KENOSHA, Wis. — “You don’t need a criminal lawyer. You need a criminal lawyer.”
The line, delivered by Jesse Pinkman in the television series Breaking Bad, was meant as dark humor. In the case of longtime Kenosha-area attorney Walter W. Stern III, it reads more like uncomfortable irony.
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WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Bristol man is being hailed as a hero after pulling a young woman from a burning vehicle in a violent head-on crash Saturday morning, a moment he says he didn’t hesitate to act—even as flames engulfed the car and the risk to his own life became undeniable. As previously reported, the crash happened around 10:07 a.m. on May 2
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A violent head-on crash Saturday morning on State Highway 83 left multiple people seriously injured, including two who were flown from the scene by medical helicopter after emergency crews encountered a chaotic and life-threatening situation. The crash was reported at approximately 10:07 a.m. in the 5700 block of STH 83, prompting a large-scale response from Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, along with
Phillip J. Bryant, 52, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 52-year-old Genoa City man accused of stalking his former girlfriend by allegedly tracking her movements with a GPS device turned himself in Friday and immediately saw his bail slashed by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy”
Bryan A. Ward, 45, of Crossville, Tennessee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Tennessee man is facing felony charges after police say he caused a high-speed crash while “super drunk” and then attempted to punch an officer at the scene, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Court
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of Kenosha through a series of public workshops aimed at guiding development, infrastructure, and investment decisions over the next 25 years. The workshops are part of the city’s effort to build its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range
Robert C. Daniel, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man police say admitted to storing fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and more than $30,000 in cash inside a home where two young children were present was sentenced Thursday by Judge Heather Iverson to two
Isiah M. Christopher, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha man accused of punching his sister in the face and damaging his mother’s vehicle was given a $2,500 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors said the incident unfolded
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new citywide event will give residents and visitors rare, behind-the-scenes access to some of Kenosha’s most interesting and often inaccessible spaces, as officials announced the launch of “Keys to Kenosha,” a self-guided architectural and cultural tour set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The inaugural event will run
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Bristol man is being hailed as a hero after pulling a young woman from a burning vehicle in a violent head-on crash Saturday morning, a moment he says he didn’t hesitate to act—even as flames engulfed the car and the risk to his own life became undeniable. As previously reported, the crash happened around 10:07 a.m. on May 2
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A violent head-on crash Saturday morning on State Highway 83 left multiple people seriously injured, including two who were flown from the scene by medical helicopter after emergency crews encountered a chaotic and life-threatening situation. The crash was reported at approximately 10:07 a.m. in the 5700 block of STH 83, prompting a large-scale response from Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, along with
Phillip J. Bryant, 52, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 52-year-old Genoa City man accused of stalking his former girlfriend by allegedly tracking her movements with a GPS device turned himself in Friday and immediately saw his bail slashed by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Phillip J. Bryant, 52, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Bryan A. Ward, 45, of Crossville, Tennessee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Tennessee man is facing felony charges after police say he caused a high-speed crash while “super drunk” and then attempted to punch an officer at the scene, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $5,000 cash bond during
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of Kenosha through a series of public workshops aimed at guiding development, infrastructure, and investment decisions over the next 25 years. The workshops are part of the city’s effort to build its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range roadmap that will influence everything from housing and transportation to economic growth and
Robert C. Daniel, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man police say admitted to storing fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and more than $30,000 in cash inside a home where two young children were present was sentenced Thursday by Judge Heather Iverson to two years in prison. Robert C. Daniel, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Isiah M. Christopher, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha man accused of punching his sister in the face and damaging his mother’s vehicle was given a $2,500 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors said the incident unfolded just before he reported to probation. Isiah M. Christopher, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new citywide event will give residents and visitors rare, behind-the-scenes access to some of Kenosha’s most interesting and often inaccessible spaces, as officials announced the launch of “Keys to Kenosha,” a self-guided architectural and cultural tour set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The inaugural event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature more than 50 locations across
