KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening a neighbor with a knife was charged in court Thursday and released the same day after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set bail at just $450 cash.
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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.
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
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
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
RACINE, Wis. — A Racine woman who served in Vietnam and later dedicated decades of her life to helping fellow veterans cope with trauma has been named the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil announced that Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan, a Vietnam War
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Democratic candidate for Congress is set to make multiple stops in Kenosha this weekend as part of a multi-day tour focused on rising costs and economic concerns across southeastern Wisconsin. Peter Burgelis, who is running for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, announced a four-day “Who’s Better Off
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
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
RACINE, Wis. — A Racine woman who served in Vietnam and later dedicated decades of her life to helping fellow veterans cope with trauma has been named the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil announced that Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime advocate for veterans’ mental health, received the honor following a
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Democratic candidate for Congress is set to make multiple stops in Kenosha this weekend as part of a multi-day tour focused on rising costs and economic concerns across southeastern Wisconsin. Peter Burgelis, who is running for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, announced a four-day “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour that will include 21 stops across communities including Racine,
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
Marquea V. Turner, 29, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Racine woman already out on bond for the exact same offense is now facing six new criminal charges after deputies say she turned a routine traffic stop on Interstate 94 into a chaotic, physical standoff that slowed traffic and ended with her being forcibly removed from her vehicle. Marquea
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
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents impacted by recent flooding along the Fox River and other parts of Kenosha County now have additional time to ensure their drinking water is safe, as county health officials have extended free well-testing services through May 8. Kenosha County Public Health is urging homeowners with private wells in flood-affected areas to take advantage of the program, warning that
Kenosha Police(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A man was shot in the parking lot of Columbus Park late Wednesday afternoon in a chaotic scene that prompted a large police response, with officers reporting multiple possible victims and scrambling to lock down the area after the suspect fled. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Aaron J. Krause, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha Sex Offender Registry) KENOSHA, Wis. — If you check the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry today, you’ll find Aaron J. Krause on it. If you look again on June 7, it will be gone. That’s because Judge Angelina Gabriele — who accepted Krause’s guilty plea to a felony sex crime and sentenced him only to probation — recently
Dale R. Dallia, 42, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Photo (Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye KENOSHA, Wis. — Newly filed court documents are shedding disturbing new light on the brutal homicide that occurred April 25, 2026, inside a home at 5711 13th Avenue, describing a violent and prolonged attack that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, of Kenosha, dead and a man
MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County judge has ordered the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release a long-withheld list of roughly 16,000 law enforcement officers across the state, delivering a major victory for government transparency advocates and open-records enforcement. In a ruling issued April 28, 2026, Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford rejected the DOJ’s refusal to release the data, finding the agency improperly
Joshua B. Brown, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his girlfriend and throwing her around their apartment while intoxicated was ordered held on $7,500 cash bail Wednesday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, after prosecutors said he violated an existing bond and committed a new domestic violence offense. Joshua B. Brown,
Kaleb Ryan Keanaaina, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man facing three separate felony cases and a total of 20 criminal charges was taken into custody Tuesday after repeatedly failing to appear in court and allegedly continuing to contact a protected victim in violation of court orders. Kaleb Ryan Keanaaina, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Tracy Tyree Brown, 29, of Racine, and Breanna N. Parks, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man who was wanted on two separate cases in Racine County—including a felony—was given just $150 cash bail Tuesday, while his co-defendant in a misdemeanor case was ordered to post $1,150 cash bail following a domestic-related disturbance inside a Kenosha store. Tracy
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is preparing to host its annual Bicycle Rodeo next month, offering a morning of hands-on safety training, interactive activities, and free gear for local children. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at Pleasant Prairie Village Hall, located at 9915 39th Avenue. Organizers say the free program
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a prestigious music education award for the 12th consecutive year, according to a newly released announcement Wednesday. The district received the Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, a national honor that highlights school systems demonstrating strong commitment to music education and broad
KENOSHA, Wis. — The United Way of Kenosha County is undergoing a leadership transition after its longtime chief executive stepped down, with the organization announcing a familiar face will step in to guide operations in the interim. The organization’s Board of Directors has appointed former United Way executive David Maurer as interim chief executive officer, effective May 18, following the resignation of CEO
KENOSHA, Wis. — One week after being elected chairman, Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian moved swiftly Tuesday night to reshape the balance of power, unveiling committee assignments that reduce committee sizes and give Republicans control of nearly every major panel. Supervisor John Franco will serve as vice chairman. Nordigian cut the size of most committees from seven members down to five —
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
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
RACINE, Wis. — A Racine woman who served in Vietnam and later dedicated decades of her life to helping fellow veterans cope with trauma has been named the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil announced that Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime advocate for veterans’ mental health, received the honor following a
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Democratic candidate for Congress is set to make multiple stops in Kenosha this weekend as part of a multi-day tour focused on rising costs and economic concerns across southeastern Wisconsin. Peter Burgelis, who is running for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, announced a four-day “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour that will include 21 stops across communities including Racine,
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
Marquea V. Turner, 29, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Racine woman already out on bond for the exact same offense is now facing six new criminal charges after deputies say she turned a routine traffic stop on Interstate 94 into a chaotic, physical standoff that slowed traffic and ended with her being forcibly removed from her vehicle. Marquea
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
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents impacted by recent flooding along the Fox River and other parts of Kenosha County now have additional time to ensure their drinking water is safe, as county health officials have extended free well-testing services through May 8. Kenosha County Public Health is urging homeowners with private wells in flood-affected areas to take advantage of the program, warning that
Kenosha Police(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A man was shot in the parking lot of Columbus Park late Wednesday afternoon in a chaotic scene that prompted a large police response, with officers reporting multiple possible victims and scrambling to lock down the area after the suspect fled. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Aaron J. Krause, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha Sex Offender Registry) KENOSHA, Wis. — If you check the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry today, you’ll find Aaron J. Krause on it. If you look again on June 7, it will be gone. That’s because Judge Angelina Gabriele — who accepted Krause’s guilty plea to a felony sex crime and sentenced him only to probation — recently
Dale R. Dallia, 42, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Photo (Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye KENOSHA, Wis. — Newly filed court documents are shedding disturbing new light on the brutal homicide that occurred April 25, 2026, inside a home at 5711 13th Avenue, describing a violent and prolonged attack that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, of Kenosha, dead and a man
