Good morning, Kenosha.

Franks Diner will celebrate its centennial this Saturday with a day-long block party in downtown Kenosha.

The historic diner started in the 1920s but opened a year late, and current owners Kevin Ervin and Julie Rittmiller plan to mark the event with food and fun—highlighting its unique legacy.

Juan Quintero, a 46-year-old from Kenosha accused of slashing another man with a machete while facing multiple felony charges, was given $5,000 cash bail Tuesday—prosecutors called the incident violent given his past bond violations.

A 56-year-old man from Kenosha was charged with a felony after he attacked his 85-year-old father in a late-night dispute—he was ordered to post $1,500 bail and will have a preliminary hearing on September 17.

Illinois man Julio C.

Rojas, 35, accused of selling cocaine in Twin Lakes in 2021 and released on a $5,000 bond, skipped his court appearance on March 6 and was re-arrested on September 5 — his bail was set at $5,000 and he is due for a preliminary hearing on September 12.

Southeast Wisconsin students from National Youth Theatre will perform Willy Wonka JR. at Reuther High School later this fall—opening on Oct 31 with a special 11 a.m. school-day show and continuing with public shows at 7 p.m. on Oct 31, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Nov 1, and at 2 p.m. on Nov 2 at the Ralph J. Houghton Performance Center.

Kenosha will host Accessible Art for All, a free art fair and fundraiser at the Anderson Arts Center—6603 3rd Ave—on Sunday, September 28 from 1–4 PM.

A guest speaker, Phil Gayter, will give an art talk at 2 PM while local artists display work and community partners offer resources to boost accessible arts programming.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside welcomed nearly 900 new undergraduates this fall—an 8.4% increase from last fall—and will enroll over 1,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs including a record high dual enrollment group.

Chancellor Lynn Akey said the school is adding programs such as a new Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies to link student success with local employer needs.

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman said Tuesday that budget planning is well underway as supervisors review a five-year plan for projects and repurpose state grant funds to speed up work on 911 services — the plan includes upgrades like a new generator at Brookside Care Center. She said the full budget will be presented to the County Board on Oct. 7 so supervisors can ask questions and share feedback.

At Monday night's Village Board meeting, Salem Lakes Fire Chief Al Carr announced he rescinded his retirement and will remain in his role—this decision follows the village spending $12,500 on a search firm that narrowed the replacement pool to ten applicants.

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.