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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Kenosha.com
- ➤ 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.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. TMJ-4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. TMJ-4
- ➤ 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. Kenosha County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WLIP
SPORTS NEWS
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