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Kenosha County ADRC and partners to host virtual event for National Healthcare Decisions Day
The public is invited to a virtual event in celebration of National Healthcare Decisions Day from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 16. Read on... -
Kenosha County Kickstart addendum offers advisory COVID-19 guidance for events
A newly released addendum to last year’s Kenosha County Kickstart plan provides advisory guidance for event organizers with the intention of limiting the spread of COVID-19 as the pandemic continues. Read on... -
View the April 6, 2021, election results in Kenosha County
All precincts have reported and all votes have now been counted. These are the unofficial results pending the completion of the County Board of Canvassers on Monday, April 12. View results here... -
Chairman announces appointment of Kim Lewis to 23rd District County Board seat
Kenosha County Board Chairman John O’Day today announced his appointment of Twin Lakes resident Kim Lewis to the board’s vacant 23rd District seat. Read on... -
State to conduct Highway 50 improvements west of I-94
Work is set to begin the week of April 5 on a rehabilitation of segments of Highway 50 west of Interstate 94 in Kenosha County. Read on... -
Long-term closure on Highway S to begin April 8
A long-term closure of Kenosha County Highway S between Highway N (38th Street) and the Interstate 94 East Frontage Road is set to begin Thursday, April 8. Read on... -
Boundless Adventures to open for 2021 season, with social distancing measures in place
The Boundless Adventures aerial adventure park within Kenosha County’s Bristol Woods Park is set to open for the season this Friday, April 2, Parks Director Matthew Collins announced. Read on... -
Kenosha County, Grace Welcome Center partnering in COVID-19 vaccine outreach effort
Kenosha County Public Health and the Grace Welcome Center are working together on a neighborhood outreach effort to provide greater access to the COVID-19 vaccine for underserved populations. Read on... -
Kenosha County Highway S reconstruction work to resume
Work on the reconstruction and expansion of Kenosha County Highway S is set to resume during the week of March 29. Read on... -
Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program 2021 Collection Event is May 1
Kenosha County will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Program collection event on Saturday, May 1. Read on... -
Kenosha County golf courses now open for 2021 season
Kenosha County’s Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf Course will open for play, weather permitting, on Friday, March 19, County Executive Jim Kreuser announced today. Read on... -
COVID-19 vaccination clinic now operational in former Shopko building
As of Wednesday, March 10, Kenosha County Public Health’s expanded-capacity COVID-19 community vaccination clinic is now operational in the former Shopko building at 5300 52nd St. in Kenosha. Read on... -
County Executive Kreuser to retire at end of current term
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announced he will retire at the end of his current term, in April 2022. Read on... -
Kenosha County to open expanded COVID-19 vaccine clinic in former Shopko building
Kenosha County Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics are moving from the Job Center to a larger venue beginning March 10. Read on... -
Kenosha County announces new brand, logo, vision and mission for public health services
The Kenosha County Division of Health is rebranding itself as Kenosha County Public Health, debuting a new logo, mission and vision, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced today. Read on... -
First case of U.K. variant of COVID-19 detected in Kenosha County
Lab results received over the weekend confirmed that B.1.1.7, known as the U.K variant of COVID-19, has made its first known appearance in Kenosha County, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced today. Read on... -
Kenosha County's 65+ vaccination rate hits 50 percent milestone
As of Wednesday, Feb. 17, 50 percent of Kenosha County’s 65-and-over population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced. Read on... -
Kenosha County offering expanded transportation services
Kenosha County is now offering expanded weekend hours and medical appointment trips on its Care-A-Van and Western Transit services. Read on... -
Kenosha County launches COVID-19 vaccine call center
A call center is now available for people who do not have access to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments online. Read on... -
Kenosha County COVID-19 website now lists links to vaccine providers
A list of local providers of the COVID-19 vaccine is now included on the Kenosha County COVID-19 Response Hub Website, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced. Read on... -
Kenosha County to announce COVID-19 vaccine info as soon as it becomes available
The Kenosha County Division of Health looks forward to announcing more information about the local distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available. 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... -
Tier 1a, 1b individuals may now sign up to receive COVID-19 vaccination info
Individuals and organizations that fall within Tiers 1a and 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination schedule are now urged to fill out an online form to help link them with a local vaccine provider. Read on... -
