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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Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of 100th Avenue and Seventh Street in the Village of Somers. Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in
KENOSHA, Wis. — A record number of entries will participate in the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on, which will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, as the city celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the theme, “United States Celebrates 250 Years.” The City of Kenosha announced Friday that the annual parade will again be led by Snap-on
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman on Thursday praised county employees, first responders, utility workers and community organizations involved in the response to Wednesday night’s severe storms, which left thousands without power and caused significant damage across the county. In a statement released Thursday, Kerkman thanked county
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents with tree limbs, brush and other storm-related debris resulting from this week’s severe thunderstorms are encouraged to contact the City of Kenosha Department of Public Works to arrange for curbside collection. Residents seeking pickup should call 262-653-4050 to be placed on the collection list. Curbside pickup
Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of burglarizing multiple storage units at a west-side apartment complex while armed with a loaded handgun is being held on a $10,000 cash bail after prosecutors sought $15,000 cash bail during his initial
Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a prior animal mistreatment conviction is facing four misdemeanor animal neglect charges after police say they found his Doberman puppy severely dehydrated inside a cluttered SUV that had been towed from a city street,
Cloey J. Rupp-Kent, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of repeatedly punching her 14-year-old daughter in the head and striking her 13-year-old son during a late-night domestic disturbance was charged Thursday with two felony counts of physical abuse of a child. Liberal Activist
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alison M. Asboth, 57, of Kenosha, has been charged with 11 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect after authorities allegedly found two dogs living in deplorable conditions inside her 73rd Street residence during an eviction in November 2025.
Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of 100th Avenue and Seventh Street in the Village of Somers. Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in
KENOSHA, Wis. — A record number of entries will participate in the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on, which will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, as the city celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the theme, “United States Celebrates 250 Years.” The City of Kenosha announced Friday that the annual parade will again be led by Snap-on
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman on Thursday praised county employees, first responders, utility workers and community organizations involved in the response to Wednesday night’s severe storms, which left thousands without power and caused significant damage across the county. In a statement released Thursday, Kerkman thanked county departments including Highway, Parks, Facilities and Golf crews, along with the Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents with tree limbs, brush and other storm-related debris resulting from this week’s severe thunderstorms are encouraged to contact the City of Kenosha Department of Public Works to arrange for curbside collection. Residents seeking pickup should call 262-653-4050 to be placed on the collection list. Curbside pickup will occur between Monday, June 15, and Thursday, June 18. City officials said
Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of burglarizing multiple storage units at a west-side apartment complex while armed with a loaded handgun is being held on a $10,000 cash bail after prosecutors sought $15,000 cash bail during his initial appearance Wednesday. Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a prior animal mistreatment conviction is facing four misdemeanor animal neglect charges after police say they found his Doberman puppy severely dehydrated inside a cluttered SUV that had been towed from a city street, where temperatures inside the vehicle exceeded 100 degrees. Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of
Cloey J. Rupp-Kent, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of repeatedly punching her 14-year-old daughter in the head and striking her 13-year-old son during a late-night domestic disturbance was charged Thursday with two felony counts of physical abuse of a child. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry set a $7,500 cash bail on
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alison M. Asboth, 57, of Kenosha, has been charged with 11 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect after authorities allegedly found two dogs living in deplorable conditions inside her 73rd Street residence during an eviction in November 2025. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Earnest Phillips, 44, and Dominque Hale, 40, both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man on state supervision and a Racine woman are facing felony drug trafficking charges after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly discovered more than a half-kilogram of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. Earnest Phillips Dominque Hale You must be logged in to
Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Milwaukee-area man accused of carrying three concealed handguns and possessing more than 33 grams of THC was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry, despite prosecutors requesting a $1,600 cash bail. Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza, 57, of Pleasant Prairire(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 57-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of burglarizing a neighbor’s home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of property was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors seeking a $10,000 cash bail in the felony case. Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza,
Anita R. Williams, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha woman accused of pinning her 61-year-old neighbor against a wall and choking her while demanding money was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry. Prosecutors requested a $1,000 no-cash bail and the defense did not object. Henry imposed the
Douglas L. Tanner, 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man accused of stealing a lawn mower from a resident’s garage and repeatedly returning to the victim’s property — including allegedly urinating in the victim’s yard after being told to stay away — was ordered held on a $2,000 cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Professional Police Association has named Detective Eric Kukowski its 2025 Detective of the Year, recognizing a veteran investigator who colleagues describe as a leader, mentor and one of the department’s most respected detectives. The honor is particularly significant because it is awarded based on nominations from fellow officers and detectives who work alongside the recipient every day. For
PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Wisconsin-based dock manufacturer is expanding its presence in southeastern Wisconsin through a new partnership with a longtime local sporting goods retailer. Geneva Dock, operated by GD Marine LLC, announced this month that it has established an authorized dealer location at Paddock Lake Sporting Goods in Paddock Lake. The agreement will bring Geneva Dock’s full line of extruded aluminum
Richard Day Raun V, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County court commissioner on Wednesday set a $100,000 cash bail for a Racine man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, rejecting a lower amount sought by prosecutors after hearing directly from the victim’s adoptive father. Richard Day Raun V, 36, of Racine(Kenosha
Top Row: Kerry G. Turnipseed, 39 and Curtis A. Robison, 35Bottom Row: Joseph Rannow, 32 and Kendrick D. Role, 43(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Hours after the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of four men in connection with last week’s Bluebird Motel shooting, newly filed court documents have revealed additional details about how investigators believe the encounter was arranged
