TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Brandyn R. Hall, 35, of Chicago, is being held in the Kenosha County Jail after police say he admitted to fatally shooting Amber K. Montana, 37, also of Chicago, inside a Twin Lakes apartment Monday morning, though formal charges have not yet been filed.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — When Judge David Wilk first encountered Abel Sauceda in July 2015, he saw a man whose substance abuse and legal troubles had placed him on a troubling path. Eleven years later, Sauceda stood before the judge to celebrate completing Kenosha County’s Treatment Court — with a job, a driver’s license, a residence of his own and a safe place for
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents had an opportunity to clear unneeded medications from their homes Saturday, October 24, as five locations across Kenosha County hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection events. The free events also offered training and free supplies of Narcan, the overdose-reversing medication. The Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services organized the events in partnership with the host sites.
Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha, appeared Friday, October 23, before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on four felony charges stemming from an alleged street race that left multiple people seriously injured. Although courthouse observers
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Kenosha-area internet troll Susan Grace Castagnoli-Krokosz (D), 73, known online as “Sue Grace,” and her husband were sued for allegedly stiffing a local contractor for nearly $28,000. Castagnoli-Krokosz is a disbarred Illinois attorney whose disciplinary proceedings documented a fraudulent scheme to collect unauthorized fees from financially
Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha, faces seven criminal charges across two cases alleging he attacked the same 65-year-old man in September and again Thursday, when prosecutors say he drove an SUV directly at the man, punched him and chased
Michael Lewis Strobach, 22, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 22-year-old Salem man who previously received a favorable resolution to criminal charges stemming from a highly publicized silo rescue is now facing a felony domestic abuse charge and three misdemeanor charges following two separate incidents involving
Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor, had his cash bail set at only $2,500 Friday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum after allegedly fleeing deputies while impaired by drugs, striking roadside equipment and frightening his
Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha, received probation and 270 days of work release Friday from liberal Evers-appointed Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Hughes (D) in two felony cases involving a violent beating and a drunk-driving crash that
KENOSHA, Wis. — When Judge David Wilk first encountered Abel Sauceda in July 2015, he saw a man whose substance abuse and legal troubles had placed him on a troubling path. Eleven years later, Sauceda stood before the judge to celebrate completing Kenosha County’s Treatment Court — with a job, a driver’s license, a residence of his own and a safe place for
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents had an opportunity to clear unneeded medications from their homes Saturday, October 24, as five locations across Kenosha County hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection events. The free events also offered training and free supplies of Narcan, the overdose-reversing medication. The Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services organized the events in partnership with the host sites.
Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha, appeared Friday, October 23, before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on four felony charges stemming from an alleged street race that left multiple people seriously injured. Although courthouse observers were surprised Kellum required cash bail at all rather than granting no-cash bail,
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Kenosha-area internet troll Susan Grace Castagnoli-Krokosz (D), 73, known online as “Sue Grace,” and her husband were sued for allegedly stiffing a local contractor for nearly $28,000. Castagnoli-Krokosz is a disbarred Illinois attorney whose disciplinary proceedings documented a fraudulent scheme to collect unauthorized fees from financially struggling bankruptcy clients. The local contractor filed the lawsuit September 28 in Kenosha
Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha, faces seven criminal charges across two cases alleging he attacked the same 65-year-old man in September and again Thursday, when prosecutors say he drove an SUV directly at the man, punched him and chased him with a box-cutter-type object. Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum
Michael Lewis Strobach, 22, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 22-year-old Salem man who previously received a favorable resolution to criminal charges stemming from a highly publicized silo rescue is now facing a felony domestic abuse charge and three misdemeanor charges following two separate incidents involving his romantic partner. Michael Lewis Strobach appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday
Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor, had his cash bail set at only $2,500 Friday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum after allegedly fleeing deputies while impaired by drugs, striking roadside equipment and frightening his parents. Gratiot faces two felony charges, three misdemeanors and a separate first-offense OWI
Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha, received probation and 270 days of work release Friday from liberal Evers-appointed Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Hughes (D) in two felony cases involving a violent beating and a drunk-driving crash that seriously injured a woman while he was out on bail. The remarkably lenient
Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha, was granted no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on Thursday on felony domestic abuse charges, allegedly violated a restraining order that same afternoon, and appeared before Kellum again Friday on new charges. Kellum again granted Reed no-cash bail, this time on charges
PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — What began as a heartbreaking disappointment for a Paddock Lake father and daughter has turned into a dream come true following an urgent media inquiry from Kenosha County Eye on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. Less than three hours after the publication reported that 54-year-old Dirk MacDonald and his 20-year-old daughter, Leah MacDonald, had spent $3,278.09 on Milwaukee Brewers
EDITOR’S NOTE (October 23, 2026): Less than three hours after Kenosha County Eye published this story, StubHub confirmed that it had intervened and arranged replacement World Series tickets for Leah and Dirk MacDonald. The company told Kenosha County Eye that the father and daughter would get their “father-daughter moment” at tonight’s Game 1, with upgraded seating to make up for the disruption. The
KENOSHA, Wis. — For more than 18 years, David F. Bogdala (R), a MAGA Republican who previously served as Sergeant at Arms on the Kenosha County Republican Party board, has held political power in the City of Kenosha. The longtime Republican spent 16 years as an alderman before winning the April 2024 mayoral election. During that time, his wife and daughter have secured
KENOSHA, Wis. — Disgraced former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has lost his second defamation lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Wilk dismissed Rizzo’s latest lawsuit Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, marking the second time in just over seven months that Rizzo has appeared before the
SOMERS, Wis. — Say the name Carl Kirkorian in the Somers community, and many longtime residents know exactly who you’re talking about. The 67-year-old former flooring company owner has become a familiar and controversial figure in local politics and public affairs, with some community members describing him as a “maniac” because of his frequent outbursts, confrontational behavior, and tendency to antagonize others. Now,
KENOSHA, Wis. — With the November 3, 2026, General Election less than two weeks away, the City of Kenosha Clerk’s Office has released important information about early voting, absentee ballot deadlines, polling locations and identification requirements. City officials are also advising residents to carefully examine election-related mailings after some voters reported confusion over absentee ballot request forms being distributed by outside organizations. In
Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic abuse charges after prosecutors say he repeatedly strangled the mother of his child, dragged her across their apartment by her hair, and continued choking her until she appeared close to losing consciousness. Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha, appeared in court Thursday, October 22, 2026,
Lorenzo Misael Lucas-Lucas, 47, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by Incident Response) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of driving drunk, passing out behind the wheel, and crashing into a Kenosha Police Department squad car is now wanted after failing to appear in court Thursday afternoon. Lorenzo Misael Lucas-Lucas, 47, of Kenosha, was charged with his second offense
Scott E. Ayers Jr.(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stalking, harassing, and frightening his former girlfriend was charged Thursday, October 22, 2026, with felony stalking and two counts of disorderly conduct, all carrying domestic abuse modifiers. Scott E. Ayers Jr. appeared before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum, who set a $1,500 cash
Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of attacking the same man in two separate incidents nearly a year apart, including stealing his SUV and later biting him in the chest, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Thursday, October 22, 2026. Amanda Garcia faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges in the separate criminal
Morris S. Monette Jr., 17, of Menasha and Jo’varion L. Edwards, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. – Two 17-year-old men are facing criminal charges following an encounter with Kenosha police that ended with officers recovering an unfinished handgun frame from a discarded backpack and a THC vape pen from one of the suspects. Morris S. Monette Jr., 17, of Menasha,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 49-year-old Brighton man widely known in the community as the “failed farmer” has earned himself another title: convicted criminal. Michael A. Daniels, a financially troubled farmer who also uses the alias “Raymond Rossi” on Facebook, was convicted of violating a harassment restraining order obtained by a 42-year-old Kenosha man whom Daniels threatened to murder and make his body
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar secured a guilty verdict Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in a first-degree intentional homicide case involving the 2023 shooting death of a Kenosha man. The verdict marks a significant courtroom accomplishment for the relatively new prosecutor, who earned high praise from Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis for her preparation, dedication and determination. Antonio
Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha, received no-cash bail from Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum on Wednesday, October 21, after being charged with felony child abuse and neglect, resisting an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping, and disorderly conduct. Police say Robinson dropped her 1-year-old daughter onto concrete twice and repeatedly
BRISTOL, Wis. — Kenosha County is inviting local veterans, active-duty military personnel and reservists to enjoy a free climbing adventure at Boundless Adventures in Bristol Woods Park on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The annual Veterans Climb event will run from 3:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., offering eligible military personnel and up to two guests each the opportunity to experience the aerial adventure park
KENOSHA, Wis. — When Judge David Wilk first encountered Abel Sauceda in July 2015, he saw a man whose substance abuse and legal troubles had placed him on a troubling path. Eleven years later, Sauceda stood before the judge to celebrate completing Kenosha County’s Treatment Court — with a job, a driver’s license, a residence of his own and a safe place for
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents had an opportunity to clear unneeded medications from their homes Saturday, October 24, as five locations across Kenosha County hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection events. The free events also offered training and free supplies of Narcan, the overdose-reversing medication. The Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services organized the events in partnership with the host sites.
Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha, appeared Friday, October 23, before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on four felony charges stemming from an alleged street race that left multiple people seriously injured. Although courthouse observers were surprised Kellum required cash bail at all rather than granting no-cash bail,
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Kenosha-area internet troll Susan Grace Castagnoli-Krokosz (D), 73, known online as “Sue Grace,” and her husband were sued for allegedly stiffing a local contractor for nearly $28,000. Castagnoli-Krokosz is a disbarred Illinois attorney whose disciplinary proceedings documented a fraudulent scheme to collect unauthorized fees from financially struggling bankruptcy clients. The local contractor filed the lawsuit September 28 in Kenosha
Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha, faces seven criminal charges across two cases alleging he attacked the same 65-year-old man in September and again Thursday, when prosecutors say he drove an SUV directly at the man, punched him and chased him with a box-cutter-type object. Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum
Michael Lewis Strobach, 22, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 22-year-old Salem man who previously received a favorable resolution to criminal charges stemming from a highly publicized silo rescue is now facing a felony domestic abuse charge and three misdemeanor charges following two separate incidents involving his romantic partner. Michael Lewis Strobach appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday
Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor, had his cash bail set at only $2,500 Friday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum after allegedly fleeing deputies while impaired by drugs, striking roadside equipment and frightening his parents. Gratiot faces two felony charges, three misdemeanors and a separate first-offense OWI
Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha, received probation and 270 days of work release Friday from liberal Evers-appointed Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Hughes (D) in two felony cases involving a violent beating and a drunk-driving crash that seriously injured a woman while he was out on bail. The remarkably lenient
Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha, was granted no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on Thursday on felony domestic abuse charges, allegedly violated a restraining order that same afternoon, and appeared before Kellum again Friday on new charges. Kellum again granted Reed no-cash bail, this time on charges
PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — What began as a heartbreaking disappointment for a Paddock Lake father and daughter has turned into a dream come true following an urgent media inquiry from Kenosha County Eye on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. Less than three hours after the publication reported that 54-year-old Dirk MacDonald and his 20-year-old daughter, Leah MacDonald, had spent $3,278.09 on Milwaukee Brewers
EDITOR’S NOTE (October 23, 2026): Less than three hours after Kenosha County Eye published this story, StubHub confirmed that it had intervened and arranged replacement World Series tickets for Leah and Dirk MacDonald. The company told Kenosha County Eye that the father and daughter would get their “father-daughter moment” at tonight’s Game 1, with upgraded seating to make up for the disruption. The
KENOSHA, Wis. — For more than 18 years, David F. Bogdala (R), a MAGA Republican who previously served as Sergeant at Arms on the Kenosha County Republican Party board, has held political power in the City of Kenosha. The longtime Republican spent 16 years as an alderman before winning the April 2024 mayoral election. During that time, his wife and daughter have secured
KENOSHA, Wis. — Disgraced former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has lost his second defamation lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Wilk dismissed Rizzo’s latest lawsuit Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, marking the second time in just over seven months that Rizzo has appeared before the
SOMERS, Wis. — Say the name Carl Kirkorian in the Somers community, and many longtime residents know exactly who you’re talking about. The 67-year-old former flooring company owner has become a familiar and controversial figure in local politics and public affairs, with some community members describing him as a “maniac” because of his frequent outbursts, confrontational behavior, and tendency to antagonize others. Now,
KENOSHA, Wis. — With the November 3, 2026, General Election less than two weeks away, the City of Kenosha Clerk’s Office has released important information about early voting, absentee ballot deadlines, polling locations and identification requirements. City officials are also advising residents to carefully examine election-related mailings after some voters reported confusion over absentee ballot request forms being distributed by outside organizations. In
Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic abuse charges after prosecutors say he repeatedly strangled the mother of his child, dragged her across their apartment by her hair, and continued choking her until she appeared close to losing consciousness. Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha, appeared in court Thursday, October 22, 2026,
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How very sad
More Chicago scum. If Kerkman has her way Kenosha county will be mirror of Illinois
You are a dumb donkey!
