Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
Good morning, Kenosha.
County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Kenosha County Parks will host the third-annual tree lighting ceremony at Petrifying Springs Park on Nov.
29, starting at 11 a.m. with a Biergarten offering refreshments and family activities before the official tree lighting at 5 p.m.—the free event will also feature ornament decorating and a visit from live reindeer.
Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency works with local groups to share resources and help low-income residents.
The agency invites community partners to join efforts in food, housing, and health support—showing that working together builds a stronger community.
SAVECO North America Inc.—a water treatment equipment manufacturer—announced it will relocate its operations from Gurnee to Pleasant Prairie.
The company plans to shift its business to a new location in Pleasant Prairie.
Tykr and its CEO Sean Tepper won the $5,000 top prize at the Kenosha Innovation Center's Perfect Pitch contest — a win that highlights a strong moment for local entrepreneurs.
Kroger announced Tuesday that its automated grocery fulfillment center on Highway H in Pleasant Prairie, built less than five years ago, will close in February—eliminating 211 jobs including 81 delivery drivers and 73 personal shoppers.
Gov. Tony Evers announced $14 million in federal grants to build 26 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state—designed to boost fast-charge access and support clean energy jobs.
Kenosha Art Market
On Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm in the Faulkner Building at Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave, Kenosha, shop local art: paintings, drawings, prints, jewelry, garden art and Christmas ornaments. Some pictured on the KAA Facebook page.
Gateway Technical College Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Gateway Technical College - Kenosha Campus — Booth registration starts at $100 — Browse over 100 booths featuring local artists and crafters at this festive holiday fair.
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