July 23, 2020 8:20p
From WGTD News:
For the second time this week, the number of new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin exceeded one-thousand. 1,052 cases were reported Thursday, along with 13 deaths. Kenosha County reported 42 new cases; Racine County, 55 and Walworth County 10.
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The Walworth County Fair—usually held over the Labor Day holiday weekend--was canceled Thursday because of the virus. In a Facebook post, the fair said junior exhibits featuring the work of young people will take place, as will the annual animal sale. Both the Kenosha and Racine county fairs were previously canceled.
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Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has signed an order mandating that face masks be worn in all county-owned buildings. Also from Racine County Thursday comes word that the National Guard will open a three-day testing site beginning Friday, July 31st at Case High School.
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An apartment complex proposed for a site near Gateway Technical College in Kenosha got a preliminary review by the city’s Plan Commission Thursday. Gateway Lofts would consist of 42 apartments in a converted office building, and 28 additional units in four, stand-a-lone structures. The site is just east of 30th Ave. behind the Gateway Café. It's envisioned that the development would serve at least some students who attend the college. Gateway College President Bryan Albrecht spoke in support of the project, saying the complex would fill a gap. Gateway has no residential housing on any of its campuses. The only Plan Commission member who raised issues was Lydia Spottswood. She questioned the landscaping, the design of the main entrance and the look of a block of garages for tenants that would be visible from some nearby homes. The developer is expected to make a formal proposal in the coming months.
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“Chalk the State”—a statewide public arts project—is coming to Kenosha. Artists who’d like to spread positive messages, inspire change or otherwise create bright, joyful works of chalk art for all to enjoy are invited to get to work in the downtown area this weekend. Chalk will be available at Kenosha Creative Space on 57th St. both days between 11 and 4.
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A gang-related dispute of some kind may have led to a shooting in June at a Kenosha apartment building. 23-year-old Matthew Turner was charged with attempted murder Thursday for shooting a man at a Kenosha apartment building near 39th Ave. and 45th St. The victim survived, despite being hit three times. The victim and Turner were once locked up together in the Kenosha County Jail. The victim claimed to have no clear idea of why Turner would want him dead, telling investigators that it could be because of—quote—“some old gang beef.”
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