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Election Results 2022
View the local results of the Aug. 9, 2022, Partisan Primary. Read on... -
Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission to host public listening sessions
The Kenosha County Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will host a pair of public listening sessions this month, on Aug. 10 and 17. Read on... -
Kenosha County reports first confirmed case of monkeypox
Kenosha County has identified its first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus (monkeypox), Health Officer Jen Freiheit announced today. Read on... -
Joint statement on water safety in the City and County of Kenosha
Following the second drowning of a child in Kenosha County in a week, County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Mayor John Antaramian are joining together in reminding the community to be alert and exercise caution while swimming — no matter where they are. Read on... -
Kenosha County Veterans Services to hold regular office hours in Twin Lakes
The Kenosha County Veterans Service Office will hold regular office hours in Twin Lakes the third Tuesday of each month beginning July 19, Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Read on... -
Local World War II Emerald Knudson veteran marks 102nd birthday
Kenosha County officials joined World War II veteran Emerald Knudson at a celebration of his 102nd birthday at the American Heroes Café. Read on... -
Suspected overdose deaths raise concerns in Medical Examiner’s Office
Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is again warning of the dangers of drug use after her office responded to three suspected overdose deaths in a recent three-day period. Read on... -
Shelly Billingsley appointed as Kenosha County Public Works Director
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced she is appointing Shelly Billingsley to fill the now-vacant position of county Public Works director. Read on... -
Sgt. Christopher Hannah appointed Kenosha County Emergency Management director
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Sgt. Christopher Hannah is being recommended to serve as the county’s Director of Emergency Management, County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Sheriff David Beth announced. Read on... -
Axe throwing now available at Boundless Adventures in Bristol Woods Park
A new axe throwing range at Boundless Adventures in Kenosha County’s Bristol Woods Park will make its official debut this weekend. Read on... -
Brookside Care Center, Willowbrook Assisted Living offering employment incentives
Kenosha County is now offering increased wages and employee referral bonuses in an effort to fill vacant positions at Brookside Care Center and Willowbrook Assisted Living, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Read on... -
County Executive Kerkman to host monthly office hours in county parks
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman is hosting a new series of informal office hours to be held in county parks. Read on... -
Kenosha County’s Rhodes receives Hillcrest School’s Courage to Care Award
Kenosha County Gang Intervention Supervisor Donna Rhodes recently received the Courage to Care Award from Hillcrest School. Read on... -
Blue Ribbon Committee seeking private support for historic Ceremonial Courtroom restoration
A Blue Ribbon Committee of community leaders is now actively working to raise private donations for a proposed restoration of the historic Ceremonial Courtroom in the Kenosha County Courthouse, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Read on... -
COVID-19 boosters now available for children ages 5-11; other eligibility criteria outlined
Children ages 5 through 11 are now able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster from local providers, Kenosha County Public Health announced. Read on... -
Kenosha County Parks to offer another busy schedule of summer programs for all ages
Kenosha County Parks is offering another action-packed summer of free community activities, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Read on... -
Long-term closure on Highway K to begin week of May 9
A long-term closure of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) between 94th Court and the Union Pacific Railroad crossing west of Indian Trail High School and Academy is set to begin during the week of May 9, continuing through fall. Read on... -
Free Warrior Poet Yoga Series kicks off in May
Following the success of the free Traveling Yoga Series from last year, yoga teacher Steve Willis will be presenting Warrior Poet Yoga again this year, Kenosha County Parks announced. Read on... -
Kenosha County Public Health modifies COVID-19 disease investigation procedures
In response to evolving needs and priorities in the ongoing COVID-19 response, Kenosha County Public Health has updated its disease investigation procedures, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced. Read on... -
COVID-19 testing now available at Kenosha Unified headquarters
No out-of-pocket cost COVID-19 testing is now available weekdays at a kiosk located in the north parking lot of the Kenosha Unified School District’s Educational Support Center, 3600 52nd St., Kenosha. Read on... -
DA's report on the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake
See Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley's report on the Aug. 23, 2020, officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. Read on...
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