Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of June.
Good morning, Kenosha.
World War II veteran Max North celebrated his 100th birthday with family and community leaders at Festival Foods' American Heroes Café Friday.
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Mayor David Bogdala presented proclamations and an American flag — flown over the Capitol — to honor his life of service.
Kenosha's city development director said Microsoft will soon submit plans for a data center on a 243-acre site near Uline and Amazon warehouses, with construction starting next year + a local group will host comedian Charlie Berens Tuesday, 6-8 at the Rhode Center for the Arts to oppose the project.
After community pushback, the school board canceled the November referendum and removed seven budget cuts — teacher reductions and larger class sizes remain possible.
They will plan next steps and consider an April referendum at a special meeting on July 16.
City officials remind residents that most fireworks are illegal and can lead to injuries + fires, urging locals to use only allowed sparklers.
The city invites everyone to the free Festival Foods Fireworks show on July 4th at 9:30 p.m. near the lakefront museum campus.
RPD's Sixth Street COP House will open a new conference room on Monday — the space is designed to boost collaboration, training and innovation while supporting digital evidence management.
At a meeting on June 26, the Kenosha Historic Preservation Commission debated saving the former Eagles Club downtown.
Owners said a burst frozen water pipe made repairs unsustainable and officials plan to pair the building with adjacent city property after the six‐month cooling period ends in October.
Simple Food Group must finalize its purchase of the Sheridan Springs Road property soon — the company plans a multi-use campus with a bakery, cafe, event space, catering kitchen, food lab and 30-unit apartment building.
The Plan Commission approved conditional use permits for the Helmsman and Breeze Landing projects (adding nearly 500 apartment units) to Kenosha, setting the stage for future development.
Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis
3-7 p.m. — BB's Pub — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy performance of Logan Ramey honoring the legendary Elvis Presley.
Nike Basketball Camp at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Pleasant Prairie RecPlex — $399 — Develop your basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment with top-notch coaching.
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