KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of failing to comply with Wisconsin’s sex offender registry requirements in 2004 was finally booked into the Kenosha County Jail on May 10, more than two decades after the criminal case and warrant were originally filed.
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Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge Heather Iverson sentenced a Kenosha man to just seven days in jail before granting work release after he pleaded guilty to OWI 2nd with a minor child in the vehicle stemming from a 2024 arrest involving two young children. Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil announced Monday that he has introduced two major campaign finance reform bills aimed at cracking down on fraudulent political donations and foreign interference in American elections. Steil, who chairs the House Committee on House Administration, unveiled the Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act. According to a press release from his
Emmanuel Odell Grant Jr., 37, of Delavan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Delavan man who prosecutors say crashed a vehicle into a traffic signal pole while intoxicated and armed with a handgun in Wheatland more than four years ago was brought back before the court Monday after failing
Carlos B. Garcia, 63, of Fond du Lac(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of walking away from custody in 1993 appeared Monday afternoon before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on a decades-old Kenosha County felony escape case that had
Jaziya K. Bankston, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of fleeing Kenosha County deputies at speeds reaching up to 130 miles per hour after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart was taken into custody Friday morning
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County officials announced Monday that free gun trigger locks and cable locks are now available at three locations across the county as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths. The initiative is being led by the Kenosha County Division of Behavioral
KENOSHA, Wis. — A woman who once spent much of her son’s childhood in jail is now returning to the Kenosha County Treatment Court program as a mentor after successfully completing the intensive recovery-based court system last week. Reanna Newell graduated from the program after meeting strict court-imposed requirements that
WADSWORTH, Ill. — An off-duty Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy is being credited with quick thinking that may have prevented a devastating house fire from turning deadly early Saturday morning in Wadsworth, Illinois. According to a report published by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, the fire broke out around 1:40 a.m.
Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge Heather Iverson sentenced a Kenosha man to just seven days in jail before granting work release after he pleaded guilty to OWI 2nd with a minor child in the vehicle stemming from a 2024 arrest involving two young children. Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil announced Monday that he has introduced two major campaign finance reform bills aimed at cracking down on fraudulent political donations and foreign interference in American elections. Steil, who chairs the House Committee on House Administration, unveiled the Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act. According to a press release from his
Emmanuel Odell Grant Jr., 37, of Delavan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Delavan man who prosecutors say crashed a vehicle into a traffic signal pole while intoxicated and armed with a handgun in Wheatland more than four years ago was brought back before the court Monday after failing to appear while reportedly serving a prison sentence in Illinois. Court Commissioner William
Carlos B. Garcia, 63, of Fond du Lac(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of walking away from custody in 1993 appeared Monday afternoon before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on a decades-old Kenosha County felony escape case that had remained unresolved for more than 32 years. Carlos B. Garcia, 63, of Fond
Jaziya K. Bankston, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of fleeing Kenosha County deputies at speeds reaching up to 130 miles per hour after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart was taken into custody Friday morning by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office after a felony warrant had been issued
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County officials announced Monday that free gun trigger locks and cable locks are now available at three locations across the county as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths. The initiative is being led by the Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services, which has added the free firearm safety devices to public harm-reduction
KENOSHA, Wis. — A woman who once spent much of her son’s childhood in jail is now returning to the Kenosha County Treatment Court program as a mentor after successfully completing the intensive recovery-based court system last week. Reanna Newell graduated from the program after meeting strict court-imposed requirements that included 57 consecutive weeks of negative drug tests while under the supervision of
WADSWORTH, Ill. — An off-duty Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy is being credited with quick thinking that may have prevented a devastating house fire from turning deadly early Saturday morning in Wadsworth, Illinois. According to a report published by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, the fire broke out around 1:40 a.m. in the 39000 block of Mauser Drive. Authorities said the off-duty deputy spotted
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants opened its doors to guests at its new Pleasant Prairie location this weekend, bringing the Downers Grove, Ill.-based lifestyle brand to its fourth Wisconsin outpost and giving southeastern Wisconsin a dining destination unlike anything else in the area. Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk has grown into one of the largest
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thick black smoke billowed into the sky Friday afternoon as the Kenosha Fire Department intentionally set fire to a vacant city-owned home on 57th Street during a large-scale live burn training exercise designed to prepare firefighters for real-world emergencies.
