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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kenosha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pleasant Prairie’s RecPlex, the nation’s largest municipally owned recreation center, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month with free fitness classes—trick-or-treating and a 5K run around the facility. Kenosha News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Barnes, 44, a Bullen Middle School teacher, was fired by the Kenosha Unified School District on October 1 after allegations emerged that he engaged in inappropriate online communications with a student — district officials have not provided additional details. Kenosha County Eye
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kenosha lakefront will host the Port of Fear film festival this weekend—two nights of spooky films will entertain local audiences. The event will feature a range of horror movies that promise thrills for film fans. Kenosha News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Oct.1, 2025, outgoing board chairman Tim Mahone led a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Kenosha Innovation Center in a 109-acre innovation neighborhood built on former auto industry land. The center opened at 20% occupancy, was partly funded by a $14 million state grant, and local leaders celebrated the project as a fresh opportunity for future growth—highlighting its role in revitalizing the community. WGTD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Enrollment in Kenosha Unified School District fell slightly in the Third Friday count—coinciding with the opening of the 2025-26 academic year today. Kenosha News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A statewide partnership awarded University of Wisconsin-Parkside $88,600 in grants today for three water research projects — one studying forever chemicals in freshwater, university officials said. Kenosha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kenosha County leaders and lawmakers met on Saturday at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex to discuss a range of county issues as part of the Council of Governments meeting — elected officials shared their views and considered next steps for addressing local challenges. Kenosha News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Smokey, a 2 1/2-year-old, 44-pound pup with a sleek silver coat and golden eyes, is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus—his $75 fee covers a free vet exam, starter bag of food, and 30 days of pet insurance. Kenosha.com
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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