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Kenosha County Veterans Honor Portal Debuts Veterans History Section

May 26, 2023 3p

From Kenosha County: 

The Kenosha County Veterans Honor Portal now has a new section devoted to telling historical stories about veterans and related topics, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced today.

Proposal to Rename KUSD's Central Office After a Former Superintendent to be Studied

May 26, 2023 2:30p

(WGTD)---Renaming Kenosha Unified’s central office after the late John Hosmanek is not a slam-dunk, even though Hosmanek’s name is revered among many retired KUSD employees and others.

Brace Yourself: Possible KUSD Building Closures, Boundary Changes

May 26, 2023 2:10p

(WGTD)---Potential district-wide upheaval is ahead in Kenosha Unified.

Several months ago, the school board voted to begin a process of consolidating school buildings as enrollment continues to fall.

Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian to Step Down Next April

May 25, 2023 noon

(WGTD)---Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian announced Thursday that he won’t seek re-election when his current term expires next April.

Reliving Pleasant Memories: Baby Boomers in Racine Reminisce

May 22, 2023 4:15p

(WGTD)---Baby boomers in Racine are flocking to programs that feature a look back at life in the 50s and 60s. 

Still Without an Attorney, Co-Defendant in Two-Year-Old Murder Case Has Bail Lowered

May 22, 2023 4p

(WGTD)---In a highly unusual move, a Racine judge lowered bail to a supposedly manageable amount for a defendant in a 1st Degree Intentional Homicide case.

19-year-old David Luckett has been sitting in jail for two years without representation.

Suspect Shot Dead by Police in Racine

May 22, 2023 8:50a

From the state Justice Dept:

Teenager Allegedly Shoots Sister by Accident, Then Refuses to Call 911

May 19, 2023 2p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha teenager's fear of possibly having to go back to jail purportedly led to delays in getting treatment for his three-year-old sister's gunshot wound.

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