Mar. 7, 2021 3p
From WGTD News:
Gunfire in the same Kenosha neighborhood where Jacob Blake was shot last summer critically injured a 23-year-old man early Sunday morning. Police responded to the 4000 blk. of 28th Ave just after 3 a.m. According to a news release, dispatchers who were taking the call could hear the sound of gunshots in the background. As officers arrived, guns were still being fired. The victim was found near the intersection of 41st St. and 29th Ave. and taken to a hospital. The release said the location of the hospital was being withheld on purpose. No arrests were immediately made in connection with the gunplay itself, but people were picked up for disorderly conduct and obstructing. Due to the size of the crime scene, police requested help from the Wisconsin State Patrol Traffic Reconstruction Unit to map the area. Police are looking for information from the public that could lead to arrests. Tips may be submitted anonymously to Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.
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This time next year, Kenosha County could be in the throes of a hot political campaign for Kenosha County Executive. The incumbent, Jim Kreuser, announced Sunday that he won't seek re-election when his term expires next spring. In a news release, the 59-year-old Kreuser said he's making the announcement now in order to give potential candidates adequate time to make a decision and discuss their vision for the county with the voters. The former state representative has been County Executive since 2008. Kreuser said he wants to spend more time with his family and travel. "Serving as Kenosha County Executive has been the most fulfilling job of my career," Kreuser said. "It has been an honor to work with so many highly qualified people during my 13-year-tenure. Many best practices have been instituted and many fine projects have been completed by our county team," he said.
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A Kenosha City Council committee will consider a proposal to extend the city's face mask ordinance which expires this month. The original ordinance was adopted 15-2 last November and included some capacity limits. The Public Safety and Welfare Committee will consider the extension Monday evening at 5.
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According to a report in the Journal Times, Racine's Police and Fire Commission has narrowed the search for a new police chief from four to two candidates. The two finalists are Maurice Robinson, a district commander with the Cincinnati Police Department, and Alexander Ramirez, who currently serves as Inspector with the Milwaukee Police Dept. The commission made its move on Saturday following candidate interviews. The current Racine police chief, Art Howell, is retiring.
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