Andres Casas, 35, of Kenosha(Racine County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha man accused of firing multiple rounds at police officers during a nearly eight-hour standoff last month has now been formally charged with five counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and a judge has signed a $1.5 million cash arrest warrant for him. Andres Casas, 35, of Kenosha(Racine County Sheriff’s Office)
Darryl L. Heard Sr., 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha felon who was already free on bail in two separate felony cases was ordered held on a $50,000 cash bail Wednesday after prosecutors alleged he told police “I’m fucked” moments before officers discovered a loaded handgun hidden inside his motorcycle. Darryl L. Heard Sr., 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated after allegedly crashing his SUV through a fence and into a ditch in Somers was released on a no-cash bail Wednesday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry. Prosecutors requested his release, and Henry ordered Jose Luis Trujillo Jr. released on a no-cash bail with conditions despite
Earnest L. Cooper, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of causing a high-speed crash that injured his passenger was released on a no-cash bail Wednesday after previously failing to appear in court, despite an arrest warrant carrying a $1,000 cash bail having been issued in the case. Court records show Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
Brandon Duane Hemry, 43, of Austin, Minnesota(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Minnesota man who admitted he had “a little bit too much to drink” before pulling into a Pleasant Prairie business parking lot was sentenced Wednesday by Kenosha County Circuit Judge Jodi Meier to 45 days in jail after pleading guilty to third-offense operating while intoxicated. Hemry was also ordered
SOMERS, Wis. — Four men have been arrested following a shooting at the Bluebird Motel that investigators say occurred during an attempted armed robbery connected to a suspected narcotics transaction, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Formal charges have not yet been filed, but the case has been referred to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for review. Deputies were dispatched to
Former Salem Lakes Fire Department Division Chief Jill Torres(File Cell Phone Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Salem Lakes Fire Rescue Division Chief Jill Torres has resigned from the department following an internal misconduct investigation, becoming the second member of the department’s command staff to leave under a separation agreement in just one month. Former Assistant Fire Chief
Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of 100th Avenue and Seventh Street in the Village of Somers. Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in
KENOSHA, Wis. — A record number of entries will participate in the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on, which will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, as the city celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the theme, “United States Celebrates 250 Years.” The City of Kenosha announced Friday that the annual parade will again be led by Snap-on
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman on Thursday praised county employees, first responders, utility workers and community organizations involved in the response to Wednesday night’s severe storms, which left thousands without power and caused significant damage across the county. In a statement released Thursday, Kerkman thanked county departments including Highway, Parks, Facilities and Golf crews, along with the Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents with tree limbs, brush and other storm-related debris resulting from this week’s severe thunderstorms are encouraged to contact the City of Kenosha Department of Public Works to arrange for curbside collection. Residents seeking pickup should call 262-653-4050 to be placed on the collection list. Curbside pickup will occur between Monday, June 15, and Thursday, June 18. City officials said
Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of burglarizing multiple storage units at a west-side apartment complex while armed with a loaded handgun is being held on a $10,000 cash bail after prosecutors sought $15,000 cash bail during his initial appearance Wednesday. Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a prior animal mistreatment conviction is facing four misdemeanor animal neglect charges after police say they found his Doberman puppy severely dehydrated inside a cluttered SUV that had been towed from a city street, where temperatures inside the vehicle exceeded 100 degrees. Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of
Cloey J. Rupp-Kent, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of repeatedly punching her 14-year-old daughter in the head and striking her 13-year-old son during a late-night domestic disturbance was charged Thursday with two felony counts of physical abuse of a child. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry set a $7,500 cash bail on
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alison M. Asboth, 57, of Kenosha, has been charged with 11 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect after authorities allegedly found two dogs living in deplorable conditions inside her 73rd Street residence during an eviction in November 2025. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Earnest Phillips, 44, and Dominque Hale, 40, both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man on state supervision and a Racine woman are facing felony drug trafficking charges after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly discovered more than a half-kilogram of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. Earnest Phillips Dominque Hale You must be logged in to
Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Milwaukee-area man accused of carrying three concealed handguns and possessing more than 33 grams of THC was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry, despite prosecutors requesting a $1,600 cash bail. Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza, 57, of Pleasant Prairire(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 57-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of burglarizing a neighbor’s home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of property was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors seeking a $10,000 cash bail in the felony case. Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza,
Anita R. Williams, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha woman accused of pinning her 61-year-old neighbor against a wall and choking her while demanding money was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry. Prosecutors requested a $1,000 no-cash bail and the defense did not object. Henry imposed the
Douglas L. Tanner, 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man accused of stealing a lawn mower from a resident’s garage and repeatedly returning to the victim’s property — including allegedly urinating in the victim’s yard after being told to stay away — was ordered held on a $2,000 cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Professional Police Association has named Detective Eric Kukowski its 2025 Detective of the Year, recognizing a veteran investigator who colleagues describe as a leader, mentor and one of the department’s most respected detectives. The honor is particularly significant because it is awarded based on nominations from fellow officers and detectives who work alongside the recipient every day. For
PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Wisconsin-based dock manufacturer is expanding its presence in southeastern Wisconsin through a new partnership with a longtime local sporting goods retailer. Geneva Dock, operated by GD Marine LLC, announced this month that it has established an authorized dealer location at Paddock Lake Sporting Goods in Paddock Lake. The agreement will bring Geneva Dock’s full line of extruded aluminum
Richard Day Raun V, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County court commissioner on Wednesday set a $100,000 cash bail for a Racine man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, rejecting a lower amount sought by prosecutors after hearing directly from the victim’s adoptive father. Richard Day Raun V, 36, of Racine(Kenosha
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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.