Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Kenosha.
Racine-based SC Johnson said it is moving about 170 jobs from its Chicago facilities to a new building at 1326 Willow Rd in Mt. Pleasant that it purchased two years ago—relocations will be phased in through the end of next year and no layoffs are planned.
A 32-year-old inmate in Kenosha faces five criminal charges after another inmate reported an unwanted sexual encounter inside the county jail earlier this month—she appeared in court yesterday.
Kenosha County prosecutors say a trio who repeatedly stole from a Meijer store operated as an organized retail theft crew and entered the country illegally — they now face a growing list of criminal charges.
A 41-year-old Union Grove woman is facing felony forgery and misdemeanor theft charges after she allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill at Woodman’s on 118th Avenue in Kenosha on April 9 — her initial court appearance is scheduled for August 6 and she remains free pending further proceedings.
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, who was accused of looting a local liquor store during the 2020 riots, appeared in court yesterday and now faces a second felony charge for missing his court date after being released without posting bail—authorities are set to proceed with the case.
Today, the four-day Country Thunder music festival opens at Shadow Hill Ranch at 2305 Lance Drive in Twin Lakes with headliners Cole Swindell, Hardy, Jelly Roll and Dierks Bentley.
Campgrounds opened Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. while the concert bowl opens at 2:30 p.m.
Carthage College created a new School of Health yesterday to combine its programs such as nursing, neuroscience, and upcoming biomedical sciences initiatives.
Paul Martino, an experienced biomedical scientist, was appointed dean as the school launched plans for a speaker series and annual healthcare symposium amid a major expansion of its Nursing Education Center.
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.
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