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Salem Lakes Businessman Helps Spearhead Regional Road Consortium That Will Bring Millions To Local Communities

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A regional partnership between three local municipalities is expected to save taxpayers money and improve road maintenance after the State of Wisconsin approved a major Innovation Grant for a new Regional Road Maintenance and Public Works Consortium. The partnership between the Villages of Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, and Walworth was recently approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The grant will provide a total of $776,949 annually, with Salem Lakes receiving $435,091.44, Paddock Lake receiving $163,159.29, and Walworth receiving $178,698.27 each year. While many officials played a role in getting the agreement approved, Salem Lakes businessman and Economic Development Committee member Brian Filiatreault was one of the earliest advocates of the concept. Filiatreault, who owns several businesses in Salem Lakes, began pushing the idea of municipalities

Nedweski Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer For State Senate, Says District Needs “Real World” Experience Over Madison Insiders

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — State Representative Amanda Nedweski announced Monday that she is endorsing Sandy Wiedmeyer for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, calling Wiedmeyer a strong conservative leader with decades of real-world experience outside of Madison politics. The seat is currently held by longtime State Senator Steve Nass, who announced earlier this year that he will retire from the Legislature. Wiedmeyer is one of three Republicans competing in the August 11 primary election. “Sandy Wiedmeyer’s strength, tenacity, and professional skills are what we need now in the state senate,” said Nedweski. “A highly successful entrepreneur, business professional, organizational leader, and accomplished parent, she brings a mature and balanced perspective to the legislative negotiating table.” Nedweski said Wiedmeyer’s background separates her from career politicians, saying her experience is “strongly rooted in

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Salem Lakes Businessman Helps Spearhead Regional Road Consortium That Will Bring Millions To Local Communities

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A regional partnership between three local municipalities is expected to save taxpayers money and improve road maintenance after the State of Wisconsin approved a major Innovation Grant for a new Regional Road Maintenance and Public Works Consortium. The partnership between the Villages of Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, and Walworth was recently approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The grant will provide a total of $776,949 annually, with Salem Lakes receiving $435,091.44, Paddock Lake receiving $163,159.29, and Walworth receiving $178,698.27 each year. While many officials played a role in getting the agreement approved, Salem Lakes businessman and Economic Development Committee member Brian Filiatreault was one of the earliest advocates of the concept. Filiatreault, who owns several businesses in Salem Lakes, began pushing the idea of municipalities

Nedweski Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer For State Senate, Says District Needs “Real World” Experience Over Madison Insiders

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — State Representative Amanda Nedweski announced Monday that she is endorsing Sandy Wiedmeyer for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, calling Wiedmeyer a strong conservative leader with decades of real-world experience outside of Madison politics. The seat is currently held by longtime State Senator Steve Nass, who announced earlier this year that he will retire from the Legislature. Wiedmeyer is one of three Republicans competing in the August 11 primary election. “Sandy Wiedmeyer’s strength, tenacity, and professional skills are what we need now in the state senate,” said Nedweski. “A highly successful entrepreneur, business professional, organizational leader, and accomplished parent, she brings a mature and balanced perspective to the legislative negotiating table.” Nedweski said Wiedmeyer’s background separates her from career politicians, saying her experience is “strongly rooted in

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‘Everybody Knew’: Tremper Teacher Formally Charged After Alleged Drunken School Bus Hit-And-Run; Records Show Prior Sexual Harassment Investigation

Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman, 42, of Kenosha, was formally charged Monday after prosecutors say he crashed into a school bus with 11 students on board, fled the scene, and later admitted he left because he was “embarrassed” students would see him and make fun of him. The criminal charge comes after newly obtained records show Cushman was previously investigated when a female co-worker accused him of repeated sexually inappropriate conduct, including saying “anal” multiple times, asking if she was a “one hander or a two hander,” and sliding a pen along her leg toward her groin. KUSD Human Resources official Kevin Neir dismissed the complaint, finding insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Lyft Driver During Ride To Work — Judge Sets $15,000 Cash Bail

Christopher R. Edwards, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a felony sexual assault charge after police say he sexually assaulted his Lyft driver during a ride to work. Christopher R. Edwards, 19, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with third-degree sexual assault, a felony, and disorderly conduct. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes set Edwards’ cash bail at $15,000 during his initial appearance Monday afternoon. Christopher R. Edwards, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With 4-Year-Old Daughter, Crashing Into Tree And Leaving Overturned Vehicle In Ditch: Prosecutors

Alicia Morgan Puebla, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing four felonies after prosecutors say she drove drunk with her 4-year-old daughter in the vehicle, crashed into a tree, rolled the vehicle onto its roof, and later walked away from the crash scene with the child. Alicia Morgan Puebla, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Fatal Crash On I-94 Leaves 21-Year-Old Man Dead, Two Others Injured