Raveon Onshrae Slater, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who previously failed to appear in court—triggering a bench warrant and forfeiture of his bond—was arrested Friday morning and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set a $5,000 cash bail in a case where he’s accused of threatening a police officer during a
Tabione Deon Young, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha man accused of assaulting his girlfriend, holding her against her will, and smashing her cell phone was arrested Friday morning on a $7,500 warrant previously issued by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Tabione Deon Young, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — Organizers are calling on community groups, businesses, and performers to sign up for one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions, as applications for the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade are now open and due by May 29. The annual parade, presented by Snap-on, is scheduled for June 28 and will feature the theme “United States Celebrates 250 Years,” highlighting
Samuel Brantley Sr., 59, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of repeatedly passing counterfeit $50 bills at local businesses was brought into court on a warrant and given a $2,500 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, setting the stage for a felony case tied to multiple incidents late last year. Samuel Brantley
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KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Police Department’s email system has reportedly been unreliable for weeks, creating potential communication problems between the public and officers, detectives and command staff. Kenosha County Eye was told that police department employees are receiving emails only about 75% of the time. That means some messages may be getting through, while others may not be delivered at all. Unverified
KENOSHA, Wis. — Just months after voters rejected a $115 million referendum, Kenosha Unified School District officials are already preparing to ask taxpayers for more money—this time potentially as soon as November. During the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Weiss made the district’s intentions clear. “What we’re hoping to get from the board… is a direction on whether
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Maura A. Atwood, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing criminal charges after investigators say she arranged for her husband’s dog to be euthanized without permission, then lied about how the animal died in an apparent effort to cover it up. Her husband filed for divorce a couple of weeks ago. Atwood was
Jerry D. Lapenta II, 33, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — The boyfriend of a Pleasant Prairie woman already charged with multiple felony counts of sexual contact with an animal is now facing even more serious accusations of his own—this time involving a child—after investigators say the same case led them to a much broader and more disturbing operation. Court
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David L. Hayden, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man with a prior kidnapping conviction who previously served prison time is now accused of driving drunk through Kenosha with multiple young children in his vehicle — and was released on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. David L. Hayden, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County
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Marron R. Smothers, 47, (Top), and Chemille L. Barrs, 48, both of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two Milwaukee defendants accused of working together to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Nike Factory Outlet are now facing felony charges after allegedly returning to the same store days later, where police identified and confronted them. Court Commissioner William
Rafael Osorio-Pedraza, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who authorities say avoided court for nearly a decade is now back in custody after being arrested April 29 and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set thousands of dollars in cash bail across multiple long-dormant cases. Rafael Osorio-Pedraza, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Bristol man is being hailed as a hero after pulling a young woman from a burning vehicle in a violent head-on crash Saturday morning, a moment he says he didn’t hesitate to act—even as flames engulfed the car and the risk to his own life became undeniable. As previously reported, the crash happened around 10:07 a.m. on May 2
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A violent head-on crash Saturday morning on State Highway 83 left multiple people seriously injured, including two who were flown from the scene by medical helicopter after emergency crews encountered a chaotic and life-threatening situation. The crash was reported at approximately 10:07 a.m. in the 5700 block of STH 83, prompting a large-scale response from Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, along with
Phillip J. Bryant, 52, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 52-year-old Genoa City man accused of stalking his former girlfriend by allegedly tracking her movements with a GPS device turned himself in Friday and immediately saw his bail slashed by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Phillip J. Bryant, 52, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Bryan A. Ward, 45, of Crossville, Tennessee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Tennessee man is facing felony charges after police say he caused a high-speed crash while “super drunk” and then attempted to punch an officer at the scene, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $5,000 cash bond during
