SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Cassandra Hiller is officially out as Village Administrator, but she’s still collecting a paycheck—and she’s pointing the finger squarely at Kenosha County Eye.
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Daniel E. Kellum – Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County judges have selected Daniel E. Kellum to serve as the county’s next Judicial Court Commissioner. Kellum officially accepted the appointment Thursday and will succeed William Michel II. As Judicial Court Commissioner, Kellum will preside over daily Intake Court, where commissioners set bail in newly filed criminal cases, conduct preliminary
Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Thursday after appearing in court on charges that he illegally possessed a firearm as a convicted felon and allegedly attempted to reach for a loaded handgun while struggling with Kenosha police officers during a traffic stop. Supplemental
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will not experience any interruption to their regular curbside garbage collection schedule during the Independence Day holiday week, despite an error printed in the city’s original 2026 collection calendar. The City of Kenosha announced that garbage collection will continue as normal on Friday, July 3.
Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged him with felony bail jumping and possessing a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, alleging he carried a Glock 19 during the
KENOSHA, Wis. — With absentee voting already underway for Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary, Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters that they may vote in only one political party’s primary, a rule that could cause confusion because of several high-profile races on this year’s ballot. Under Wisconsin law,
Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged her in an alleged counterfeit slot ticket scheme targeting Angry Bob’s Sports Bar. Prosecutors also identified Kyle Martin as
Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Wednesday in two separate misdemeanor gun-related cases stemming from unrelated incidents. One case will move forward on a disorderly conduct charge involving a firearm, while
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David W. Zoerner quietly deleted a campaign Facebook post within hours after it drew criticism from both liberals and conservatives over his immigration record and a campaign image appearing to show him standing alongside President Donald Trump. The post declared, “As your Sheriff, I
Daniel E. Kellum – Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County judges have selected Daniel E. Kellum to serve as the county’s next Judicial Court Commissioner. Kellum officially accepted the appointment Thursday and will succeed William Michel II. As Judicial Court Commissioner, Kellum will preside over daily Intake Court, where commissioners set bail in newly filed criminal cases, conduct preliminary
Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Thursday after appearing in court on charges that he illegally possessed a firearm as a convicted felon and allegedly attempted to reach for a loaded handgun while struggling with Kenosha police officers during a traffic stop. Supplemental
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will not experience any interruption to their regular curbside garbage collection schedule during the Independence Day holiday week, despite an error printed in the city’s original 2026 collection calendar. The City of Kenosha announced that garbage collection will continue as normal on Friday, July 3. The original 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar incorrectly indicated that collection
Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged him with felony bail jumping and possessing a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, alleging he carried a Glock 19 during the June 13 Lincoln Park shooting. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a
KENOSHA, Wis. — With absentee voting already underway for Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary, Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters that they may vote in only one political party’s primary, a rule that could cause confusion because of several high-profile races on this year’s ballot. Under Wisconsin law, voters are not have to register with or declare a political party. However,
Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged her in an alleged counterfeit slot ticket scheme targeting Angry Bob’s Sports Bar. Prosecutors also identified Kyle Martin as a co-defendant in the case, although he has not yet been formally charged
Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Wednesday in two separate misdemeanor gun-related cases stemming from unrelated incidents. One case will move forward on a disorderly conduct charge involving a firearm, while prosecutors dismissed the other after determining Winters had a valid concealed carry license
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David W. Zoerner quietly deleted a campaign Facebook post within hours after it drew criticism from both liberals and conservatives over his immigration record and a campaign image appearing to show him standing alongside President Donald Trump. The post declared, “As your Sheriff, I have always stood strong against crime, drug cartels, and illegal immigration. No excuses
Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee, is facing six criminal charges after prosecutors allege he led Kenosha police on a high-speed chase through city streets, repeatedly ran stop signs and red lights, and intentionally swerved toward a marked police squad at approximately 70 mph. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is accepting nominations for the third quarter of its Hometown Heroes Award Program, which recognizes military veterans and active-duty service members with strong ties to the community. The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission announced Wednesday that nominations are now open for individuals who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify,
Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood, has been charged with two felonies after prosecutors allege she led a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a high-speed pursuit that exceeded 118 mph while a passenger stood halfway out of the SUV’s sunroof on Interstate 94. Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) You must be logged
Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington, is charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy alleges he had to accelerate to approximately 109 mph in an unsuccessful attempt to quickly catch the SUV before ultimately stopping it at the driver’s residence. Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thousands of people are expected to flock to downtown Kenosha this weekend for the annual Celebrate America festival and Festival Foods Fireworks display, prompting significant traffic changes, road closures and parking restrictions from July 2 through July 4. The two-day Celebrate America festival will take place July 3-4 near the harbor, featuring live music on two stages, carnival rides, food
Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois, is charged with secretly placing a GPS tracking device on his estranged wife’s vehicle and later violating a court-issued harassment injunction, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County. Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Ronald J. Mezera, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge David O. Hughes on Monday ordered Ronald J. Mezera, 64, of Kenosha, to serve 120 days on work release after he pleaded no contest to Operating While Intoxicated (Third Offense), a sentence that critics say underscores the Kenosha judiciary’s soft-on-crime approach to repeat drunk driving convictions. Ronald J. Mezera, 64,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Three Kenosha County circuit judges have now refused the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office’s routine requests to keep victim-witness identification keys under seal, leaving the identities of three minor girls publicly available in a recent felony child enticement case. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, the dispute centers on the District Attorney’s Office’s use of victim-witness identification keys. Under
KENOSHA, Wis. — Men from Kenosha and Racine counties, particularly non-custodial fathers, will have an opportunity this summer to attend a free two-day conference focused on strengthening families, improving employment opportunities, and helping fathers become more engaged in their children’s lives. The Racine Kenosha ELEV8 Men’s Conference is scheduled for Aug. 7-8 at Carthage College. Organizers say the event will combine practical workshops,
Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee, is being held on a $75,000 cash bail after prosecutors allege he drove from Milwaukee to pick up three underage girls in Kenosha County, discussed having sex with them, and attempted to buy them alcohol before a sheriff’s deputy intervened. Amir Hamzah Bin
Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Tuesday after prosecutors accused him of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that reached 105 mph, nearly striking a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy, intentionally ramming two Pleasant Prairie police squad cars, and endangering motorists.
Landon R. Davidson, 18, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Landon R. Davidson, an 18-year-old Twin Lakes man, was released Tuesday on a no-cash bail despite being charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety, felony false imprisonment (domestic abuse), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse), and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse). Assistant District Attorneys Morgan Millar and Rosa Delgado asked Liberal Activist Supplemental
Michael J. Brehmer, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who was already free on a no-cash bail in another criminal case is now charged with pointing a firearm at another (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct while using a dangerous weapon (domestic abuse), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping after
Kenneth F. Hand Sr., 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man is facing misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he climbed naked into the bed of a bedridden woman, demanded oral sex, then bit her hand and struck her with a television remote when she refused. At his initial appearance Tuesday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail”
Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $1,000 cash bail Tuesday after being charged with burglary, felony domestic abuse battery as a repeater and felony disorderly conduct as a repeater after police allege she broke into her ex-boyfriend’s home, repeatedly punched him in the face and left
William D. Papay, 57, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Tuesday released a Pleasant Prairie man on a no-cash bail after Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar requested a no-cash bail despite allegations that the man committed a felony hit-and-run by striking a bicyclist with his vehicle, knocking her to the ground,
Daniel E. Kellum – Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County judges have selected Daniel E. Kellum to serve as the county’s next Judicial Court Commissioner. Kellum officially accepted the appointment Thursday and will succeed William Michel II. As Judicial Court Commissioner, Kellum will preside over daily Intake Court, where commissioners set bail in newly filed criminal cases, conduct preliminary
Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Thursday after appearing in court on charges that he illegally possessed a firearm as a convicted felon and allegedly attempted to reach for a loaded handgun while struggling with Kenosha police officers during a traffic stop. Supplemental
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will not experience any interruption to their regular curbside garbage collection schedule during the Independence Day holiday week, despite an error printed in the city’s original 2026 collection calendar. The City of Kenosha announced that garbage collection will continue as normal on Friday, July 3. The original 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar incorrectly indicated that collection
Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged him with felony bail jumping and possessing a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, alleging he carried a Glock 19 during the June 13 Lincoln Park shooting. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a
KENOSHA, Wis. — With absentee voting already underway for Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary, Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters that they may vote in only one political party’s primary, a rule that could cause confusion because of several high-profile races on this year’s ballot. Under Wisconsin law, voters are not have to register with or declare a political party. However,
Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged her in an alleged counterfeit slot ticket scheme targeting Angry Bob’s Sports Bar. Prosecutors also identified Kyle Martin as a co-defendant in the case, although he has not yet been formally charged
Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Wednesday in two separate misdemeanor gun-related cases stemming from unrelated incidents. One case will move forward on a disorderly conduct charge involving a firearm, while prosecutors dismissed the other after determining Winters had a valid concealed carry license
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David W. Zoerner quietly deleted a campaign Facebook post within hours after it drew criticism from both liberals and conservatives over his immigration record and a campaign image appearing to show him standing alongside President Donald Trump. The post declared, “As your Sheriff, I have always stood strong against crime, drug cartels, and illegal immigration. No excuses
Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee, is facing six criminal charges after prosecutors allege he led Kenosha police on a high-speed chase through city streets, repeatedly ran stop signs and red lights, and intentionally swerved toward a marked police squad at approximately 70 mph. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is accepting nominations for the third quarter of its Hometown Heroes Award Program, which recognizes military veterans and active-duty service members with strong ties to the community. The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission announced Wednesday that nominations are now open for individuals who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify,
Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood, has been charged with two felonies after prosecutors allege she led a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a high-speed pursuit that exceeded 118 mph while a passenger stood halfway out of the SUV’s sunroof on Interstate 94. Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) You must be logged
Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington, is charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy alleges he had to accelerate to approximately 109 mph in an unsuccessful attempt to quickly catch the SUV before ultimately stopping it at the driver’s residence. Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thousands of people are expected to flock to downtown Kenosha this weekend for the annual Celebrate America festival and Festival Foods Fireworks display, prompting significant traffic changes, road closures and parking restrictions from July 2 through July 4. The two-day Celebrate America festival will take place July 3-4 near the harbor, featuring live music on two stages, carnival rides, food
Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois, is charged with secretly placing a GPS tracking device on his estranged wife’s vehicle and later violating a court-issued harassment injunction, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County. Dennis M. Thompson, 39, of Beach Park, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Ronald J. Mezera, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge David O. Hughes on Monday ordered Ronald J. Mezera, 64, of Kenosha, to serve 120 days on work release after he pleaded no contest to Operating While Intoxicated (Third Offense), a sentence that critics say underscores the Kenosha judiciary’s soft-on-crime approach to repeat drunk driving convictions. Ronald J. Mezera, 64,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Three Kenosha County circuit judges have now refused the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office’s routine requests to keep victim-witness identification keys under seal, leaving the identities of three minor girls publicly available in a recent felony child enticement case. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, the dispute centers on the District Attorney’s Office’s use of victim-witness identification keys. Under
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What a mess!!!
A mess is an understatement. How about incompetence. Most of this board went all in on Hiller, how that work out. This author is to blame. OMG I’m going to puke. Thank goodness for KCE otherwise the corruption and BS would have continued to insolvency. Hiller was a good start, now it’s time for new board members.
But learn how to use a question mark.
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If your going to become the grammar police on this site you better get your track suit on.
She lied to our community over and over yet she leaves with more money than the rest of us who
paid her salary. So sad, that the board believed her lies. Goodbye wetlands, rural living and truth.
Mama wanted a path.
Oh, isn’t it just great that the board swooped in to protect her during the grand wetland fiasco? Especially Gandt and Hopkins our self-appointed “clean-up-your-yard police” cheering her on like it was the community service event of the year. Maybe? Gandt and Hopkins can write the check for cost to the wetland fiasco.? The Budget is screwed, maybe you can help like you helped Hiller.
Sometimes you need pricks like Hopkins and Gandt to clean up the slob properties.
Nah, you need Poli and Barytes to try to stop the money hemorrhaging.
This is out-of-control and I see no end in sight (thanks to Bucar and her new bestie: Spencer).
I agree, how do we turn this around? I’d love for Bucar to go back to her original views and ideas.
