated with a minor child passenger, a conviction that critics say continues the Kenosha judiciary’s pattern of relatively light sentences in repeat OWI cases and cases involving intoxicated drivers who endanger children. Kaitlyn A. Krigers, 37, of Richmond, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
5-Year-Old Pleasant Prairie Boy’s Lemonade Stand Aims to Raise $5,000 So Local Children Can Have Beds of Their Own
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Most 5-year-olds dream about new toys or their next birthday. But when Caden Graham learned that some children don’t have a bed to sleep in, he asked his mother a question that changed everything: “Can I give them my bed?” That heartfelt response inspired Caden and his mother, Carly Graham, to apply for Riley Construction’s Good Stand Project, an initiative that helps young people turn compassion into action. Out of more than 200 applicants from across Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Caden was selected as the Racine/Kenosha recipient. Now, Caden will host Caden’s Lemonade Stand on Aug. 8 and 9, raising money for Sleep in Heavenly Peace WI–Racine/Kenosha, a nonprofit organization that builds and delivers beds to children who don’t have one of their own. The
Steil Touts Housing Law, Reports $6.1 Million War Chest as Re-Election Campaign Ramps Up
JANESVILLE, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) is highlighting both a legislative victory and a commanding fundraising advantage as he prepares for the 2026 election, announcing this week that a bipartisan housing affordability package he helped author has been signed into law while his campaign has amassed more than $6.1 million in cash on hand. Steil’s campaign announced that he raised more than $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2026 across his campaign committees, including more than $925,000 for Steil for Wisconsin. The campaign said it ended the quarter with more than $6.1 million available, which it says is more than 20 times the combined cash on hand of all of his Democratic primary opponents. According to the campaign, Steil’s declared opponents collectively reported approximately $263,250 in cash
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4-Year-Old Boy Reunites With Kenosha County Deputies Who Helped Save Him After Serious Home Accident
KENOSHA, Wis. — After suffering a serious injury in a recent accident at his home, 4-year-old Zechariah “Zech” Byles had one request during his recovery: he wanted to see the Kenosha County deputies who responded to his family’s emergency so he could thank each of them with a hug. That heartfelt reunion recently took place as Deputy Lyyski, Deputy Gursky, Deputy Ali, Deputy Schuler, Deputy Stanek, and Sgt. Beckstrom visited Zech and his family. The deputies arrived bearing gifts, Sheriff’s Office memorabilia, and plenty of encouragement for the young boy as he continues his recovery. A spokesman for the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said Zech’s courage and gratitude made a lasting impression on everyone involved. “Zechariah’s courage, gratitude, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on all of us. Our
5-Year-Old Pleasant Prairie Boy’s Lemonade Stand Aims to Raise $5,000 So Local Children Can Have Beds of Their Own
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Most 5-year-olds dream about new toys or their next birthday. But when Caden Graham learned that some children don’t have a bed to sleep in, he asked his mother a question that changed everything: “Can I give them my bed?” That heartfelt response inspired Caden and his mother, Carly Graham, to apply for Riley Construction’s Good Stand Project, an initiative that helps young people turn compassion into action. Out of more than 200 applicants from across Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Caden was selected as the Racine/Kenosha recipient. Now, Caden will host Caden’s Lemonade Stand on Aug. 8 and 9, raising money for Sleep in Heavenly Peace WI–Racine/Kenosha, a nonprofit organization that builds and delivers beds to children who don’t have one of their own. The
Steil Touts Housing Law, Reports $6.1 Million War Chest as Re-Election Campaign Ramps Up
JANESVILLE, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) is highlighting both a legislative victory and a commanding fundraising advantage as he prepares for the 2026 election, announcing this week that a bipartisan housing affordability package he helped author has been signed into law while his campaign has amassed more than $6.1 million in cash on hand. Steil’s campaign announced that he raised more than $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2026 across his campaign committees, including more than $925,000 for Steil for Wisconsin. The campaign said it ended the quarter with more than $6.1 million available, which it says is more than 20 times the combined cash on hand of all of his Democratic primary opponents. According to the campaign, Steil’s declared opponents collectively reported approximately $263,250 in cash
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forces Kenosha to Close Pools, Golf Course, Drop-Off Sites
