Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Russ Collier, formerly unfamiliar with tea, launched Southport Tea in Kenosha after discovering a local specialty shop that sparked his interest. The new business aims to offer unique blends and a warm community space. Kenosha News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After a wall collapse closed the venue last year, White Lilac has reopened following a community GoFundMe that raised over $23,000 to fix it — owners Kelly McKay and Barbie Clarke now offer intimate listening room style shows. Kenosha News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kenosha Unified School District board selected a November referendum to boost voter turnout after considering an April option. The board expects higher participation when the vote takes place. Kenosha News
- ➤ A multilingual Starbuck fifth grader won the state association writing contest for her essay on moving from India to America — a win that spotlights local student talent in our schools. Kenosha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha County will hold a hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County Center (19600 75th St.) for residents to safely dispose of household chemicals and donate diapers for foster families. WLIP
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Luffy is a friendly 2-year-old 48-pound dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus today. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped (with a free vet exam, starter bag of food, and 30 days of pet insurance included) to help him settle into his new home. Kenosha.com
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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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