KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A Trevor woman was sentenced Thursday for her third drunk driving conviction after she drove her SUV into a ditch near the Colony House Restaurant earlier this year.
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Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A former Tremper High School staff member accused of making inappropriate comments to a student was ultimately fired by the Kenosha Unified School District—not for that conduct, but for lying on his job application, raising new questions about hiring practices and transparency inside the district. Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a serious felony charge after an investigation tied to an online tip, but as of publication time Wednesday afternoon, it was unclear whether he had appeared in court or what bail, if any, had been set. Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Burlington man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he caused a violent multi-vehicle rollover crash while allegedly under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine, all while out on bond in two
Najee Deon Baham, 28, of Waukesha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Waukesha man is being held on a $25,000 cash bond after authorities say he led Wisconsin State Patrol on a high-speed chase reaching 135 mph on Interstate 94, drove with his headlights off at times, and had
Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently punching a friend during a late-night visit is now facing a felony charge after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set bail following arguments from both
Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a traffic stop, sparked a late-night police search, and was later found hiding inside her apartment with drugs and
Dustin Tyler Lewis, 32, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he tore through a Kenosha apartment complex with his pickup truck, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. He is scheduled to make
Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting
Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A former Tremper High School staff member accused of making inappropriate comments to a student was ultimately fired by the Kenosha Unified School District—not for that conduct, but for lying on his job application, raising new questions about hiring practices and transparency inside the district. Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a serious felony charge after an investigation tied to an online tip, but as of publication time Wednesday afternoon, it was unclear whether he had appeared in court or what bail, if any, had been set. Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Burlington man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he caused a violent multi-vehicle rollover crash while allegedly under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine, all while out on bond in two separate cases. Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Najee Deon Baham, 28, of Waukesha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Waukesha man is being held on a $25,000 cash bond after authorities say he led Wisconsin State Patrol on a high-speed chase reaching 135 mph on Interstate 94, drove with his headlights off at times, and had a passenger armed with a handgun inside the vehicle. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently punching a friend during a late-night visit is now facing a felony charge after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set bail following arguments from both prosecutors and defense. Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a traffic stop, sparked a late-night police search, and was later found hiding inside her apartment with drugs and paraphernalia. Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Dustin Tyler Lewis, 32, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he tore through a Kenosha apartment complex with his pickup truck, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance May 21 before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel
Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting a child causing death after investigators concluded he failed to protect the children
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supervisor Mark Nordigian was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board Tuesday night after a dramatic and unusual vote that many insiders say was decided by behind-the-scenes political dealmaking. The night began with outgoing Chair Monica Yuhas officially leaving the board after eight years of service. Supervisors gave Yuhas a standing ovation as she concluded her tenure. Vice Chairman Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s aldermen officially took office Tuesday night during the Common Council’s organizational meeting, beginning a new two-year term for the city’s legislative body. The meeting featured the swearing-in of representatives from all 17 districts across the city following the recent spring election. Julia Metallo was the only truly new member of the council. Daniel Prozanski also joined the council this
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman. Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the years, she became known as a steady and generally low-key presence in county
KENOSHA, Wis. — A pair of expected absences at Tuesday night’s Kenosha County Board organizational meeting could create an unexpected opening for Supervisor Mark Nordigian to become the next chairman, despite Democrats maintaining a strong majority on the board following the April election. According to multiple sources familiar with behind-the-scenes discussions, Supervisors Laura Belsky and William “Bill” Grady are both expected to be
Riley M. Hansler, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a dangerous nighttime chase through city streets at speeds reaching 80 miles per hour refused to leave his cell for court Tuesday, prompting Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II to adjourn the hearing until later this week while setting a $10,000
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha will celebrate its 2026 graduating class next month while also honoring one of the community’s most active and respected leaders, Gateway Technical College’s Sabrina Morgan. The annual Leadership Kenosha Graduation Celebration is scheduled for May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Circa on Seventh in downtown Kenosha. The event will recognize the 2025-2026 cohort, made up of
Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of forcing a woman to strip and touching her without consent was allowed to remain free Tuesday after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II continued a $400 cash bond, despite prosecutors asking for much more. Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose private wells may have been affected by recent flooding along the Fox River and in other parts of Kenosha County can now receive free well-testing services through Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Monday that residents in flooded areas are encouraged to pick up test kits at several municipal buildings and government offices throughout the county.
