Good morning, Kenosha.

Taste of Wisconsin is back at HarborPark today and will run until July 27th — the event will feature food samples and desserts from local vendors.

At the Country Thunder festival, Kenosha County deputies made 15 arrests and issued 194 citations after responding to 473 calls for service related to disorderly conduct, drug possession, and other offenses in the Twin Lakes area—officials praised the work of all cooperating agencies.

Tens of thousands of classic car enthusiasts are expected to come to Kenosha this week for the 2025 AMC Homecoming, and event organizers have set up a schedule of activities to welcome visitors.

Fly Kidz Dance is celebrating 10 years by offering a free eight-week fall dance program for children in Twin Lakes—its first time waiving tuition fees.

The studio says spaces are limited and classes are open to kids from Twin Lakes and nearby communities.

The Kenosha School Board approved a nine-point school security plan Tuesday night that sets no-cost measures like locked classroom doors during instruction—standard cellphone policies and consistent visitor management—alongside initiatives such as renewed door monitoring, metal detection for administrators, online behavior monitoring, and safety film installation. Board member Bob Tierney requested the administration seek long-term funding for controlled entrances at seven schools and the plan reflected research visits to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and recommendations from updated Parkland Commission rules.

Kenosha Unified’s chief financial officer warned that property taxes will likely jump this December because a $7 million drop in equalized aid could push costs higher for local taxpayers.

The school board approved a nearly 3% cost-of-living raise for teachers, but delays for raises for other staff remain as budget details are finalized — officials expect more guidance when the new budget is adopted.

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.