Good morning, Kenosha.

Revive Hair Co opened two months ago at 539 39th Ave in Kenosha when Karla Pontillo and her daughter Kaitlyn Larrow turned a lifelong dream into a new salon that builds on Larrow’s experience from the pandemic.

The modern salon is designed with open product displays and custom treatments and is planning a grand opening in October—featuring food trucks and a 'coffee and curls' event.

A Chicago man named Myron Faith Bowie was sentenced to 95 years in prison after he set his partner on fire in a Kenosha County home on July 30, 2023 — he threatened everyone in the house and was quickly convicted by a jury that deliberated for less than 45 minutes.

On Friday afternoon, Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly visited Mahone Middle School to review its environmental education programs and meet with students, teachers, and the Echo Club, which presented projects to cut plastic waste.

The visit marked a significant start to the school’s week after district changes and celebrated its receipt of the 2025 Stewardship and Sustainability Award—highlighting the school's eco-friendly focus.

The Kenosha Unified School Board approved a 2.95% cost-of-living raise for administrative, supervisory, and technical staff—boosting pay to help meet rising expenses and set to take effect with the next payroll cycle.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will honor four former students with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards this fall, including its first female police chief.

The event will celebrate the contributions of the honorees.

A Milwaukee wedding venue owner plans to invest $2M in the Anderson Arts Center on the Kemper Center grounds to add a public café, outdoor atrium and garden restoration—this project depends on Kenosha County renewing its lease with Kemper Center Inc. before the current lease ends in August 2027.

Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner refused to join a federal 287(g) agreement that would let local officers work with ICE to remove criminal illegal immigrants—he said the decision was based on county conditions, though critics allege it is a politically motivated choice to avoid upsetting voters. District Attorney Xavier Solis had urged the Sheriff’s Office to work with ICE to improve community safety.

Kenosha County officials celebrated the 50th anniversary of the federal program that enforces child support orders—helping parents care for their children.

Today, Kenosha County Public Health and the Sheriff’s Division of Emergency Management host Save-a-life day at the Kenosha County Center at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol to offer full certification CPR/AED training at 9 a.m., free CPR/AED and kit-building classes at 11 a.m., stop-the-bleed training at 1 p.m., and Narcan training activities throughout the day—this event concludes a four-week Preparedness Challenge begun at the county fair.

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.

Dinosaurs in the Dark

6-8 p.m. — Kenosha Public Museum — Check for admission details — Experience a fun and engaging environment featuring dinosaurs and community activities.