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Storytime coming to Kenosha HarborMarket
HarborMarket Storytime will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in a tent near the Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile, which will be parked at Second Ave. and 56th St. Children of all ages are welcome to attend the free event. Guest readers include:. • Saturday, July 27th, 10:30 a.m.,...
Open-access fiber network project in Kenosha reaches final phases
SiFi Networks has announced that residents are now being connected to the Kenosha FiberCity network in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The first residents have been connected to a new open-access fiber network operated by SiFi Networks in the city of Kenosha. The news was released with an announcement that SiFi Networks’ Kenosha...
Watch: County Committee Gets Update on Kemper Preservation Efforts
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–The Kenosha County Public Works Committee is focusing on the maintenance and restoration of Kemper Center’s historic buildings. On Monday night, committee members toured the 17 and a half acre grounds and discussed the ongoing five-phase, $1.4 million project aimed at repairing and protecting the structures.
People in assisted living are getting sicker. Wisconsin isn't ready to keep them safe.
When Melissa Hakes' father was admitted to Oak Park Place of Oak Creek in fall 2021, he was himself: a loving 82-year-old man who liked fishing and the Packers. Despite his dementia, Roger Marvell walked, shaved and brushed his teeth, his daughter said. Within weeks, Hakes described her father as "drooling with uncontrollable...
Kenosha County Board Rejects Advisory Resolution on 2025 Tax Levy Limits in 11-8 Vote
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–The Kenosha County Board voted 11-8 against approving an advisory resolution regarding projected tax levy hike limits for the 2025 budget. The county board’s decision came as the administration prepares for the budget building process next month. Finance Committee Chair Jeffrey Gentz, who proposed the resolution, argued that providing a specific levy range would promote fiscal responsibility.
CBS 58 visits the 2024 Racine County Fair -- from agriculture to tractor pulls and pig races
UNION GROVE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Racine County Fair kicked off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24. The fair is five full days of grandstand events, agriculture and Racine County history. CBS 58 was at the fair on opening day to see what's new and returning at the...
‘Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin’ promises family friendly fun and peaceful community building on July 27
KENOSHA — This election season has recently seen drastic and polarizing developments on both sides of the aisle. Wisconsin voters looking to find clarity and connection after such an action-packed July may be interested in attending “Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin,” held from 12:30 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, hosted by the Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
46th Annual Kenosha YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk Shatters Participation Record
Kenosha, WI – The 46th Annual Kenosha YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk saw an unprecedented turnout with 565 participants, nearly 200 more than last year’s event. Held under perfect sunny and cool weather, the event featured both a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run/walk. Notably this year, 23% of...
Oak Creek could get a rehabilitation hospital on site planned for a hospital for six years
A physical rehabilitation hospital could be coming soon to Oak Creek on a site that has been planned for a medical facility for six years. The Oak Creek Common Council, by a 4-0 vote, approved the rezoning of a parcel at 1402 W. Hampstead Lane from general business to institutional. ...
Everyday Hero: Racine scoutmaster retires after 40 years of mentoring next generation of scouts
RACINE, Wis. — For the past 40 years, Tim Falendysz has been the scoutmaster for Troop 161 in Racine. It is one of the largest troops in the area. He recently retired from his Boy Scouts of America position after decades of mentoring the next generation of scouts. Falendysz...
MMSD building $13 million research center in Oak Creek to keep improving drinking water
A new research facility may help improve how wastewater is treated in Milwaukee and beyond. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has announced its plans to build a state-of-the-art research facility to test new clean water technologies that will make wastewater treatment more efficient, helping to improve public health and drinking water supplies....
Lake County's Stuff the Bus Campaign Equips Students for Success with Back-to-School Supplies Drive in Gurnee
With the start of the school year around the corner, Lake County's United Way is rallying volunteers for its Stuff the Bus campaign. The drive, now in its fourth year, aims to supply students with essential school items. From binders to crayons, it's an effort that promises more than just the tang of fresh wax - it's about equity in education. The giveaway targets underserved youngsters, helping them gear up for academic challenges ahead, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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