We’ll see how the court handles this case now that communist Garveley is gone. If restitution involves barrels of suds, handles of Jim Beam and most likely tons of weed and coke. I have the receipts from another case where the offender is on the hook for the drunk and drug fest to remember the “victims” drug dealers.
Let’s see how the court handles this case. Are all the drugs user witnesses going to lie when they’re called to testify?
Get the hell out of here with that shit you do not belong here
Wtf an infant there too! RIP young lady. I hate mugshots of people holding their head up like they’re proud smfh.
Regardless of personal opinions, it would be nice to show a little compassion for the woman’s family.
I wonder how much time he did for the Cook County case. He possibly should have never been out to kill this poor girl. THAT’s probably the most important detail not given. Kevin Mathewson?
These comments, I just cant! Do you know her Family, Friends, Co-workers all can see this? Speculation cause of an area, or ethnicities, all of that! You think your cool to sit in front of your keyboards and comment awful things! A baby and her dog witnessed their whole worlds taken away! The fear she felt in those final moments! The pain! Its awful and horrible. I hope none of you ever have to walk a step in her shoes to understand what was going on! To not no someone and just assume judgement is beyond me! My heart hurts so much for her family. She was someone’s Daughter, someone’s Mother, someone’s friend! Its sad no one truly knows what happens behind closed doors. No one really knows the struggle of another, but everyone has a comment or opinion based on small things they heard! Makes me sick! I hope for justice for Amber and healing for her sweet angel and her dog who meant the world to her! Who were her everything! The way she lit up when talking about them! May healing hugs wrap around those closest to her!
I lived in this disgusting shithole for many years and know the innerworkings of this disastrous town.
I’m about to start naming names.
Why aren’t you? Coward.
The inner workings? Like 75 people live in that town. I mean, who fucking cares?
Thank you for these words. I was thinking the same thing. People are so miserable and judgemental. I am a 52 year old mother and grandmother. I met Amber years ago, as a girlfriend of my daughter’s friend, someone I consider a son. She was so sweet. Would do anything for anyone, was a hard worker. Everyone from Chicago/the Chicago area are not bad. There are POSs in Kenosha too!!! They are everywhere in every town in America. Amber didnt deserve this and neither does her mother, baby, her entire family and everyone that knew her.
Rest in heaven sweet girl!
The dog witnessed it… Please. I didn’t “no” her but I do know many people like her. It’s very easy to see the pattern and it always ends in some sort of misery. All of these loving, caring people she had in her life should have intervened and got her away from this lunatic. If you want to hitch your wagon to people like him this is what happens again,and again, and again, and again,and again,and again,and again,and again… I could keep going? And people should use their brain and judge. It’s what helps keep you out of danger.
Man kills woman has been around forever. I’m going to enjoy KCE coverage of this African-American citizens legal process. KCE is the best Kenosha County news. I am tired of him labeling judges in general, that gets old. Keep it up Kevin, I think that KCE is the best news value locally. I’d pay double to keep my subscription, I don’t know how you do it so cheap!
When it’s the white local we get wall to wall coverage from Milwaukee to Chicago. Not so much when the black man blows the white girl away. DEI or something.
You are as dumb as your comment.
It’s incredible how ignorant most of you are.
How so?