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Harbor Market Upskirt and Child Pornography Defendant Sentenced to Decades in Prison
Kevin A. Pursell, 42, of Kenosha In Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin A. Pursell, 42, of Kenosha, was

Teen Allegedly Steals Pickup, Leads Police on Dangerous Chase Through Kenosha; ‘No Money’ Masnica Sets $25,000 Cash Bail
Jamar L. Miller Jr., 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jamar L. Miller Jr., 18, of Kenosha, is facing three felony and

Harbor Market Upskirt and Child Pornography Defendant Sentenced to Decades in Prison
Kevin A. Pursell, 42, of Kenosha In Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin A. Pursell, 42, of Kenosha, was sentenced Friday by Kenosha County Circuit Judge David O. Hughes to 22 years of initial confinement followed by 16 years of extended supervision, for a total sentence of 38 years, after pleading guilty in three criminal cases stemming from a hidden-camera investigation that grew into dozens of charges involving upskirting and child pornography. Hughes also found Pursell eligible for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) and Substance Abuse Program (SAP) after completing 50 percent of his initial confinement, a decision that could potentially reduce the amount of time he ultimately spends in prison if he is accepted into and successfully completes one

Mother Accused of Choking 14-Year-Old Daughter After Argument Over Stolen Quarters; $2,500 Cash Bail Set
Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors allege she grabbed her 14-year-old daughter by the throat and choked her during an argument over $12 in stolen quarters. During her initial appearance Thursday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica set Cornog’s cash bail at $2,500 after prosecutors sought a $10,000 cash bond and the defense requested a no-cash bail. Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Man Accused of Crawling Under Occupied Bathroom Stall Brat Stop While Stranger Pooping Summoned to Court; Sister Posted $450 Cash Bail
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Christopher S. Robertson, 38, of Kenosha, has been charged after prosecutors say he crawled underneath an occupied bathroom stall at the Brat Stop while another man was using the toilet, while his sister, Laura M. Robertson, 52, also of Kenosha, was arrested and later charged after allegedly screaming profanities at police and resisting officers during the investigation. Laura M. Robertson, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Teen Allegedly Steals Pickup, Leads Police on Dangerous Chase Through Kenosha; ‘No Money’ Masnica Sets $25,000 Cash Bail
Jamar L. Miller Jr., 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jamar L. Miller Jr., 18, of Kenosha, is facing three felony and three misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he stole a pickup truck, led Kenosha police on a dangerous early-morning chase through city streets, struck a parked vehicle, stole cash from two vehicles, and then fled on foot before being arrested. At his initial appearance Thursday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica rejected the State’s request for $100,000 cash bail and instead set Miller’s cash bail at $25,000. Jamar L. Miller Jr., 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Mother Accused of Choking 14-Year-Old Daughter After Argument Over Stolen Quarters; $2,500 Cash Bail Set
Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors allege she grabbed her 14-year-old daughter by the throat and choked her during an argument over $12 in stolen quarters. During her initial appearance Thursday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica set Cornog’s cash bail at $2,500 after prosecutors sought a $10,000 cash bond and the defense requested a no-cash bail. Angela Ann Cornog, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Man Accused of Crawling Under Occupied Bathroom Stall Brat Stop While Stranger Pooping Summoned to Court; Sister Posted $450 Cash Bail
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Christopher S. Robertson, 38, of Kenosha, has been charged after prosecutors say he crawled underneath an occupied bathroom stall at the Brat Stop while another man was using the toilet, while his sister, Laura M. Robertson, 52, also of Kenosha, was arrested and later charged after allegedly screaming profanities at police and resisting officers during the investigation. Laura M. Robertson, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

