PARIS, Wis. — A controversial proposal to construct a massive natural gas-fired power plant near the Village of Somers growth area is drawing significant public opposition as the Wisconsin Public Service Commission continues reviewing the project. No final vote or decision timeline has been announced, and the proposal remains under state review.
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On Tuesday, Republican voters will decide who will almost certainly become the next sheriff of Kenosha County. No Democrat or independent candidate filed for the office, making the Republican primary the election that will almost certainly decide who serves as sheriff for the next four years. This news outlet is not endorsing either of Sheriff David Zoerner’s opponents. Captain James Beller and Captain
Alex Poyner, 34, of Kenosha – Former KUSD Teacher(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist Judge Jodi Meier (D) on Thursday sentenced former Bradford High School substitute teacher Alexander Robert Poyner, 34, of Kenosha, to just two years in state prison, followed by three years of extended supervision, despite the fact that he originally faced nearly 100
Ryan M. Quinonez, 40, and his father, Michael R. Quinonez, 64, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of selling cocaine and fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pills and operating a drug trafficking operation out of a home he shared with his father was ordered held
Amanda L. Voight, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk onto active railroad tracks, ignoring repeated police commands to stop as a train approached, recklessly endangering safety, fleeing after striking property, and obstructing police officers was released Thursday on no-cash bail
Amy C. Poull, 38, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Trevor woman accused of violating the same harassment injunction on two separate occasions was released Thursday after Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set just $150 cash bail in each of two new criminal cases, for a total
Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha, who was already serving one year of probation after Judge Heather Iverson withheld sentence in an animal neglect case, was released Wednesday on a no-cash bond after prosecutors charged him with obstructing
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — At a recent Village Board meeting, Salem Lakes came together to celebrate a man whose dedication has helped shape the community’s lakes for decades: Long-Time Trustee Dennis L. Faber. The Board considered naming the Yaws Boat Landing after Faber, and several longtime lake leaders stepped forward
Lucas A. Hill, of Kenosha, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man accused of secretly recording multiple women during intimate encounters, allegedly posting explicit videos and photographs of them online without their consent, and possessing child sexual abuse material was ordered held Wednesday on
On Tuesday, Republican voters will decide who will almost certainly become the next sheriff of Kenosha County. No Democrat or independent candidate filed for the office, making the Republican primary the election that will almost certainly decide who serves as sheriff for the next four years. This news outlet is not endorsing either of Sheriff David Zoerner’s opponents. Captain James Beller and Captain
Alex Poyner, 34, of Kenosha – Former KUSD Teacher(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist Judge Jodi Meier (D) on Thursday sentenced former Bradford High School substitute teacher Alexander Robert Poyner, 34, of Kenosha, to just two years in state prison, followed by three years of extended supervision, despite the fact that he originally faced nearly 100
Ryan M. Quinonez, 40, and his father, Michael R. Quinonez, 64, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of selling cocaine and fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pills and operating a drug trafficking operation out of a home he shared with his father was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail Thursday. Ryan M. Quinonez, 40, of Kenosha, was formally
Amanda L. Voight, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk onto active railroad tracks, ignoring repeated police commands to stop as a train approached, recklessly endangering safety, fleeing after striking property, and obstructing police officers was released Thursday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Amanda L. Voight, 44, is charged with
Amy C. Poull, 38, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Trevor woman accused of violating the same harassment injunction on two separate occasions was released Thursday after Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set just $150 cash bail in each of two new criminal cases, for a total of $300, despite allegations that she committed both offenses while already out on
Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha, who was already serving one year of probation after Judge Heather Iverson withheld sentence in an animal neglect case, was released Wednesday on a no-cash bond after prosecutors charged him with obstructing and resisting an officer following an alleged attempt to flee from Kenosha police.
