Good morning, Kenosha.

Esther Roberts was named Executive Director of the Shalom Center on May 2 after serving as Interim Executive Director for three months.

She had worked as Housing Case Manager for two years and brings over 14 years of housing experience — a background that will guide her leadership at the nonprofit.

Shalom Center in Kenosha received a Safe Shelter and Homelessness Grant from the State of Wisconsin to boost its food and shelter programs + it is the only homeless shelter and largest food pantry in the county.

Executive Director Esther Roberts said the funds will expand its Individual Shelter and Emergency Family Shelter services + she thanked Representative Ben DeSmidt for his support.

Kenosha entrepreneur Landon McKinnis pitched his electric razor, Go Nutz, on Shark Tank on April 18 and secured a $120,000 investment from Sharks Mark Cuban + Daymond John for 30% equity in his business.

McKinnis said the deal validated his small business and hopes his story will encourage other local dreamers to think big.

A voicemail left Monday morning at Brass Community School mentioned a prank call about a school shooting and raised concern among parents and staff; district officials and police have investigated the call and found no direct threat.

A 38-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge in Milwaukee for allegedly trying to pay for sex with someone he believed was 15 after responding to an undercover online ad, and a judge set his cash bail at $5,000—his preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 15.

The Kenosha Common Council referred Elsie Mae’s Pies and Pints’ request for a Class B beer and liquor license with a permanent outdoor extension back to a committee after a fire damaged the property at 6611 120th Avenue.

Owner Kelly Deem said her business faces a tough setback but is moving forward with recovery plans—council members unanimously supported her and the License and Permit Committee will review the application soon.

Fourth Quarter Ends / End of Year for Students

— KTEC High School — Free entry — Celebrate the conclusion of the academic year as students finish their classes.