Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pitts/Deaton Lemonade Stand will return for its 9th year on Saturday, August 23rd in Kenosha. All proceeds will be donated to the Kenosha Achievement Center and visitors will enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade—Arnold Palmers, hot dogs, cookies and a slip ’n slide at 4200 20th Place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kenosha.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday afternoon, firefighters responded to a house fire on the 6400 block of 35th Avenue in Kenosha and rescued a woman and three dogs—one received life-saving treatment after being found unconscious—as the house sustained extensive damage while officials continue to investigate the cause. WLIP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Merl Hipps IV, a 25-year-old from Kenosha, led a dangerous police chase and avoided jail—he was placed on probation by Judge Angelina Gabriele. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ Elijah M. Fenton, a 30-year-old Pleasant Prairie man, faces domestic abuse charges after he reportedly attacked his girlfriend on Saturday night, leaving her with visible injuries and a destroyed cell phone—police are investigating the incident. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ Pleasant Prairie Police have now issued arrest warrants for Chicago-area men charged with conspiracy to commit theft and false representation after stopping a driveway seal-coating scam last month—officers captured a suspect on an Instagram video at a Pleasant Prairie home before releasing the men for further investigation. WGTD
- ➤ Two out-of-state suspects, Tabitha Fallon Kane of Sandy, Utah and Eriko Keionta Kyles of Fairburn, Georgia, face 28 counts including identity theft and theft after a series of smash-and-grab incidents in Kenosha County from May 30 to June 2, 2024—authorities linked them to a black Chevrolet Tahoe seen at Petrifying Springs Park. Kenosha County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the county fair, the Kenosha County Eye booth served as a hub for podcasts that featured local and state leaders discussing issues such as economic development and public safety. Hosted by Kevin Mathewson, the series included interviews with figures such as Congressman Bryan Steil and County Executive Samantha Kerkman—offering community voices on important county initiatives. Kenosha County Eye
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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.
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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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