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — At a recent Village Board meeting, Salem Lakes came together to celebrate a man whose dedication has helped shape the community’s lakes for decades: Long-Time Trustee Dennis L. Faber. The Board considered naming the Yaws Boat Landing after Faber, and several longtime lake leaders stepped forward to speak about his extraordinary impact. The chairman of the Camp & Center
Lucas A. Hill, of Kenosha, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man accused of secretly recording multiple women during intimate encounters, allegedly posting explicit videos and photographs of them online without their consent, and possessing child sexual abuse material was ordered held Wednesday on a combined $150,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner Daniel Kellum. In what appears
Umair Iqbal, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of dragging his girlfriend from bed, preventing her from calling 911, and forcing her to grab his loaded handgun to stop the alleged attack was released Wednesday after a court commissioner set cash bail at just $650. Umair Iqbal, 29, is charged with felony intimidation of a victim-domestic
Imani Renee Singleton, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman who appears to have been serving time stemming from convictions that included battery to an unborn child is now facing a new felony after prosecutors allege she violently attacked another inmate inside the Kenosha County Detention Center. Despite the alleged assault occurring while she was already incarcerated, Court
Tyler J. Thorsen, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who was free on just a $500 cash bail despite facing a Class H felony punishable by up to six years in prison for allegedly battering a Kenosha police officer is now accused of driving so intoxicated that police say he swerved across traffic lanes, crawled through city
KENOSHA, Wis. — How many times does someone have to drive drunk before they’re actually locked in a jail cell? Once? Not in Kenosha. Twice? No. Three times? Still no. Four times—a felony offense and one that many states would have treated as a felony after a third conviction? Apparently not that, either. On Wednesday, Liberal Judge Jodi Meier (D) sentenced Graciela Oviedo,
Emily A. Fair, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of stealing a Pleasant Prairie firetruck while naked, making bizarre transmissions over the department’s radio channel, and driving the emergency vehicle through the village was released Tuesday after a court commissioner set her cash bond at just $200. During the hearing, her attorney raised concerns about
KENOSHA, Wis. — Vietnam War veteran Robert Dean Jensen has been named Kenosha’s 2026 second-quarter Hometown Hero, recognizing both his distinguished military service in the U.S. Navy and his decades of volunteer work benefiting veterans and the Kenosha community. The honor is awarded through the Kenosha Hometown Heroes program, established in 2015 to recognize men and women who have served or are serving
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha and Kenosha Professional Firefighters Local 414 have reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement covering wages, vacation, overtime, and the promotional process. Mayor David Bogdala (R) and Local 414 President Ricardo Lebron (D) announced Tuesday that the agreement is the result of months of negotiations and will be presented to the Kenosha Common Council for consideration
Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday with one felony and two misdemeanors after prosecutors allege he grabbed his wife by the throat with both hands, preventing her from breathing and leaving her fearing she was about to lose consciousness. Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Sean R. Carlson, 32, of Randall(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean R. Carlson, 32, of Randall, is facing one felony and one misdemeanor after prosecutors allege he repeatedly threatened to kill his 73-year-old grandmother in a profanity-laced confrontation that was captured on a cellphone recording. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum on Tuesday set $3,000 cash bail. Carlson is charged with felony
Dwayne E. Wates II, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dwayne E. Wates II, 35, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday with Operating While Under the Influence (Fourth Offense), a Class H felony punishable by up to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine, after Kenosha police say they found him sitting in a damaged SUV and he admitted he
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha’s most recognizable lakefront landmarks will mark a major milestone later this month as Kemper Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with a day-long community festival featuring a classic car show, public market, live music, free mansion tours and a fireworks finale. The free celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, on the Kemper Center and Anderson Arts
Travis J. Morrison Sr., 51, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Travis J. Morrison Sr., 51, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $10,000 cash bond Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum after prosecutors charged him with one felony and two misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident. Morrison is charged with third-degree sexual assault, a Class G felony;
