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New Charges for Former KUSD Prinicpal

A former Kenosha Unified principal who was fired for alleged misconduct is facing a new set of charges, according to a report in the Kenosha News.

Cherise Easley was expected to appear in court Tuesday after having been accused of using district funds to pay for a

Legal Glitch Holds Up Development of a City of Kenosha Facebook Page

Many municipalities have Facebook pages, but not Kenosha. And the city is not likely to have a Facebook page anytime soon.

"Dark Store" Legislation Could be on Kenosha's November Ballot

Kenosha---With the Republican-controlled legislature having balked at passing legislation to make it harder for big-box stores to challenge their assessments, a Kenosha alderman says cities should try a new tactic to ratchet up the pressure: Referendums.

Construction Well Underway on "The Stella"

The conversion of the former Heritage House in downtown Kenosha into a boutique hotel is on track for completion early next year.

That’s the latest from Ted Matkom, Wisconsin Market President for Gorman & Company, the project’s developer.

Dental Care Access Problem Eases in Racine County

Racine---Low-income residents on Medicaid in Wisconsin often times have a hard time finding a dentist because low Medicaid reimbursement rates have made many dentists reluctant to accept them.

Foxconn Incentives Criticism Persists

Democrats aren’t letting up in using the $3 million Foxconn incentives package as a campaign issue.

This past  week Senate Democratic leader Jennifer Shilling of La Crosse suggested that the Foxconn deal could be in trouble, given the pending departure from

Downtown Kenosha Developments: Two Purchases on Council Agenda

The Kenosha City Council is expected to vote Monday night on two downtown land purchases that'll act to advance a couple of high profile projects. 

Coal Dust Controversy Spreads At Large Southeast Wisconsin Power Plant

(WPR)---Nationwide, more than 200 similar power plants have shut down in recent years, or plan to do so. Earlier this month, We Energies shuttered it's coal-fired Pleasant Prairie

1st Congressional District: Vos Not Running

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos will NOT run for the 1st District Congressional seat being vacated by Paul Ryan.

In a statement issued Friday, Vos said he can do more good continuing to push state-based conservative changes---so---he will—instead--- run

Milwaukee Common Council Questions Foxconn's Hiring Goals

Workforce Diversity Primary Concern For Council

(WPR)---Some members of the Milwaukee Common Council are questioning Foxconn Technology Group's promise to hire a diverse workforce when building and operating its planned LCD