Good morning, Kenosha.

Sir Robert E. Ibsen was named the 2025 Hometown Hero for the second quarter by the Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission at the July 7 Common Council meeting — he is 97, served 21 years in the U.S. Navy, and has long helped the community.

A new Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant and Winery is coming to Pleasant Prairie after the Plan Commission approved the development on Monday (located at the southwest corner of Highway 50 and 115th Avenue).

Construction will start later this summer with completion targeted for mid-2026, and the 11,100-square-foot building is expected to employ about 150 workers.

Kiana N. Hamilton, 20, of Kenosha was charged with six new felony counts on July 9 after she allegedly fled from an officer while in handcuffs and injured him during a struggle while out on bond — police described her as an accused prostitute.

A 47-year-old Kenosha man—Waymond Moronte Parker—was charged with felony victim intimidation and misdemeanor disorderly conduct after police said he grabbed a woman by the neck, took her handgun, and stopped her from calling police during a domestic dispute on July 5.

Myron Faith Bowie, 38, of Kenosha was convicted on all seven counts on July 9—he attempted to burn the mother of his children alive while their four kids slept nearby.

More than 20 years after the execution-style killing of David Vanderzee, John Viskocil posted a $500,000 cash bond Tuesday night and was released from jail while his co-defendant Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins, who posted the same bond in May, remains out of custody.

The Lincoln Park Live Music Series returns on July 16 for its 10th anniversary season — it will feature a musical lineup and a HarborMarket pop-up.

Mount Carmel will kick off Kenosha church festival season Friday with Italian doughnuts at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church festival—while St. Therese Catholic Church festival will feature a car show and homemade Lithuanian treats.

Highway C is milling and resurfacing between highways 45 and 83 — drivers must follow a detour as work unfolds.

In Salem Lakes, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller unveiled a 30-year capital improvement plan that will rely on borrowing—forcing residents to pay higher property taxes in the coming years, and her proposal has drawn strong criticism from the public and dissent from two trustees. The plan follows a loss of the fire and EMS contract with Paddock Lake and will be debated in future board meetings.

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.

Kenosha Homecoming Car Show

9 a.m. — Kenosha History Center — Registration required — Celebrate the return of the World’s Largest AMC car show featuring classic cars on a picturesque lakeside setting.