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha County’s longest-serving nonprofit organizations has a new look, but the mission that has guided it for more than half a century remains unchanged. Hope Council recently unveiled a new logo and visual identity that leaders say better reflects the organization’s evolution while reaffirming its longstanding commitment to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate substance use, recovery, prevention,
Mibsam Daniel Medrano-Cruz, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Mibsam Daniel Medrano-Cruz, 22, was ordered held on a $75,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum after being charged with one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a Class D felony. Prosecutors allege Medrano-Cruz possessed a video depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct and that investigators also
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue has placed a new rapid response pickup truck equipped with an Ultra High-Pressure (UHP) fire suppression system into service, a move officials say will allow firefighters to begin attacking fires much faster while operating with limited staffing. The vehicle, funded by the Village of Twin Lakes, is designed to serve as the department’s first-arriving fire apparatus
Charles W. Randle, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Charles W. Randle, 64, of Kenosha, was released Monday on no-cash bail in two separate criminal cases after appearing before newly appointed Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. In the felony case, Randle is charged with felony intimidation of a victim, strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, misdemeanor battery, resisting an officer, and
On Tuesday, Republican voters will decide who will almost certainly become the next sheriff of Kenosha County. No Democrat or independent candidate filed for the office, making the Republican primary the election that will almost certainly decide who serves as sheriff for the next four years. This news outlet is not endorsing either of Sheriff David Zoerner’s opponents. Captain James Beller and Captain
Alex Poyner, 34, of Kenosha – Former KUSD Teacher(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist Judge Jodi Meier (D) on Thursday sentenced former Bradford High School substitute teacher Alexander Robert Poyner, 34, of Kenosha, to just two years in state prison, followed by three years of extended supervision, despite the fact that he originally faced nearly 100
Ryan M. Quinonez, 40, and his father, Michael R. Quinonez, 64, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of selling cocaine and fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pills and operating a drug trafficking operation out of a home he shared with his father was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail Thursday. Ryan M. Quinonez, 40, of Kenosha, was formally
Amanda L. Voight, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk onto active railroad tracks, ignoring repeated police commands to stop as a train approached, recklessly endangering safety, fleeing after striking property, and obstructing police officers was released Thursday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Amanda L. Voight, 44, is charged with
Amy C. Poull, 38, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Trevor woman accused of violating the same harassment injunction on two separate occasions was released Thursday after Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set just $150 cash bail in each of two new criminal cases, for a total of $300, despite allegations that she committed both offenses while already out on
Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kejuan L. Gardner, 17, of Kenosha, who was already serving one year of probation after Judge Heather Iverson withheld sentence in an animal neglect case, was released Wednesday on a no-cash bond after prosecutors charged him with obstructing and resisting an officer following an alleged attempt to flee from Kenosha police.
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — At a recent Village Board meeting, Salem Lakes came together to celebrate a man whose dedication has helped shape the community’s lakes for decades: Long-Time Trustee Dennis L. Faber. The Board considered naming the Yaws Boat Landing after Faber, and several longtime lake leaders stepped forward to speak about his extraordinary impact. The chairman of the Camp & Center
Lucas A. Hill, of Kenosha, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man accused of secretly recording multiple women during intimate encounters, allegedly posting explicit videos and photographs of them online without their consent, and possessing child sexual abuse material was ordered held Wednesday on a combined $150,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner Daniel Kellum. In what appears
Umair Iqbal, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of dragging his girlfriend from bed, preventing her from calling 911, and forcing her to grab his loaded handgun to stop the alleged attack was released Wednesday after a court commissioner set cash bail at just $650. Umair Iqbal, 29, is charged with felony intimidation of a victim-domestic
Imani Renee Singleton, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman who appears to have been serving time stemming from convictions that included battery to an unborn child is now facing a new felony after prosecutors allege she violently attacked another inmate inside the Kenosha County Detention Center. Despite the alleged assault occurring while she was already incarcerated, Court
