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KTEC School To Dissolve After Financial Misconduct Discovered
Kenosha Unified School District today announced changes to the structure of KTEC effective at the start of the second semester. A review was initiated following concerns raised about the commingling of funds between KUSD’s KTEC 4K-8 program and KTEC High School—an independent charter entity unaffiliated with KUSD—that revealed prior KTEC 4K-8 leaders and Governance Board members engaged an external fiscal agent without the district’s knowledge or authorization. KUSD leadership shared these findings with KUSD’s KTEC 4K-8 Governance Board representatives in
KTEC School To Dissolve After Financial Misconduct Discovered
Kenosha Unified School District today announced changes to the structure of KTEC effective at the start of the second semester. A review was initiated following concerns raised about the commingling of funds between KUSD’s KTEC 4K-8 program and KTEC High School—an independent charter entity unaffiliated with KUSD—that revealed prior KTEC 4K-8 leaders and Governance Board members engaged an external fiscal agent without the district’s knowledge or authorization. KUSD leadership shared these findings with KUSD’s KTEC 4K-8 Governance Board representatives in a meeting on December 5, 2024. On December 10, district leadership and the KTEC 4K-8 Governance Board mutually agreed to pursue ending the charter agreement. In November of 2020, then-KTEC principal Angie Andersson and then-assistant principal Scott Hodges pitched a “KTEC High School” to the Kenosha Unified School District review
KUSD To Host 58th Annual Choral Festival On February 15
Twin Lakes Fire Department Announces 24/7, Full-Time Staffing
Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 15, 2025
KUSD To Host 58th Annual Choral Festival On February 15
The Kenosha Unified School District’s 58th Choral Festival will occur on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Indian Trail High School field house. The event will showcase over 950 students from our elementary, middle, high and charter schools. Tickets are available at kusd.edu/tickets<http://kusd.edu/tickets>. Field house seating is $10 (a maximum of 3). Tickets will not be available at the door, and field house seating may sell out in advance. The event will also be streamed live on the district’s YouTube channel. Guests may also watch the live stream for free with no ticket required in the Indian Trail auditorium. This year’s guest conductor is Ms. Lynn Swanson, director of the New South Festival Singers and the Cobb Summer Singers in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. On Thursday, Feb. 13, and Friday,
Westosha Central School Board Gets Earful From Residents For Allowing Boys In Girl’s Locker Room – Other Updates
Many people took the podium at the public comments portion of tonight’s Westosha Central School Board meeting to express their frustration. Frustration that the school is allowing a 16-year-old boy to use the girls’ locker room and bathroom alongside 14-year-old girls. In a usually empty room, a packed group of concerned citizens spoke, one after the other. Jay Nutting was missing from tonight’s meeting. Out of the speakers, only one woman, an LGBT activist spoke in favor of allowing boys in the girls’ spaces. “I support all students, including LGBT. I had one 16 year old in absolute tears say, ‘I didn’t know that I would be an adult as a lesbian.’ Because I thought I would die by the time I was 16,” said the activist Tuesday night. However,
Twin Lakes Fire Department Announces 24/7, Full-Time Staffing
According to a Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad Press release: Historic Milestone: Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad Welcomes First Full-Time Staff The Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad is proud to announce a historic moment in its almost 100-year legacy: the addition of our first-ever full-time staff. This significant step forward marks the culmination of nearly two years of planning and collaboration between the department, the communities we serve, and the dedicated individuals who make up our team. Since its founding in 1929, the Twin Lakes Fire Department has been a cornerstone of safety and service for the communities of Twin Lakes, Randall, and parts of Wheatland. Over the years, we have relied on the hard work and dedication of our volunteer and part-time members.
