TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of taking a vehicle without permission and abandoning it damaged on a roadside in Fox Lake, Illinois, was charged Thursday and given only a $1,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has filed a second lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson, asking a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge to declare that accurate reporting about Rizzo’s disciplinary history, criminal record, and law enforcement career is somehow false. The petition, which spans more than 300 pages
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry (D) was back on the bench Monday, and once again, serious criminal allegations were met with surprisingly low bail amounts and repeated no-cash release decisions that many residents believe put the public at risk. Even by Kenosha County standards, the pattern was striking. In one of the most serious cases of the day, a
Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine man Allevon R. White, 39, was charged Monday after prosecutors say he drunkenly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident and fired a shot as the man sped away. White, who is also
Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Monday after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV blocking a Chase Bank drive-thru lane for about 30 minutes, with up to
Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Judge Jason A. Rossell sentenced Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha, to 45 days of work release Thursday after she pleaded guilty to her third OWI offense stemming from an incident in which police found her
Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with felony physical abuse of a child after authorities say he grabbed a 15-year-old boy by the neck and threw him onto a bed during a drunken argument inside
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based news blog founded in 2013 by Denise Lockwood (D) and appears to be facing significant financial pressure after sending an email to supporters warning that it needed to raise $5,000 within 72
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Destiny J. Smith, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with physically abusing her 9-year-old daughter by allegedly striking the girl with a belt until it broke and then continuing to hit her with a hanger, according to
KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has filed a second lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson, asking a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge to declare that accurate reporting about Rizzo’s disciplinary history, criminal record, and law enforcement career is somehow false. The petition, which spans more than 300 pages
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry (D) was back on the bench Monday, and once again, serious criminal allegations were met with surprisingly low bail amounts and repeated no-cash release decisions that many residents believe put the public at risk. Even by Kenosha County standards, the pattern was striking. In one of the most serious cases of the day, a
Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine man Allevon R. White, 39, was charged Monday after prosecutors say he drunkenly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident and fired a shot as the man sped away. White, who is also charged with third-offense OWI, was released on only a $2,500 cash bail by
Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Monday after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV blocking a Chase Bank drive-thru lane for about 30 minutes, with up to $4,600 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, pills and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Despite
Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Judge Jason A. Rossell sentenced Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha, to 45 days of work release Thursday after she pleaded guilty to her third OWI offense stemming from an incident in which police found her asleep in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County
Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with felony physical abuse of a child after authorities say he grabbed a 15-year-old boy by the neck and threw him onto a bed during a drunken argument inside a Kenosha home. Despite prosecutors asking for cash bail, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based news blog founded in 2013 by Denise Lockwood (D) and appears to be facing significant financial pressure after sending an email to supporters warning that it needed to raise $5,000 within 72 hours and $20,000 by April 30. The email, sent March 29 by Lockwood,
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Destiny J. Smith, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with physically abusing her 9-year-old daughter by allegedly striking the girl with a belt until it broke and then continuing to hit her with a hanger, according to a newly filed felony criminal complaint. Smith was not arrested and instead was
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Dream Playground is temporarily closed while city crews complete repairs to the playground’s surface. The City of Kenosha announced Monday that the playground, located at 2820 14th Ave., is expected to remain closed through the week. Work is anticipated to be completed Wednesday, April 8, with the playground scheduled to reopen Friday, April 10. According to the city,
Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his wife for approximately two minutes during a domestic dispute was released Monday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $10,000 cash bail. Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Mary Ann Jovanovic, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Salem Lakes woman accused of grabbing her boyfriend by the throat and making it difficult for him to breathe was released Monday on a no-cash bail after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry declined to require her to post any money for release. Mary Ann Jovanovic,
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered website assistant called “Kenny” to help residents more easily discover local businesses, Chamber resources and member organizations. Kenny is available through the Chamber’s website and is designed to help users search the Chamber’s online member directory. The tool can guide visitors toward Chamber member businesses, services and organizations
Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is accused of brutally assaulting her grandmother, stealing hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry, and fleeing the home with a suitcase and a Chihuahua wearing a blue wig. Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest
Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of breaking into a local jewelry store and stealing antique paintings was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $1,000 cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen Henry. Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening to slit a woman’s throat with a machete was charged Monday and released on just a $100 cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $1,000 cash bail. Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his estranged wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, 28, inside their Kenosha home while two of their young sons were present. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry presided over the hearing after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II
KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II is not in court Monday for one of the highest-profile bail hearings in recent Kenosha County history. Instead, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry is expected to preside over the 1 p.m. initial appearance for Marckus Plaza, the Kenosha man charged with killing his wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, and then leading
How much is a human life worth in the Kenosha County legal system? Last week, a judge in Kenosha County answered that question with a number: $750,000. Can you really put a figure on the life of a human being? Especially a beloved 28-year-old mother of three from Kenosha who was, according to prosecutors, butchered inside her own home while her two little
Makayla Plaza Remembered As Loving Mother, Animal Lover And Friend Who “Never Judged Anyone” KENOSHA, Wis. — Friends and family are remembering Makayla Marie Rutka Plaza as a caring mother, devoted daughter and loyal friend who always put others before herself, as a growing community fundraiser continues to support her three young children following her killing. Makayla Plaza, 28, was killed April 1
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
KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has filed a second lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson, asking a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge to declare that accurate reporting about Rizzo’s disciplinary history, criminal record, and law enforcement career is somehow false. The petition, which spans more than 300 pages
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry (D) was back on the bench Monday, and once again, serious criminal allegations were met with surprisingly low bail amounts and repeated no-cash release decisions that many residents believe put the public at risk. Even by Kenosha County standards, the pattern was striking. In one of the most serious cases of the day, a
Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine man Allevon R. White, 39, was charged Monday after prosecutors say he drunkenly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident and fired a shot as the man sped away. White, who is also charged with third-offense OWI, was released on only a $2,500 cash bail by
Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Monday after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV blocking a Chase Bank drive-thru lane for about 30 minutes, with up to $4,600 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, pills and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Despite
Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Judge Jason A. Rossell sentenced Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha, to 45 days of work release Thursday after she pleaded guilty to her third OWI offense stemming from an incident in which police found her asleep in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County
Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with felony physical abuse of a child after authorities say he grabbed a 15-year-old boy by the neck and threw him onto a bed during a drunken argument inside a Kenosha home. Despite prosecutors asking for cash bail, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based news blog founded in 2013 by Denise Lockwood (D) and appears to be facing significant financial pressure after sending an email to supporters warning that it needed to raise $5,000 within 72 hours and $20,000 by April 30. The email, sent March 29 by Lockwood,
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Destiny J. Smith, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with physically abusing her 9-year-old daughter by allegedly striking the girl with a belt until it broke and then continuing to hit her with a hanger, according to a newly filed felony criminal complaint. Smith was not arrested and instead was
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Dream Playground is temporarily closed while city crews complete repairs to the playground’s surface. The City of Kenosha announced Monday that the playground, located at 2820 14th Ave., is expected to remain closed through the week. Work is anticipated to be completed Wednesday, April 8, with the playground scheduled to reopen Friday, April 10. According to the city,
Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his wife for approximately two minutes during a domestic dispute was released Monday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $10,000 cash bail. Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Mary Ann Jovanovic, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Salem Lakes woman accused of grabbing her boyfriend by the throat and making it difficult for him to breathe was released Monday on a no-cash bail after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry declined to require her to post any money for release. Mary Ann Jovanovic,
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered website assistant called “Kenny” to help residents more easily discover local businesses, Chamber resources and member organizations. Kenny is available through the Chamber’s website and is designed to help users search the Chamber’s online member directory. The tool can guide visitors toward Chamber member businesses, services and organizations
Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is accused of brutally assaulting her grandmother, stealing hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry, and fleeing the home with a suitcase and a Chihuahua wearing a blue wig. Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest
Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of breaking into a local jewelry store and stealing antique paintings was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $1,000 cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen Henry. Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening to slit a woman’s throat with a machete was charged Monday and released on just a $100 cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $1,000 cash bail. Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his estranged wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, 28, inside their Kenosha home while two of their young sons were present. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry presided over the hearing after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II
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“Bargain bail Billy” 🤣🤣🤣
He sounds like a catch… so to speak.