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Next Saturdays in the Park with Sam is July 9; new ‘How To’ website tool announced
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s next Saturdays in the Park with Sam office hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. July 9 at the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park. 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... -
Petrifying Springs Biergarten now open for 2022 season
The Petrifying Springs Biergarten in Kenosha County’s Petrifying Springs Park officially reopened for the season with a ceremonial keg tapping on May 27. Read on... -
Kenosha County Communications Manager Joe Potente receives Excellence Award
Kenosha County Communications Manager Joe Potente was recently recognized for Excellence in Public Health Media by the Wisconsin Public Health Association for providing up-to-date, critical information during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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... -
Kenosha County Courthouse hosts Adoption Day event
Families celebrated their recent adoptions during a special event May 20, 2022, at the Kenosha County Courthouse. 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... -
County, City of Kenosha adopt agreement on Health Department funding, road transfers, other issues
The City and County of Kenosha have adopted a wide-ranging intergovernmental agreement that will be of long-term benefit of both units of government, County Executive Jim Kreuser and Mayor John Antaramian announced today. Read on... -
Bridge reconstruction to close portion of Highway WG through mid-summer
Reconstruction of the Highway WG (128th Street) bridge over the Dutch Gap Canal in Bristol will close the roadway beginning the week of Feb. 21 and continuing through mid-summer. 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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