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The owners of the former Eagle Club in Downtown Kenosha have been given six months to find a way to restore the property. The owners appeared before Kenosha's Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 29, seeking a demolition permit.
The City Council's Public Works Committee has accepted the Kenosha Innovation Center this week as satisfactorily completed by Miron Construction of Neenah, Wisconsin. The final amount of the contract was $23.57 million.
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.
He was recognized for distinguished service in the U.S. Navy and his continued commitment to veterans and community advancement.
Several festivals and events are coming to Kenosha, following approvals from the City's park commission and Public Works committee.
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.
The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission has named Robert E. Ibsen as the 2025 Kenosha Hometown Hero of the Year.
Roosevelt Park, 6801 34th Ave is going to look a bit different for pickleball and tennis players following approval of a new combined court by the Public Works and Parks Commissions.
Cream City Cyber, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity and risk management consulting firm, has been named an Impact Partner of the Kenosha Innovation Center.
The Uptown Library roof replacement contract was denied at Wednesday's Common Council meeting, with commission members from Public Works and Historic Preservation citing concerns.
Kenosha Restaurant week is kicking off on Feb. 21 with a record 80 businesses participating with specials, deals and new menu items.
Mayor David Bogdala presented his 2026 State of the City address on Monday evening before the Kenosha City Council meeting highlighting a year of growth for the City.
Applications are now available to participate in the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade, set for Sunday, June 28
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.
KENOSHA — The fifth phase in the reconstruction of 22nd Avenue through Kenosha is underway, with access blocked to southbound traffic.
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.
The City of Kenosha will host a free household hazardous waste drop-off collection on Saturday, April 4.
Planning and permits for Kenosha's 2026 Celebrate America celebration, as well as a number of other community events this summer, have been approved by city commissions.
Local officials and others joined Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc. last week for a five-day-long celebration of the Meals on Wheels program. Events included daily community awareness gatherings and opportunities for guests to ride along with Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers.
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 Alternate Side Parking Ends March 31
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team has determined damage caused by a thunderstorm Thursday evening, April 2, was the result of a downburst and straight line winds.
Lawmakers Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez highlighted concerns about affordable housing and small businesses during recent visits to Kenosha.
The City of Kenosha will host eight public workshops through July to gather community input as officials prepare their 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Workshops will be held throughout the community, including sessions at the City Municipal Building, the Northside Library and the Kenosha Harbor Market.
Kenosha invites community members to public workshops to shape the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, guiding growth, investment and policy decisions over the next 25 years.
The Mayor’s Youth Commission honored 17 Kenosha students for academic achievement, leadership, athletics and community service during a Common Council meeting.
Public Works Director Brian Cater says the up-and-down weather this year has caused more potholes than usual. Still, the city has a plan to get them filled.
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 City of Kenosha celebrated Lincoln Park’s resurfaced and upgraded basketball courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. In 2024, the city received a $200,000 grant from the Pat Connaughton Foundation to resurface and upgrade the park courts at 6900 18th Ave.
Juneteenth Legacy Venture Inc., a local group presenting the Kenosha Juneteenth Celebration, will host an official Juneteenth dedication from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at Civic Center Park, 900 57th St.
Th 158-unit luxury apartment complex has 58 of its units occupied and more pre-leases signed. Staff say its residents hail from Uganda, Russia, Turkey and beyond.
Kenosha County’s 2026 household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, May 30, giving residents a chance to eliminate those items from their homes for free.
The mixed-use “Helmsman” building would be the next phase of the nine-block “Kenosha Harbor District” redevelopment. It would feature 212 apartments and 7,200 square feet of retail space.
The historic Kenosha building, one of Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens’ last performance venues, suffered extensive water damage in 2024. Owners say necessary repairs could cost as much as $4 million and are seeking to raze the structure.
The renovations will add new plants and upgrade green space at Library Park in Kenosha. Library leadership hope it will “build momentum” for future revitalization efforts at Kenosha’s first public library site.