Tyler J. Thorsen, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who was free on just a $500 cash bail despite facing a Class H felony punishable by up to six years in prison for allegedly battering a Kenosha police officer is now accused of driving so intoxicated that police say he swerved across traffic lanes, crawled through city
KENOSHA, Wis. — How many times does someone have to drive drunk before they’re actually locked in a jail cell? Once? Not in Kenosha. Twice? No. Three times? Still no. Four times—a felony offense and one that many states would have treated as a felony after a third conviction? Apparently not that, either. On Wednesday, Liberal Judge Jodi Meier (D) sentenced Graciela Oviedo,
Emily A. Fair, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of stealing a Pleasant Prairie firetruck while naked, making bizarre transmissions over the department’s radio channel, and driving the emergency vehicle through the village was released Tuesday after a court commissioner set her cash bond at just $200. During the hearing, her attorney raised concerns about
KENOSHA, Wis. — Vietnam War veteran Robert Dean Jensen has been named Kenosha’s 2026 second-quarter Hometown Hero, recognizing both his distinguished military service in the U.S. Navy and his decades of volunteer work benefiting veterans and the Kenosha community. The honor is awarded through the Kenosha Hometown Heroes program, established in 2015 to recognize men and women who have served or are serving
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha and Kenosha Professional Firefighters Local 414 have reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement covering wages, vacation, overtime, and the promotional process. Mayor David Bogdala (R) and Local 414 President Ricardo Lebron (D) announced Tuesday that the agreement is the result of months of negotiations and will be presented to the Kenosha Common Council for consideration
Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday with one felony and two misdemeanors after prosecutors allege he grabbed his wife by the throat with both hands, preventing her from breathing and leaving her fearing she was about to lose consciousness. Christopher J. Polivka, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
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There’s already solar fields and an existing generating station in this area, makes sense to lessen the footprint, than on a completely blank canvas.
The new proposal is 3 times the size of the existing one. Think about the impact on the wells and air quality.
And what exactly is the existing impact on the wells and air quality from the current plant??? Been there dozens of times, so no bs’ing now.
Air pollution doesn’t work like stepping on a landmine. You don’t show up once, fall over, and die. The existing plant emits NOx and other pollutants that add to ozone and fine particulates in a county that already struggles with air quality. That damage happens over years, not during your dozen drive-bys. “I’ve been there and I’m fine” isn’t data — that’s just not how cumulative exposure, asthma, heart disease, or cancer risk works.
Stoner is a loser
Let’s build it by Stoner. KR and 22nd Ave. Sounds like a great location. Way less people affected.
That’s actually the alternative site in the picture at 172nd Ave. The proposed site is on 120th Ave next to the soon Microsoft. Think about all the workers at Amazon, Uline and Silgan breathing in the air less than 1 mile away. Increasing health costs for the rest of us. Let’s build it right where everyone lives and breathes that’s brilliant.
What a waste of prime land off interstate .
If Kenosha County wants to attract modern employers and good jobs, building a large gas-fired power plant sends the opposite message. It discourages the type of development that values clean air, workforce health, and long-term community stability.
I think we need this as well as more nuclear power. These green ideas clearly don’t work, what does are fossil fuels.
How dare you lump nuclear power in with fossil fuels. Nuclear is clean energy. Fossil fuels are dirty, polluting, and the reason we’re stuck in this mess.
There are very few “emissions” burning natural gas …..
Nuclear is definitely better ..
Very few emissions”? That’s not scientific. Natural gas plants still emit large amounts of CO₂ and methane—a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. They’re far from clean
Are you serious? Natural gas power plants are much cleaner than coal and don’t have decades of radioactive waste from nuclear. You want to see more windmills, too?
Are you serious?
Cleaner than coal is a very low bar. Natural gas still emits CO₂, methane leaks (which are far worse for warming), NOx, and fine particulates. Calling it “clean” ignores the actual science. Nuclear has contained, regulated waste — gas plants put pollution straight into the air we all breathe.
I would love to see more windmills all across the United States.
People need to stop approving all these data centers that have no viable means to power themselves. Cripes, it common sense. Seems most people think power is free, costs nothing to produce and is squeaky clean. It isn’t, unless you want to sit under a tree and bang rocks together all night to stay warm. Hard to believe people can lack critical thinking skills and make it as far as they do.
Good, we need something like this. I fully support it.
Must be written by Stoner.
Nope, written by someone with more than one brain cell. If you want all this electric and solar garbage, move to IL or CA. See how it works for them…spoiler alert: it doesn’t.