OWI Crash With 14-Year-Old Passenger, Bail Jumping Charge Lands Kenosha Man on $1,300 Cash Bond
Luis Fernando Cardenas-Zarco, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha man accused of causing a three-vehicle crash while allegedly intoxicated with a 14-year-old passenger in his vehicle has been ordered to remain on a $1,300 cash bond after prosecutors also charged him with resisting an officer and misdemeanor bail jumping. Luis Fernando Cardenas-Zarco, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Mount Pleasant Woman Found Asleep Behind Wheel of Running Pickup Charged With Third OWI; $1,000 Cash Bail Highlights Judiciary’s Continued Leniency on Repeat Drunken Drivers
Bonnie L. Arnold, 63, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Mount Pleasant woman who police say was found asleep behind the wheel of a running pickup truck with a preliminary breath test of 0.142 has been charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated. At her initial appearance Thursday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica set cash bail at just $1,000 despite the repeat OWI allegations. Bonnie L. Arnold, 63, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Defendant Posted Bail, Hired a Lawyer, Wants to Appear in Court—Court Commissioner Says Not So Fast
KENOSHA, Wis. — An Arizona man was recently accused of committing a low-end financial crime in Kenosha. Former Court Commissioner William Michel issued a warrant with a bond amount of $25,000. The man was arrested in Arizona, and his $25,000 bond was posted. Court records show that he was released upon posting bail and then hired Kenosha criminal defense attorney Michael Cicchini to defend his Kenosha case. However, in a strange twist of events, Cicchini has actually been fighting with Joint Services and Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, but Cicchini’s goal is an unusual one: he’s trying to get his client into court. “The first thing I did,” Cicchini said, “was to contact the intake court for a voluntary appearance date. The voicemail warns not to call

Feds Tip Off Detectives; Kenosha Man Accused of Running Drug Distribution Hub Near School
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already being held on a probation and parole hold is now facing a dozen criminal charges after investigators say he admitted receiving drug shipments through the mail for more than a year and serving as a distribution point for a drug trafficking organization operating out of his home near All Saints Elementary/Middle School. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Boyfriend With Nylon Cord, Holding Knife to His Throat Receives $1,000 Cash Bail
McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha, is charged with four crimes, including felony first-degree recklessly endangering safety and felony strangulation and suffocation, after authorities allege she wrapped a nylon cord around her boyfriend’s neck twice, restricting his breathing and causing him to fear she was trying to kill him, before later holding a butcher knife to his throat and pressing it against his stomach during a violent domestic disturbance at a Town of Paris motel. Despite the serious allegations, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set Klosowski’s cash bail at just $1,000 during her initial appearance Wednesday. Court observers noted the unusually low bail amount given the nature of the accusations. McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s

Illinois Man Accused of Drunkenly Fleeing Police Before 90 MPH Crash Injuring Salem Lakes Driver Fails to Appear; Warrant Issued
Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, failed to appear for his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in Kenosha County Circuit Court on charges stemming from an alleged drunken driving crash that injured another motorist after a police pursuit that began in Lake Geneva. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun authorized a warrant for his arrest and set a $1,000 cash bond that must be posted before release. Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois(facebook.com) Kerin’s Car(facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

$50,000 Cash Bail Set for Man Accused of Holding Woman Against Her Will, Stealing Her SUV and Leading Police Chase Through Soybean Field; Multiple Other Cases Remain Open
Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois, is charged in a new felony case stemming from an alleged June 19 incident in Pleasant Prairie. Klowatyj is being identified because she is also a defendant in other serious criminal allegations arising from the same investigation. Prosecutors allege Menard falsely imprisoned Klowatyj, took her Ford Escape without permission, led police on a dangerous chase through a soybean field, crashed into a squad car and utility pole, and possessed drug paraphernalia. Court records show Menard also has multiple other criminal cases pending in Wisconsin and Illinois. Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this

