BRISTOL, Wis. — A Burbank, Illinois man accused of punching his girlfriend hard enough to break her nose and leave her needing stitches after a drunken argument at the Bristol Renaissance Faire had his bail cut in half last week by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II.
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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”
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. James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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
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
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
Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man who authorities say held a handgun to a woman’s head during a domestic disturbance was charged Monday with four criminal counts, including felony possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto,
Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with possessing cocaine with intent to deliver after police allegedly found more than 30 grams of the drug inside his pickup truck during a traffic stop in the city. Alejandro Rodriguez,
Jacob Michael Brown, 45, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — A 45-year-old Genoa City man accused of pulling a large knife on another driver during a road rage confrontation near a cemetery was given a $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail
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”
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. James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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
Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man who authorities say held a handgun to a woman’s head during a domestic disturbance was charged Monday with four criminal counts, including felony possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with possessing cocaine with intent to deliver after police allegedly found more than 30 grams of the drug inside his pickup truck during a traffic stop in the city. Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Jacob Michael Brown, 45, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — A 45-year-old Genoa City man accused of pulling a large knife on another driver during a road rage confrontation near a cemetery was given a $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors argued he posed a danger to the community.
Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha man who was previously charged after drugs were allegedly found at Bradford High School is now facing additional criminal charges after police say he accidentally fired a handgun through the wall of a neighboring apartment. Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — In what is being viewed by many inside Kenosha County law enforcement as a devastating rebuke of Sheriff David Zoerner’s first three years in office, the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association overwhelmingly endorsed Captain Tony Gonzalez for sheriff following a candidate forum and question-and-answer session. According to information provided to Kenosha County Eye, Zoerner received just one vote from members
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has secured the unanimous endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board of Directors, giving his sheriff campaign another major boost as he seeks to unseat Sheriff David Zoerner. According to the campaign, KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller that the board voted unanimously to back him for sheriff. The endorsement comes from the association
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Flooding concerns escalated Sunday as Kenosha County joined the Village of Salem Lakes and the Town of Wheatland in declaring states of emergency following days of heavy rain, rising water and dangerous road conditions across the area. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman signed an executive order Sunday declaring a countywide state of emergency because of severe weather, flooding and
Kenosha Police(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A driver fled on foot Saturday after leading Kenosha police on a chase through the city before crashing near 80th Street and 18th Avenue, prompting a large police response, perimeter and search involving a K-9 and drone team. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — Just days after city officials reported a sewer bypass near 89th Street and 17th Avenue, the Kenosha Water Utility says it was forced to divert diluted wastewater into Lake Michigan again following additional heavy rainfall. According to the utility, the latest bypasses began at 10:40 p.m. Friday and continued until 7 a.m. Saturday. Officials said the city had received 4.38
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Village President Rita Bucur declared a state of emergency Saturday as flooding across Salem Lakes caused road damage, property damage and multiple rescues throughout the community. The declaration came after several days of heavy rainfall left roads washed out, water rising near homes and dangerous conditions across the village. Bucur said the flooding has strained local resources and forced
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the 6700 block of Sheridan Road, prompting a large police response, a neighborhood search and the activation of the Major Crash Assistance Team. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
“It’s not a tumor!” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kindergarten Cop (1990) That line is famous. But here’s the one that matters for this column: “Boys have a penis and girls have a vagina.” — Kindergarten Cop (1990) The Kenosha Unified School District disagrees. And that tells you everything you need to know about where KUSD has gone. One Name on the Staff Directory Go
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will open its newest location in Pleasant Prairie on May 11, adding the company’s fourth Wisconsin restaurant and bringing a large wine-focused dining destination to southeastern Wisconsin. The new restaurant will be located at 7530 115th Ave., near Highway 50 and Interstate 94, just north of the Illinois border. The Pleasant Prairie location joins