Area Leaders Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers: Photos
At 12:00 p.m., with perfect weather and sunny, blue skies, area leaders and residents gathered near the Kenosha Public Museum to honor the fallen Kenosha County Law Enforcement Officers. Andrea Squires, the great granddaughter of fallen Kenosha Police Officer Antonio Pingitore sung the National Anthem. Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton offered some words today: “Good afternoon. First, I want to thank everyone that’s here in attendance today. I look over this crowd and there’s a lot of mix of city, county, state leaders. There’s legislators, there’s prosecutors, community leaders, friends and family of our officers, and citizens throughout Kenosha County who carved out a piece of their day to come here and pay a little respect to the officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve our
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death In Somers
On Wednesday, May 8th, around 3:00 PM, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department responded to a wooded area near 4019 University Drive – UW-Parkside for a deceased human body found in the Pike River. This was called in by an individual walking along the trails within the woods and observed the body floating in the river. Deputies did locate a deceased male in the Pike River and secured the area until the body could be removed from the river. Once removed from the river, it was determined the male died from an apparent suicide. Rumors of a headless body quickly spread through social media. That is incorrect. The deceased has NO missing extremities. “At no time was there a threat to the public or the students and campus of UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside
KTEC Middle School Teacher Christian Enwright Accused Of Grooming 12-Year-Old Student Fired Tonight
A 29-year-old Science teacher in the Kenosha Unified School District has been fired tonight. Christian Enwright was fired from Kenosha School of Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC) by a unanimous vote of the Kenosha Unified School Board. The termination followed a three-and-a-half-hour hearing where Enwright was not in attendance. Enwright chose to have his proceedings held in secret. He was represented by an attorney during the closed door hearing. Enwright was accused by the Kenosha Police Department of grooming a 12-year-old girl for about two years at KTEC West. More details below. Before all of the media attention to the incidents with Enwright, KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss (D) didn’t want to fire Enwright, and, in fact, Weiss’ HR Director, Kevin Neir, called Kenosha Police several times over the two-month investigation inquiring as
Kenosha Alderman Blasts City Inspections Department During Emotional Speech Monday Evening: Video
A Kenosha Alderman seemed fed up with a Kenosha City Department Tuesday night at the City Council meeting tonight. Alderman Dominick Ruffalo points out what he thinks is selective enforcement in the City’s Inspection Department. Ruffalo, since elected in 2016, has been a steady voice in opposition to a couple of industrial operations in the 8200 block of 75th St. In an emotional speech at the end of the meeting, Ruffalo didn’t pull any punches. “The inspection department stinks!” said Ruffalo during the ‘Aldermen Comments’ portion of Monday’s City Council Meeting. “I can’t go outside. The citizens where I live and my co-op can’t go outside because it stinks. The mulch next door stinks! Hazardous! It’s frickin’ hazardous! there’s a concrete business there that crushes concrete, black top. They don’t
Kenosha Police Cold Case Vault: The Murder Of Ralph Ambrose Gianoli
***In the United States, less than 50% of homicides are solved. In Kenosha County however, The sole rate is much higher. As far as cases that have gone cold, the percentage is close to zero – but not zero. In August of 2023, KCE approached the Kenosha Department and Kenosha Sheriff’s Department and asked to profile some cold cases that can still be solved. Kenosha Police and The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department. quickly agreed to give KCE limited information on some solvable cases and we met with the assigned detectives. We will profile five cases over the next five weeks per department. Thank you to Kenosha Police and Sheriff for their efforts.*** On September 8, 1977 a 48-year-old man named Ralph Ambrose Gianoli was found dead by a friend, Joseph J
Q and A With KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss
KUSD has been marred and embarrassed by scandal after scandal lately. Sexual assault, grooming, and so much more on many occasions. Weiss seems to sympathize with teachers who sexually assault, harass, and groom our children. We gave him an opportunity to clear the air on his leadership style. Here are the recent scandals involving KUSD Faculty/Staff: Good Morning Jeff, KCE: Did Mr. Enwright’s Mom and Dad’s Status in the community have an affect your decision to not fire Christian? Mr. Weiss chose not to answer this question. ________________ KCE: Why did you choose not to notify the DPI of Mr. Enwright’s behavior? Mr. Weiss chose not to answer this question. ________________ KCE: Why do you seeming support sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other misconduct at KUSD by being so weak on punishment
Pleasant Prairie Woman Wanted For Allegedly Embezzling Almost $100,000 From Employer
A Racine county judge signed a $5,000 arrest warrant yesterday for a Pleasant Prairie woman who stands accused of embezzling more almost $100,000 from her Racine County-based employer. According to the criminal complaint: On October 30, 2023 at approximately 2:15 p.m. hours. A police officer with the Mount Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to a heavy equipment company on the Racine County frontage road in the Village of Mount Pleasant for a employee theft report. The officer spoke to the owner who told police his former employee, Amber Fierke, was stealing money from his company. Fierke’s work responsibilities were to handle payroll and pay the company bills. The owner stated for the last 3-4 months, Fierke had been only working 4 to 5 hours a week. He became concerned about
Judge Accepts Plea Deal Of Corrupt Disgraced Former Village Of Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director, But Punts Him – 1 Year In Jail And $30k In Fines
The corrupt and disgraced former Village Of Pleasant Prairie public works director, John Steinbrink, Jr, walked into court today expecting a sweetheart deal from a Kenosha Judge. Instead, in two weeks from tomorrow he will be walking into the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department to serve a one-year jail sentence. He will also have to pay $30,000 plus court fees. This was ordered today by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Milisauskas. Racine Prosecutor Donald Conner (D) was in court today for the prosecution, as the Kenosha DA, Mike Graveley (D) said his office had a “conflict of interest.” His deputy, Carli McNeill, however, was in court and seemingly watching to make sure the state went easy on the DA’s friend, John Steinbrink Sr’s son. Although the Racine County DA, Patricia Hanson
