KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of Kenosha through a series of public workshops aimed at guiding development, infrastructure, and investment decisions over the next 25 years. The workshops are part of the city’s effort to build its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range roadmap that will influence everything from housing and transportation to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Officials say community input will play a central role in determining how the city evolves in the decades ahead. The sessions are designed to be interactive, with some featuring hands-on activities and mapping exercises to help residents visualize ideas for their neighborhoods. Others will offer informal, drop-in opportunities for people to share feedback and priorities. According to the City of Kenosha, the workshops will focus

KENOSHA, Wis. — A new citywide event will give residents and visitors rare, behind-the-scenes access to some of Kenosha’s most interesting and often inaccessible spaces, as officials announced the launch of “Keys to Kenosha,” a self-guided architectural and cultural tour set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The inaugural event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature more than 50 locations across the Kenosha area, ranging from historic landmarks and civic buildings to businesses, schools, and creative spaces. Unlike traditional guided tours, Keys to Kenosha is designed as a flexible, self-paced experience. Attendees can choose which sites to visit and in what order, with no admission fee or required registration. Some locations may offer scheduled tours or activities, but most will be open for casual exploration throughout the day.

KENOSHA, Wis. — Organizers are calling on community groups, businesses, and performers to sign up for one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions, as applications for the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade are now open and due by May 29. The annual parade, presented by Snap-on, is scheduled for June 28 and will feature the theme “United States Celebrates 250 Years,” highlighting a patriotic milestone for the nation. Dance groups, marching bands, and a wide range of community organizations are encouraged to participate. Businesses and organizations can also enter decorated floats, which will be judged on categories including Most Patriotic, Hometown Pride, Superior Craftsmanship, and Best Use of Theme. Float judging will take place before the parade in the staging area, with winners announced during the event at the

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Police Department’s email system has reportedly been unreliable for weeks, creating potential communication problems between the public and officers, detectives and command staff. Kenosha County Eye was told that police department employees are receiving emails only about 75% of the time. That means some messages may be getting through, while others may not be delivered at all. Unverified rumors have circulated that the problem may be connected to City Hall allegedly failing to pay a bill for a firewall service or another technology service that helps keep the police department’s email system operating. Kenosha County Eye has not independently confirmed that allegation. Kenosha County Eye reached out to David “Mayor McCheese” Bogdala and asked what is happening with the police department’s email system, whether City