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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KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents dealing with fallen branches and storm debris after Thursday night’s severe weather will be able to take advantage of curbside pickup services offered by the City of Kenosha. City crews from the Department of Public Works and Parks Department are expected to begin surveying impacted neighborhoods in the coming days following the April 2 storms. Residents are being asked
Kenosha Storm of April 3, 2026(Submitted by Reader) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Strong storms tore through Kenosha County Thursday night, leaving behind downed trees, damaged homes, toppled power lines and thousands of residents without electricity. Many readers sent Kenosha County Eye photos overnight and early Friday morning showing the widespread destruction left behind by the storm. Images submitted to KCE showed large trees
Kenosha Police Chief Pat Patton at Press Conference this Evening(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and may be graphic for some readers. KENOSHA, Wis. — Police held a press conference at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kenosha Public Museum, where they
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jake C. Wenzel, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with four new counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of violating jail rules after prosecutors say he repeatedly communicated with Salem woman Savannah Lee Burm while both were locked up in the Kenosha County Detention
Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of strangling his girlfriend’s daughter’s fiancé and battering another family member during a domestic disturbance was charged Wednesday and given a $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Kevin
Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Kenosha and Racine counties had his bail cut in half Thursday by Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after originally being wanted on
Jeffery J. Schrock, 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of leaving his 10-year-old son home alone while he wandered through the city and allegedly fought with police was charged Thursday and given a $1,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William Michel II.
Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and mailed checks from an elderly man who allowed him to live in his home for years was given a $7,500 cash
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents dealing with fallen branches and storm debris after Thursday night’s severe weather will be able to take advantage of curbside pickup services offered by the City of Kenosha. City crews from the Department of Public Works and Parks Department are expected to begin surveying impacted neighborhoods in the coming days following the April 2 storms. Residents are being asked
Kenosha Storm of April 3, 2026(Submitted by Reader) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Strong storms tore through Kenosha County Thursday night, leaving behind downed trees, damaged homes, toppled power lines and thousands of residents without electricity. Many readers sent Kenosha County Eye photos overnight and early Friday morning showing the widespread destruction left behind by the storm. Images submitted to KCE showed large trees
Kenosha Police Chief Pat Patton at Press Conference this Evening(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and may be graphic for some readers. KENOSHA, Wis. — Police held a press conference at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kenosha Public Museum, where they laid out new details about the murder of Makayla Plaza, the nearly 30-hour
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jake C. Wenzel, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with four new counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of violating jail rules after prosecutors say he repeatedly communicated with Salem woman Savannah Lee Burm while both were locked up in the Kenosha County Detention Center. Wenzel is already facing two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and
Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of strangling his girlfriend’s daughter’s fiancé and battering another family member during a domestic disturbance was charged Wednesday and given a $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Kenosha and Racine counties had his bail cut in half Thursday by Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after originally being wanted on a $40,000 arrest warrant issued last month. Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha
Jeffery J. Schrock, 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of leaving his 10-year-old son home alone while he wandered through the city and allegedly fought with police was charged Thursday and given a $1,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William Michel II. Jeffery J. Schrock Jeffery J. Schrock You must be logged in to view
Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and mailed checks from an elderly man who allowed him to live in his home for years was given a $7,500 cash bail Thursday by Court Commissioner William Michel II. Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53,
