KENOSHA, Wis. – A Chicago man appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Friday after police say he was caught with fentanyl and methamphetamine during a tense encounter outside the city’s Public Safety Building.
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Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin
Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II
Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed
Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his brother during a violent drunken disturbance inside a family home was ordered held Friday on a $3,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Nicholas S.
WILMOT, Wis. — The Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has once again earned top audience recognition at a regional a cappella competition, taking home the 2026 Audience Choice Bravo Award during the Region 3 Midwest Harmony Competition & Convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee. The Wilmot-based chorus received
Ascencion D. Obregon, 44, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond Friday for Ascencion D. Obregon, a 44-year-old Salem man accused of terrorizing his longtime girlfriend during what prosecutors describe as a two-day domestic violence incident
Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin
Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and service — along with this year’s “Friends in Education,” individuals and organizations praised
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors initially sought $250,000 cash bail earlier in the case. The violent
Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed felony charges. Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his brother during a violent drunken disturbance inside a family home was ordered held Friday on a $3,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
WILMOT, Wis. — The Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has once again earned top audience recognition at a regional a cappella competition, taking home the 2026 Audience Choice Bravo Award during the Region 3 Midwest Harmony Competition & Convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee. The Wilmot-based chorus received the award for the second consecutive year following its Open Division performance at
Ascencion D. Obregon, 44, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond Friday for Ascencion D. Obregon, a 44-year-old Salem man accused of terrorizing his longtime girlfriend during what prosecutors describe as a two-day domestic violence incident involving threats to kill her, false imprisonment, and a knife. Prosecutors had asked
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Kenosha County officials and leaders from the United Way of Kenosha County recently celebrated the opening of a new early childhood education feature at Fox River Park aimed at helping young children learn through play. The new “Born Learning Trail” was unveiled during a May 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Area 1 on the south end of the park, alongside
Amir Lasean Bell, 28, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 from a Kenosha financial services business was ordered held Friday on a $1,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors alleged he loaded company money onto his own card while working as an employee. Amir Lasean Bell,
Kelsey E. Nottingham, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman accused of driving drunk in a vehicle reported stolen by her ex-boyfriend was ordered held Friday on $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors charged her with OWI 4th offense and other crimes stemming from a late-night disturbance
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced 44-year-old Kenosha man Jeremy D. Kipp to just 180 days of work release for felony OWI 4th offense, a sentence critics would say underscores how lightly the Kenosha County judiciary continues to treat repeat drunk-driving offenders — even those facing felony-level charges that many states punish far more severely. Kenosha County Circuit
Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Illinois woman accused in a long-running Kenosha County OWI 3rd case was finally brought back before the court Friday after authorities arrested her on an outstanding warrant that had been hanging over her head for nearly two years. Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. — Criminal charges against a Kenosha therapist accused of repeatedly violating a harassment injunction were dismissed Friday by a Racine County judge on a technicality — but the Kenosha County District Attorney says he intends to refile the case. Niccolai’s OWI case, 5-count Misdemeanor case involving criminal Defamation, Computer Message-Threaten/Obscenity, Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Bail Jumping, and civil defamation suit
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she crossed the center line on Highway 83 Saturday morning, causing a devastating head-on crash that critically injured two sisters and led to a dramatic rescue from a burning vehicle. The suspect, Tegan S. Cox, 19,
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about Tax Incremental Districts, commonly known as TIDs, during a public presentation hosted by village officials. The Village of Salem Lakes announced that it will hold a TID presentation on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 9814 Antioch Road.