Not going to happen
Her contract had a provision to pay her 5 months severance for any separation initiated by the village. The only way out of those 5 months was if she left voluntarily. Which is obvious that she did.
The pay out as reported is just under one month’s salary.
Could have been more. A lot more
Bravo
Maybe. Maybe not. Guess we’ll all just sit around and wait for the big budget reveal and see how much they plan to borrow to cover all the board’s and Cassandra’s wishes. Someone mentioned that the Clerk said it’s “way easier” to do the budget if we just borrow the money. Oh really? No kidding!
And that clerk is our interim administrator now…lucky us!
Bristol next
YES!!!!
Rock Lake Land Swap. Board Approved
Paddock Lake Fire EMS Contract lost. Board was aware of negotiations in real time and agreed with the strategy.
West end EMS Consolidation. Board was aware.
Pond Gate. Were Some ? Board members ? aware but did nothing ? In the big scheme of things this is a nothing burger.
Hiller identified the 2017 merger and tax base amount early on as insufficient and faulty. Said she couldn’t understand why any board or combination of boards would handcuff themselves in that way. This was an observation that a lot of people didn’t know or were aware that this alone is the root of our current funding shortfall.
This Village needs more money. The Paddock Lake EMS Contract increases were a part of that solution. Was that handled as delicately as it could have been ? Maybe not, but some say Paddock Lake was leaving regardless. Time will tell if Paddock Lake receives the services they hope they bargained for or if Bristol will try to renegotiate or cancel before the end in 10 years.
Hiller was the messenger, not the problem.
Was she as experienced in a full leadership role as she might have lead us to believe ? Maybe yes maybe no. But everything she did, talked about or proposed is and will be necessary in the coming years.
We got “off” easy with the severance. The gag order may or may not help her secure employment going forward but it is the right thing to do. Besides it’s reported that it is only in effect as long as these current board members are in office. Look around. Does anyone think more than two will still be around after the next two election cycles ?
Hiller was the messenger.
The only thing left to do is watch and listen.
The answers will show themselves in time
Kool aid drinker. Hiller was the problem, talk to the staff.
We don’t need more money, we need to CUT COSTS! Good grief you cannot fix spending problems with money!!!!!
I was walking through the Wetland she ordered destroyed and all the beavers were singing this for some reason: https://youtube.com/shorts/lP1rJ7-pQds?si=fD6nSbHKvkRR_Huj
Elvis Has Left the Building
Let’s look into Sarah and Remzy now
Just go away, Cassandra. Retreat back to the IL swamp.
Hiller is a garbage human. She bounced through the halls excited after forcing several employees to resign after closed sessions threatening them with providing info to KCE and the possibility of negative articles being written about them. She backed employees into corners and forced resignations under threat of closed sessions when KM threatened to write bad words about her and Rita on his website. She routinely referred to KM as a friend of the Village and said she was protecting the Village by providing him so much insider information. So, how does it feel now that the tables have turned, you sorry piece of crap. Keep moving Hiller, not one person here has an ounce of sympathy for you.
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Is this what you are saying?
Is she wrong?
NOPE!!!
The entire Village board needs to be replaced.
Bill Barhyts home has junk all around it and the Village does nothing about it. Poli loves hearing himself speak at meetings with the continuous ahhh when trying to communicate with others. BTW still waiting for our sewers to get replace in Valmar. Pat Casey did so much for our village with growth.
Stop with the Poli bashing. The fact checkers are wrong. Cassandra took over the sewer project and dismissed Poli. If anyone is to blame, it’s the President and the Village Trustees for letting Cassandra run wild. If you think Poli isn’t good, then it’s time to flush the whole board. He’s the only outspoken trustee who argues facts and votes no on unnecessary expenses we can’t afford. Pay attention, please.
Yup. Haven’t heard anything on that.
Not since Poli used that to introduce himself as a helper to the Salem board.
That’s what got him appointed over Doug Randolph
Nice try, Poli is the only one fighting for the Village.
My sewer is 50 years old in Valmar. The Village spent money for design, they had my yard all marked up with paint ready to go.
Poli and Rita kicked that can down the road,I bet if they lived my subdivision it would have got replaced.
No they Didn’t, watch now that Cassandra is gone, things will happen. Cassandra loved plotting against those she didn’t like. Poli was one of those people.