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Bail Raised To $2 Million For Marckus Plaza After New Child Harm Charges Filed In Makayla Rutka-Plaza Homicide
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his
Disgraced Former Deputy Sues Kenosha County Eye a Second Time, Claiming Accurate Reporting Is False
KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has filed a second lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye
Opinion: Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry Is Putting Kenosha County at Risk
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry (D) was back on the bench Monday, and once again, serious criminal allegations were met with
Bail Raised To $2 Million For Marckus Plaza After New Child Harm Charges Filed In Makayla Rutka-Plaza Homicide
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his estranged wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, 28, inside their Kenosha home while two of their young sons were present. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry presided over the hearing after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II was absent from court. Michel’s absence quickly became a topic of discussion because it came on the same day Plaza’s permanent bail was set and only weeks after Michel denied Makayla Rutka-Plaza’s restraining order request against Plaza. Some speculated Michel did not want to face the victim’s family or the public scrutiny surrounding his prior decision. Of course, it is possible Michel was legitimately ill or had
Disgraced Former Deputy Sues Kenosha County Eye a Second Time, Claiming Accurate Reporting Is False
KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has filed a second lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson, asking a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge to declare that accurate reporting about Rizzo’s disciplinary history, criminal record, and law enforcement career is somehow false. The petition, which spans more than 300 pages and was drafted almost entirely by artificial intelligence, was filed March 30, 2026, in Case No. 2026CV000378, and has been assigned to Judge David Wilk. The same judge dismissed Rizzo’s first lawsuit against this publication last month. Rizzo disclosed his use of artificial intelligence in the pleadings themselves, filing what he called a Notice of AI Attestation with the court. Mathewson had a simple reaction to learning
Drunk Racine Man Accused of Firing Handgun During Road Rage Incident Charged With Third-Offense OWI, Gets Only $2,500 Bail From “Half-Off” Henry
Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine man Allevon R. White, 39, was charged Monday after prosecutors say he drunkenly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident and fired a shot as the man sped away. White, who is also charged with third-offense OWI, was released on only a $2,500 cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry despite prosecutors asking for $20,000 cash bail. He is due back in court on April 14 for a preliminary hearing. Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Driver Found Unresponsive in Chase Bank Drive-Thru With Up to $4,600 in Fentanyl and Drugs Gets $500 Bail
Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Monday after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV blocking a Chase Bank drive-thru lane for about 30 minutes, with up to $4,600 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, pills and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Despite prosecutors asking Court Commissioner Aileen Henry for a $5,000 cash bail, she instead ordered Morrow released on a $500 cash bail. Defense attorney concerns over Morrow’s competency also delayed the case, with a competency hearing now set for May 1. Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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Opinion: Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry Is Putting Kenosha County at Risk
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry (D) was back on the bench Monday, and once again, serious criminal allegations were met with surprisingly low bail amounts and repeated no-cash release decisions that many residents believe put the public at risk. Even by Kenosha County standards, the pattern was striking. In one of the most serious cases of the day, a man accused of a drunken road-rage shooting — allegedly his third OWI offense — was given only a $2,500 cash bail after prosecutors asked for $20,000. According to the allegations, the man fired a handgun during the incident. Yet Henry apparently believed that $2,500 was enough to protect the public. In another case, a defendant accused in a serious drug case involving fentanyl was released on only
Drunk Racine Man Accused of Firing Handgun During Road Rage Incident Charged With Third-Offense OWI, Gets Only $2,500 Bail From “Half-Off” Henry
Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine man Allevon R. White, 39, was charged Monday after prosecutors say he drunkenly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident and fired a shot as the man sped away. White, who is also charged with third-offense OWI, was released on only a $2,500 cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry despite prosecutors asking for $20,000 cash bail. He is due back in court on April 14 for a preliminary hearing. Allevon R. White, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Driver Found Unresponsive in Chase Bank Drive-Thru With Up to $4,600 in Fentanyl and Drugs Gets $500 Bail
Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Monday after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV blocking a Chase Bank drive-thru lane for about 30 minutes, with up to $4,600 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, pills and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Despite prosecutors asking Court Commissioner Aileen Henry for a $5,000 cash bail, she instead ordered Morrow released on a $500 cash bail. Defense attorney concerns over Morrow’s competency also delayed the case, with a competency hearing now set for May 1. Brent A. Morrow, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Woman Found Asleep in McDonald’s Drive-Thru Gets Work Release for Third OWI Conviction
Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Judge Jason A. Rossell sentenced Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha, to 45 days of work release Thursday after she pleaded guilty to her third OWI offense stemming from an incident in which police found her asleep in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse After Allegedly Throwing 15-Year-Old Boy by Neck Released on No-Cash Bail
Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with felony physical abuse of a child after authorities say he grabbed a 15-year-old boy by the neck and threw him onto a bed during a drunken argument inside a Kenosha home. Despite prosecutors asking for cash bail, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry released Bergles on a no-cash bail and still allowed him to have contact with the alleged victim. Bergles is due back in court April 14 for a preliminary hearing. Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Racine County Eye Seeks Emergency Donations as Financial Questions Swirl