KCHC moves COVID-19 testing site; Modern Apothecary testing continues
Two changes to the COVID-19 testing landscape in Kenosha County took effect recently. Read on... -
Division of Health receives, distributes early supply of COVID-19 vaccine
The Kenosha County Division of Health is now helping to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care personnel, with an initial emphasis on emergency medical services workers. Read on... -
Medical examiner calls on community to stay home during the holidays
Citing a marked uptick in case volume in her office in recent months, Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is strongly urging people to stay home and avoid gatherings this holiday season as COVID-19 continues to claim lives. Read on... -
County collaborating with partners on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The Kenosha County Division of Health is working actively with the Kenosha County Emergency Operations Center, health care providers and other partners to coordinate local distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read on... -
Friday COVID-19 testing site moving to Salem Lakes Fire Station 1 in Trevor
The Wisconsin National Guard’s weekly COVID-19 testing site in western Kenosha County is moving to a new location effective Friday, Dec. 11. Read on... -
Dec. 12, 2020, COVID-19 Q&A
In response to community questions about COVID-19 quarantine protocols and testing processes, the Kenosha County Division of Health is providing the following Q&A reference for the community. Read on... -
Community leaders call on community to follow COVID-19 safety recommendations
With cases of COVID-19 rising sharply in Kenosha County, local government and health leaders are imploring the community follow some fundamental health and safety recommendations. Read on... -
November 3, 2020, Election Results
Kenosha County results from the November 3, 2020, election will begin to be reported here after the polls close at 8 p.m. Note: These results are unofficial until a canvass is completed. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantry needs as of Sept. 25
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is regularly publishing a list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Long-term closure on Highway KR to begin Sept. 8
Kenosha County Highway KR will be closed to through traffic between Highway H and Highway 31 beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantry needs as of Aug. 28
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is regularly publishing a list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
UW-Parkside staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the Kenosha County Division of Health and UW-Parkside announced jointly. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of July 31
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Division of Health stresses importance of quarantining while waiting for COVID-19 test results
In light of a recent increase in COVID-19 testing locally, the Kenosha County Division of Health is reminding those who have been tested to self-quarantine until they receive their results. Read on... -
Statement from the Kenosha County Office of the Corporation Counsel regarding mask mandates
The Office of the Corporation Counsel comments on the viability of a local order requiring the wearing of face masks in public places in Kenosha County. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of July 18
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of July 2
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Division of Health makes changes to Kenosha County Kickstart data dashboard
The Kenosha County Division of Health last week made changes to the COVID-19 data that it provides to the public, in an effort to better represent how the virus is affecting the community. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of June 26
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
UW-Madison Division of Extension program “The Literacy Link” awarded $21,000 for new books
A new grant award to UW-Madison Extension aims to increase reading and literacy among children in Kenosha and Racine counties whose parents are involved in the justice system. Read on... -
Wisconsin National Guard to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Kenosha June 23 and 24
The Wisconsin National Guard will return to Kenosha County to conduct two days of drive-thru COVID-19 testing for the public this Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23 and 24. This round of testing will occur outside the Kenosha Municipal Building, 625 52nd St. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of June 12
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Some private nonprofits may apply for FEMA aid to cover COVID-19 costs
Certain private nonprofit organizations in the community are eligible to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program to help cover the costs of COVID-19 response efforts. Read on... -
UPDATED: Drive-thru COVID-19 testing center to operate June 4, 5 and 6 at Tremper High School
The Kenosha County Division of Health and the Wisconsin National Guard will offer another drive-thru COVID-19 testing site this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4, 5 and 6, at Tremper High School in Kenosha. Read on... -
Wisconsin National Guard to provide COVID-19 testing June 1-6 at Westosha Central High School
