Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Kenosha.
Downtown Kenosha will become a Halloween destination on Saturday, Oct.
24 with a day of family fun at Veterans Memorial Park—featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting and trick-or-treating—followed by an adult zombie bike crawl and block party in Union Park starting at 5 p.m.
The Kenosha County Food Bank announced it will cease operations by the end of 2026 despite reporting over $281,000 in net assets and a recent strategic partnership.
The board advised families to find emergency food assistance through local pantries during the transition.
Robin Energy Storage filed its application with the Public Service Commission for a 200-megawatt battery energy storage project proposed near Highway 50 + Balsam Substation, with plans for 200 battery containers and room for 44 more.
Local residents voiced concerns even after the company moved the layout further from homes.
The renovated ceremonial courtroom at the courthouse will host an open house on Sunday from 1 to 3 (with a string ensemble premiering 'Lovers of Liberty' to celebrate the space's 1925 charm) after a $675,000 grant and community funds enabled the restoration.
Visitors can learn the room’s history firsthand.
Kristy Delaney graduated from the Kenosha County Drug Treatment Court, where participants work toward recovery as an alternative to incarceration.
The ceremony underscored the county's commitment to community rehabilitation.
A Kenosha family is asking for community support after Cole Tomassetti underwent emergency open-heart surgery for an aortic dissection, with his wife Ashley launching a GoFundMe to raise $20,000 for rent, food, and bills during his recovery.
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