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based news blog founded in 2013 by Denise Lockwood (D) and appears to be facing significant financial pressure after sending an email to supporters warning that it needed to raise $5,000 within 72 hours and $20,000 by April 30. The email, sent March 29 by Lockwood, described the situation as an “emergency funding situation” and urged readers to donate immediately to keep the publication operating. “Urgent: we need to raise $5,000 in the next 72 hours,” the subject line read. The message did not explain what caused the financial emergency, whether the blog is facing declining traffic, subscriber losses, advertising problems, staffing costs, or another issue. Lockwood, who previously worked for the Kenosha
Kenosha Woman Accused of Beating 9-Year-Old Daughter With Belt and Hanger
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Destiny J. Smith, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with physically abusing her 9-year-old daughter by allegedly striking the girl with a belt until it broke and then continuing to hit her with a hanger, according to a newly filed felony criminal complaint. Smith was not arrested and instead was summonsed to appear in court on April 28 for her initial appearance. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Dream Playground Expected to Reopen Friday After Surface Repairs
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Dream Playground is temporarily closed while city crews complete repairs to the playground’s surface. The City of Kenosha announced Monday that the playground, located at 2820 14th Ave., is expected to remain closed through the week. Work is anticipated to be completed Wednesday, April 8, with the playground scheduled to reopen Friday, April 10. According to the city, the repaired surface cannot be walked on until it has fully dried. Officials said repairs completed last week had been successful, but the work was damaged after individuals entered the fenced area before it was ready for use. The city is asking residents to stay out of the fenced-off area and allow the repairs to fully cure so the playground can safely reopen. City officials thanked the
Kenosha Man Accused of Strangling Wife Released on No-Cash Bail by Aileen “Half-Off” Henry
Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his wife for approximately two minutes during a domestic dispute was released Monday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $10,000 cash bail. Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Salem Lakes Woman Accused of Strangling Boyfriend Released on No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry
Mary Ann Jovanovic, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Salem Lakes woman accused of grabbing her boyfriend by the throat and making it difficult for him to breathe was released Monday on a no-cash bail after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry declined to require her to post any money for release. Mary Ann Jovanovic, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Chamber Launches “Kenny” AI Assistant to Help Residents Find Local Businesses
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered website assistant called “Kenny” to help residents more easily discover local businesses, Chamber resources and member organizations. Kenny is available through the Chamber’s website and is designed to help users search the Chamber’s online member directory. The tool can guide visitors toward Chamber member businesses, services and organizations based on what they are looking for. According to the Chamber, Kenny can also answer common questions about the organization, direct users to Chamber programs and events, and help visitors navigate the website more quickly. “The member directory is one of the most useful resources we offer, and Kenny helps make it even easier for people to use,” Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave
Kenosha Woman Accused of Beating Grandmother, Stealing Jewelry, Fleeing With Chihuahua in Blue Wig
Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is accused of brutally assaulting her grandmother, stealing hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry, and fleeing the home with a suitcase and a Chihuahua wearing a blue wig. Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Burglarizing Jewelry Store, Stealing Antique Paintings Given $1,000 Cash Bail
Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of breaking into a local jewelry store and stealing antique paintings was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $1,000 cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen Henry. Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Threatening to Slit Woman’s Throat With Machete Gets $100 Cash Bail
Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening to slit a woman’s throat with a machete was charged Monday and released on just a $100 cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors asking for a $1,000 cash bail. Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Bail Raised To $2 Million For Marckus Plaza After New Child Harm Charges Filed In Makayla Rutka-Plaza Homicide
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his estranged wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, 28, inside their Kenosha home while two of their young sons were present. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry presided over the hearing after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II was absent from court. Michel’s absence quickly became a topic of discussion because it came on the same day Plaza’s permanent bail was set and only weeks after Michel denied Makayla Rutka-Plaza’s restraining order request against Plaza. Some speculated Michel did not want to face the victim’s family or the public scrutiny surrounding his prior decision. Of course, it is possible Michel was legitimately ill or had
“Bargain Bail Billy” Absent Ahead Of Marckus Plaza Bail Hearing; Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry Filling In
KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II is not in court Monday for one of the highest-profile bail hearings in recent Kenosha County history. Instead, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry is expected to preside over the 1 p.m. initial appearance for Marckus Plaza, the Kenosha man charged with killing his wife, Makayla Rutka-Plaza, and then leading police on a nearly 30-hour manhunt before his arrest Thursday. Monday’s hearing is expected to determine whether Plaza remains jailed on the temporary $750,000 arrest warrant signed last week by Judge Heather Iverson or whether prosecutors will seek an even higher cash bail. Michel’s absence immediately raised eyebrows because it comes just weeks after he denied Rutka-Plaza’s restraining order request against Marckus Plaza. Rutka-Plaza had filed for
How Much is a Human Life Worth In Kenosha County?