No Felony Charges For Disgraced Former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink, Jr: Racine DA
What started out as a public corruption case with seven felonies, is now a misdemeanor case. What could have been a 31-year prison sentence, will now result in absolutely no jail time – just probation and some court fees. All this, due to Racine County District Attorney Patricia Hanson and her Deputy, Christopher Steenrod. They were asked to prosecute the case by Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley (D) who passes cases off to other DA’s to avoid political pressure and because he knows that they are likely to be treated very weakly. This morning, a document in the case bearing Hanson’s name, lists three lone misdemeanor counts of “Attempted Misconduct In Public Office – Excess Authority.” Each carries with it a maximum sentence of $10,000 in fines and/or 9
Former Tremper High School Teacher Under Police Investigation Identified By KCE
KCE is identifying the former teacher at Kenosha’s Tremper High School who recently resigned in lieu of termination. Markise Jackson, 31, of Kenosha, resigned on April 26, 2024, according to a KUSD spokesperson. KCE is acutely aware, however, that HR Director Kevin Neir allows teachers to resign, even many days or weeks after being fired. Kenosha Police Lt. Josh Hecker confirmed to KCE that there is a criminal investigation that was opened on April 24, 2024 in reference to Jackson and “inappropriate conduct,” although he could not comment further as the case is currently still open. Neither Tremper Principal Steve Knecht, Communications Director Tanya Ruder nor Superintendent Jeff Weiss responded to KCE about the allegations. KCE asked them why they didn’t notify the students and their parents about the allegations. No one
High School Teacher Allowed To Resign During Investigation Into Inappropriate Communication With Students: Sources
A science teacher at Tremper High School on Kenosha’s south side resigned last Friday, April 26, 2024, according to a district spokesperson. KCE is acutely, aware, however that HR Director Kevin Neir allows teachers to resign, even many days after being fired. According to multiple sources, who are parents of students at Tremper High School, neither the school, nor the district are being transparent about an alleged investigation of the teacher having “inappropriate contact” with several students. According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this teacher has been licensed since October 20, 2023 as a “short term substitute.” One mother told KCE that she was upset because she was lead to believe that she the teacher was fired and she is upset Principal, Steve Knecht, didn’t tell parents about the
Dozens Of KUSD Parents Protest At Administration Building: In Photos
At least three dozen moms, dads, and grandparents of students of KUSD kids, protested peacefully at KUSD headquarters Monday afternoon. From 18 Months, to 75-years-old, people of all ages, political affiliations, genders, and ethnicities all came together to echo one message – “Groomers aren’t welcome at KUSD.” Bill Haithchock, KUSD’s “Chief of School Leadership,” who earns $175,000/year asked the almost 40 people to leave. They refused. KCE asked Hathcock some tough questions, to which he didn’t answer: Most protesters demanded that Christian Enwright, a 7th Grade Science teacher accused by Kenosha Police of grooming a 12-year-old student, but some had other messages, like keeping pornography of schools. Here are photos from today:
Kenosha Alderman Blasts City Inspections Department During Emotional Speech Monday Evening: Video
A Kenosha Alderman seemed fed up with a Kenosha City Department Tuesday night at the City Council meeting tonight. Alderman Dominick Ruffalo points out what
Kenosha Police Cold Case Vault: The Murder Of Ralph Ambrose Gianoli
***In the United States, less than 50% of homicides are solved. In Kenosha County however, The sole rate is much higher. As far as cases
Q and A With KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss
KUSD has been marred and embarrassed by scandal after scandal lately. Sexual assault, grooming, and so much more on many occasions. Weiss seems to sympathize
Pleasant Prairie Woman Wanted For Allegedly Embezzling Almost $100,000 From Employer
A Racine county judge signed a $5,000 arrest warrant yesterday for a Pleasant Prairie woman who stands accused of embezzling more almost $100,000 from her
Judge Accepts Plea Deal Of Corrupt Disgraced Former Village Of Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director, But Punts Him – 1 Year In Jail And $30k In Fines
The corrupt and disgraced former Village Of Pleasant Prairie public works director, John Steinbrink, Jr, walked into court today expecting a sweetheart deal from a
No Felony Charges For Disgraced Former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink, Jr: Racine DA
What started out as a public corruption case with seven felonies, is now a misdemeanor case. What could have been a 31-year prison sentence, will
Former Tremper High School Teacher Under Police Investigation Identified By KCE
KCE is identifying the former teacher at Kenosha’s Tremper High School who recently resigned in lieu of termination. Markise Jackson, 31, of Kenosha, resigned on
High School Teacher Allowed To Resign During Investigation Into Inappropriate Communication With Students: Sources
A science teacher at Tremper High School on Kenosha’s south side resigned last Friday, April 26, 2024, according to a district spokesperson. KCE is acutely,
Dozens Of KUSD Parents Protest At Administration Building: In Photos
At least three dozen moms, dads, and grandparents of students of KUSD kids, protested peacefully at KUSD headquarters Monday afternoon. From 18 Months, to 75-years-old,
Beloved Trustee, Mother, Friend and Partner Resigns From Salem Lakes Village Board
Kathryn “Kelly” Sweeting has announced tonight that she has resigned her position as of noon tomorrow, April 30, 2024. In a letter sent to Village
Pleasant Prairie Police Dispatcher Allegedly Jumps Bail, Commits New Crimes, Bail Set At $70,000
**Editor’s Note – Explicit Material** A Pleasant Prairie Police dispatcher is back in court today after allegedly jumping bail and committing new crimes. Brian J.
Two Shot in Kenosha Shooting Incident Saturday Evening: Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
On Saturday, 04/27/24, at about 8:11 PM the Kenosha Police Department responded to the 1800 block of 65th Street to investigate a shooting. The shooting appears
