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Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.
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Gruesome Details Emerge In Kenosha Homicide As Court Records Suggest Possible Setup

Dale R. Dallia, 42, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Photo (Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye KENOSHA, Wis. — Newly filed court documents are shedding disturbing new light on the brutal homicide that occurred April 25, 2026, inside a home at 5711 13th Avenue, describing a violent and prolonged attack that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, of Kenosha, dead and a man

April 29, 2026 4 Comments

Judge Orders Wisconsin DOJ to Release Full List of Police Officers, Rejects Secrecy Arguments in Major Transparency Ruling

MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County judge has ordered the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release a long-withheld list of roughly 16,000 law enforcement officers across the state, delivering a major victory for government transparency advocates and open-records enforcement. In a ruling issued April 28, 2026, Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford rejected the DOJ’s refusal to release the data, finding the agency improperly

April 29, 2026 17 Comments
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Kenosha Unified Earns National Music Education Honor for 12th Straight Year

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a prestigious music education award for the 12th consecutive year, according to a newly released announcement Wednesday. The district received the Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, a national

April 29, 2026 3 Comments

United Way Of Kenosha County Names Interim CEO Following Leadership Resignation

KENOSHA, Wis. — The United Way of Kenosha County is undergoing a leadership transition after its longtime chief executive stepped down, with the organization announcing a familiar face will step in to guide operations in the interim. The organization’s Board of Directors has appointed former United Way executive David Maurer

April 29, 2026 3 Comments
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  2. AI a “Pussy hat” on that pic of Zoerner. It should be a good representative of the day he showed up at the campaign event wearing one.

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  3. for men who hit women !!

    And there’s a therapist waiting to listen to women who won’t leave men who hit them.

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Gruesome Details Emerge In Kenosha Homicide As Court Records Suggest Possible Setup

Dale R. Dallia, 42, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Photo (Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye KENOSHA, Wis. — Newly filed court documents are shedding disturbing new light on the brutal homicide that occurred April 25, 2026, inside a home at 5711 13th Avenue, describing a violent and prolonged attack that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, of Kenosha, dead and a man

April 29, 2026 4 Comments

Judge Orders Wisconsin DOJ to Release Full List of Police Officers, Rejects Secrecy Arguments in Major Transparency Ruling

MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County judge has ordered the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release a long-withheld list of roughly 16,000 law enforcement officers across the state, delivering a major victory for government transparency advocates and open-records enforcement. In a ruling issued April 28, 2026, Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford rejected the DOJ’s refusal to release the data, finding the agency improperly

April 29, 2026 17 Comments
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Kenosha Man Charged With Felony Strangulation, Accused Of Choking Girlfriend While Drunk In Front Of Child

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April 29, 2026 3 Comments
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Kenosha Man Arrested on Three Felony Cases Carrying 20 Charges After Skipping Court, Repeatedly Violating No-Contact Orders

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Family Dollar Chaos: Felony Suspect Wanted in Two Racine Cases Gets $150 Bail While Co-Defendant in Misdemeanor Case Hit With $1,150

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April 29, 2026 2 Comments

Pleasant Prairie Police To Host Annual Bicycle Rodeo With Safety Training, Free Gear, And Prizes For Kids

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is preparing to host its annual Bicycle Rodeo next month, offering a morning of hands-on safety training, interactive activities, and free gear for local children. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at Pleasant Prairie Village Hall, located at 9915 39th Avenue. Organizers say the free program

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Kenosha Unified Earns National Music Education Honor for 12th Straight Year

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a prestigious music education award for the 12th consecutive year, according to a newly released announcement Wednesday. The district received the Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, a national honor that highlights school systems demonstrating strong commitment to music education and broad

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United Way Of Kenosha County Names Interim CEO Following Leadership Resignation

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Power Shift on County Board: Nordigian Shrinks Committees, Hands GOP Control of Nearly All Panels

KENOSHA, Wis. — One week after being elected chairman, Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian moved swiftly Tuesday night to reshape the balance of power, unveiling committee assignments that reduce committee sizes and give Republicans control of nearly every major panel. Supervisor John Franco will serve as vice chairman. Nordigian cut the size of most committees from seven members down to five —

April 28, 2026 14 Comments

Worms Found In Drinks At Paddock Lake McDonald’s As Multiple Customers Report Same Issue; Health Inspection Confirms Complaints

PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — Multiple customers are now claiming they found worms inside drinks purchased from a Paddock Lake McDonald’s, prompting a Kenosha County Public Health inspection that confirmed consumer complaints and forced the drive-thru beverage machine out of service. The issue first surfaced publicly when a customer posted photos showing what appears to be a red worm inside a clear soda. The

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Drunk Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Had Two 9-Year-Old Children In Car, BAC .211, Facing Over 75 Years In Prison

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April 28, 2026 10 Comments
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Kenosha Man Accused Of Beating Young Children, Leaving Bruises; $5,000 Cash Bail Set

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Village Of Salem Lakes Distributes Cleanup Supplies, Free Water Testing As Floodwaters Recede

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April 28, 2026 10 Comments
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Kenosha Man Accused Of Brutal Beating Tied To Crack Deal, Busted With Cocaine While Out On Bond

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Kenosha Fire Department To Ignite Live Burn Training At City-Owned Home On 57th Street

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April 28, 2026 4 Comments
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Kenosha Man Given Probation in Child Porn Case Back in Custody Weeks Later for Suspected Bail Violation

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April 28, 2026 9 Comments

Flooding, Erosion Along Fox River Raise Ongoing Concerns For Highway W

WHEATLAND, Wis. — Local and state officials toured a stretch of Highway W last week to assess ongoing erosion and flooding issues along the Fox River, as high water levels continue to threaten the stability of the roadway. The visit came as the area recovers from recent flooding that pushed the Fox River to a crest of 15.08 feet on April 19, well

April 28, 2026 3 Comments

Former Olympic Skater Charged Again After Drunken Rollover With Kids—Now Accused Of Driving Without License

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April 28, 2026 24 Comments

City To Unveil “Keys To Kenosha” Architectural Tour At May 1 Press Conference

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Bradford Math Teacher Previously Accused Of Grooming Fired After Years Of Warnings, Quiet Transfer, And New Allegations From Students

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Gruesome Details Emerge In Kenosha Homicide As Court Records Suggest Possible Setup

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April 29, 2026 2 Comments

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April 29, 2026 No Comments

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United Way Of Kenosha County Names Interim CEO Following Leadership Resignation

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April 29, 2026 3 Comments

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Worms Found In Drinks At Paddock Lake McDonald’s As Multiple Customers Report Same Issue; Health Inspection Confirms Complaints

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Drunk Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Had Two 9-Year-Old Children In Car, BAC .211, Facing Over 75 Years In Prison

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Beating Young Children, Leaving Bruises; $5,000 Cash Bail Set

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Village Of Salem Lakes Distributes Cleanup Supplies, Free Water Testing As Floodwaters Recede

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April 28, 2026 10 Comments
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Kenosha Man Accused Of Brutal Beating Tied To Crack Deal, Busted With Cocaine While Out On Bond

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April 28, 2026 1 Comment

Kenosha Fire Department To Ignite Live Burn Training At City-Owned Home On 57th Street

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April 28, 2026 4 Comments
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