How much is a human life worth in the Kenosha County legal system? Last week, a judge in Kenosha County answered that question with a number: $750,000. Can you really put a figure on the life of a human being? Especially a beloved 28-year-old mother of three from Kenosha who was, according to prosecutors, butchered inside her own home while her two little boys, ages 5 and 2, watched in horror. No amount of bail will bring back Makayla Rutka-Plaza. No amount of money will erase what police say Marckus Plaza did to her. No amount of cash will undo the fact that two young boys reportedly saw their mother stabbed to death, saw her covered in blood and then had to tell investigators what happened. But $750,000 is still
Family Launches Fundraiser For Makayla Plaza’s Children After Brutal Killing
Makayla Plaza Remembered As Loving Mother, Animal Lover And Friend Who “Never Judged Anyone” KENOSHA, Wis. — Friends and family are remembering Makayla Marie Rutka Plaza as a caring mother, devoted daughter and loyal friend who always put others before herself, as a growing community fundraiser continues to support her three young children following her killing. Makayla Plaza, 28, was killed April 1 inside her home near 22nd Avenue and 75th Street. Prosecutors have charged her estranged husband, Marckus Plaza, 33, with first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon. Authorities say Plaza was captured Thursday after a nearly 30-hour manhunt and was found hiding in the basement of a commercial building near 75th Street. In the days since her death, family members have launched a GoFundMe campaign to
City to Offer Curbside Pickup for Storm Debris Following Severe Weather
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents dealing with fallen branches and storm debris after Thursday night’s severe weather will be able to take advantage of curbside pickup services offered by the City of Kenosha. City crews from the Department of Public Works and Parks Department are expected to begin surveying impacted neighborhoods in the coming days following the April 2 storms. Residents are being asked to place branches and brush debris neatly at the curb, while making sure not to block sidewalks, roads or storm drains. The city said crews will collect the material as scheduling allows. Officials said non-brush debris should be placed separately. Separate collection for non-brush debris is expected to begin early next week. The city is also preparing to reopen its seasonal Compost/Brush Drop-Off Site at 4071 88th
Storm Damage—In Photos: Trees Down, Thousands Without Power After Violent Storms Sweep Through Kenosha County
Kenosha Storm of April 3, 2026(Submitted by Reader) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Strong storms tore through Kenosha County Thursday night, leaving behind downed trees, damaged homes, toppled power lines and thousands of residents without electricity. Many readers sent Kenosha County Eye photos overnight and early Friday morning showing the widespread destruction left behind by the storm. Images submitted to KCE showed large trees snapped in half, branches scattered across yards and streets, damaged fences, and power lines hanging dangerously low in several neighborhoods. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Press Conference: Marckus Plaza In Custody After 30-Hour Manhunt; Who Put The Handcuffs On Him Will Surprise You
Kenosha Police Chief Pat Patton at Press Conference this Evening(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and may be graphic for some readers. KENOSHA, Wis. — Police held a press conference at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kenosha Public Museum, where they laid out new details about the murder of Makayla Plaza, the nearly 30-hour manhunt for her husband, Marckus Plaza, and the dramatic arrest that ended it. One of the most surprising details to emerge was who actually put the handcuffs on Plaza. Marckus L.A. Plaza, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Man Already Facing Attempted Homicide Charges Accused of Secret Jail Calls With Salem Woman
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jake C. Wenzel, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with four new counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of violating jail rules after prosecutors say he repeatedly communicated with Salem woman Savannah Lee Burm while both were locked up in the Kenosha County Detention Center. Wenzel is already facing two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and numerous other felony charges stemming from the Nov. 16 shooting in Salem Lakes and subsequent fleeing and eluding allegations. He is due back in court on April 6 for a preliminary hearing. According to the new criminal complaint, Wenzel and Burm allegedly used third parties and intermediary phone numbers to secretly communicate multiple times in December while both were in custody. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy”
Felony Strangulation Charge Filed Against Kenosha Man; Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II Sets $5,000 Cash Bail
Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of strangling his girlfriend’s daughter’s fiancé and battering another family member during a domestic disturbance was charged Wednesday and given a $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Navy Sailor Accused of 130 MPH Police Chase Has Bail Cut From $40,000 to $20,000
Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Kenosha and Racine counties had his bail cut in half Thursday by Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after originally being wanted on a $40,000 arrest warrant issued last month. Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Woman Found Asleep in McDonald’s Drive-Thru Gets Work Release for Third OWI Conviction
Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Judge Jason A. Rossell sentenced Dawn L. Binninger, 61, of Kenosha,
Kenosha Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse After Allegedly Throwing 15-Year-Old Boy by Neck Released on No-Cash Bail
Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Anton Bergles, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with felony physical abuse
Racine County Eye Seeks Emergency Donations as Financial Questions Swirl
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based news blog founded in 2013 by Denise
Kenosha Woman Accused of Beating 9-Year-Old Daughter With Belt and Hanger
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Destiny J. Smith, 32, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with physically abusing
Dream Playground Expected to Reopen Friday After Surface Repairs
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Dream Playground is temporarily closed while city crews complete repairs to the playground’s surface. The City of Kenosha announced Monday
Kenosha Man Accused of Strangling Wife Released on No-Cash Bail by Aileen “Half-Off” Henry
Jeffrey J. Keuch, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his wife for approximately two minutes during
Salem Lakes Woman Accused of Strangling Boyfriend Released on No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry
Mary Ann Jovanovic, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Salem Lakes woman accused of grabbing her boyfriend by the
Kenosha Chamber Launches “Kenny” AI Assistant to Help Residents Find Local Businesses
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered website assistant called “Kenny” to help residents more easily discover
Kenosha Woman Accused of Beating Grandmother, Stealing Jewelry, Fleeing With Chihuahua in Blue Wig
Amoray Cortney Rebecca Morris, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is accused of brutally assaulting her grandmother, stealing hundreds
Kenosha Man Accused of Burglarizing Jewelry Store, Stealing Antique Paintings Given $1,000 Cash Bail
Sean M. Smith, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of breaking into a local jewelry store and stealing
Kenosha Man Accused of Threatening to Slit Woman’s Throat With Machete Gets $100 Cash Bail
Adrian Aguilar Sr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening to slit a woman’s throat with a
Bail Raised To $2 Million For Marckus Plaza After New Child Harm Charges Filed In Makayla Rutka-Plaza Homicide
KENOSHA, Wis. — Marckus Plaza, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday afternoon for the first time since prosecutors accused him of brutally killing his
“Bargain Bail Billy” Absent Ahead Of Marckus Plaza Bail Hearing; Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry Filling In
KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II is not in court Monday for one of the highest-profile bail hearings in recent
How Much is a Human Life Worth In Kenosha County?
How much is a human life worth in the Kenosha County legal system? Last week, a judge in Kenosha County answered that question with a
Family Launches Fundraiser For Makayla Plaza’s Children After Brutal Killing
Makayla Plaza Remembered As Loving Mother, Animal Lover And Friend Who “Never Judged Anyone” KENOSHA, Wis. — Friends and family are remembering Makayla Marie Rutka
City to Offer Curbside Pickup for Storm Debris Following Severe Weather
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents dealing with fallen branches and storm debris after Thursday night’s severe weather will be able to take advantage of curbside pickup
Storm Damage—In Photos: Trees Down, Thousands Without Power After Violent Storms Sweep Through Kenosha County
Kenosha Storm of April 3, 2026(Submitted by Reader) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Strong storms tore through Kenosha County Thursday night, leaving behind downed trees, damaged
Press Conference: Marckus Plaza In Custody After 30-Hour Manhunt; Who Put The Handcuffs On Him Will Surprise You
Kenosha Police Chief Pat Patton at Press Conference this Evening(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Warning: The details in this case are disturbing and
Illinois Man Already Facing Attempted Homicide Charges Accused of Secret Jail Calls With Salem Woman
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jake C. Wenzel, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was charged Tuesday with four new counts of felony bail jumping and four counts of
Felony Strangulation Charge Filed Against Kenosha Man; Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II Sets $5,000 Cash Bail
Kevin T. Anderson, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of strangling his girlfriend’s daughter’s fiancé and battering another
Navy Sailor Accused of 130 MPH Police Chase Has Bail Cut From $40,000 to $20,000
Andrew Richardson Farah, 19, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase
Kenosha Man Accused of Leaving 10-Year-Old Home Alone, Fighting With Police Gets $1,000 Cash Bail
Jeffery J. Schrock, 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Update 4/3/2026 @ 6:22 p.m.: Attorney Benjamin Schwarz successfully moved to dismiss the child-neglect charge during
Twin Lakes Man Accused of Stealing Cash, Jewelry and Forging Elderly Victim’s Checks Gets $7,500 Cash Bail
Robert J. Schmidt Sr., 53, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man accused of stealing thousands of dollars
Illinois Menards Felony Theft Suspect Gets Bail Cut After Arrest; Juan Zavala Gonzalez, 41, Still at Large
Ramon Morales, 46, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly stealing roofing materials and shingles from Menards