KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha single mother says the owner of a Wisconsin mobile mechanic business admitted he scammed her out of nearly $1,000 after she confronted him with evidence she says showed he never performed repairs he claimed had been completed.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A sheriff’s campaign often brings candidates into contact with voters they have never met before. For Kenosha Police Captain and sheriff candidate James Beller, it recently led to a reunion with a man he arrested 23 years ago — a man who says that encounter helped put him on a path toward a better life. Seeing James Beller’s campaign for
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Embattled Sheriff David W. Zoerner appears to be pulling out all the stops in his quest to remain sheriff. Zoerner, whose own command staff has publicly turned against him and whose support among deputies has evaporated, is viewed by many critics as having an approval rating that is effectively near zero within significant portions of his own agency. He
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 18, 2026, at 11:05 p.m. KENOSHA, Wis. — More than 90 days after Chief Judge Wynne P. Laufenberg ordered the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office to review a John Doe petition involving former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank McGrath, no criminal charges
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — After Kenosha County Eye became the first news outlet to report on Matt and Annette Flynn’s dispute with the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 50/50 raffle prize, the story spread to Milwaukee television stations and other media outlets. Now, as the Kenosha couple asks the
William J. Kelly III, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A homeless man accused of threatening to kill a Kenosha police officer, damaging a local business, and harassing families at a Pleasant Prairie hotel was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bond Thursday after his attorney raised
KENOSHA, Wis. — Congressman Bryan Steil has introduced two new bills in Congress that he says are designed to restore public confidence in government and elections. One measure would prohibit lawmakers from wagering on political outcomes and government actions, while the other would establish a nationwide voter identification requirement for
Travion Omari Harris, 21, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Thursday set a $2,500 cash bond for a Racine man accused of severely beating a woman during a December incident that allegedly left her with a fractured facial bone. Travion Omari
Michael J. Leahy, 44, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of operating a cocaine distribution business from his home and selling drugs near a public park was ordered held on a $10,000 cash bail Thursday after prosecutors sought $25,000. Defense attorney Hunter
KENOSHA, Wis. — A sheriff’s campaign often brings candidates into contact with voters they have never met before. For Kenosha Police Captain and sheriff candidate James Beller, it recently led to a reunion with a man he arrested 23 years ago — a man who says that encounter helped put him on a path toward a better life. Seeing James Beller’s campaign for
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Embattled Sheriff David W. Zoerner appears to be pulling out all the stops in his quest to remain sheriff. Zoerner, whose own command staff has publicly turned against him and whose support among deputies has evaporated, is viewed by many critics as having an approval rating that is effectively near zero within significant portions of his own agency. He
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 18, 2026, at 11:05 p.m. KENOSHA, Wis. — More than 90 days after Chief Judge Wynne P. Laufenberg ordered the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office to review a John Doe petition involving former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank McGrath, no criminal charges have been filed and prosecutors are seeking additional time while awaiting information from
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — After Kenosha County Eye became the first news outlet to report on Matt and Annette Flynn’s dispute with the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 50/50 raffle prize, the story spread to Milwaukee television stations and other media outlets. Now, as the Kenosha couple asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review their case, newly disclosed emails reveal that Tyler
William J. Kelly III, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A homeless man accused of threatening to kill a Kenosha police officer, damaging a local business, and harassing families at a Pleasant Prairie hotel was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bond Thursday after his attorney raised concerns about his competency to proceed in court. William J. Kelly III, 60,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Congressman Bryan Steil has introduced two new bills in Congress that he says are designed to restore public confidence in government and elections. One measure would prohibit lawmakers from wagering on political outcomes and government actions, while the other would establish a nationwide voter identification requirement for federal elections. The first proposal, known as the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act,
Travion Omari Harris, 21, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Thursday set a $2,500 cash bond for a Racine man accused of severely beating a woman during a December incident that allegedly left her with a fractured facial bone. Travion Omari Harris, 21, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Michael J. Leahy, 44, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of operating a cocaine distribution business from his home and selling drugs near a public park was ordered held on a $10,000 cash bail Thursday after prosecutors sought $25,000. Defense attorney Hunter Fite asked for a $400 cash bail. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 15-year-old Kenosha boy charged as an adult is accused of carrying a loaded revolver, fleeing from police, and discarding the firearm during a foot chase near a Wendy’s restaurant. On Thursday, Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun rejected a prosecutor’s request for a $5,000 cash bail and instead set
Larry K. Sims, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of striking and strangling the mother of his child after she told him she did not want to rekindle their relationship was released Thursday on a $500 cash bail after Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun rejected a prosecutor’s request for a substantially higher amount. District Attorney
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson) KENOSHA, Wis. — A retired Racine police officer accused of crashing his motorcycle into a speed limit sign while allegedly intoxicated was released Thursday on a $1,000 no-cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Daniel H. Webber, 55, of Kenosha, is charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated stemming from a June 11 crash in
Mary A. Collins, 73, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 73-year-old Kenosha woman accused of causing a hit-and-run crash while impaired was released Thursday on a $500 no-cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, despite prosecutors seeking a $1,000 cash bond. Mary A. Collins is charged with Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense) stemming from a June 15 incident on
KENOSHA, Wis. — Officer Justin Labatore, a member of the Kenosha Police Department since Jan. 25, 2021, has been named the Kenosha Police Department’s 2025 Officer of the Year. The honor is particularly significant because it was determined by fellow officers. The award recognizes the officer whose peers believe best exemplifies professionalism, dedication, service, and commitment to both the department and the community.