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 21-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Interstate 94 southbound in Kenosha County. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at 8:44 a.m. on July 5, 2026, to the 200 block of I-94 southbound for a report of a single-vehicle crash involving a white Toyota Camry. Callers reported that the vehicle struck the median wall, became disabled near the median, and had airbags deployed. While deputies were on their way to the crash, dispatchers received another call at 8:52 a.m. reporting that a black Kia Telluride traveling southbound struck the disabled Toyota. The 21-year-old man driving the Toyota was the only person inside the vehicle. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Froedtert Hospital in

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Felony Robbery Suspect Accused Of Grabbing Kwik Trip Cash Register — Employee Told Police She Thought She Might Die

Dominique A. Davis, 37, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dominique A. Davis, 37, of Zion, Illinois, is facing a felony robbery charge after police say he tried to rob a Kenosha Kwik Trip and then hid inside a nearby hotel room. Two women found inside the room were also arrested — Rachelle L. Kurth, 35, of Salem, who was charged with misdemeanor bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia, and Isabel M. Steele-Cartwright, 27, of Lake Villa, Illinois, who was arrested as a fugitive from justice on an Illinois warrant for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and burglary. Dominique A. Davis, 37, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Rachelle L. Kurth Isabel M. Steele-Cartwright You must be logged in to view the rest of this

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Kenosha Police Drone As First Responder Program Captures Alleged Fourth Of July AR-15 Gunfire From Above — Man Charged With Felony

Stephon P. King, 24, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police’s new Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology appears to have captured one of its first major criminal cases — an alleged Fourth of July incident where prosecutors say a police drone recorded a man firing an AR-15-style rifle in a residential neighborhood. Drone as First Responder Stephon P. King You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Racine County Judge Accused Of Threatening To “Set Attorney On Fire” — Insiders Say Outburst Wasn’t Isolated Incident

RACINE, Wis. — A Racine County Circuit Court Judge who narrowly won election last year is accused of threatening to “set” an attorney “on fire” after becoming angry during a family court matter, according to courthouse insiders who spoke with Kenosha County Eye. The alleged statement was directed at an attorney serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in a case before Judge Jamie McClendon. Judge McClendon won her seat in the spring 2025 election by fewer than 50 votes. McClendon is viewed by many critics as an extreme left-wing liberal. According to courthouse insiders who spoke with KCE, the alleged outburst is not an isolated incident, with sources describing a pattern of McClendon losing her temper and unnecessarily admonishing attorneys and litigants in her courtroom. Kenosha County Eye is

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Salem Man Gets Only 4 Months Prison For Felony OWI 4th After Deputy Finds Him Puking On Side Of Road, Covered In Feces

Peter C. Wagner, 56, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Salem man was sentenced by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes Wednesday after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy found him stopped on the side of the road, vomiting, with an open bottle of vodka in his vehicle and feces on his clothing. Peter C. Wagner Peter C. Wagner You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Trevor Man Gets 65 Days Work Release For OWI 3rd After Deputy Finds Open Beer In Truck, Breath Test Shows .14

Jacob W. Balding, 47, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Trevor man was sentenced Wednesday by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason A. Rossell after pleading guilty to his third drunk-driving offense following a December traffic stop in Salem Lakes. Jacob W. Balding, 47, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Judges Select Daniel Kellum as Kenosha County’s New Judicial Court Commissioner

Daniel E. Kellum – Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County judges have selected Daniel E. Kellum to serve as the county’s next Judicial Court Commissioner. Kellum officially accepted the appointment Thursday and will succeed William Michel II. As Judicial Court Commissioner, Kellum will preside over daily Intake Court, where commissioners set bail in newly filed criminal cases, conduct preliminary hearings, review search warrants and criminal complaints, hear all restraining order petitions, including domestic abuse, child abuse, harassment and individuals-at-risk cases, and fill in for circuit judges in family court, small claims court and other proceedings as needed. His appointment becomes effective later this month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Felon Held on $25,000 Cash Bail After Allegedly Reaching for Loaded Gun During Struggle With Police

Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Thursday after appearing in court on charges that he illegally possessed a firearm as a convicted felon and allegedly attempted to reach for a loaded handgun while struggling with Kenosha police officers during a traffic stop. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun dismissed one of two identical resisting charges after the defense argued it was multiplicitous and set the cash bail. Cortez K. Wise, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