House Allegedly So Filthy Cat Waste Could Be Smelled Blocks Away; Deputy Reportedly Left Covered in More Than 100 Fleas
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) WHEATLAND, Wis. — Louise R. Heeg, 47, of New Munster, and Danny R. Anderson, 61, also of New Munster, have been charged after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy allegedly discovered a house being used exclusively to house cats in conditions so unsanitary that neighbors complained the smell of feces and ammonia could be detected blocks away, while the deputy reported leaving the residence covered in more than 100 live fleas that later contaminated his squad car. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Driver Found Unconscious Behind Wheel of Running SUV After Children Reportedly Said They Feared for Their Lives; Facing Bail Jumping Charges
Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating two separate bonds after Kenosha police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV while his children had earlier reported being frightened by his driving. Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

French Teacher Said Indian Trail Assistant Principal Asked Him to “Do Her Son a Favor” By Adding an Unearned Credit; KUSD Deemed Allegations ‘Unsubstantiated’
Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney was asking him to “do her son a favor” by helping the student obtain French credit for a semester in which he was not enrolled in the class. Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss later told Kenosha County Eye that the allegations were deemed “unsubstantiated,” but none of the records released by the district include any final findings, investigative conclusion, or explanation supporting that determination. Jeffrey Weiss (D) – Superintendent, KUSD(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

‘Everybody Knew’: Teacher Arrested Drunk After School Bus Hit-and-Run Was Previously Accused of Sliding Pen Toward Co-Worker’s Groin During Workplace Harassment Investigation
Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a school bus, fleeing the scene, and being arrested for operating while intoxicated, a female co-worker accused him of repeatedly making sexual comments during a staff training session, repeatedly saying the word “anal,” asking whether she was a “one hander or a two hander,” and sliding a pen along her leg toward her groin. Human Resources Director Kevin Neir ultimately dismissed the complaint, concluding there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. The employee appealed that decision, but Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Weiss later upheld the finding and denied the appeal. Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High You must be logged

Former Kenosha News Employee Denise Lockwood (D) Floods Inboxes Seeking Donations for ‘Nonpartisan’ Election Fund as Questions Persist About Earlier Emergency Funding Appeal
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha News employee Denise Lockwood (D). The publication has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign for its election coverage, sending multiple donation solicitations to readers while questions remain unanswered about an earlier emergency appeal for operating funds. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, Lockwood sent a fundraising email in March warning that the blog needed to raise $5,000 within 72 hours and $20,000 by April 30. The appeal described the situation as an emergency but provided few details regarding the cause of the financial shortfall. Kenosha County Eye later submitted questions asking whether those goals were met, whether the publication’s finances had stabilized, and whether its

Cold-Case Defendant Pleads Guilty to Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon
Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 death of Joseph Christol, bringing a resolution to a Pleasant Prairie cold-case homicide that remained unsolved for nearly five years. Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) The Late Joseph Christol, 35, of Kenosha You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Accused Serial Shoplifter Arrested on $15,000 Warrant; Court Appearance Today Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun
Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from a Pleasant Prairie Target was arrested Tuesday on a $15,000 cash arrest warrant that had been outstanding since June 9, the same day Kenosha County prosecutors filed a felony retail theft charge against her. Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Woman Accused of 100 MPH New Year’s Day Chase Through Kenosha County Faces Preliminary Hearing Wednesday
Jacquise E. Smallwood, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of leading deputies on a high-speed New Year’s Day chase through Somers is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday after appearing in court on June 16, when Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica reduced her cash bail from $50,000 to $7,500. Jacquise E. Smallwood Jacquise E. Smallwood You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Management Responds, City Leaders Don’t as Harborside Seniors Describe Weeks of Elevator Problems, Bed Bugs
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager Melissa provided Kenosha County Eye with a detailed explanation for a recent elevator outage that allegedly left elderly and disabled residents stranded in their apartments for nearly two weeks, neither Mayor David Bogdala nor Fire Chief Dan Tilton responded to KCE’s requests for comment. Numerous residents and family members told KCE they also personally contacted the mayor’s office seeking help and never received a return call. The controversy comes amid reports of missed medical appointments, missed work, recurring elevator failures, bed bug complaints, and growing frustration from residents who say nobody in city government has stepped forward to explain why a senior housing complex was

