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Supporters of Lutheran Pastor Protest ICE Arrest

Kenosha---About two-hundred supporters of Lutheran pastor and seminary student Betty Rendon rallied outside of the Kenosha Detention Center near the airport Wednesday evening. Inside, Rendon and her husband were being detained on orders from ICE.

Filling Openings in Tight Labor Market Calls for Creativity and Extra Effort

Kenosha---Words of advice at an economics forum for employers who are stressing over unfilled job vacancies in the tight labor market: Qualified candidates are out there, but extra and more creative efforts may be required to reach them.

Hotel/Apartment Complex Planned for Racine's Lakefront

(WGTD)---A major addition to Racine's downtown was announced Tuesday. 

Madrigranos Kick Off "Don't Drive Then Drink" Matching Grant Campaign

There is a new twist on the old “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign. The Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition (KCSAC) recently introduced its “Don’t Drive Then Drink” campaign---and---on Monday morning---local philanthropists Kathy and Joseph Madrigrano Junior---donated

Criminal Complaint: Fuller Intended to Shoot "Only" Twice, Cousin Says

(Editor's note: KPD news releases on the shootings consistently noted Kaylie Juga's age as 16. Based on her DOB cited in the criminal complaint issued Monday, Kaylie was 15 at the time of her death. We will make all copy conform.)  

Suspect in Custody: Search Over For Boy Who Allegedly Killed Ex-Girlfriend

Updated 5-10 7:15a; 11:15a

The 15 year-old Kenosha boy who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend and wounded her mother was taken into custody after police received a call that he wanted to surrender.

Landmark Factory-to-Apartments Conversion Project Begins

Racine---Another old factory building in the area is being converted into apartments.

Cornerstone Wins Work in Kenosha Despite Negative Committee Vote

(WGTD)---A Caledonia-based paving contractor whose low bid for a recent project in Racine was rejected because of concerns over a history of missing deadlines will get work in Kenosha.

Mount Pleasant Names New Police Chief

Mount Pleasant has selected a 21-year veteran of its police department to be the new police chief. Captain Matt Soens was selected from a pool of candidates from across the country according to Jim Ivanoski---acting chairman of the village’s police and fire commission.

Two More Plant Blast Victims Are Identified as Having Kenosha County Roots

Updated 5-6

(WGTD)---At least three of the four men killed in that Waukegan plant explosion Friday night were from Kenosha County.