The Kenosha County Division of Health, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard, will offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site during the week of June 1 at Westosha Central High School in the Village of Paddock Lake. Read on... -
45 positive COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center
Forty-five residents of a Kenosha long-term care facility have tested positive for COVID-19, with three fatalities, the Kenosha County Division of Health announced today. Read on... -
Positive cases of COVID-19 ID'd in seven local establishments
Known positive cases of COVID-19 have emerged at seven establishments in Kenosha County, the Division of Health announced today. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, May 30, 2020
In the final edition of our COVID-19 FAQ series, the Kenosha County Division of Health's Amanda Tuura summarizes the public guidance in the Kenosha County Kickstart plan, and Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit offers a message on COVID-19 in our community. Read on... -
Finalized Kenosha County Kickstart plan offers reopening guidance to businesses, organizations
The City and County of Kenosha, in partnership with the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, today released the final draft of a plan to help guide businesses through the process of restarting operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of May 27
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Six COVID-19 fatalities reported at local long-term care facility
Six COVID-19-positive residents of a long-term care facility in the City of Kenosha have died in recent weeks, the Kenosha County Division of Health announced today. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, May 23, 2020
This week’s COVID-19 FAQs from the Kenosha County Joint Information Center are a special edition, geared toward members of our Spanish-speaking community. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of May 21, 2020
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 statement, May 16, 2020
This week, in lieu of its weekly COVID-19 frequently asked questions, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is presenting a statement in the wake of the sunset of the Safer-at-Home order. Read on... -
City, county, KABA unveil draft of Kenosha County Kickstart plan to restart local economy
Local officials today released a draft of a plan that outlines a series of best practices to help local businesses restart after the COVID-19 shutdown, while also promoting public health and safety. Read on... -
Kenosha County withdraws local order on Safer-at-Home
In response to differing and updated legal guidance, Kenosha County is immediately withdrawing its local action that continued the provisions of the state’s Safer-at-Home Order, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced tonight. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of May 15, 2020
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
County executive, mayor affirm support for countywide adoption of Safer-at-Home Order
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and City of Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian today affirmed their support for Wednesday night’s local adoption of the state’s Safer-at-Home Order. Read on... -
Local action maintains May 26 expiration of Safer-at-Home order within Kenosha County
In response to the May 13 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision overturning the state’s Safer-at-Home Order, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit issued a local order continuing the regulations within the county until May 26. Read on... -
Kenosha County Kickstart oversight committee to review recommendations for economic restart
An oversight committee charged with reviewing recommendations to reignite Kenosha County’s economy in the wake of COVID-19 will convene for the first time on Thursday. Read on... -
Free, no-appointment-needed COVID-19 testing available in Burlington, Milwaukee
The Kenosha County Division of Health is encouraging people who are seeking COVID-19 testing and have been otherwise unable to obtain it to utilize the no-appointment-needed, drive-thru sites now operating in Burlington and Milwaukee. Read on... -
Kenosha County ADRC offers grocery delivery program for seniors, people with disabilities
Need help getting groceries while staying safer at home? The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can help bridge the gap for those who want to limit trips to public spaces or need help with online grocery shopping. Read on... -
Medical examiner alerts community after 3 suspected overdose deaths in less than a week
A string of suspected fatal overdoses in recent days is an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of drug use, Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall said today. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, May 9, 2020
The Kenosha County Joint Information Center presents the latest installment of its series answering the community’s questions about COVID-19. Read on... -
National Guard partners with Kenosha County on COVID-19 testing at select private employers
In an effort to contain localized outbreaks of COVID-19, the Kenosha County Division of Health has partnered with the Wisconsin National Guard to conduct testing at select private employers. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of May 6, 2020
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, May 2, 2020
