Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Kenosha.
A 47-year-old man from Zion, Illinois, was in court facing five charges in Kenosha County after he allegedly strangled his child's mother in front of their 5-year-old daughter—he also reportedly made repeated racial slurs at a Black sheriff’s deputy during his arrest.
Das Fest Wisconsin held its first festival at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds this weekend, drawing thousands to enjoy live music, vendor stands, and family events.
The event featured energetic performances by The Box Band and BB & the Honey and marked the debut of the Big Beautiful Building for indoor shows—paving the way for a new local tradition.
Fourteen members of the Sister Cities of Kenosha flew to Wolfenbüttel, Germany on June 17 to honor a relationship of 55 years that started in 1970.
They attended receptions, townhall discussions, and cultural exchanges including visits to a nursing school and museum — plans for future exchanges are in the works.
More than 100,000 people attended the four-day Country Thunder music festival in Twin Lakes, where fans camped and danced despite heavy rain that canceled an act on Saturday.
Standout performances by Braxton Keith and Jelly Roll lifted spirits — the event proved to be a major summer highlight for many.
Mahone Middle School released its fourth quarter honor roll today, listing students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who achieved high marks; asterisks * mark those who earned straight A’s.
Washington Middle School released its fourth quarter honor roll, listing students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who earned straight A’s—recognizing their high academic achievement this quarter.
Tremper High School released its fourth quarter honor roll listing students earning straight As, with * marking those who achieved the highest scores in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Wilmot High School announced its second semester honor roll today, listing students who earned either high honor or honor roll recognition for strong academic performance.
Indian Trail High School & Academy posted its Fourth Quarter Honor Roll and listed students from grades 9 to 12 who earned straight A's in all their classes.
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