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Turning Point Action Endorses Ellen Schutt in State Senate Race

KENOSHA, Wis. — Republican state Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced Wednesday that she has received the endorsement of Turning Point Action in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District. In a statement released by the campaign, Schutt said she was “honored” to receive the backing of the conservative grassroots organization, which was founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I am so honored to have earned the endorsement of Turning Point Action,” Schutt said. “Turning Point has been instrumental in organizing young conservatives and turning them out to vote. Inspiring my generation, and the next, to become involved and fight for what they believe in is so important to me.” Schutt also praised Kirk and said his work motivating young conservatives had inspired her political involvement. “For years, I followed Charlie

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Career Violent Criminal Charged After Escaping Kenosha Correctional Center, Captured Eight Days Later In Racine

Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha (Racine County Sheriff’s Office)Kenosha Correctional Center (File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha, a career violent criminal with a long history of battery, burglary, fleeing police, domestic abuse and prisoner battery convictions, was charged today after prosecutors say he escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center and remained on the run for eight days before being captured in Racine. Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha(Racine County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Steil Introduces Resolution Recognizing Scam Survivors, Pushes for Greater Awareness and Prevention Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a resolution designating May 14 as National Scam Survivor Day, an effort aimed at recognizing victims of fraud while encouraging education and prevention efforts nationwide. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over the scale and sophistication of scams targeting Americans. According to figures cited by lawmakers backing the resolution, scammers stole more than $21 billion from Americans in 2025, affecting seniors, veterans, small business owners and younger adults. Steil said many victims suffer not only financial losses but also embarrassment and stigma that discourage them from speaking publicly or seeking help. “Each year, scammers exploit millions of Americans and defraud them of their hard-earned savings,” Steil said. “By sharing their experiences, scam survivors help break the

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Wisconsin’s Largest School Districts Urge Lawmakers To Revive Special Education Funding Deal

KENOSHA, Wis. — The superintendents of Wisconsin’s five largest public school districts on Thursday issued a joint statement urging Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers to resume negotiations on special education funding after the collapse of a bipartisan education and tax relief proposal in the state Senate. The following is the full statement released Thursday by the school district leaders: “Wisconsin’s special education funding system is broken – and the compromise proposed by Governor Evers and Republican leadership represented meaningful progress. We urge the Governor and the Legislature to return to the table to address the continued underfunding of special education. Failure to approve a bipartisan plan will result in real harm, not just for students with disabilities, but for all public school students statewide. For many school districts, it

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Career Violent Criminal Charged After Escaping Kenosha Correctional Center, Captured Eight Days Later In Racine

Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha (Racine County Sheriff’s Office)Kenosha Correctional Center (File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha, a career violent criminal with a long history of battery, burglary, fleeing police, domestic abuse and prisoner battery convictions, was charged today after prosecutors say he escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center and remained on the run for eight days before being captured in Racine. Jonathan M. Taylor, 31, of Kenosha(Racine County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Steil Introduces Resolution Recognizing Scam Survivors, Pushes for Greater Awareness and Prevention Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a resolution designating May 14 as National Scam Survivor Day, an effort aimed at recognizing victims of fraud while encouraging education and prevention efforts nationwide. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over the scale and sophistication of scams targeting Americans. According to figures cited by lawmakers backing the resolution, scammers stole more than $21 billion from Americans in 2025, affecting seniors, veterans, small business owners and younger adults. Steil said many victims suffer not only financial losses but also embarrassment and stigma that discourage them from speaking publicly or seeking help. “Each year, scammers exploit millions of Americans and defraud them of their hard-earned savings,” Steil said. “By sharing their experiences, scam survivors help break the

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Kenosha Man Accused of Firing Gun From Moving SUV Held on $40,000 Cash Bail After Deputies Recover Glock From Field

Pierre J. Daniel, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of firing a handgun from a moving SUV and tossing the weapon into a field during a traffic stop was ordered held Thursday on a $40,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William Michel II after prosecutors argued he posed a significant danger to the public. Pierre J. Daniel, 35, 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 Repeatedly Attacking Partner, Following Him to Bar During Domestic Dispute