No Delay for Kenosha Garbage Collection During Fourth of July Holiday

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will not experience any interruption to their regular curbside garbage collection schedule during the Independence Day holiday week, despite an error printed in the city’s original 2026 collection calendar. The City of Kenosha announced that garbage collection will continue as normal on Friday, July 3. The original 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar incorrectly indicated that collection would be delayed that day. City officials said Waste Division crews will operate on their regular schedule. While curbside collection will remain unchanged, several city drop-off facilities will close for the holiday. The Compost/Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at 4071 88th Ave., will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. It will reopen Monday, July 6, and resume its normal operating hours of 8

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Man Charged After Allegedly Carrying Glock During Lincoln Park Shooting Appears in Court

Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged him with felony bail jumping and possessing a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, alleging he carried a Glock 19 during the June 13 Lincoln Park shooting. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $5,000 cash bail and scheduled a preliminary hearing for July 9. Damarri Desean Hikes, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

County Clerk Reminds Voters to Choose Only One Party in Aug. 11 Primary

KENOSHA, Wis. — With absentee voting already underway for Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 partisan primary, Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters that they may vote in only one political party’s primary, a rule that could cause confusion because of several high-profile races on this year’s ballot. Under Wisconsin law, voters are not have to register with or declare a political party. However, when casting a ballot in a partisan primary, they must select candidates from only one party. Votes cast across multiple parties will not be counted. The issue is expected to be especially relevant this year because the Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff features three candidates, while Democrats are holding a competitive primary for governor. Some absentee voters have already contacted election officials after discovering they cannot

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Missouri Woman Charged in Alleged Fake Jackpot Scheme; Missouri Man Identified as Co-Defendant

Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri, appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday after prosecutors charged her in an alleged counterfeit slot ticket scheme targeting Angry Bob’s Sports Bar. Prosecutors also identified Kyle Martin as a co-defendant in the case, although he has not yet been formally charged in Kenosha County. Kelly Marie Pfeiffer, 44, of House Springs, Missouri(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Charged After Racking Gun During Alley Dispute Appears in Court

Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Wednesday in two separate misdemeanor gun-related cases stemming from unrelated incidents. One case will move forward on a disorderly conduct charge involving a firearm, while prosecutors dismissed the other after determining Winters had a valid concealed carry license at the time of the alleged offense. Montgomery A. Winters, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Zoerner Takes Down Deceptive Political Post After Backlash From Both Liberals and Conservatives

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David W. Zoerner quietly deleted a campaign Facebook post within hours after it drew criticism from both liberals and conservatives over his immigration record and a campaign image appearing to show him standing alongside President Donald Trump. The post declared, “As your Sheriff, I have always stood strong against crime, drug cartels, and illegal immigration. No excuses and no backing down – Just like President Trump.” It also featured what appeared to be an AI-generated image depicting Zoerner standing beside Trump beneath the words “Trump-Tough Conservative.” While political attacks often come from one side or the other, the criticism directed at Zoerner came from across the political spectrum. Liberals accused the sheriff of abandoning his previous positions on immigration enforcement for political gain. Several

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Milwaukee Man Accused of Intentionally Swerving at Kenosha Police Squad During 100 MPH Chase Held on $10,000 Cash Bail

Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee, is facing six criminal charges after prosecutors allege he led Kenosha police on a high-speed chase through city streets, repeatedly ran stop signs and red lights, and intentionally swerved toward a marked police squad at approximately 70 mph. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun ordered Waldow held on a $10,000 cash bail Wednesday after prosecutors sought $25,000. Defense attorney Chad Shamali requested a no-cash bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 8. Joshua J. Waldow Jr., 18, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha Seeks Nominations for Third Quarter Hometown Heroes Award

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is accepting nominations for the third quarter of its Hometown Heroes Award Program, which recognizes military veterans and active-duty service members with strong ties to the community. The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission announced Wednesday that nominations are now open for individuals who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify, nominees must have been born in the City of Kenosha, currently live in the city, or have lived there for at least 10 years at some point. Commission members evaluate nominees based on their military service, including decorations, awards, specialized military training, length of service, and tours of duty. They also consider community involvement, such as participation in veterans organizations, volunteer work, civic groups, and other notable

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118 MPH Chase Case Filed Against Shorewood Woman; Ordered to Appear in Court After Traffic Stop

Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood, has been charged with two felonies after prosecutors allege she led a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a high-speed pursuit that exceeded 118 mph while a passenger stood halfway out of the SUV’s sunroof on Interstate 94. Margaret Mary Kleinsteiber, 25, of Shorewood(Facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Driver Accused of OWI 3rd After Deputy Says He Reached 109 MPH Trying to Catch Up

Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington, is charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy alleges he had to accelerate to approximately 109 mph in an unsuccessful attempt to quickly catch the SUV before ultimately stopping it at the driver’s residence. Daniel K. Kisner, 36, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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