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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vanessa M. Haapanen, a former American Idol contestant from Kenosha, faced misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct charges with domestic abuse modifiers after an incident on August 16 when she struck her husband with a metal water bottle while driving to Washington Park Pool—she was released on $500 bail and is set to return to court on October 1. Kenosha County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW Parkside announced yesterday that it will present a balanced budget for the next fiscal year beginning in July after a reorganization that resulted in four layoffs and plans to grow some school areas. Classes will begin Wednesday and the school expects a slight increase in new first year undergraduate students—measures that aim to support its future success. WGTD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retired Kenosha Fire Department Captain Al Carr retired a second time as Salem Lakes Fire Chief after leading the department through a tough transition last year. The Salem Lakes Village Board approved funding—$12,500 was allocated—to start the search for a new chief. Kenosha County Eye
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Kenosha Lakeside Oktoberfest
4-10 p.m. — Celebration Place at HarborPark — Free entry — Celebrate the enchanting fall season with live music, delicious food, and the best craft brews in a festive atmosphere.
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