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires prompted the City of Kenosha on Thursday to temporarily shut down several public facilities and cancel events as air quality deteriorated across southeastern Wisconsin. The closures come as state and federal officials warn that unhealthy air conditions could persist into Friday or longer. The City of Kenosha announced that Anderson Park Pool and Washington Park Pool are closed, along with Washington Park Municipal Golf Course, the Bulk & Recycling Drop-Off Site, and the Compost/Brush Drop-Off Site. Scheduled bulk pickup has also been postponed until air quality improves. In addition, the city’s 11:30 a.m. Peanut Butter & Jam concert was canceled, with a decision on the evening performance expected later Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an Air Quality Advisory covering
AI Litigant Behind Felony Stalking Case Sees Two Federal Lawsuits Dismissed; Judge Orders Him To Explain Why He Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned
Mathiew R. Fox, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Background Photo is AI-Created becuase Humor, Irony) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who has openly acknowledged using artificial intelligence to help prepare a barrage of lawsuits spanning state and federal courts has suffered another major legal setback after a federal judge dismissed two nearly identical civil-rights lawsuits and ordered him to explain why he should not be sanctioned for filing them. Mathiew R. Fox, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Held on $100,000 Cash Bail on Child Sexual Assault Charge
Zachary R. Jenrette, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Zachary R. Jenrette, 25, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $100,000 cash bond Wednesday after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Stephanie McIntosh found probable cause to proceed on a charge of first-degree child sexual assault. Prosecutors allege the victim was a relative who was under the age of 13 at the time of the alleged offense. Zachary R. Jenrette, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Woman Charged With Felony After Allegedly Driving SUV At Crowd Outside Kenosha Bar
Aniya M. Ayers, 24, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Aniya M. Ayers, 24, of Zion, Illinois, has been charged with one count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, a Class F felony, after prosecutors allege she intentionally drove her SUV toward a crowd of people outside Shenanigans Bar before crashing into two parked vehicles and nearly striking a pedestrian. Aniya M. Ayers, 24, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Felony Stalking, Accused of Scattering Homemade Tire Spikes at Ex-Girlfriend’s Home
James M. Bulik, 44, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — James M. Bulik, 44, of Pleasant Prairie, has been charged with felony stalking after prosecutors allege he subjected his former girlfriend to a months-long campaign of harassment that included repeatedly contacting her after their breakup, allegedly scattering homemade metal tire spikes throughout her driveway, creating fake social media accounts to humiliate her, and repeatedly showing up near her home. Bulik is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Aug. 20, 2026, in Kenosha County Intake Court. James M. Bulik, 44, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Felon Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Kenosha Police Officers Charged Nearly Two Years Later After DNA Links Him To Glock
Willie Brownlee II, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Willie Brownlee II, 35, of Kenosha, has been charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon and two misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer after prosecutors allege DNA evidence linked him to a Glock handgun recovered during the execution of a SWAT search warrant. Brownlee is scheduled to make his initial appearance before the court on Aug. 20, 2026. Willie Brownlee II, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Colorado Man Accused In Alleged Nationwide YMCA Locker Room Theft Ring After Nearly $15,000 In Gold Coins Purchased With Stolen Credit Card
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sorinel Velcu, 27, of Denver, Colorado, has been charged in Kenosha County after prosecutors allege he stole a credit card from a locker inside the Kenosha YMCA locker room before using it to purchase nearly $15,000 in gold coins at the Costco in Pleasant Prairie. Investigators further allege Velcu is the primary operator of what they describe as a multi-jurisdictional theft ring targeting YMCA and gym locker rooms across multiple states. Court records show he is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Aug. 14, 2026. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Pair Accused Of Using Forged Prescription To Obtain Promethazine At Kenosha Walgreens Face Felony Charges
KENOSHA, Wis. — Alexander S. West, 31, and Alexis West, 30, both of Naperville, Illinois, have each been charged in Kenosha County with one felony count of uttering a forgery as a party to a crime and one misdemeanor count of obtaining a prescription drug by fraud after prosecutors allege they used a forged prescription to obtain promethazine from a Kenosha Walgreens. The pair have each been summoned to appear for an initial appearance on Aug. 13, 2026, in Kenosha County Intake Court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Twin Lakes Man Accused Of Drunken Crash That Seriously Injured Passenger Released On No-Cash Bail
