Kenosha invites community members to public workshops to shape the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, guiding growth, investment and policy decisions over the next 25 years.
- City of Kenosha
The Mayor’s Youth Commission honored 17 Kenosha students for academic achievement, leadership, athletics and community service during a Common Council meeting.
- City of Kenosha
Officials launch Keys to Kenosha, a free self-guided architectural tour of more than 50 historic and cultural sites open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7.
- Kenosha County
Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian names committee leaders and members for the 2026-28 term and adjusts standing committee sizes to five members.
- Kenosha County
County Executive Samantha Kerkman appoints Rebecca Dutter as Kenosha County Human Services director, succeeding retiring longtime director John Jansen in late May.
- City of Kenosha
Kenosha’s compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026, with free seasonal disposal and curbside compostable collection running April 27 to June 5.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Wisconsin DNR finalized a deal to protect 100 acres that will expand Devil’s Lake State Park, enhancing recreation and future Ice Age Trail opportunities.
Kenosha enforces alternate side parking annually from Dec. 1 to March 31 to help snowplow and emergency vehicles safely clear narrow city streets.
City of Kenosha honored student winners of its 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest, whose artwork will appear on official stickers for the April 7 Spring Election.
Colbert Packaging Corporation in Kenosha has expanded its folding carton production capacity by installing its fifth Eterna blanking die cutter and other equipment.
Pleasant Prairie approved a preliminary plat for The Lofts at Village Green, a 64-unit condominium project replacing the Sagewood plat in two development phases.
Indian Trail High School and Academy Art Club students joined The Memory Project, creating handmade portraits for children in Cambodia to share kindness and connection.
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Kenosha’s 2026 spring primary is Feb. 17. Learn absentee voting dates, mail ballot deadlines, ID rules, and how to return ballots and avoid mail confusion.
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Public meeting May 1 in Pleasant Prairie will outline plans to resurface 1.8 miles of Highway H, which will stay open with flagging during most work.
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- Kenosha Unified School District
Frank Elementary’s annual Santa Gift Giveaway ensures every student receives a holiday gift, thanks to support from community partners, staff, families, and volunteers.

