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The proposed budget, which totals $106 million, would rise 1.6% overall from 2025.
Stacey Andersen has always wanted to teach cooking classes, and she has the perfect space after opening The Teaching Kitchen in Downtown Kenosha.Â
In mind for something sweet? Duck Donuts, 5901 75th St., opened in Kenosha on Nov. 14, awarding the first person in line at its grand opening event free donuts for a year. The donut maker has locations throughout the U.S., including in Northern Illinois. It marks the second shop in the state, following one in Madison.Â
The wait is over! Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened in Somers.Â
Blak Coffee owner Deshaun Foster in Kenosha gave out nearly 75 Thanksgiving meal kits at several Kenosha Unified schools as a way to help give back to the community.
Captain Mike's Beer and Burger Bar will host an Ice Bar & Parka Party on Friday, Dec. 5. The event will start at 6 p.m. and will be held outside the bar at 5118 Sixth Ave. Hot drinks and a heated tent will be available..Â
A new multi-family housing development has been proposed for development off Green Bay Road. The proposed development would be located near the southwest corner of Green Bay Road and 60th Street. Part of the proposed development is in Somers, but would be transferred into the City of Kenosha in 2035.
Four Westosha High school students delivered gifts to students at the school on Dec. 11. This year they provided 154 gifts to preschool students and 30 gift cards.
Allie Villalobos has built a presence throughout Kenosha, as she travels through her mobile trailer serving up specialty drinks. Her newest business venture Sipsters is at the Kenosha HarborMarket.Â
Vlora Llazi, Serena Mahmudi and Vana Llazi, with help from their grandmother, are now running the business.
Tucked inside the Kenosha Metra Station is a newly opened convenience store, but for owners Candance and Shaik Javeed, they hope that their store offers more than convenience.Â
A new Pizza Ranch restaurant could open soon on Green Bay Road in Kenosha, following Plan Commission approval of a conditional use permit for the restaurant.Â
The Plan Commission approved new developments including a truck dealership and a manufacturing building for IEA.Â
Golden Oil, a petroleum company, first bought the property for its new Somers Market fueling station at 11302 12th St. in 2021. Development of other businesses planned for the plaza followed and all of them were opened to the public for the first time on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
The first phase of a major nine-block redevelopment in Downtown Kenosha was unveiled to the public on Tuesday. The 158-unit Karrick Apartments at 5522 Seventh Ave. is the culmination of a decade of planningÂ
Kenosha Unified School District's 68th annual Band O Rama highlighted the efforts of more than 1,400 students from bands across the school district.
Kenosha Area Business Alliance hosted an event to honor business leaders for their achievements on Feb. 5. The award ceremony celebrated eight business leaders throughout Kenosha County.Â
Ava Passe of Pleasant Prairie recently returned from two international ice-skating competitions with the Fond Du Lac Blades which took her to Poland and the Netherlands.Â
The 2026 Kenosha Unified School District Choral Festival featured more than 900 students and drew huge crowds. District choral groups grades 5-12 performed in this year's festival Feb. 21 at Indian Trail High School & Academy auditorium.Â
Johnson's Bank location on 60th Street in Kenosha is going to look a little different next year. The bank with four locations in Kenosha celebrated the groundbreaking on its new planned location.Â
Parkside Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care, 6300 67th St. is providing their residents and the community a chance to have a paw-some time at a free event March 23 that also helps a rescue center from Racine.
In honor of National Puppy Day, Parkside Manor partnered with Woof Gang Rescue of Racine, a nonprofit animal rescue organization. Woof Gang brought three playful pups to Parkside to play with residents.Â
The 23rd year of Bowls & Books in Kenosha served as a way to raise money for the Rhode, while also giving people the chance to sample soups from various different restaurants and vote for their favorite soup.
SOMERS — Village officials are considering their options in the wake of a failed referendum to help fund additional EMTs and firefighters.
Two area agencies have teamed up to strengthen services designed to provide food access and security among Kenosha County residents.
