Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha residents can order personalized memorial bricks to honor loved ones at the Youth Memorial through April 1, with installation scheduled for this summer and a dedication ceremony planned in June at Wolfenbüttel Park (5901 Third Ave). Kenosha.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steve Richter, the longtime president of the Westosha Central High School Board, resigned on Mar. 13 after 13 years amid ongoing controversy over locker room practices at the district. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ Kenosha Unified School District will install portable metal detectors at high schools to screen for weapons — the rollout starts at Bradford High on April 15 and continues at Hillcrest on April 16, Indian Trail on April 22, LakeView Tech on April 23, and Tremper on April 29. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ At a board meeting Thursday, a parent expressed concerns about accountability after a teacher at Southport Elementary allegedly photographed a second-grade class during a recess punishment — school officials say no disciplinary action has been taken after the image was deleted following multiple requests. Kenosha County Eye
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha residents woke up to wind damage overnight — trees fell and fences and roofs were damaged by gusts over 50 mph. Repair crews are checking for emergencies and advising homeowners to document the damage and contact their insurance. TMJ-4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Bureau of Indian Affairs released a Draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed Hard Rock casino project in Kenosha as the Menominee Indian Tribe plans a casino-hotel that complies with air quality and wetland standards & could create more than 1,000 jobs during operations. TMJ-4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 500 people donated blood at Tremper High School's blood drive — organized by the student government with Versiti Blood Center — in the west gym. The event shows local support for community health. Kenosha News
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Open House at KTEC Schools
5-6 p.m. — KTEC Schools of Innovation 4K-12 — Free entry — Explore educational opportunities at the KTEC open house event.
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Guided Forest Therapy Walk for Stress Relief
2-4 p.m. — Petrifying Springs Park — Cost not specified — Embrace tranquility and reconnect with nature on this mindful forest therapy walk.
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Erik Koskinen Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The White Lilac — Tickets required — Experience soulful Americana and Midwest roots rock with Erik Koskinen and Milwaukee’s Long Mama.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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