KENOSHA, Wis. — The restoration of the historic Ceremonial Courtroom inside the Kenosha County Courthouse is moving closer to completion, with crews continuing work to return the space to its original 1925 appearance. Workers from Michigan-based Historic Surfaces LLC are restoring decorative finishes and architectural details that had been covered up for more than 50 years. The project is expected to be completed
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District sent a letter to families Friday warning parents about the popular “Senior Assassins” game and reminding them that students could face discipline or police involvement for bringing squirt guns or other toy weapons to school. The district’s warning, which came just weeks after multiple real gun incidents in KUSD schools, is already drawing criticism from some
KENOSHA, Wis. — Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the chance to receive free advice on everything from starting a business to taxes, marketing and artificial intelligence during a Small Business Clinic scheduled for May 1 at the Kenosha Innovation Center. The free event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kenosha Innovation Center, 5522 26th Ave. Organizers say
Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Illinois man is accused of choking and beating a woman in front of their young child before kicking her in the head hard enough to leave her bleeding and requiring stitches. Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man was charged Friday with felony strangulation and suffocation after prosecutors say he physically abused his girlfriend for months, including allegedly punching her, dragging her by the hair and covering her mouth so she could not breathe. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Brittany A. Raymer, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of hitting her landlord during a drunken dispute inside a home was given just a $650 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, despite facing two felony domestic abuse repeater charges that carry years in prison if convicted. Brittany A. Raymer, 35,
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”
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. James Bergman, 37, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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
Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man who authorities say held a handgun to a woman’s head during a domestic disturbance was charged Monday with four criminal counts, including felony possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. Jose E. Zelaya-Pinto, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with possessing cocaine with intent to deliver after police allegedly found more than 30 grams of the drug inside his pickup truck during a traffic stop in the city. Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view
Jacob Michael Brown, 45, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — A 45-year-old Genoa City man accused of pulling a large knife on another driver during a road rage confrontation near a cemetery was given a $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors argued he posed a danger to the community.
Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha man who was previously charged after drugs were allegedly found at Bradford High School is now facing additional criminal charges after police say he accidentally fired a handgun through the wall of a neighboring apartment. Tyree D. Hill-McAbee, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — In what is being viewed by many inside Kenosha County law enforcement as a devastating rebuke of Sheriff David Zoerner’s first three years in office, the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association overwhelmingly endorsed Captain Tony Gonzalez for sheriff following a candidate forum and question-and-answer session. According to information provided to Kenosha County Eye, Zoerner received just one vote from members
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has secured the unanimous endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board of Directors, giving his sheriff campaign another major boost as he seeks to unseat Sheriff David Zoerner. According to the campaign, KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller that the board voted unanimously to back him for sheriff. The endorsement comes from the association
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Flooding concerns escalated Sunday as Kenosha County joined the Village of Salem Lakes and the Town of Wheatland in declaring states of emergency following days of heavy rain, rising water and dangerous road conditions across the area. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman signed an executive order Sunday declaring a countywide state of emergency because of severe weather, flooding and
Kenosha Police(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A driver fled on foot Saturday after leading Kenosha police on a chase through the city before crashing near 80th Street and 18th Avenue, prompting a large police response, perimeter and search involving a K-9 and drone team. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — Just days after city officials reported a sewer bypass near 89th Street and 17th Avenue, the Kenosha Water Utility says it was forced to divert diluted wastewater into Lake Michigan again following additional heavy rainfall. According to the utility, the latest bypasses began at 10:40 p.m. Friday and continued until 7 a.m. Saturday. Officials said the city had received 4.38
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Village President Rita Bucur declared a state of emergency Saturday as flooding across Salem Lakes caused road damage, property damage and multiple rescues throughout the community. The declaration came after several days of heavy rainfall left roads washed out, water rising near homes and dangerous conditions across the village. Bucur said the flooding has strained local resources and forced
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the 6700 block of Sheridan Road, prompting a large police response, a neighborhood search and the activation of the Major Crash Assistance Team. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