Ronald J. Lewis, 20, of Twin Lakes(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Twin Lakes resident Ronald J. Lewis, 20, is charged with operating while intoxicated causing injury after authorities say he admitted he had been drinking heavily before crashing his SUV into a tree in the Village of Salem Lakes, seriously injuring his passenger. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Stephanie McIntosh ordered Lewis released Wednesday on no-cash bail with conditions following his initial appearance. Ronald J. Lewis, 20, of Twin Lakes(Facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Man Accused Of Resisting Officers After Allegedly Smoking Marijuana Inside Kenosha Starbucks
Isaiah S. Uribe, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Isaiah S. Uribe, 28, of Kenosha, appeared Wednesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Stephanie McIntosh, who ordered his release on a no-cash bail and dismissed one of two resisting-an-officer charges after defense attorney Lorenzo Rodriguez argued the counts were multiplicitous. Uribe continues to face one count of resisting an officer and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from allegations that he openly smoked marijuana inside a Kenosha Starbucks before struggling with officers attempting to arrest him. Isaiah S. Uribe, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha City Administrator John Morrissey to Retire; City Launching Search for Successor
KENOSHA, Wis. — City Administrator John Morrissey has announced his retirement, bringing to a close a lengthy career in public service that included serving as Kenosha’s chief of police, director of inspections, and, most recently, city administrator. Mayor David Bogdala announced the retirement Wednesday, thanking Morrissey for his years of service and confirming that the City of Kenosha will immediately begin searching for its next city administrator. “John has dedicated his career to serving the people of Kenosha,” Bogdala said in a statement. “On behalf of the City, I want to thank him for his years of service and wish him and his family a long, healthy and well-deserved retirement.” Morrissey has held several prominent leadership positions with the city over the years. Before becoming city administrator, he served as
Pablo and Diana Escribano To Become New Owners Of Historic Franks Diner
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha’s most recognizable restaurants is getting new ownership, as Pablo and Diana Escribano prepare to take the reins of Franks Diner, America’s oldest continuously operating lunch-car diner. The ownership transfer is expected to become official at the end of July, ending nearly 17 years of ownership by Kevin Ervin and Julie Rittmiller. For the Escribanos, the purchase is about far more than buying a restaurant. It’s about preserving a Kenosha institution that has served generations of families since 1926 while ensuring that customers continue to find the same food, atmosphere and traditions that have made Franks famous. Pablo is hardly a newcomer to Franks. After spending more than three years working alongside the restaurant’s staff, he said he developed a deep appreciation for what makes
Brutal Attack on Three Teen Girls Ends With 60 Days in Jail After Facing More Than 18 Years in Prison; Felony OWI Injury Case Still Pending
Amir M. Farhan, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Six months after prosecutors accused Amir M. Farhan, 21, of Kenosha, of brutally attacking three teenage girls during a house party while out on bond in a separate felony OWI case—allegedly leaving one victim unconscious with a bleeding head wound after striking her repeatedly with a glass liquor bottle—Kenosha County Circuit Judge Jodi L. Meier sentenced him Monday to just 60 days in the Kenosha County Jail as a condition of probation. The original criminal complaint exposed Farhan to more than 18 years in prison on three felony charges, along with additional jail time on four misdemeanor counts. His separate felony OWI causing injury case remains pending. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi Meier (D)(File Photo by Kevin
Victims’ Family Fights To Keep Double Murderer Dean Sabin Behind Bars As Parole Hearing Nears; Kenosha DA Says “Justice Demands Nothing Less”
Dean R. Sabin, 62 – Convivted Double Murderer(Wisconsin Department of Corrections) KENOSHA, Wis. — “I believe a life sentence should mean life incarceration.” Those are the words of Bob Gelden, whose parents, John and Donna Gelden, were brutally murdered inside their Salem home in 1984. Forty-two years later, the family is once again being forced to relive the tragedy as Dean R. Sabin, now 62, who was just 20 years old when he committed the murders, is scheduled to appear before Gov. Tony Evers’ (D) Wisconsin Parole Commission this November. The Gelden family says Sabin should die in prison, and Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has formally urged the Parole Commission to deny his release. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis (R)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Jean Cyr’s Children Charged After Investigators Allege Blind, Paralyzed Mother Was Left to Die Following Nursing Home Removal