Adrian J. Rios, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie man accused of trying to kick his way into a woman’s home while threatening to kill her refused to leave his jail cell for court Tuesday as Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $1,000 cash bond and ordered him to have no
Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Kenosha man convicted of third-offense drunk driving was sentenced Monday by Judge Heather Iverson to serve five days in jail before becoming eligible for work release after pleading guilty in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Joseph M. Cecala, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury found Justin Tercek guilty Tuesday on all four counts in the killing of Andrew Pfannkuche and Pfannkuche’s dog, Jake, bringing an end to a trial that at times became contentious, emotional, and unusual. Jurors began deliberating at about 3:45 p.m. Monday and continued until 5 p.m. They resumed deliberations Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. and reached
KENOSHA, Wis. — A sitting Kenosha County Circuit Court judge has declined to deny a series of explosive allegations lodged against her in an official complaint filed with the Wisconsin Judicial Commission — allegations that include using the N-word, warning a romantic partner about an impending search warrant, coaching a witness on how to testify against that same partner, and admitting to “innately”
Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A 37-year-old Union Grove man is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young female relative over nearly four years and was ordered held Monday on a $250,000 cash bond. Spencer James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving away from a motel with a woman’s young son still strapped into a car seat was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and given a $2,500 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Benjamin Kaleoaloha Richards, 38, of Zion,
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes impacted by recent flooding can now pick up free well water test kits through a partnership between the Village of Salem Lakes and the Kenosha County Department of Health and Human Services. Village Administrator Michael Kostiuk said the free kits are available at Village Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed kits can also
KENOSHA, Wis. — The chief executive officer of the United Way of Kenosha County is stepping down next month after leading the organization through its 100th anniversary celebration, major fundraising efforts and the first federal grant in its history. Carolynn Friesch will resign as CEO effective May 15 to pursue a new leadership opportunity elsewhere in southeastern Wisconsin, according to an announcement made
Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A former Tremper High School staff member accused of making inappropriate comments to a student was ultimately fired by the Kenosha Unified School District—not for that conduct, but for lying on his job application, raising new questions about hiring practices and transparency inside the district. Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a serious felony charge after an investigation tied to an online tip, but as of publication time Wednesday afternoon, it was unclear whether he had appeared in court or what bail, if any, had been set. Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Burlington man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he caused a violent multi-vehicle rollover crash while allegedly under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine, all while out on bond in two separate cases. Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Najee Deon Baham, 28, of Waukesha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Waukesha man is being held on a $25,000 cash bond after authorities say he led Wisconsin State Patrol on a high-speed chase reaching 135 mph on Interstate 94, drove with his headlights off at times, and had a passenger armed with a handgun inside the vehicle. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently punching a friend during a late-night visit is now facing a felony charge after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set bail following arguments from both prosecutors and defense. Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a traffic stop, sparked a late-night police search, and was later found hiding inside her apartment with drugs and paraphernalia. Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Dustin Tyler Lewis, 32, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he tore through a Kenosha apartment complex with his pickup truck, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance May 21 before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel
Rylee Levi Kannin, 10, Joshua P. Kannin, 39, Connor Liam Kannin, 9 and Alena Ellen Kannin, 7 Graphic details below. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father whose three young children died in a horrific Thanksgiving night apartment fire last November has now been charged with three felony counts of neglecting a child causing death after investigators concluded he failed to protect the children
KENOSHA, Wis. — Supervisor Mark Nordigian was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board Tuesday night after a dramatic and unusual vote that many insiders say was decided by behind-the-scenes political dealmaking. The night began with outgoing Chair Monica Yuhas officially leaving the board after eight years of service. Supervisors gave Yuhas a standing ovation as she concluded her tenure. Vice Chairman Daniel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s aldermen officially took office Tuesday night during the Common Council’s organizational meeting, beginning a new two-year term for the city’s legislative body. The meeting featured the swearing-in of representatives from all 17 districts across the city following the recent spring election. Julia Metallo was the only truly new member of the council. Daniel Prozanski also joined the council this
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman. Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the years, she became known as a steady and generally low-key presence in county
KENOSHA, Wis. — A pair of expected absences at Tuesday night’s Kenosha County Board organizational meeting could create an unexpected opening for Supervisor Mark Nordigian to become the next chairman, despite Democrats maintaining a strong majority on the board following the April election. According to multiple sources familiar with behind-the-scenes discussions, Supervisors Laura Belsky and William “Bill” Grady are both expected to be
Riley M. Hansler, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a dangerous nighttime chase through city streets at speeds reaching 80 miles per hour refused to leave his cell for court Tuesday, prompting Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II to adjourn the hearing until later this week while setting a $10,000
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha will celebrate its 2026 graduating class next month while also honoring one of the community’s most active and respected leaders, Gateway Technical College’s Sabrina Morgan. The annual Leadership Kenosha Graduation Celebration is scheduled for May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Circa on Seventh in downtown Kenosha. The event will recognize the 2025-2026 cohort, made up of
Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of forcing a woman to strip and touching her without consent was allowed to remain free Tuesday after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II continued a $400 cash bond, despite prosecutors asking for much more. Charles L. Jimenez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose private wells may have been affected by recent flooding along the Fox River and in other parts of Kenosha County can now receive free well-testing services through Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Monday that residents in flooded areas are encouraged to pick up test kits at several municipal buildings and government offices throughout the county.
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A very hard 63. Rough life.
Booze ages you considerably
That’s what cigarettes and alcohol do to you kids! You look 80 when you are in your early 60s!!
And weed