Ramon Morales, 46, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly stealing roofing materials and shingles from Menards stores had his cash bail reduced Thursday after his arrest Wednesday, while his alleged co-defendant, Juan Zavala Gonzalez, 41, remains at large. Ramon Morales, 46, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two people are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in the 2500 block of 116th Street in Pleasant Prairie. Police were reportedly the first to arrive at the home, where they found heavy flames coming from the rear of the house. Officers indicated the fire was too intense for them to safely enter the residence without proper
Lorilei L. Barwick, 53, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of stealing more than $2,100 worth of merchandise from Target and Nike over two separate dates was charged Wednesday and given a $2,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Michel also ordered 53-year-old Lorilei L. Barwick to have no contact with
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Chicago man is wanted in Kenosha County after prosecutors charged him with allegedly using a fake funeral donation scam to try to steal thousands of dollars from shoppers outside two Kenosha stores. Court Commissioner William Michel II issued a $10,000 warrant for Kion E. Harris after charges were
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission is once again seeking nominations for local veterans to be recognized during the second quarter of 2026. The program honors men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and who have a connection to the City of Kenosha. Eligible nominees must have been born in Kenosha, currently
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will once again be able to drop off brush, branches and compostable materials beginning Monday, April 6, when the city’s Compost/Brush Drop-Off Site reopens for the season. The site, located at 4071 88th Ave., will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. The service is available only to City of Kenosha residents and
GREENDALE, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Tom Tiffany unveiled two major economic proposals Tuesday, calling for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement and promising to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay. During an event in Greendale, Tiffany said Wisconsin’s emissions testing system is outdated and places unnecessary burdens on drivers in seven southeastern Wisconsin counties. He
KENOSHA, Wis. — Four longtime Kenosha community leaders who died in 2025 and 2026 will be honored later this month during the City of Kenosha’s annual Arbor Day observance, with memorial trees planted in their names at parks across the city. The Arbor Day commemorations will take place April 24 and will recognize John Hawley, Dr. Paul Capelli, William “Bill” Rice Jr. and
Marckus L.A. Plaza, 33, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene (Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and may be graphic for some readers. KENOSHA, Wis. — District Attorney Xavier Solis and his team worked quickly with Kenosha police Wednesday to file a homicide charge and secure an arrest warrant within hours of Makayla Marie Rutka
Racine County Deputy Emil Ortiz, 37, of Somers (Mugshot)FLOCK Image Illegally Obtained by Ortiz KENOSHA, Wis. — The John Doe petition filed by Kenosha County Eye publisher Kevin Mathewson against Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Emil Ortiz continues to move forward, with Chief Judge Wynne P. Lautenberg now assigning a Walworth County judge to oversee the case and Ortiz formally hiring two attorneys. You
KENOSHA, Wis. — In an unusual development following charges filed against Salem woman Savannah Lee Burm, both Burm’s sister and Burm’s attorney contacted Kenosha County Eye after the outlet published a story detailing allegations that Burm helped accused attempted homicide suspect Jake C. Wenzel avoid capture. Burm, 29, was charged on Nov. 26 with Straw Purchasing of a Firearm, Harboring or Aiding a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha police have not officially confirmed the identity of the victim in Tuesday morning’s apparent homicide near 75th Street and 22nd Avenue, but sources indicate the victim is seemingly Makayla Marie Rutka Plaza, 28. The suspect is her estranged husband, 33-year-old Marckus L.A. Plaza, who remained the subject of a massive manhunt as of publication. Police were initially called to
KENOSHA, Wis. — Wisconsin Circuit Court records filed early Tuesday morning show the state Department of Revenue filed a delinquent income tax warrant against Solis in Kenosha County Circuit Court, case number 2026TW000318. The warrant, which carries the force of a civil judgment, reflects $8,024 in unpaid income taxes, $2,873.98 in penalties, and $2,710.60 in accrued interest, a total of $13,608.58. The underlying
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a Colorado conversion therapy ban is likely to place the City of Kenosha’s own ordinance banning the practice on shaky constitutional ground. On Tuesday, the nation’s highest court ruled 8-1 that Colorado’s law banning licensed therapists from providing conversion therapy to minors violated the First Amendment because it restricted speech based on
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly 49 years after Ralph Ambrose Gianoli was found beaten and strangled to death inside his home at 5310 25th Ave., Kenosha police on Tuesday publicly laid out how preserved evidence, modern DNA testing and years of renewed investigative work led to the arrest of a Tennessee man in one of the city’s oldest unsolved homicide cases. Police say James
