Good morning, Kenosha.

The Dairy State Cheese (and Beer) Festival (benefiting the Kenosha Boys & Girls Club) will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Brat Stop’s Parkway Chateau in Kenosha.

A late-night fire heavily damaged the Kenosha Beer Garden on the 3500 block of 14th Avenue Sunday as firefighters switched from an interior attack to a defensive strategy and confirmed all occupants had safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

The longtime DeBartolo family announced that Frankie D's Pizzeria will open soon in Kenosha; the new restaurant will serve Italian cuisine in a familiar neighborhood spot.

The opening date is tentative and will be confirmed later.

Salem School District announced Ryan McBurney will become superintendent + Don Norwick will serve as 4K-8 principal effective July 1 in Salem.

They were chosen for their strong focus on student learning and a positive school culture.

Kenosha Unified is inviting residents to support a student who will compete for national honors next week.

Local leaders say that community backing could boost the student’s award chances.

Crews are cleaning up Tuesday night’s storms in Somers and near the I-94 and Racine/Kenosha county line while the National Weather Service warns of more heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds today.

Gateway Technical College will host Earth Day celebrations on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its campuses in Kenosha and Elkhorn.

The City of Kenosha released a community survey on Apr.

14 to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, inviting residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to share ideas on housing, transportation, parks, and more. Public meetings will be scheduled over the summer to gather further input.

Grace Lutheran, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in February, is preparing to close amid dwindling numbers.

Rev. Paul Erickson said negotiations with a potential buyer will help repurpose the building to serve community needs, and a final service is planned for this spring.

Word Up! 90's Trivia Bash

5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Club at Strawberry Creek — Ticket includes dinner — Test your 90's knowledge while supporting local literacy programs with trivia and fun.

PEGASIS Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — The White Lilac — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the genre-defying groove of Green Bay's PEGASIS as they blend jazz, funk, Latin, and soul into an unforgettable live show.