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Kenosha
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wayman's Legacy in Motion project connects church members and students by highlighting former parishioners who made a local impact. It is a collaboration between Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mitchell K-8 School. Kenosha News
- ➤ Memorial Day observances are planned this weekend in Kenosha and Racine counties as communities honor fallen servicemen & women during various ceremonies and activities across the area. Kenosha News
- ➤ Wheatland residents met Tuesday night with officials from Robin Energy Storage to voice safety concerns over a proposed 200 megawatt lithium ion battery facility planned near homes and a grade school. The company is reviewing other paths as the community vows to monitor every step closely. TMJ-4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flexport will move into the former Kroger fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie in August and is scheduled to staff 300 full-time employees, fueling local business growth (and opportunities) in the region. Kenosha News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pritzker Military Museum and Library will host a Memorial Day program Saturday to honor fallen service members (the event highlights local remembrance). Kenosha News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, students at Olympia Brown K-8 School were certified in financial literacy after playing interactive games that made learning money skills fun — marking a step forward in local educational efforts. Kenosha News
- ➤ Nigh, the teen services librarian at Kenosha Public Library, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker on May 6 — an honor that shows his commitment to supporting teens in the community. Kenosha News
- ➤ On May 20, Mykayla Romo-Ramirez earned an associate degree in civil engineering at Gateway Technical College. She now works as an estimator and project manager at Willkomm Excavating and Grading in Union Grove. WGTD
- ➤ KUSD's budget committee is weighing options to address a shortfall after losing a projected $4.3M special education funding increase for the 2026-2027 school year. The district will consider measures to balance its budget as planning continues. Kenosha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha officials extended the permit for Uline’s paused distribution project on May 20 to keep the project approved during the delay in construction, ensuring the option for future work remains open. WLIP
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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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