Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Kenosha.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office identified the pedestrian—killed on May 13 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Green Bay Road in Somers—and the incident is under review.
Authorities identified 77-year-old Kenosha man Wayne N.
Stade—who died on May 13 when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing State Highway 31 in Somers at about 3 a.m.—and 71-year-old Mount Prospect man Robert Clauss, who died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash at Deer Park.
A bank and a church in Kenosha are partnering to update their buildings at 39th Ave. and 60th St., with the bank planning to demolish its branch and build a new office with a drive-thru—while the church gets a reshaped parking lot.
A third building on the block remains unchanged and the plans will be reviewed by the Plan Commission today.
Michael Sindelar, a 30-year-old homeless man, was arrested after he allegedly punched his elderly mother at a Shell gas station early Tuesday morning on May 20—he now faces a felony charge for physical abuse of an elder person and a misdemeanor for bail jumping while remaining in custody.
Kenosha Unified School District received the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education designation—honoring it for the eighth consecutive year and highlighting its strong support for music programs.
Seventeen Bradford seniors have been awarded $48,073 in scholarships from the Bradford Alumni Association and will be honored at a Senior Honors Convocation tomorrow - they will also be recognized at the BAA Banquet - Scholarship Fund Silent Auction on June 28.
Carthage College will hold graduation weekend ceremonies and events on campus in Kenosha Friday and Saturday.
Graduates and their families are expected to celebrate academic achievements—marking new beginnings.
During her annual State of the County address Tuesday, Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman highlighted three years of accomplishments including fiscal successes that reduced property taxes and saved more than $1 million in interest costs along with economic growth from Eli Lilly’s expansion and Microsoft’s land purchase. She also announced that the courthouse centennial will be celebrated with a community event on Sunday, Aug 24 and that a restoration project for the South Branch of the Pike River is underway—efforts aimed at keeping Kenosha County an attractive place to live, work and play.
Brookside Care Center in Kenosha faced several regulatory violations, as a state survey reported a medication error that led to a resident's hospitalization—along with improper reporting of missing narcotics and lapses in wound care that raise questions about the oversight of Executive Director Lynda Bogala. These failures may expose Kenosha County to potential legal and financial liabilities.
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.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the live baseball action as the Kingfish take on the Growlers.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices vary — Cheer for the Kingfish as they take on the Growlers in an exciting summer baseball matchup.
Coffee with CARW - Kenosha Innovation Network
8:30-10:00 AM — Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy — Free entry — Explore Kenosha's innovative future with civic and business leaders discussing economic momentum and development plans.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Battle Creek Battle Jacks
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices may vary — Catch the live action as the Kenosha Kingfish take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy thrilling baseball action as the Kingfish take on the Dock Spiders in a summer showdown.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Royal Oak Leprechauns
6:35 – 8:05 PM — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup as the Kingfish host the Leprechauns.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Royal Oak Leprechauns
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Historic Simmons Field — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Kenosha Kingfish as they face the Royal Oak Leprechauns in this exciting summer ballgame.
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