KENOSHA, Wis. — Nelson Vega II, 38, who is listed as homeless, was charged Monday with two counts of robbery with use of force, misdemeanor battery, resisting an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia — all as a repeater — in connection with a string of incidents over three days in late October.
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Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting a child causing death after investigators concluded he failed to protect the children
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supervisor Mark Nordigian was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board Tuesday night after a dramatic and unusual vote that many insiders say was decided by behind-the-scenes political dealmaking. The night began with outgoing Chair Monica Yuhas officially leaving the board after eight years of service. Supervisors gave Yuhas a standing ovation as she concluded her tenure. Vice Chairman Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s aldermen officially took office Tuesday night during the Common Council’s organizational meeting, beginning a new two-year term for the city’s legislative body. The meeting featured the swearing-in of representatives from all 17 districts across the city following the recent spring election. Julia Metallo was the only
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman. Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the
KENOSHA, Wis. — A pair of expected absences at Tuesday night’s Kenosha County Board organizational meeting could create an unexpected opening for Supervisor Mark Nordigian to become the next chairman, despite Democrats maintaining a strong majority on the board following the April election. According to multiple sources familiar with behind-the-scenes
Riley M. Hansler, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a dangerous nighttime chase through city streets at speeds reaching 80 miles per hour refused to leave his cell for court Tuesday, prompting Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha will celebrate its 2026 graduating class next month while also honoring one of the community’s most active and respected leaders, Gateway Technical College’s Sabrina Morgan. The annual Leadership Kenosha Graduation Celebration is scheduled for May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Circa on Seventh
Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of forcing a woman to strip and touching her without consent was allowed to remain free Tuesday after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II continued a $400 cash bond, despite prosecutors asking
Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting a child causing death after investigators concluded he failed to protect the children
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supervisor Mark Nordigian was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board Tuesday night after a dramatic and unusual vote that many insiders say was decided by behind-the-scenes political dealmaking. The night began with outgoing Chair Monica Yuhas officially leaving the board after eight years of service. Supervisors gave Yuhas a standing ovation as she concluded her tenure. Vice Chairman Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s aldermen officially took office Tuesday night during the Common Council’s organizational meeting, beginning a new two-year term for the city’s legislative body. The meeting featured the swearing-in of representatives from all 17 districts across the city following the recent spring election. Julia Metallo was the only truly new member of the council. Daniel Prozanski also joined the council this
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman. Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the years, she became known as a steady and generally low-key presence in county
KENOSHA, Wis. — A pair of expected absences at Tuesday night’s Kenosha County Board organizational meeting could create an unexpected opening for Supervisor Mark Nordigian to become the next chairman, despite Democrats maintaining a strong majority on the board following the April election. According to multiple sources familiar with behind-the-scenes discussions, Supervisors Laura Belsky and William “Bill” Grady are both expected to be
Riley M. Hansler, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a dangerous nighttime chase through city streets at speeds reaching 80 miles per hour refused to leave his cell for court Tuesday, prompting Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II to adjourn the hearing until later this week while setting a $10,000
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha will celebrate its 2026 graduating class next month while also honoring one of the community’s most active and respected leaders, Gateway Technical College’s Sabrina Morgan. The annual Leadership Kenosha Graduation Celebration is scheduled for May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Circa on Seventh in downtown Kenosha. The event will recognize the 2025-2026 cohort, made up of
Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of forcing a woman to strip and touching her without consent was allowed to remain free Tuesday after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II continued a $400 cash bond, despite prosecutors asking for much more. Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose private wells may have been affected by recent flooding along the Fox River and in other parts of Kenosha County can now receive free well-testing services through Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Monday that residents in flooded areas are encouraged to pick up test kits at several municipal buildings and government offices throughout the county.
Adrian J. Rios, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie man accused of trying to kick his way into a woman’s home while threatening to kill her refused to leave his jail cell for court Tuesday as Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $1,000 cash bond and ordered him to have no
Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Kenosha man convicted of third-offense drunk driving was sentenced Monday by Judge Heather Iverson to serve five days in jail before becoming eligible for work release after pleading guilty in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury found Justin Tercek guilty Tuesday on all four counts in the killing of Andrew Pfannkuche and Pfannkuche’s dog, Jake, bringing an end to a trial that at times became contentious, emotional, and unusual. Jurors began deliberating at about 3:45 p.m. Monday and continued until 5 p.m. They resumed deliberations Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. and reached
KENOSHA, Wis. — A sitting Kenosha County Circuit Court judge has declined to deny a series of explosive allegations lodged against her in an official complaint filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission — allegations that include using the N-word, warning a romantic partner about an impending search warrant, coaching a witness on how to testify against that same partner, and admitting to “innately”
Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A 37-year-old Union Grove man is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young female relative over nearly four years and was ordered held Monday on a $250,000 cash bond. Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving away from a motel with a woman’s young son still strapped into a car seat was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $2,500 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion,
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes impacted by recent flooding can now pick up free well water test kits through a partnership between the Village of Salem Lakes and the Kenosha County Department of Health and Human Services. Village Administrator Michael Kostiuk said the free kits are available at Village Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed kits can also
KENOSHA, Wis. — The chief executive officer of the United Way of Kenosha County is stepping down next month after leading the organization through its 100th anniversary celebration, major fundraising efforts and the first federal grant in its history. Carolynn Friesch will resign as CEO effective May 15 to pursue a new leadership opportunity elsewhere in southeastern Wisconsin, according to an announcement made
Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man who authorities say held a handgun to a woman’s head during a domestic disturbance was charged Monday with four criminal counts, including felony possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
James R. Dornbos, 61 of Burbank, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Burbank, Illinois man accused of punching his girlfriend hard enough to break her nose and leave her needing stitches after a drunken argument at the Bristol Renaissance Faire had his bail cut in half last week by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. James R. Dornbos, 61
Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with possessing cocaine with intent to deliver after police allegedly found more than 30 grams of the drug inside his pickup truck during a traffic stop in the city. Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Jacob Michael Brown, 45, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — A 45-year-old Genoa City man accused of pulling a large knife on another driver during a road rage confrontation near a cemetery was given a $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors argued he posed a danger to the community.
Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha man who was previously charged after drugs were allegedly found at Bradford High School is now facing additional criminal charges after police say he accidentally fired a handgun through the wall of a neighboring apartment. Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — In what is being viewed by many inside Kenosha County law enforcement as a devastating rebuke of Sheriff David Zoerner’s first three years in office, the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association overwhelmingly endorsed Captain Tony Gonzalez for sheriff following a candidate forum and question-and-answer session. According to information provided to Kenosha County Eye, Zoerner received just one vote from members
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has secured the unanimous endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board of Directors, giving his sheriff campaign another major boost as he seeks to unseat Sheriff David Zoerner. According to the campaign, KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller that the board voted unanimously to back him for sheriff. The endorsement comes from the association
Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting a child causing death after investigators concluded he failed to protect the children
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supervisor Mark Nordigian was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board Tuesday night after a dramatic and unusual vote that many insiders say was decided by behind-the-scenes political dealmaking. The night began with outgoing Chair Monica Yuhas officially leaving the board after eight years of service. Supervisors gave Yuhas a standing ovation as she concluded her tenure. Vice Chairman Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s aldermen officially took office Tuesday night during the Common Council’s organizational meeting, beginning a new two-year term for the city’s legislative body. The meeting featured the swearing-in of representatives from all 17 districts across the city following the recent spring election. Julia Metallo was the only truly new member of the council. Daniel Prozanski also joined the council this
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman. Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the years, she became known as a steady and generally low-key presence in county
KENOSHA, Wis. — A pair of expected absences at Tuesday night’s Kenosha County Board organizational meeting could create an unexpected opening for Supervisor Mark Nordigian to become the next chairman, despite Democrats maintaining a strong majority on the board following the April election. According to multiple sources familiar with behind-the-scenes discussions, Supervisors Laura Belsky and William “Bill” Grady are both expected to be
Riley M. Hansler, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a dangerous nighttime chase through city streets at speeds reaching 80 miles per hour refused to leave his cell for court Tuesday, prompting Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II to adjourn the hearing until later this week while setting a $10,000
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha will celebrate its 2026 graduating class next month while also honoring one of the community’s most active and respected leaders, Gateway Technical College’s Sabrina Morgan. The annual Leadership Kenosha Graduation Celebration is scheduled for May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Circa on Seventh in downtown Kenosha. The event will recognize the 2025-2026 cohort, made up of
Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of forcing a woman to strip and touching her without consent was allowed to remain free Tuesday after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II continued a $400 cash bond, despite prosecutors asking for much more. Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose private wells may have been affected by recent flooding along the Fox River and in other parts of Kenosha County can now receive free well-testing services through Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Monday that residents in flooded areas are encouraged to pick up test kits at several municipal buildings and government offices throughout the county.
Adrian J. Rios, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie man accused of trying to kick his way into a woman’s home while threatening to kill her refused to leave his jail cell for court Tuesday as Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $1,000 cash bond and ordered him to have no
Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Kenosha man convicted of third-offense drunk driving was sentenced Monday by Judge Heather Iverson to serve five days in jail before becoming eligible for work release after pleading guilty in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury found Justin Tercek guilty Tuesday on all four counts in the killing of Andrew Pfannkuche and Pfannkuche’s dog, Jake, bringing an end to a trial that at times became contentious, emotional, and unusual. Jurors began deliberating at about 3:45 p.m. Monday and continued until 5 p.m. They resumed deliberations Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. and reached
KENOSHA, Wis. — A sitting Kenosha County Circuit Court judge has declined to deny a series of explosive allegations lodged against her in an official complaint filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission — allegations that include using the N-word, warning a romantic partner about an impending search warrant, coaching a witness on how to testify against that same partner, and admitting to “innately”
Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A 37-year-old Union Grove man is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young female relative over nearly four years and was ordered held Monday on a $250,000 cash bond. Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving away from a motel with a woman’s young son still strapped into a car seat was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $2,500 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion,
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes impacted by recent flooding can now pick up free well water test kits through a partnership between the Village of Salem Lakes and the Kenosha County Department of Health and Human Services. Village Administrator Michael Kostiuk said the free kits are available at Village Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed kits can also
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But ICE can’t come to Kenosha?Fuck Zoerner