California’s grid works with solar and wind as major contributors — and reliability has improved with storage, planning, and backup systems.
“major contributor”, LOL…. one word, ‘naive’.
Renewables + zero-carbon sources now make up more than half of California’s power supply — over ~50% in 2024
Ah yes, the classic “if I don’t like it, it must not work” argument. The data tells a very different.
Except it’s the wrong fuel. Wrong decade. Let’s progress backwards.
Let’s go back to what works, love it!
Let’s add to the global warming crisis. Let’s kill off this planet sooner. This will certainly help melt the icebergs.
“global warming” … “climate change” … LOLOL …….
Science isn’t a joke—temperatures, sea levels, and extreme weather trends are all well documented. Mocking the facts doesn’t make them disappear.
Not mocking, just informed in the industry 30 years. I don’t rely on fairy tails and unicorns. I work in the real world and it isn’t powered by sunshine and pixy dust. Real sustained power is inconvenient to you, I get it. But it is necessary if you enjoy not living in the stone age.
LOL! Right! ….people still believe that nonsensical money scam?? These people drive and vote, ….scary.
Finally, a non-“Anonymous” contributor.
If you disagree with the power plant, make sure to file your public comment:
https://apps.psc.wi.gov/APPS/dockets/content/detail.aspx?id=9837&case=CE&num=100
Thanks, I’ll add my kudos to the idea
Kudos based on nothing don’t carry any weight.
…as I’m sure you’ve already “Anonymous”-ly submitted your-own, probably multiple times.
I can’t wait for the photo op of Samantha Kerkman and George Stoner cutting the ribbon on the new power plant. Perfect headline:
Cutting ribbons, cutting air quality standards—for the sake of ‘progress’
She’s bad news
Selling out Kenosha County
What comes around goes around
All these developments, I bet your taxes are low.
Don’t need another one – taxes are already low enough.
There’s one being built right now on kr. The other one is off hwy e west of the interstate. Badtke owns the land. That’s what I was told. Glad I’m out in western wi. There we can keep dairy farming and not put up with all this b.s.
How is this Somer’s area if it’s way out in Paris by the dragstrip?
The one by the dragstrip is the alternative site in Paris still. The one by Badtke extending from 120th Ave to 136th Ave is the primary site that is being proposed which falls under the whole Paris Somers agreement.
Your right!!
Because they annnexed parts of Paris into kenosha and somers. My families farms are now uline. Glad I’m not there anymore we can dairy in jackson county comfortably and not worry about that crap.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about public need. It’s about bending over backwards for a single corporate data center.
Microsoft should pay for it and the decommissioning of the natural gas plant.
It’s about powering data centers. Municipality does NDA. Allow them in with no disclosure to the public. But I sure hope it is to protect residential power usage. Wisconsin residents are still on the hook for these now gone power plants. For somewhere of billions of dollars.
Stoner has shared his opinion. Lucky Somers. When will the Paris Board find its voice? Last I checked, they were elected by residents, not corporate interests.
“Yvonne Besyk of Salem criticized the proposal as a step backward from renewable energy efforts. Besyk argued building new fossil fuel infrastructure could increase long-term energy costs, undermine climate goals.”
After decades of proof to the contrary, Yvonne STILL believes in the hoax known as “man-made global warming”? Yikes! Yvonne can NOT be taken seriously for anything that she ever says.
Yvonne is right. Doubling down on fossil fuels now is a step backward—both economically and environmentally.
Coal especially anthracite coal still needed but the emissions are costly. Anthracite coal ash is used in concrete. Drywall. Binder. The sugar beet plants use it in Minnesota and North Dakota. I’ve hauled it there from Shamokin pa. In my grain trailer
Republican leaders ( Rhinos) are all behind this . County Executive , State representatives, supervisors.
None of them are here in Paris to help us . Zero …The town I can tell you is done with all of these Elected officials . Most of the these positions nobody are running against them us is my understanding. We’re stuck again . Next time will be different