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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, about 65 cyclists rode a nearly 16-mile route on safe trails from Kemper Center to Petrifying Springs and stopped for free drinks at the Biergarten—police escorted the ride for safety. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ Three Harbors Council volunteers will host the Run-Da-Ko-Ta 5k on Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m. at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta in Burlington — the event will raise money for the 2025 Friends of Scouting Campaign to support outdoor programs for youth. Kenosha.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The soon-to-open Kenosha Innovation Center has won a state economic development award—highlighting its impact on the local economy. Kenosha News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Wisconsin-Parkside welcomed a larger class of new freshmen and transfer students this fall — first-day enrollment data from Somers shows the surge in numbers. Kenosha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha County officials gathered Saturday morning at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex for the Council of Governments meeting—hosted by County Executive Samantha Kerkman and County Board Chair Monica Yuhas. Housing needs were discussed as Extension Kenosha County Community Development Educator Savannah Meyers presented the Housing Task Force’s work, and lawmakers provided legislative updates with a Bi-County session set for spring. Kenosha County Eye
- ➤ Kenosha will begin demolishing four former school buildings — Washington Middle School, McKinley, KTEC East and KTEC West — this winter to clear the way for new development. Neighbors have expressed concern about limited public input and uncertainty over future plans, with restoration scheduled for spring. TMJ-4
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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.
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