Kenosha Local News – Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Daily Kenosha

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Dozens of state parks offer free hikes today as part of the annual First Day Hike. The Richard Bong Recreation Area in Kenosha County welcomes hikers with bonfires and winter shelters, where a Mount Pleasant couple, Kurt + Carey Pedersen, continues their long-running tradition to reconnect with nature. TMJ-4

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Froedtert South introduced a comprehensive weight loss management program that links specialist care, lifestyle changes, and new medications to help patients improve their overall health. Kathleen Korp of Pleasant Prairie reported increased energy and mobility after beginning the program. Kenosha.com

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