Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Kenosha.
Yesterday, the Kenosha Community Foundation launched a new fund to help non-profits facing federal funding cuts by using a large, anonymous donation as the cornerstone of its Centennial Campaign plus the fund’s interest will support unrestricted grants reviewed by volunteers.
A 78-year-old driver was killed Sunday when a southbound train struck his full-size pickup crossing a private farm road in Wheatland—first responders from multiple fire, rescue and railway police units arrived around 10:45 a.m. to secure the scene.
Mark B. Burns, 57, of Kenosha was charged with six criminal offenses after allegedly stealing Nike shoes from Kohl’s — striking an officer while resisting arrest and carrying a crack pipe, police said on August 4 at 4:21 p.m.
A 61-year-old Kenosha man, Jeffery W.
Bradshaw, was charged with felony OWI after police said he struck a bicyclist while driving drunk Saturday afternoon — leaving the rider with severe injuries.
A prominent Kenosha figure, Timothy (Tim) Todd Mahone, 61, was arrested early today for operating while intoxicated after failing field sobriety tests and was booked into Kenosha County Jail at 12:59 a.m.
A Racine man, Forrest Weldon Schasker, 26, appeared in court on Monday on disorderly conduct charges after causing a disturbance at a Kenosha bar—he made violent threats and resisted police while bail was set at $150 cash.
Kenosha Unified School District is offering free breakfast and lunch for all students at select schools under the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2025-2026 school year—household applications are not needed to receive meals but may be used for income data collection for other programs.
More than 80 youth and young adult athletes of diverse abilities will take part in the 11th annual Kenosha adaptive triathlon this Sunday.
The event will test their endurance in swimming, cycling, and running as they challenge themselves in a popular local race.
Newborn Care Class
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Aurora Medical Center Kenosha — Free entry — Learn essential baby care techniques and ensure newborn safety in this informative class for expectant parents.
Renaissance Men Of Comedy 2025
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Players — Free venue parking — Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy featuring hilarious talents from the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
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