SILVER LAKE, Wis. — Between sets Saturday night at Bender’s Bar and Grill, the crowd paused the music to honor a local man whose split-second actions likely saved a young woman’s life during a fiery head-on crash that occurred May 2 in Wheatland. State Rep. Amanda Nedweski presented 57-year-old Bristol resident Tom Nevala with a Wisconsin state citation and an American flag that
Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin
Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and service — along with this year’s “Friends in Education,” individuals and organizations praised
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors initially sought $250,000 cash bail earlier in the case. The violent
Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed felony charges. Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his brother during a violent drunken disturbance inside a family home was ordered held Friday on a $3,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
WILMOT, Wis. — The Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has once again earned top audience recognition at a regional a cappella competition, taking home the 2026 Audience Choice Bravo Award during the Region 3 Midwest Harmony Competition & Convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee. The Wilmot-based chorus received the award for the second consecutive year following its Open Division performance at
Ascencion D. Obregon, 44, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond Friday for Ascencion D. Obregon, a 44-year-old Salem man accused of terrorizing his longtime girlfriend during what prosecutors describe as a two-day domestic violence incident involving threats to kill her, false imprisonment, and a knife. Prosecutors had asked
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Kenosha County officials and leaders from the United Way of Kenosha County recently celebrated the opening of a new early childhood education feature at Fox River Park aimed at helping young children learn through play. The new “Born Learning Trail” was unveiled during a May 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Area 1 on the south end of the park, alongside
Amir Lasean Bell, 28, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 from a Kenosha financial services business was ordered held Friday on a $1,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors alleged he loaded company money onto his own card while working as an employee. Amir Lasean Bell,
Kelsey E. Nottingham, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman accused of driving drunk in a vehicle reported stolen by her ex-boyfriend was ordered held Friday on $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors charged her with OWI 4th offense and other crimes stemming from a late-night disturbance
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced 44-year-old Kenosha man Jeremy D. Kipp to just 180 days of work release for felony OWI 4th offense, a sentence critics would say underscores how lightly the Kenosha County judiciary continues to treat repeat drunk-driving offenders — even those facing felony-level charges that many states punish far more severely. Kenosha County Circuit
Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Illinois woman accused in a long-running Kenosha County OWI 3rd case was finally brought back before the court Friday after authorities arrested her on an outstanding warrant that had been hanging over her head for nearly two years. Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Judge Heather Iverson sentenced a Kenosha man to just seven days in jail before granting work release after he pleaded guilty to OWI 2nd with a minor child in the vehicle stemming from a 2024 arrest involving two young children. Contrell C. Collins, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil announced Monday that he has introduced two major campaign finance reform bills aimed at cracking down on fraudulent political donations and foreign interference in American elections. Steil, who chairs the House Committee on House Administration, unveiled the Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act. According to a press release from his
Emmanuel Odell Grant Jr., 37, of Delavan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Delavan man who prosecutors say crashed a vehicle into a traffic signal pole while intoxicated and armed with a handgun in Wheatland more than four years ago was brought back before the court Monday after failing to appear while reportedly serving a prison sentence in Illinois. Court Commissioner William
Carlos B. Garcia, 63, of Fond du Lac(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of walking away from custody in 1993 appeared Monday afternoon before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on a decades-old Kenosha County felony escape case that had remained unresolved for more than 32 years. Carlos B. Garcia, 63, of Fond
Jaziya K. Bankston, 26, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of fleeing Kenosha County deputies at speeds reaching up to 130 miles per hour after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart was taken into custody Friday morning by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office after a felony warrant had been issued
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County officials announced Monday that free gun trigger locks and cable locks are now available at three locations across the county as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths. The initiative is being led by the Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services, which has added the free firearm safety devices to public harm-reduction
KENOSHA, Wis. — A woman who once spent much of her son’s childhood in jail is now returning to the Kenosha County Treatment Court program as a mentor after successfully completing the intensive recovery-based court system last week. Reanna Newell graduated from the program after meeting strict court-imposed requirements that included 57 consecutive weeks of negative drug tests while under the supervision of
WADSWORTH, Ill. — An off-duty Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy is being credited with quick thinking that may have prevented a devastating house fire from turning deadly early Saturday morning in Wadsworth, Illinois. According to a report published by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, the fire broke out around 1:40 a.m. in the 39000 block of Mauser Drive. Authorities said the off-duty deputy spotted
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants opened its doors to guests at its new Pleasant Prairie location this weekend, bringing the Downers Grove, Ill.-based lifestyle brand to its fourth Wisconsin outpost and giving southeastern Wisconsin a dining destination unlike anything else in the area. Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk has grown into one of the largest
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thick black smoke billowed into the sky Friday afternoon as the Kenosha Fire Department intentionally set fire to a vacant city-owned home on 57th Street during a large-scale live burn training exercise designed to prepare firefighters for real-world emergencies.
SILVER LAKE, Wis. — Between sets Saturday night at Bender’s Bar and Grill, the crowd paused the music to honor a local man whose split-second actions likely saved a young woman’s life during a fiery head-on crash that occurred May 2 in Wheatland. State Rep. Amanda Nedweski presented 57-year-old Bristol resident Tom Nevala with a Wisconsin state citation and an American flag that
Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin
Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and service — along with this year’s “Friends in Education,” individuals and organizations praised
Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors initially sought $250,000 cash bail earlier in the case. The violent
Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed felony charges. Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
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dont sound like anyone was looking to hard to find this guy……