Good morning, Kenosha.

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.

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.

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 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.