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents dealing with fallen branches and storm debris after Thursday night’s severe weather will be able to take advantage of curbside pickup services offered by the City of Kenosha. City crews from the Department of Public Works and Parks Department are expected to begin surveying impacted neighborhoods in the coming days following the April 2 storms. Residents are being asked
Kenosha Storm of April 3, 2026(Submitted by Reader) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Strong storms tore through Kenosha County Thursday night, leaving behind downed trees, damaged homes, toppled power lines and thousands of residents without electricity. Many readers sent Kenosha County Eye photos overnight and early Friday morning showing the widespread destruction left behind by the storm. Images submitted to KCE showed large trees
Kenosha Police Chief Pat Patton at Press Conference this Evening(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and may be graphic for some readers. KENOSHA, Wis. — Police held a press conference at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kenosha Public Museum, where they laid out new details about the murder of Makayla Plaza, the nearly 30-hour
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jake C. Wenzel, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with four new counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of violating jail rules after prosecutors say he repeatedly communicated with Salem woman Savannah Lee Burm while both were locked up in the Kenosha County Detention Center. Wenzel is already facing two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and
Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of strangling his girlfriend’s daughter’s fiancé and battering another family member during a domestic disturbance was charged Wednesday and given a $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Kenosha and Racine counties had his bail cut in half Thursday by Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after originally being wanted on a $40,000 arrest warrant issued last month. Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha
Jeffery J. Schrock, 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of leaving his 10-year-old son home alone while he wandered through the city and allegedly fought with police was charged Thursday and given a $1,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William Michel II. Jeffery J. Schrock Jeffery J. Schrock You must be logged in to view
Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and mailed checks from an elderly man who allowed him to live in his home for years was given a $7,500 cash bail Thursday by Court Commissioner William Michel II. Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53,
Ramon Morales, 46, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly stealing roofing materials and shingles from Menards stores had his cash bail reduced Thursday after his arrest Wednesday, while his alleged co-defendant, Juan Zavala Gonzalez, 41, remains at large. Ramon Morales, 46, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two people are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in the 2500 block of 116th Street in Pleasant Prairie. Police were reportedly the first to arrive at the home, where they found heavy flames coming from the rear of the house. Officers indicated the fire was too intense for them to safely enter the residence without proper
Lorilei L. Barwick, 53, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of stealing more than $2,100 worth of merchandise from Target and Nike over two separate dates was charged Wednesday and given a $2,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Michel also ordered 53-year-old Lorilei L. Barwick to have no contact with
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Chicago man is wanted in Kenosha County after prosecutors charged him with allegedly using a fake funeral donation scam to try to steal thousands of dollars from shoppers outside two Kenosha stores. Court Commissioner William Michel II issued a $10,000 warrant for Kion E. Harris after charges were
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission is once again seeking nominations for local veterans to be recognized during the second quarter of 2026. The program honors men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and who have a connection to the City of Kenosha. Eligible nominees must have been born in Kenosha, currently
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will once again be able to drop off brush, branches and compostable materials beginning Monday, April 6, when the city’s Compost/Brush Drop-Off Site reopens for the season. The site, located at 4071 88th Ave., will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. The service is available only to City of Kenosha residents and
GREENDALE, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Tom Tiffany unveiled two major economic proposals Tuesday, calling for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement and promising to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay. During an event in Greendale, Tiffany said Wisconsin’s emissions testing system is outdated and places unnecessary burdens on drivers in seven southeastern Wisconsin counties. He
KENOSHA, Wis. — Four longtime Kenosha community leaders who died in 2025 and 2026 will be honored later this month during the City of Kenosha’s annual Arbor Day observance, with memorial trees planted in their names at parks across the city. The Arbor Day commemorations will take place April 24 and will recognize John Hawley, Dr. Paul Capelli, William “Bill” Rice Jr. and
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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