David A. Cyr, 40, The Late Jean Cyr, 66, and Nicole Josephine Cyr, 39, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — More than two years after the death of Jean Cyr, David A. Cyr, 40, of Kenosha, and Nicole Josephine Cyr, 39, of Kenosha, have each been charged with one misdemeanor count of recklessly subjecting an individual at risk to abuse. Prosecutors allege the siblings neglected their blind, paralyzed mother after removing her from a nursing home, resulting in her death just 10 days later. Both defendants are scheduled to make their initial appearances on Aug. 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Kenosha County Intake Court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Scarlett Johnson Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer in Wisconsin State Senate District 11 Race
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Wisconsin’s most recognizable parental rights advocates is throwing her support behind Sandy Wiedmeyer’s campaign for the Wisconsin State Senate. Scarlett Johnson, the Wisconsin state ambassador and Ozaukee County chair for Moms for Liberty, has endorsed Wiedmeyer in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District, praising her as a principled conservative leader who has spent years serving her community long before becoming a candidate for public office. Johnson has become one of the state’s leading voices in the parental rights movement. She gained statewide and national attention for her role in the successful effort to recall four members of the Mequon-Thiensville School Board in 2022 and has since become a frequent speaker on education policy, parental rights, government transparency, and conservative issues. She serves as
Illinois Man Accused of Traveling to Twin Lakes to Meet 15-Year-Old Girl for Sex Held on $100,000 Cash Bail
Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 35-year-old Illinois man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond after prosecutors charged him with two felonies for allegedly traveling to Twin Lakes to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex following days of explicit online conversations with an undercover police investigator. Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Walworth County Judge Orders Unredacted Police Records In Ortiz Flock Misuse Probe After DA Refuses Charges
Walworth County Judge Kristine E. Drettwan (D) and Racine County DA Patricia Hanson (D) RACINE, Wis. — A Walworth County judge overseeing the John Doe petition filed by Kenosha County Eye has taken the unusual step of ordering two law enforcement agencies to turn over their complete, unredacted investigative files after Racine County District Attorney Patricia Hanson declined to criminally charge Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Emil Ortiz with Felony misconduct in office based on allegations of illegal use of FLOCK. Racine County Deputy Emil Ortiz, 37, of Somers (Mugshot)FLOCK Image Illegally Obtained by Ortiz Flock Camera in Kenosha County(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Repeat Felony Charge Filed After Woman Allegedly Attacks Officer At Hospital Following Park Disturbance; $1,000 Cash Bail Set
Melissa R. Cardenas, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Melissa R. Cardenas, 46, of Kenosha, is charged with felony battery to a public officer, along with misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer, disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer, all as a repeat offender, after police say she confronted a group of teenagers at a city park, resisted arrest, and later kicked a Kenosha police officer at a hospital. Melissa R. Cardenas, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Man Arrested In Twin Lakes Child Enticement Sting
Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Twin Lakes Police Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A suburban Chicago man was arrested Monday after investigators say he traveled to Twin Lakes to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex following an undercover investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department. Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
FOLLOW-UP: Bargain Bail Billy’s Termination Letter Released, Confirms Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg Fired Commissioner William Michel II
Now-Fired Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two months after Kenosha County Eye exclusively reported that Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II had been fired, newly released public records confirm that Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg personally made the decision to terminate him on May 15, 2026. The records also reveal the reasons she cited for his removal, while raising new questions among legal insiders about the quality of the termination letter itself. Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forces Kenosha to Close Pools, Golf Course, Drop-Off Sites
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires prompted the City of Kenosha on Thursday to temporarily shut down several public facilities and cancel events
AI Litigant Behind Felony Stalking Case Sees Two Federal Lawsuits Dismissed; Judge Orders Him To Explain Why He Shouldn’t Be Sanctioned
Mathiew R. Fox, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Background Photo is AI-Created becuase Humor, Irony) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who has openly acknowledged
Kenosha Man Held on $100,000 Cash Bail on Child Sexual Assault Charge
Zachary R. Jenrette, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Zachary R. Jenrette, 25, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $100,000 cash