The Kenosha County Joint Information Center is presenting the latest in its series answering the community’s questions about COVID-19. Read on... -
Kenosha County food pantries list needs as of April 30, 2020
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
KCHC, Kenosha County Division of Health open drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at Gateway
An effort to test a higher percentage of Kenosha County residents for COVID-19 began this morning, with the opening of a new, drive-thru testing site in a parking lot at Gateway Technical College’s Kenosha Campus. Read on... -
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing center to open on Gateway campus
The Kenosha Community Health Center, in cooperation with the Kenosha County Division of Health and Gateway Technical College, will open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site later this week. Read on... -
Wisconsin National Guard to offer COVID-19 testing assistance at Detention Center, Pretrial Facility
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be coming to Kenosha County this week to assist with COVID-19 testing at the Kenosha County Detention Center and Pretrial Facility. Read on... -
Kenosha County Division of Health projections show success of ongoing social distancing requirements
A projection model used by the Kenosha County Division of Health suggests that current public health measures are “flattening the curve” and continued social distancing would significantly reduce total infections and hospitalizations locally. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, April 25, 2020
The Kenosha County Joint Information Center this week is presenting the fifth in its ongoing series answering the community’s questions about COVID-19. Read on... -
Kenosha County Dog Parks to close as safeguard against spread of COVID-19
Based on the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and updated recommendations on COVID-19, the Kenosha County Dog Parks will be closed temporarily effective Friday, April 24. Read on... -
Local food pantries list needs as COVID-19 response continues
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries. Read on... -
Kenosha County residents using 2-1-1 frequently to access COVID-19 information
Kenosha County residents are embracing using the 2-1-1 system as a pipeline to information and resources related to COVID-19. Read on... -
Kenosha County Division of Health seeking donations of cloth masks, gowns
The Kenosha County Division of Health is in need of donations of cloth masks and gowns. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, April 18, 2020
The Kenosha County Joint Information Center is back this week with more answers to the community’s questions about COVID-19. Read on... -
Kenosha County reports first cases of COVID-19 in long-term care facility
Kenosha County now has its first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility, the Division of Health announced today. Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, April 11, 2020
For the third straight week, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is answering the community’s most frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Read on... -
Health officer encourages use of cloth face coverings to help slow spread of COVID-19
Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit is encouraging the public to follow a recent federal recommendation, urging people to wear a cloth face covering in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Read on... -
UPDATED: Division of Health urges people to stay safe by practicing religion, spirituality from home
As Passover begins today and Easter Sunday approaches, the Kenosha County Division of Health is urging people to practice their faith while also observing the state’s Safer-at-Home order. Read on... -
Western Kenosha County Transit shifts to door-to-door service only
Effective Monday, April 6, Western Kenosha County Transit, a public bus service, will shift to door-to-door service only. Current fixed routes will be temporarily suspended to adhere to Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home order. Read on... -
Kenosha County records first COVID-19 death
Kenosha County officials regret to announce today that the first Kenosha County resident has died from complications of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read on... -
Kenosha County Joint Information Center COVID-19 FAQs, April 4, 2020
Week 2 of the Kenosha County Joint Information Center's COVID-19 FAQ series, featuring public health nurse Amanda Tuura and Kenosha Police Lt. Joseph Nosalik. Read on... -
Kenosha County debuts new COVID-19 Information Hub
A new, enhanced COVID-19 Information Hub is now available at www.kenoshacounty.org/covid-19, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center announced today. Read on... -
Local officials urge compliance with governor's 'Safer-at-Home' order
Local officials are urging residents to comply with Gov. Tony Evers’ order to stay in their homes to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read on... -
Reminder from the Kenosha County Division of Health on COVID-19 testing guidelines
The Kenosha County Division of Health would like to remind residents of the COVID-19 testing guidelines instituted by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, prioritizing tiers of patients. Read on...
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