Jose Eduardo Contento-Macas, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $75,000 cash bail after prosecutors accused him of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Kenosha Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Jose Eduardo Contento-Macas, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Skyler T. Whittaker, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man on active parole is facing multiple felony charges after Kenosha police say they watched him repeatedly attempt to avoid officers before allegedly throwing a backpack containing a loaded handgun and marijuana onto a porch in a high-crime neighborhood on the city’s north side. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District continued its Recognition Week celebration Thursday by recognizing employees who have dedicated decades of service to students, families and the Kenosha community. The district’s annual recognition effort honors staff members who have reached milestone anniversaries with KUSD, celebrating careers that in some cases have spanned an entire generation of students. Thursday’s honorees include employees reaching 35
Alison Lorraine Creedon, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 31-year-old Kenosha woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after police say she became intoxicated, struck her husband, grabbed a handgun, and pointed it at her own head while the couple’s 5-month-old child was nearby. Alison Lorraine Creedon, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose wells may have been impacted by recent flooding can continue receiving free well water testing services through the end of May, according to Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Thursday that residents in flood-affected areas remain eligible for no-cost testing in an effort to help ensure drinking water safety following heavy rainfall and flooding conditions seen
Thomas P. Moffat, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 63-year-old Union Grove man was sentenced Thursday to prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case that began when employees at a dental appointment allegedly spotted a nude image of a young child on his cellphone while helping him send documents. Thomas P. Moffat, of Union Grove(Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Unified School District is asking community members to apply for a committee that will review possible new names for the Chavez Learning Station after receiving community concerns about the current name. According to a news release issued Thursday by KUSD Chief Communications Officer Tanya Ruder, the district is forming a renaming committee that will evaluate recommendations and eventually
RACINE, Wis. — The Kenosha-Racine News Guild is publicly accusing Lee Enterprises of refusing to agree to what it calls a livable wage for reporters at the Kenosha News and Racine Journal Times after six months of contract negotiations. In a public statement circulating online this week, the union detailed what it described as severe financial struggles facing local journalists, including reporters delaying
Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin
Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and service — along with this year’s “Friends in Education,” individuals and organizations praised
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors initially sought $250,000 cash bail earlier in the case. The violent
Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed felony charges. Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his brother during a violent drunken disturbance inside a family home was ordered held Friday on a $3,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
WILMOT, Wis. — The Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has once again earned top audience recognition at a regional a cappella competition, taking home the 2026 Audience Choice Bravo Award during the Region 3 Midwest Harmony Competition & Convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee. The Wilmot-based chorus received the award for the second consecutive year following its Open Division performance at
Ascencion D. Obregon, 44, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond Friday for Ascencion D. Obregon, a 44-year-old Salem man accused of terrorizing his longtime girlfriend during what prosecutors describe as a two-day domestic violence incident involving threats to kill her, false imprisonment, and a knife. Prosecutors had asked
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Kenosha County officials and leaders from the United Way of Kenosha County recently celebrated the opening of a new early childhood education feature at Fox River Park aimed at helping young children learn through play. The new “Born Learning Trail” was unveiled during a May 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Area 1 on the south end of the park, alongside
Amir Lasean Bell, 28, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 from a Kenosha financial services business was ordered held Friday on a $1,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors alleged he loaded company money onto his own card while working as an employee. Amir Lasean Bell,
Kelsey E. Nottingham, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman accused of driving drunk in a vehicle reported stolen by her ex-boyfriend was ordered held Friday on $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors charged her with OWI 4th offense and other crimes stemming from a late-night disturbance
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced 44-year-old Kenosha man Jeremy D. Kipp to just 180 days of work release for felony OWI 4th offense, a sentence critics would say underscores how lightly the Kenosha County judiciary continues to treat repeat drunk-driving offenders — even those facing felony-level charges that many states punish far more severely. Kenosha County Circuit
Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Illinois woman accused in a long-running Kenosha County OWI 3rd case was finally brought back before the court Friday after authorities arrested her on an outstanding warrant that had been hanging over her head for nearly two years. Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. — Criminal charges against a Kenosha therapist accused of repeatedly violating a harassment injunction were dismissed Friday by a Racine County judge on a technicality — but the Kenosha County District Attorney says he intends to refile the case. Niccolai’s OWI case, 5-count Misdemeanor case involving criminal Defamation, Computer Message-Threaten/Obscenity, Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Bail Jumping, and civil defamation suit
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she crossed the center line on Highway 83 Saturday morning, causing a devastating head-on crash that critically injured two sisters and led to a dramatic rescue from a burning vehicle. The suspect, Tegan S. Cox, 19,
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about Tax Incremental Districts, commonly known as TIDs, during a public presentation hosted by village officials. The Village of Salem Lakes announced that it will hold a TID presentation on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 9814 Antioch Road.
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POS, hopefully he overdoses.
Stay in Chitcago!