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of Kenosha through a series of public workshops aimed at guiding development, infrastructure, and investment decisions over the next 25 years. The workshops are part of the city’s effort to build its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range roadmap that will influence everything from housing and transportation to economic growth and
Robert C. Daniel, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man police say admitted to storing fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and more than $30,000 in cash inside a home where two young children were present was sentenced Thursday by Judge Heather Iverson to two years in prison. Robert C. Daniel, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Isiah M. Christopher, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha man accused of punching his sister in the face and damaging his mother’s vehicle was given a $2,500 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors said the incident unfolded just before he reported to probation. Isiah M. Christopher, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new citywide event will give residents and visitors rare, behind-the-scenes access to some of Kenosha’s most interesting and often inaccessible spaces, as officials announced the launch of “Keys to Kenosha,” a self-guided architectural and cultural tour set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The inaugural event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature more than 50 locations across
Raveon Onshrae Slater, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who previously failed to appear in court—triggering a bench warrant and forfeiture of his bond—was arrested Friday morning and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set a $5,000 cash bail in a case where he’s accused of threatening a police officer during a
Tabione Deon Young, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha man accused of assaulting his girlfriend, holding her against her will, and smashing her cell phone was arrested Friday morning on a $7,500 warrant previously issued by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Tabione Deon Young, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — Organizers are calling on community groups, businesses, and performers to sign up for one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions, as applications for the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade are now open and due by May 29. The annual parade, presented by Snap-on, is scheduled for June 28 and will feature the theme “United States Celebrates 250 Years,” highlighting
Samuel Brantley Sr., 59, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of repeatedly passing counterfeit $50 bills at local businesses was brought into court on a warrant and given a $2,500 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, setting the stage for a felony case tied to multiple incidents late last year. Samuel Brantley
KENOSHA, Wis. — In a world where nearly every crime leaves a digital trail, one Kenosha Police officer has quietly become one of the most important figures behind the scenes — and his work is now drawing national recognition. Officer Rusten Sheskey, a member of the Kenosha Police Department’s digital forensics unit, has been honored as a Top Forensic Examiner, placing him among
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Police Department’s email system has reportedly been unreliable for weeks, creating potential communication problems between the public and officers, detectives and command staff. Kenosha County Eye was told that police department employees are receiving emails only about 75% of the time. That means some messages may be getting through, while others may not be delivered at all. Unverified
KENOSHA, Wis. — Just months after voters rejected a $115 million referendum, Kenosha Unified School District officials are already preparing to ask taxpayers for more money—this time potentially as soon as November. During the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Weiss made the district’s intentions clear. “What we’re hoping to get from the board… is a direction on whether
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by Denise Lockwood (D) and is facing new questions after multiple fundraising efforts have yielded minimal public support while introducing claims of tax-deductible donations. As previously reported, Lockwood issued an urgent appeal in late March stating the blog needed to raise
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Surprised he’s not a Kenosha County Judge, just as bad as some of our current judges
He could be our District Attorney.
Is this Mike Gravely ?
Tell us Kevin . 😆
Credentials for a Court Commissioner, that’s for sure.
Talk about privileged. He has been treated with kid gloves all these years. He should resign already!
And nobody is forced to hire them or write them checks.
Buyer beware.
You want an old guy who’s been around the block a few thousand times ? Then hire him.
But you better expect him to get lost every once in a while on his way around your case.
If someone is willing to write me a check when I’m in my 70s, you bet I’ll cash it ! And then if I can remember how, I’ll do my job.
But no guarantees !!
You just described the morons who voted for Biden in 2020 AND Evers the past couple of elections.
SMH … He’s definitely Kenosha judge material or commissioner
FBI or DOJ material.
Check that early life…..every single time.
“My real name’s McGill. The Jew thing I just do for the homeboys. They all want a pipe-hitting member of the tribe, so to speak”.
-Saul Goodman
Walter is one of those characters that are becoming in short supply. On a good day sharp as a tack with great intellect but common sense is often lacking. In a business sense, maybe the kind of guy you’d hire as a consultant but not necessarily to get the job done. And he’s not always made good life choices.
