Good morning, Kenosha.

A Salem man accused of threatening to kill his longtime partner with a dagger—confining and assaulting her during violent events earlier this year—remains in custody as his trial approaches.

A 28-year-old Kenosha man—Victor Daniel Martinez-Rodriguez—is facing four criminal charges after authorities say he broke into a church, stole a violin and WiFi device, and used another person’s credit card to make fraudulent purchases yesterday.

A Kenosha teen allegedly brought a knife into Indian Trail High School and Academy on June 25 when he was still 17—and now he faces adult criminal charges after police responded to the incident.

Alan Jared Munoz, 18, of Kenosha was arrested on Tuesday—he was out on bond for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and broke a court order by bringing her to his own hearing.

A 26-year-old Kenosha man was charged with multiple felonies after allegedly threatening to shoot and stab officers and spitting on them—actions that followed his mother's 911 call about a domestic dispute Tuesday morning.

On Wednesday night, the Kenosha Pops Concert Band performed a free concert to mark Kenosha's 175th anniversary and celebrate the city's milestone.

Das Fest Wisconsin is scheduled for July 18-20 at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds to celebrate German heritage with live music from 18 bands, dachshund races, authentic cuisine and $2 admission for guests ages 10 and up.

Organizers plan to offer free parking and a shuttle from Lake Geneva + additional family activities for all ages.

Kenosha County received a $700,000 grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to launch Phase III of the Pike River Restoration Project at Petrifying Springs Park + the work will reduce sediment, phosphorus and nitrogen to protect Lake Michigan’s water and enhance trails, a change lifelong residents say is promising.

Members of the Kenosha County Board toured the future Human Services Building site at 3500 52nd St in the Sun Plaza shopping center this week, where officials reviewed progress on a redevelopment project that will consolidate county services and is funded partly by a nearly $10 million state grant and developed through a public-private partnership with Bear Development—construction is set to finish by mid-2026.

County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Mayor David Bogdala welcomed the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Kenosha on Tuesday as the board toured sites and heard about projects like the Pike River Restoration and innovative stormwater systems at Shoreland Lutheran High School—efforts that show strong local partnerships in environmental progress.

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.

2025 Kenosha Homecoming Car Show

7:45 AM – 4:00 PM — Kenosha History Center — Registration required — Celebrate the return of the World’s Largest AMC car show with great cars by the lake.