Good morning, Kenosha.

Carolynn Friesch, CEO of United Way of Kenosha County, will step down on May 15 after leading the centennial celebration and securing a $200,000 federal grant.

The board is now appointing an interim leader and searching for a permanent replacement.

St. Bernard Catholic Church on Atwood Ave suffered severe hail damage last week that cost nearly $2 million, and it will receive a new clay-tile roof to repair the building.

The City of Kenosha will honor four community leaders who died in 2025 and 2026 during Arbor Day programs on Friday, April 24.

John and Melanie Buchaklian opened Hye Ground Cafe at 321 Main St. on Feb.

21—on the former Abrazo Coffee site—to serve a blend of Armenian and Racine flavors to the community.

Entrepreneur Ricardo Lopez has acquired a small brick building near KIN and LakeView Technology Academy, planning to open a cafe offering high-quality coffee & Latin-inspired flavors pending a $15,000 funding request and $12,000 in matching funds.

Flooding continues along the Lower Fox River near New Munster as water levels near 15 feet lead to road closures and affect low-lying neighborhoods.

Officials urge residents to avoid submerged areas and monitor local updates for safety.

Kenosha Water Utility diverted diluted wastewater into Lake Michigan — from three sites from 10:40 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday — after heavy rain saturated the system; this follows a similar bypass near 89th Street and 17th Avenue reported days earlier.

Residents in Salem Lakes affected by recent flooding can pick up free well water test kits at Village Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through a partnership with the Kenosha County Department of Health and Human Services.

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.