Antwan Mickle McKenzie, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica ordered a competency examination Wednesday for a 27-year-old Kenosha man accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman inside the Kenosha Public Library, while setting cash bail at just $250 despite prosecutors seeking $2,000. Antwan Mickle McKenzie, 27, of
Dejah A. Scott, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dejah A. Scott, 19, of Kenosha, and Vontrell D. Cooks Jr., 17, of Bristol, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court this month after prosecutors charged the pair following a May traffic stop that allegedly led police to a THC vape, marijuana, and a concealed handgun carried by the passenger. Dejah A.
Christopher J. Maldonado, 38, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Judge David O. Hughes sentenced a Racine man to work release Tuesday after the man pleaded guilty to his third drunk-driving offense, continuing what many see as a longstanding Kenosha County court practice of sparing repeat OWI offenders from straight jail time. Christopher J. Maldonado, 38, of Racine(Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents who normally set out their garbage and recycling on Fridays will not see any interruption in service during the Juneteenth holiday this week, according to the City of Kenosha Department of Public Works. The city announced Tuesday that waste and recycling collection will proceed as scheduled on Friday, June 19, 2026, and that there will be no collection delays
KENOSHA, Wis. — A group opposed to expanded gambling is urging government officials to revisit the economic assumptions behind the proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino project in Kenosha County, arguing that major market changes since the original studies were completed have weakened the case for the development. In a press release issued Wednesday, Citizens Against Expanded Gambling said the project’s
Top Row: Esteban N. Franco Vairoletti, 25, and Aidan M. McNab, 22Bottom Row: Natalia R. Borgens Abraham, 24, and Analiese Borgens Abraham, 19(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Four people accused of participating in a retail theft scheme targeting the Walmart in Somers are now facing felony charges in Kenosha County after authorities alleged they worked together to steal more than $1,100
Kyreasion Glendale Connor, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha man accused of two child sexual assault-related crimes was ordered held on just a $10,000 cash bond Tuesday after appearing before Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica in Kenosha County Intake Court. The bond amount was set despite the fact that the charges carry a combined maximum
Dominick D. Black, 24, of Kenosha In Court Today With Defense Attorney Benjamin Van Severen(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dominick Black, the Kenosha man who gained national attention after purchasing the rifle later used by Kyle Rittenhouse during the 2020 Kenosha riots, was sentenced Tuesday to prison after Judge Gabriele concluded that repeated opportunities for rehabilitation had failed
Adrian M. Gonzalez, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony charges and two misdemeanor bail jumping counts after Pleasant Prairie police say he sped away from a traffic stop while an officer was patting down one of his passengers, leading police on a high-speed pursuit that reached nearly 100 mph. Adrian M. Gonzalez,
Jerry J. Darracott, 59, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 59-year-old Kenosha man is facing a criminal charge after police say surveillance video captured him taking a newly delivered Google Pixel smartphone package from a common mail area inside an apartment building and walking away with it hidden inside his jacket. Jerry J. Darracott, 59, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
James I. Spencer, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing three criminal charges after prosecutors say a late-night argument with his girlfriend inside an IHOP restaurant escalated into violence and was captured on surveillance video. James I. Spencer, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A sheriff’s campaign often brings candidates into contact with voters they have never met before. For Kenosha Police Captain and sheriff candidate James Beller, it recently led to a reunion with a man he arrested 23 years ago — a man who says that encounter helped put him on a path toward a better life. Seeing James Beller’s campaign for
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Embattled Sheriff David W. Zoerner appears to be pulling out all the stops in his quest to remain sheriff. Zoerner, whose own command staff has publicly turned against him and whose support among deputies has evaporated, is viewed by many critics as having an approval rating that is effectively near zero within significant portions of his own agency. He
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 18, 2026, at 11:05 p.m. KENOSHA, Wis. — More than 90 days after Chief Judge Wynne P. Laufenberg ordered the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office to review a John Doe petition involving former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank McGrath, no criminal charges have been filed and prosecutors are seeking additional time while awaiting information from