Illinois Woman Charged With Felony After Allegedly Driving SUV At Crowd Outside Kenosha Bar
Aniya M. Ayers, 24, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Aniya M. Ayers, 24, of Zion, Illinois, has been charged with one
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Felony Stalking, Accused of Scattering Homemade Tire Spikes at Ex-Girlfriend’s Home
James M. Bulik, 44, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — James M. Bulik, 44, of Pleasant Prairie, has been charged with felony
Felon Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Kenosha Police Officers Charged Nearly Two Years Later After DNA Links Him To Glock
Willie Brownlee II, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Willie Brownlee II, 35, of Kenosha, has been charged with felony possession of
Colorado Man Accused In Alleged Nationwide YMCA Locker Room Theft Ring After Nearly $15,000 In Gold Coins Purchased With Stolen Credit Card
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sorinel Velcu, 27, of Denver, Colorado, has been charged in Kenosha County
Illinois Pair Accused Of Using Forged Prescription To Obtain Promethazine At Kenosha Walgreens Face Felony Charges
KENOSHA, Wis. — Alexander S. West, 31, and Alexis West, 30, both of Naperville, Illinois, have each been charged in Kenosha County with one felony
Twin Lakes Man Accused Of Drunken Crash That Seriously Injured Passenger Released On No-Cash Bail
Ronald J. Lewis, 20, of Twin Lakes(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Twin Lakes resident Ronald J. Lewis, 20, is charged with operating while intoxicated causing injury
Man Accused Of Resisting Officers After Allegedly Smoking Marijuana Inside Kenosha Starbucks
Isaiah S. Uribe, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Isaiah S. Uribe, 28, of Kenosha, appeared Wednesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court
Kenosha City Administrator John Morrissey to Retire; City Launching Search for Successor
KENOSHA, Wis. — City Administrator John Morrissey has announced his retirement, bringing to a close a lengthy career in public service that included serving as
Pablo and Diana Escribano To Become New Owners Of Historic Franks Diner
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha’s most recognizable restaurants is getting new ownership, as Pablo and Diana Escribano prepare to take the reins of Franks
Brutal Attack on Three Teen Girls Ends With 60 Days in Jail After Facing More Than 18 Years in Prison; Felony OWI Injury Case Still Pending
Amir M. Farhan, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Six months after prosecutors accused Amir M. Farhan, 21, of Kenosha, of brutally
Victims’ Family Fights To Keep Double Murderer Dean Sabin Behind Bars As Parole Hearing Nears; Kenosha DA Says “Justice Demands Nothing Less”
Dean R. Sabin, 62 – Convivted Double Murderer(Wisconsin Department of Corrections) KENOSHA, Wis. — “I believe a life sentence should mean life incarceration.” Those are
Jean Cyr’s Children Charged After Investigators Allege Blind, Paralyzed Mother Was Left to Die Following Nursing Home Removal
David A. Cyr, 40, The Late Jean Cyr, 66, and Nicole Josephine Cyr, 39, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — More than two years after the
Scarlett Johnson Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer in Wisconsin State Senate District 11 Race
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Wisconsin’s most recognizable parental rights advocates is throwing her support behind Sandy Wiedmeyer’s campaign for the Wisconsin State Senate. Scarlett
Illinois Man Accused of Traveling to Twin Lakes to Meet 15-Year-Old Girl for Sex Held on $100,000 Cash Bail
Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 35-year-old Illinois man is being held in the Kenosha County
Walworth County Judge Orders Unredacted Police Records In Ortiz Flock Misuse Probe After DA Refuses Charges
Walworth County Judge Kristine E. Drettwan (D) and Racine County DA Patricia Hanson (D) RACINE, Wis. — A Walworth County judge overseeing the John Doe
Repeat Felony Charge Filed After Woman Allegedly Attacks Officer At Hospital Following Park Disturbance; $1,000 Cash Bail Set
Melissa R. Cardenas, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Melissa R. Cardenas, 46, of Kenosha, is charged with felony battery to a
Illinois Man Arrested In Twin Lakes Child Enticement Sting
Marc W. Bruce, 35, of Woodridge, Illinois(Twin Lakes Police Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A suburban Chicago man was
FOLLOW-UP: Bargain Bail Billy’s Termination Letter Released, Confirms Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg Fired Commissioner William Michel II
Now-Fired Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two
16-Year-Old Accused Of Taking Wheel From 12-Year-Old Car Thief During Police Chase Released On No-Cash Bail
Alanna M. Reyes, 16, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alanna M. Reyes, 16, of Caledonia, was released Monday on no-cash bail after
Trevor Teen Accused Of Threatening To Slit Ex-Girlfriend’s Throat And “Piss In It,” Held On $500 Cash Bail
Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor, appeared Monday before Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse
Kenosha Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Hiding Facebook Account From State, Cash Bail Set At $2,000
Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha, made his initial appearance Monday in Kenosha