Money to Colombia, a Kitchen Knife, and a Letter From the Victim: Kenosha Man Held on Felony Strangulation Charge
Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say he choked the mother of his child during an argument over sending money to family members in Colombia, leaving her with scratches on her neck and redness around one eye. Prosecutors charged Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas with felony strangulation and suffocation, misdemeanor battery, and disorderly conduct, all with domestic abuse enhancers. Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Wanted Man Hides Under Mattress in Van at McDonald’s Parking Lot After Woman Tells Deputies He’s Not There; Felony Charges Filed Against Both
Joshua Dean Meinen, 43, of Brighton and Sheri Rose Stella, 44 of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Brighton man who was allegedly found hiding beneath a mattress inside a van at a McDonald’s parking lot after a woman told deputies he had already left the area saw his felony bail jumping case dismissed Tuesday, apparently due to a clerical error in the criminal complaint. The dismissal appears to be temporary, however, and it’s unknown if prosecutors are expected to refile the charges. Meanwhile, the woman who allegedly claimed he was gone now faces her own felony drug charges arising from the same encounter. Joshua Meinen Sheri Stella You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Third OWI Defendant Who Received No-Cash Bail Skipped Court, Prompting Judge to Order $10,000 Cash Warrant
Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — What is the worst that can happen when someone accused of a third drunk-driving offense is released on a no-cash bail? In the case of Richard T. Walters, prosecutors allege the answer included failing to appear in court, failing to comply with a court-ordered drunk-driving supervision program, and ultimately requiring a judge to issue a $10,000 cash bench warrant after he disappeared from the judicial process. Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer in State Senate Race
KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has endorsed Sandy Wiedmeyer in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, according to a campaign press release issued Tuesday. Wiedmeyer, a Republican and former chairwoman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, is seeking the seat in advance of the Aug. 11 Republican primary. The 11th Senate District includes all of Walworth County and portions of Kenosha, Racine, and Rock counties. In announcing his endorsement, Schmaling cited Wiedmeyer’s record on public safety, parental rights, accountability, and conservative activism throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The campaign said Schmaling pointed to her role in co-founding the Kenosha County chapter of Moms for Liberty — described as the first chapter in Wisconsin — and her efforts recruiting conservative school board candidates. “I’m honored to have

Drug-Using Therapist And Former Foster Parent Arraigned On Seven Criminal Charges Across Two Cases, Then Posts Mock ‘Kenosha’s Most Wanted’ Photo Online
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacqueline P. Niccolai, 39, of Kenosha, a therapist and former foster parent, pleaded not guilty June 10 to seven criminal charges across two separate Kenosha County cases and was formally arraigned before the court. Despite the pending criminal cases, Niccolai has continued posting about the prosecutions online, including a recent social media post in which she mocked the proceedings and portrayed herself as “Kenosha’s Most Wanted.” One of the cases accuses Niccolai of twice violating a four-year harassment injunction obtained by Kenosha County Eye Publisher Kevin Mathewson. The second case charges Niccolai with criminal defamation, two counts of bail jumping, unlawful use of a computerized communication system, and disorderly conduct. Court records show Judge David O. Hughes is assigned to both cases, with status conferences scheduled for

OWI Crash With 14-Year-Old Passenger, Bail Jumping Charge Lands Kenosha Man on $1,300 Cash Bond
Luis Fernando Cardenas-Zarco, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha man accused of causing a three-vehicle crash while allegedly intoxicated

Mount Pleasant Woman Found Asleep Behind Wheel of Running Pickup Charged With Third OWI; $1,000 Cash Bail Highlights Judiciary’s Continued Leniency on Repeat Drunken Drivers
Bonnie L. Arnold, 63, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Mount Pleasant woman who police say was found asleep behind

Defendant Posted Bail, Hired a Lawyer, Wants to Appear in Court—Court Commissioner Says Not So Fast
KENOSHA, Wis. — An Arizona man was recently accused of committing a low-end financial crime in Kenosha. Former Court Commissioner William Michel issued a warrant

