Good morning, Kenosha.

St. Elizabeth's will host a Requiem Mass on Nov.

2 at St. Elizabeth's Church to honor those buried in St. Casimir, St. George, St. James and Old St. Mark cemeteries, with downtown Catholic parishes coordinating the service.

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Shane Morris, who served 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and now volunteers with the American Legion, AMVETS, DAV and ESGR, was named the First Congressional District’s 2026 Veteran of the Year by Rep. Bryan Steil Thursday in Burlington.

The Kenosha Unified School Board adopted a 2026-27 budget on Oct.

27 that projects a $17.8 million structural deficit and an $18.8 million general fund gap as enrollment continues to decline. The board published the legal notice, approved $3.24 million in carryovers, directed levy certification by Nov. 10, and will consider referendum options at a Dec. 3 committee meeting.

Kenosha County health officials reported the county’s first human West Nile virus case in 2026 and urged residents to protect against mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing long sleeves, and eliminating standing water since mosquitoes may remain active until a hard frost and older adults face higher risk.

Fans flocked to Dick's Sporting Goods in Kenosha on Thursday morning searching for Milwaukee Brewers World Series championship merchandise after the team won its first title, creating long lines and limited stock.