Life choices.
We all make choices.
Some were good.
Some were even great !
And then Some we wish we actually did make.
Then there are those we regret.
The ones we want to forget.
But not the ones that made a difference.
Those we want and wish we could remember all.
Every 70 something looks back. Thinks about life.
His probably was pretty good. For the most part.
A few excesses here and there. A handful of those that really shouldn’t have happened. But that’s life.
Hopefully there’s a cabin up north with some shoe boxes in the attic he can tap into. Time to move on
I’m surprised this guy is still alive. I remember his name from back in the day when we’d get all local news in the local paper. he was in the news 30+ years ago
Gotta give him credit for something 😝👍🏻
Is he Kmiec’s BFF?
Sounds similar to DA Solis. Which there hasn’t been a story on, only because he’s Kevin’s friend. Your whole thing is to expose corruption, unless it’s your friend. Great work Kevin.
Yawn… Blah blah blah blah blah!
He’s like herpes . It never goes away.
Is he Howard Sterns Brother/Relative🤡💩
You dont know what you are talking about! You think you Can do better than solis?
Attorneys & Judges all stick together to cover up crimes committed by each other. It’s part of their secret codes & their fraternal order aka BAR Association. Attorneys & Judges are involved is the largest organized crime syndicate in U.S. History illegally using our Court Rooms to carry out their crimes criminally violating their victims to rake in as much money as possible with their crimes.
Attorney CPA, LOUIS J CORNA, Is extremely corrupt, unethical and dangerous who gets to commit major crimes criminally violating his victims even witnessed by many Judges and many of his fellow Attorneys who even aide in his crimes and covering up all of LOUIS J CORNA’s crimes! Attorney LOUIS J CORNA is licensed in more than one State… LOUIS J CORNA along with his boss Dallas Texas billionaire GENE E PHILLIPS bribed several Judges, several Attorneys and even several top Government Officials which includes Senators, Governors and States Attorneys in exchange to cover up all of their crimes criminally violating LAUREN ANN CORNA all causing her severe harm and millions & millions & millions of dollars in financial damages … See Tarrant County Texas case 324-502659-11 which is quite SHOCKING! There is no Statute of limitations on their FRAUD UPON THE COURTS criminally violating LAUREN ANN CORNA so Then these crooks recruited more corrupt Judges, more corrupt Attorneys and more corrupt Government Officials to continue to attack and go after LAUREN ANN CORNA.
Currently, LAUREN ANN CORNA is under a full blown attack by corrupt Government workers and even their corrupt Government Contractors to cover up their crimes criminally violating her. LAUREN ANN CORNA is a victim to the largest Government COVER UP Operations in U.S. History. Gangs of armed Government Workers broke into LAUREN ANN CORNA’s home ransacking and robbing her home stealing documents & evidence out of her home Office then these crooks holding Government Jobs death threatened to murder off LAUREN ANN CORNA if she contacts her insurance company or if she files any lawsuits against them! Their crimes and attacks are endless criminally violating LAUREN ANN CORNA
Don’t forget Easton with his prostitution, also Attorney Thomas Anderson Sr with his prostitution arrest…… A law degree does not make you moral, it just allows you to do a job..
The State BAR Associations and State Judiciary Commissions cover up crimes committed by their Members and are doing nothing to help Victims to these criminals in their Associations.
The FBI and DOJ get to rake in billions & billions of our Tax Dollars while refusing to stop any of these criminals holding Government Jobs which includes corrupt Judges and corrupt Attorneys….in fact the FBI and DOJ are scrambling like cockroaches to cover up crimes committed by their corrupt Government Workers including breaking into our homes ransacking and robbing our homes stealing whatever they want including damaging documents and evidence out of our Home Office Filing Cabinets as part of their Government COVER UP Operations.