Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Kenosha.
🏘️ Community
Logan Kelley, a 20-year-old Kenoshan, set up a Free Blockbuster movie exchange today — honoring his late grandfather’s pioneering video store legacy — to let neighbors leave or take movies.
Local businesses restored the tribute box, which is now on the national Free Blockbuster map.
🎭 Culture
LakeFest will take place on Aug.
22 at two lakefront venues – Celebration Place at HarborPark and the Kenosha Beach House. The free event will include live music, a sunset boat parade, food trucks, and family activities with a complimentary trolley connecting both locations.
🌲 Environment
Severe storms on Monday left over 25,000 We Energies customers without power in Kenosha, and utility crews have been assessing damage and working to restore service as of Tuesday — residents are urged to stay clear of downed power lines.
🏛️ Government
After Monday's storms left over 30,000 customers without power, the city is launching a special storm pickup program that begins today, July 29, with curbside collection of trees + brush through Tuesday, Aug.
4; residents should set debris out by 6 a.m. on their regular pickup day.
🎉 Kenosha Events
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Andy Gross Live Performance
8:00 p.m. — Kenosha Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and magic of Andy Gross, a viral sensation on stage.
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