Feds Tip Off Detectives; Kenosha Man Accused of Running Drug Distribution Hub Near School
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already being held on a probation and parole hold is now facing a dozen criminal charges after investigators say

Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Boyfriend With Nylon Cord, Holding Knife to His Throat Receives $1,000 Cash Bail
McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha, is charged with four crimes, including felony first-degree recklessly

Illinois Man Accused of Drunkenly Fleeing Police Before 90 MPH Crash Injuring Salem Lakes Driver Fails to Appear; Warrant Issued
Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, failed to appear for

$50,000 Cash Bail Set for Man Accused of Holding Woman Against Her Will, Stealing Her SUV and Leading Police Chase Through Soybean Field; Multiple Other Cases Remain Open
Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois, is charged in

House Allegedly So Filthy Cat Waste Could Be Smelled Blocks Away; Deputy Reportedly Left Covered in More Than 100 Fleas
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) WHEATLAND, Wis. — Louise R. Heeg, 47, of New Munster, and Danny R. Anderson,

Driver Found Unconscious Behind Wheel of Running SUV After Children Reportedly Said They Feared for Their Lives; Facing Bail Jumping Charges
Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating

French Teacher Said Indian Trail Assistant Principal Asked Him to “Do Her Son a Favor” By Adding an Unearned Credit; KUSD Deemed Allegations ‘Unsubstantiated’
Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal

‘Everybody Knew’: Teacher Arrested Drunk After School Bus Hit-and-Run Was Previously Accused of Sliding Pen Toward Co-Worker’s Groin During Workplace Harassment Investigation
Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was

Former Kenosha News Employee Denise Lockwood (D) Floods Inboxes Seeking Donations for ‘Nonpartisan’ Election Fund as Questions Persist About Earlier Emergency Funding Appeal
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha

Cold-Case Defendant Pleads Guilty to Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon
Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by

Accused Serial Shoplifter Arrested on $15,000 Warrant; Court Appearance Today Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun
Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from

Woman Accused of 100 MPH New Year’s Day Chase Through Kenosha County Faces Preliminary Hearing Wednesday
Jacquise E. Smallwood, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of leading deputies on a high-speed New Year’s

Management Responds, City Leaders Don’t as Harborside Seniors Describe Weeks of Elevator Problems, Bed Bugs
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager

Money to Colombia, a Kitchen Knife, and a Letter From the Victim: Kenosha Man Held on Felony Strangulation Charge
Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say

Wanted Man Hides Under Mattress in Van at McDonald’s Parking Lot After Woman Tells Deputies He’s Not There; Felony Charges Filed Against Both
Joshua Dean Meinen, 43, of Brighton and Sheri Rose Stella, 44 of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Brighton man who

Third OWI Defendant Who Received No-Cash Bail Skipped Court, Prompting Judge to Order $10,000 Cash Warrant
Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — What is the worst that can happen when someone accused of a third

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling Endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer in State Senate Race
KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has endorsed Sandy Wiedmeyer in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, according to a campaign

Drug-Using Therapist And Former Foster Parent Arraigned On Seven Criminal Charges Across Two Cases, Then Posts Mock ‘Kenosha’s Most Wanted’ Photo Online
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacqueline P. Niccolai, 39, of Kenosha, a therapist and former foster parent, pleaded not guilty June 10 to seven criminal charges across

Rodriguez Launches Campaign for Kenosha County Clerk of Courts
KENOSHA, Wis. — Zach Rodriguez, a lifelong Kenosha County resident, small business owner, former three-term Kenosha County supervisor, and court services professional, announced Monday that

Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Salem Lakes Man Out On Bail For Sexual Assault Of 11-Year-Old Girl
Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes, was charged Monday with 12

Leadership Kenosha Extends Application Deadline, Seeks Nonprofit Project Proposals
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha has extended the application deadline for its upcoming 2026-2027 cohort and is encouraging local residents interested in developing their leadership