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — After Kenosha County Eye became the first news outlet to report on Matt and Annette Flynn’s dispute with the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 50/50 raffle prize, the story spread to Milwaukee television stations and other media outlets. Now, as the Kenosha couple asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review their case, newly disclosed emails reveal that Tyler
William J. Kelly III, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A homeless man accused of threatening to kill a Kenosha police officer, damaging a local business, and harassing families at a Pleasant Prairie hotel was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bond Thursday after his attorney raised concerns about his competency to proceed in court. William J. Kelly III, 60,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Congressman Bryan Steil has introduced two new bills in Congress that he says are designed to restore public confidence in government and elections. One measure would prohibit lawmakers from wagering on political outcomes and government actions, while the other would establish a nationwide voter identification requirement for federal elections. The first proposal, known as the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act,
Travion Omari Harris, 21, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Thursday set a $2,500 cash bond for a Racine man accused of severely beating a woman during a December incident that allegedly left her with a fractured facial bone. Travion Omari Harris, 21, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Michael J. Leahy, 44, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of operating a cocaine distribution business from his home and selling drugs near a public park was ordered held on a $10,000 cash bail Thursday after prosecutors sought $25,000. Defense attorney Hunter Fite asked for a $400 cash bail. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 15-year-old Kenosha boy charged as an adult is accused of carrying a loaded revolver, fleeing from police, and discarding the firearm during a foot chase near a Wendy’s restaurant. On Thursday, Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun rejected a prosecutor’s request for a $5,000 cash bail and instead set
Larry K. Sims, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of striking and strangling the mother of his child after she told him she did not want to rekindle their relationship was released Thursday on a $500 cash bail after Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun rejected a prosecutor’s request for a substantially higher amount. District Attorney
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson) KENOSHA, Wis. — A retired Racine police officer accused of crashing his motorcycle into a speed limit sign while allegedly intoxicated was released Thursday on a $1,000 no-cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Daniel H. Webber, 55, of Kenosha, is charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated stemming from a June 11 crash in
Mary A. Collins, 73, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 73-year-old Kenosha woman accused of causing a hit-and-run crash while impaired was released Thursday on a $500 no-cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, despite prosecutors seeking a $1,000 cash bond. Mary A. Collins is charged with Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense) stemming from a June 15 incident on
KENOSHA, Wis. — Officer Justin Labatore, a member of the Kenosha Police Department since Jan. 25, 2021, has been named the Kenosha Police Department’s 2025 Officer of the Year. The honor is particularly significant because it was determined by fellow officers. The award recognizes the officer whose peers believe best exemplifies professionalism, dedication, service, and commitment to both the department and the community.
Antwan Mickle McKenzie, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica ordered a competency examination Wednesday for a 27-year-old Kenosha man accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman inside the Kenosha Public Library, while setting cash bail at just $250 despite prosecutors seeking $2,000. Antwan Mickle McKenzie, 27, of
Dejah A. Scott, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dejah A. Scott, 19, of Kenosha, and Vontrell D. Cooks Jr., 17, of Bristol, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court this month after prosecutors charged the pair following a May traffic stop that allegedly led police to a THC vape, marijuana, and a concealed handgun carried by the passenger. Dejah A.
Christopher J. Maldonado, 38, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Judge David O. Hughes sentenced a Racine man to work release Tuesday after the man pleaded guilty to his third drunk-driving offense, continuing what many see as a longstanding Kenosha County court practice of sparing repeat OWI offenders from straight jail time. Christopher J. Maldonado, 38, of Racine(Kenosha
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Very sad that someone would do this to her. If she still needs it repairs I’m sure there are plenty honest mechanics willing to help. Great job with looking into this for her Kevin
Yes, double decker!
Damn shame folk will do that to people…. We gotta do better!!!
Where does this piece of shit live