KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District’s official Third Friday enrollment fell to 17,799 students on Sept. 19, 2025, a year-over-year drop of 723 from last fall’s 18,522.
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BURLINGTON, Wis. — Randall Consolidated School J1’s new District Administrator, Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, says transparency, accountability, organizational culture and responsible financial stewardship will be among his top priorities as he takes over leadership of the western Kenosha County school district. Fleig comes to Randall with more than 30 years in public education and nearly three decades in school administration, having served as a
SOMERS, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson will headline a September 11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The “Remembrance Remarks” ceremony, organized by Parkside Student Government, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the entrance to
Kenosha Police Department – Awaiting Mugshot(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Miguel Medrano, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with first-degree child sexual assault involving a child under 13 and resisting an officer after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl who was
KENOSHA, Wis. — Alderman Dominic Ruffalo presented Hope Council Executive Director Michelle Sandberg with a City of Kenosha proclamation Aug. 25 recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month, as the local organization highlighted two women whose recovery journeys now total 25 years. Hope Council thanked Ruffalo, Mayor David Bogdala and
Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha, became the second juvenile charged as an adult in connection with alleged threats to kill a Kenosha Police officer. Howard was also charged in a separate case accusing him of
Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant, was charged Wednesday with a felony after prosecutors say he walked through a Kenosha Dollar General with his genitals exposed and masturbated while staring at a 17-year-old employee. Carr is
Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes, was charged Thursday with three counts of felony bail jumping, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him drinking at a
Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with third-offense operating while intoxicated after police say she ran a solid red light and caused two drivers to brake to avoid a collision. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner
BURLINGTON, Wis. — Randall Consolidated School J1’s new District Administrator, Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, says transparency, accountability, organizational culture and responsible financial stewardship will be among his top priorities as he takes over leadership of the western Kenosha County school district. Fleig comes to Randall with more than 30 years in public education and nearly three decades in school administration, having served as a
SOMERS, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson will headline a September 11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The “Remembrance Remarks” ceremony, organized by Parkside Student Government, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the entrance to
Kenosha Police Department – Awaiting Mugshot(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Miguel Medrano, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with first-degree child sexual assault involving a child under 13 and resisting an officer after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl who was as young as 5 while staying overnight at her family’s home. Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Alderman Dominic Ruffalo presented Hope Council Executive Director Michelle Sandberg with a City of Kenosha proclamation Aug. 25 recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month, as the local organization highlighted two women whose recovery journeys now total 25 years. Hope Council thanked Ruffalo, Mayor David Bogdala and members of the Kenosha Common Council for recognizing recovery efforts in the community.
Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha, became the second juvenile charged as an adult in connection with alleged threats to kill a Kenosha Police officer. Howard was also charged in a separate case accusing him of firing a handgun near children during a July 4 gathering. Court Commissioner Daniel
Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant, was charged Wednesday with a felony after prosecutors say he walked through a Kenosha Dollar General with his genitals exposed and masturbated while staring at a 17-year-old employee. Carr is charged with exposing genitals to a child, a Class I felony; lewd and
Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes, was charged Thursday with three counts of felony bail jumping, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him drinking at a Twin Lakes bar while under felony bond conditions. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum
Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with third-offense operating while intoxicated after police say she ran a solid red light and caused two drivers to brake to avoid a collision. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel E. Kellum gave Jacobs a no-cash bail Thursday afternoon. Allyson J. Jacobs,
Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with carrying a concealed weapon after police say she pulled out and sparked a taser during an incident involving students near Reuther High School. Daniel was 17 when the alleged incident occurred. Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — For months, Kenosha-area residents have packed government meetings to deliver essentially the same message about Microsoft’s proposed hyperscale data center: slow it down, study the consequences and, in many cases, stop it altogether. That message continued Wednesday night at the Kenosha Common Council meeting, which was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday instead of the council’s usual Monday meeting date because
Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor, was charged Wednesday with criminal trespass as domestic abuse, misdemeanor battery, and two counts of disorderly conduct after authorities say she caused a disturbance at the Riverside Inn, entered her former boyfriend’s apartment without permission and attempted to take his 7-year-old daughter. Court Commissioner Daniel
Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha, is facing nine new criminal charges in two felony cases after prosecutors say he threatened to shoot police officers, lunged toward an officer’s gun, injured another officer while resisting arrest and admitted damaging thousands of dollars worth of property. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Riverport Chorus will present its annual Fall Cabaret, “Come Fly with Me,” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Parkway Chateau in Kenosha. The show begins at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Parkway Chateau is located at 12304 75th St., behind The Brat Stop near the Highway 50 interchange with I-94. Free parking is available. Music, Quartets And Special
Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia, is facing a felony and several misdemeanor charges after authorities say he drove drunk for a third time with a 1-year-old child in his vehicle, gave a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper a false name and threatened to beat the trooper up after being
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents during a free shredding event next month. The City of Kenosha will offer free document shredding from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at three locations throughout the city. Residents can bring documents to the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; Kenosha Water Utility, 4401 Green Bay
Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, both with domestic-abuse modifiers, after police say an intoxicated outburst left a woman and two young children hiding behind a locked bedroom door. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum continued Shaffer’s previously
Antario N. Window, 25, and Donte D. Thomas, 26, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Antario N. Window, 25, and Donte D. Thomas, 26, of Kenosha, were charged Wednesday after police say a traffic stop turned into a foot chase through residential yards and uncovered nearly 12 grams of crack cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. Window’s complaint does not list a
Elijah T. Daniel-Pompy, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Elijah T. Daniel-Pompy, 20, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with felony battery to a public officer, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct after prosecutors say he violently resisted arrest, threatened to kill people and headbutted a Kenosha police officer at the county jail. Daniel-Pompy appeared Wednesday before Court Commissioner Daniel E.
Adam J. Wachowiak, 41, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Lance Middle School Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Adam J. Wachowiak, 41, of Pleasant Prairie, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, use of a dangerous weapon after police say he pulled a pocketknife during an argument in the Lance Middle School pickup line and threatened to “bury”
Melissa S. Johnston, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Melissa S. Johnston, 52, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with felony fourth-offense OWI, obstructing an officer, possession of THC, possession of amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set only a $1,500 cash bail Wednesday afternoon and ordered Johnston not to possess or consume alcohol or controlled
Chase A. Zanin, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Chase A. Zanin, 35, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with carrying a concealed knife, misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct while using a dangerous weapon after police say he threatened his brother with a weedwhacker, spat in his face and was later found carrying an eight-inch knife. Chase A. Zanin, 35,
Michael T. Neal, 46, of Madison(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Michael T. Neal, 46, of Madison, was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor theft by false representation after prosecutors say he took $1,030 from a Kenosha woman who believed she was buying five discounted airline tickets. Neal is scheduled to make his initial appearance Oct. 6 before Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Michael
Jan Herman, 43, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) LEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Jan E. Herman, 43, of Pleasant Prairie, was taken into custody Wednesday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier rejected a joint sentencing recommendation that would have spared the former Prairie Lane Elementary School PTO president from serving jail time and instead sentenced her to 27 months behind
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
BURLINGTON, Wis. — Randall Consolidated School J1’s new District Administrator, Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, says transparency, accountability, organizational culture and responsible financial stewardship will be among his top priorities as he takes over leadership of the western Kenosha County school district. Fleig comes to Randall with more than 30 years in public education and nearly three decades in school administration, having served as a
SOMERS, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson will headline a September 11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The “Remembrance Remarks” ceremony, organized by Parkside Student Government, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the entrance to
Kenosha Police Department – Awaiting Mugshot(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Miguel Medrano, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with first-degree child sexual assault involving a child under 13 and resisting an officer after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl who was as young as 5 while staying overnight at her family’s home. Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Alderman Dominic Ruffalo presented Hope Council Executive Director Michelle Sandberg with a City of Kenosha proclamation Aug. 25 recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month, as the local organization highlighted two women whose recovery journeys now total 25 years. Hope Council thanked Ruffalo, Mayor David Bogdala and members of the Kenosha Common Council for recognizing recovery efforts in the community.
Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sherman Marquise Howard Jr., 16, of Kenosha, became the second juvenile charged as an adult in connection with alleged threats to kill a Kenosha Police officer. Howard was also charged in a separate case accusing him of firing a handgun near children during a July 4 gathering. Court Commissioner Daniel
Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nehemiah RJ Carr, 21, of Mount Pleasant, was charged Wednesday with a felony after prosecutors say he walked through a Kenosha Dollar General with his genitals exposed and masturbated while staring at a 17-year-old employee. Carr is charged with exposing genitals to a child, a Class I felony; lewd and
Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Joseph R. Schwarz, 59, of Twin Lakes, was charged Thursday with three counts of felony bail jumping, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him drinking at a Twin Lakes bar while under felony bond conditions. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum
Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Allyson J. Jacobs, 49, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with third-offense operating while intoxicated after police say she ran a solid red light and caused two drivers to brake to avoid a collision. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel E. Kellum gave Jacobs a no-cash bail Thursday afternoon. Allyson J. Jacobs,
Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with carrying a concealed weapon after police say she pulled out and sparked a taser during an incident involving students near Reuther High School. Daniel was 17 when the alleged incident occurred. Holly M. Daniel, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — For months, Kenosha-area residents have packed government meetings to deliver essentially the same message about Microsoft’s proposed hyperscale data center: slow it down, study the consequences and, in many cases, stop it altogether. That message continued Wednesday night at the Kenosha Common Council meeting, which was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday instead of the council’s usual Monday meeting date because
Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor, was charged Wednesday with criminal trespass as domestic abuse, misdemeanor battery, and two counts of disorderly conduct after authorities say she caused a disturbance at the Riverside Inn, entered her former boyfriend’s apartment without permission and attempted to take his 7-year-old daughter. Court Commissioner Daniel
Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha, is facing nine new criminal charges in two felony cases after prosecutors say he threatened to shoot police officers, lunged toward an officer’s gun, injured another officer while resisting arrest and admitted damaging thousands of dollars worth of property. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Riverport Chorus will present its annual Fall Cabaret, “Come Fly with Me,” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Parkway Chateau in Kenosha. The show begins at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Parkway Chateau is located at 12304 75th St., behind The Brat Stop near the Highway 50 interchange with I-94. Free parking is available. Music, Quartets And Special
Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia, is facing a felony and several misdemeanor charges after authorities say he drove drunk for a third time with a 1-year-old child in his vehicle, gave a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper a false name and threatened to beat the trooper up after being
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents during a free shredding event next month. The City of Kenosha will offer free document shredding from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at three locations throughout the city. Residents can bring documents to the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; Kenosha Water Utility, 4401 Green Bay
Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, both with domestic-abuse modifiers, after police say an intoxicated outburst left a woman and two young children hiding behind a locked bedroom door. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum continued Shaffer’s previously
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But they gave raises and our property taxes will go up. Makes sense
Although I believe the school district is out of control and in need of a cleansing, is anyone going to raise a red flag on kids being “home schooled”? Who has those numbers or checking in on their curriculum? I bet a great number of the kids aren’t even being taught??? Relying on parent to do the teaching??
As a homeschool mom, fear not- we are doing a FANTASTIC job.
I can guarantee those children who are being homeschooled will score better on whatever test you give them in the coming years. I was told I couldn’t teach 35 years ago. Three of my five children have at least one college degree; the other two learned to trade. They are all self-sufficient. Before You cast dispersions on homeschoolers perhaps you should make sure the kids in this District can read and write. There may be more homeschoolers thank God, but I would go back and see how many people are no longer having children, they’re having pets; or how many of them killed the children by abortion. What did you think was going to happen?
It’s “aspersions”.
An easy mistake.
90% of public schools have been some version of garbage for the last 35 years.
Keep up the work.
Seems like you’re confusing “home schooled” kids with the 2 year period where teachers and their terrorist union leadership REFUSED to work during covid.
“Home schooled” kids actual kept learning unlike the public schools kids who were left on their own for 2 years.
Yep.Those homeschoolers just looked at it just like any other day. No stressed out mom and dads and STILL got a full day of learning done in 2-3 hrs time. Unlike public schools that keep them for 8hrs and they still can’t form a sentence. No loss of school days and no loss of oxygen to the brain. Homeschoolers are best!!!
Homeschoolers are THE best!
KUSD will say we need more schools and higher salary for all postions.
KUSD
We need new schools
More employees and higher wages
Can’t make this stuff up
What comes next is a request for another referendum, and since this community continues to add more left wing nuts to the board there is no chance they don’t vote to go forward. Someone suggested homeschooled children are the problem. Currently, out of over 400 schools 9-12, Reuther is fourth from the bottom with 5% proficient in reading and math. Bradford, ITA and Tremper are all in the bottom 65% to 80% percentile. In 2014 we had 23,000 students, today we are under 18,000 but we have very similar numbers of teachers and administrators. Make it all make sense.
Probably because the EBT bandits are losing there benefits. Less kids same money. More kids. No more money.