Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha held its annual memorial service at the Public Safety Monument on May 14 to honor fallen officers. Community members and local leaders gathered to pay tribute with speeches, musical performances, and ceremonial activities. WLIP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A bronze statue honoring Kenosha native and veteran TV actor Al Molinaro was unveiled Wednesday evening at the Port of Kenosha. The monument celebrates the late actor’s legacy on the local arts scene. Kenosha News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westosha Central sophomore Isabella Rotizza won first place in the Congressional Art Competition for her photo 'Beauty Doesn’t Have to Have Color' + her award-winning work will soon be on display at the Capitol. Kenosha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Technical College has hired Carolynn Friesch (former United Way of Kenosha CEO) as its first director of government relations; she will connect the college with lawmakers beginning May 18. Kenosha News
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Beachstock Music Festival
12-11 p.m. — The Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island — Details to come — Enjoy a day of music on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
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~ Carl Jung
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