The 2026 Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival is 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Brat Stop’s Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th St., in Kenosha.
Northside Neighborhood Library, 1500 27th Ave was decked with quilts on April 16, drawing entries of all kinds for a fair. The event which was hosted by the Northside Library and Blue House Books also featured a virtual talk from a best-selling author.
A group of residents with support from several organizations rallied Downtown before addressing the City Council Monday with concerns about the proposed development of a Microsoft data center in Kenosha.
The group behind Kenosha's own Dr. Destruction's Crimson Theater will host a live screening of "Tales of Frankenstein" at the White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave., from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
The Chief Executive Officer has announced her departure from United Way of Kenosha County. Carolynn Friesch, who has served as CEO since 2021 will resign from her position
A climb to the top of the Southport Lighthouse, free rides on the streetcars and giveaways from local businesses are all on the agenda for Visit Kenosha's Tourism Week free days.
The Wade family of Kenosha plans to share the story of their battle with the help of Children's Wisconsin hospital during the Miracle Marathon presented by Mars Family Foundation. The two-day, 36-hour radiothon airs Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, to raise funds for the hospital.Â
A Kenosha native and veteran television actor now stands immortalized in bronze Downtown. A statue of the late actor Al Molinaro was unveiled Wednesday evening at the Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 714 50th St.Â
A local group that raises awareness about mental health hosted a vigil in Downtown Kenosha on May 20. at Civic Center Park, 900 57th Street.
Carthage College celebrated its Class of 2026 during spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday.
With temperatures rising, the time to sit poolside and beach is just days away!
After months fundraising Lance Middle School students have raised nearly $47,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. They capped their efforts with a walk-a-thon at the Kenosha school on Thursday, an event to celebrate the culmination of their efforts to support the organization.
Thousands of attendees had the chance to see and fly unique kites at the Outta Sight Kite Flight at Kennedy Park.
St. Joseph Catholic Academy celebrated its new class of graduates with a ceremony and mass Sunday afternoon.Â
Kenosha County saw a significant economic impact in tourism this year.
KPD investigators determined the man was riding a non-street-legal minibike west on 60th Street when a box truck, which also was traveling west on 60th Street, turned north onto 13th Avenue.
Classic cars and tacos will be fixtures at Kenosha's 4th annual Taco Fest from 3-9 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave.
Nearly 200 kids now have the tools and resources to fish, following a community event held by the Kenosha Sportfishing & Conservation Association.Â
The festivities for America's 250th anniversary are already underway in the Kenosha aread with the 2026 Civic Veterans Parade held in Downtown Kenosha on June 28.
When Hayley Kolar was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, she knew that she wanted to keep her active outdoor lifestyle. Kolar, 45, of Kenosha had been an equestrian for 40 years. Now, after working with City of Hope Cancer Center, she's been able to treat her cancer and still compete in horse shows.
As part of Bristol Progress Days, three contestants vied for the title of Miss Bristol at the kickoff banquet Friday at the Parkway Chateau 12304 75th St. Elizabeth Bergene, a junior at Shoreland Lutheran High School, won the title.
Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes will soon echo not with the sounds of storms but the boom of Country Thunder. The 2026 music festival will be held July 16-19 on grounds in the Town of Randall at Twin Lakes.
Ta Chen International, Inc. a distributor of stainless, aluminum, sheets, plates, long products, tubes and PVFs has acquired its Pleasant Prairie facility for $87 million.Â
Tudo Sabor Brasil is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays serves up carefully crafted flavors and traditional Brazilian dishes.
The charge would apply to all Somers' residents and not just water users.Â
The church has been holding the event for more than 100 years.
The full service marina at 21 56th St. offers seasonal and transient slips, storage, fueling, maintenance services and winter boat storage.Â
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs which oversees the U.S Postal Service Operations is considering a bipartisan bill requiring the USPS to assign unique ZIP codes to 75 communities across more than 20 states. Â
