Good morning, Kenosha.

Derek Thompson, 47, of Kenosha, a train accident survivor who lost his legs as a child, has become a local fixture at the busy median near Woodman’s Market where he preaches gospel rap and chalks Bible verses—drivers honked in support as he spread his message of hope.

He arrived from Chicago last October, works part-time, and hopes to move out of his hotel soon.

A 19-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday in Kenosha County — authorities are now investigating the incident.

A 46 year old convicted child sex offender in Kenosha faced new felony charges after he allegedly brandished a handgun when confronting a man outside his home early Monday morning.

A Kenosha mother, Micaela Elaine Davis, 29, was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child neglect and animal cruelty—police said they found her apartment filing with feces, urine, and garbage where three young children and a dog lived in dangerous conditions.

Seth A. Geyer, a 39-year-old man from Mount Pleasant, was formally charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Monday for allegations related to a 2023 child sex incident after being extradited from state prison — the charges were first filed last October.

On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in a 5—2 decision that state regulators may force landowners to begin cleaning up PFAS before the chemicals are designated as hazardous.

Gov. Tony Evers and environmental advocates praised the ruling while business groups warned it could lead to costly legal battles.

On June 24, 2025, RUSD Superintendent Soren Gajewski said the Joint Finance Committee’s state budget plan would cancel the extra funds from the $190 million Racine Unified referendum and keep per pupil spending flat.

State Rep. Tip McGuire warned the proposal could force more school referendums and higher property taxes—concerns echoed by other lawmakers at the Racine forum.

Firecracker 5k/1-Mile Fun Run

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Library Park — Registration required — Enjoy a morning of fitness and community in Kenosha's scenic Library Park.

Kenosha Harbor Market

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Kenosha HarborMarket — Free entry — Explore local artisan goods, fresh produce, and handcrafted soaps every Saturday from May to October.

Music at Twilight Concert Series

5-8 p.m. — Anderson Arts Center — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening of live music, local eats, and community vibes.

Kenosha Homecoming Car Show

8:00 AM – 11:59 AM — Kenosha History Center — Free entry — Celebrate Kenosha's rich automotive history with an impressive display of classic cars.

Kenosha Homecoming Car Show

9 a.m. — Kenosha History Center — Free entry — Celebrate the return of the World’s Largest AMC car show with a showcase of classic automobiles by the lake.

Kenosha Homecoming Car Show

8 AM – 8 PM — Kenosha History Center — Free entry — Celebrate over a century of automotive history with a showcase of stunning classic and vintage cars.