Gwendolin Rosina Vinson, 32, of Janesville(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of repeatedly assaulting her partner over the course of several days appeared Thursday before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, where prosecutors sought a $2,000 cash bond and the court ultimately set a $1,000 cash bond with conditions after allegations that she struck her partner, damaged property, and resisted officers attempting to take her into custody. Gwendolin Rosina Vinson, 32, of Janesville(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Sheriff Candidates Forum Set For June 4 At The Stella In Downtown Kenosha

KENOSHA, Wis. — A public Republican primary sheriff candidates forum has officially been finalized for Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom in downtown Kenosha. With no candidates running on the Democratic ticket, the winner of the Republican primary is expected to become the next sheriff of Kenosha County. The event, hosted and sponsored by Kenosha County Eye, will feature confirmed appearances by Republican sheriff candidates Captain James Beller and Captain Tony Gonzalez. Incumbent Sheriff David Zoerner has also been invited, though he has not yet confirmed whether he will attend. Brian Filiatreault, a longtime Kenosha County resident, local business owner, and undecided voter in the race, will moderate the event. Filiatreault will have full autonomy over moderation and questions in an effort to

Democrats, Some Republicans Sink Tax Relief and School Funding Deal, Nedweski Says

MADISON, Wis. — State Rep. Amanda Nedweski on Wednesday criticized Democrats and several Republicans after a proposed tax relief and education funding package failed to advance in the Wisconsin Senate. The legislation would have provided more than $600 million in additional funding for Wisconsin schools, including what supporters described as the largest increase in special education reimbursement funding in state history. The package also included tax relief measures such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay and sending $300 rebate checks to taxpayers based on 2024 tax returns. According to reports from the Capitol, the proposal faced opposition from Assembly and Senate Democrats, along with some Republicans who argued the plan either spent too much of the state surplus or did not provide enough tax relief. “Legislative Republicans spent

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Kenosha Man Accused of Stabbing Partner Arrested This Morning on $40,000 Warrant

Maximilliano Noel Dominguez, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stabbing his partner during a domestic altercation was arrested early Wednesday morning after a judge signed a $40,000 arrest warrant earlier this week, according to court records. The defendant is expected to make his initial appearance Thursday before Court Commissioner William Michel II. Maximilliano Noel Dominguez, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged After Police Say Five Dogs Were Found In Filthy, Urine-Soaked Home Following Bloody Pit Bull Attack

Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man is facing 12 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after police say they found five dogs living inside a filthy, urine-soaked home with feces, mice droppings, blood, poor ventilation, padlocked crates and multiple injured animals following a violent dog attack last fall. Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Hard Rock Rockford Expansion Sparks New Concerns Over Proposed Kenosha Casino Project

KENOSHA, Wis. — A newly announced expansion project tied to the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock operation in Rockford is raising fresh questions about the long-term economic viability of the proposed Kenosha casino and whether environmental reviews tied to the Wisconsin project are now outdated, according to a local anti-gambling group. Citizens Against Expanded Gambling issued a statement Wednesday criticizing the planned Rockford hotel and convention center expansion, arguing that the Illinois development directly overlaps with many of the same tourism and entertainment markets that supporters of the Kenosha casino proposal have relied upon in their projections. “The Kenosha proposal was presented as a unique economic opportunity for southeastern Wisconsin,” said Lorri Pickens, spokesperson for Citizens Against Expanded Gambling. “However, the Rockford development includes many of the same features and target

Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service Honors Fallen Officers, Focuses on Human Side of the Badge

KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, retirees, judges, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Public Safety Monument for the annual Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring local officers who died in the line of duty while also placing a strong emphasis on the emotional and mental toll carried by today’s officers. The ceremony, held during National Police Week, recognized fallen members of the Kenosha Police Department and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, including Antonio Pingitore, Donald Murphy, Gary W. Fraid, Dreux Beaulier, Jacob Keul, James C. Rieschl, Blanco Aquino and Frank Fabiano Jr. The service also recognized Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, who was killed in the line of duty in 2025. Andrea Squires, the great-granddaughter of fallen Kenosha Police Officer Antonio Pingitore, performed the National Anthem

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Indiana Woman Accused in Multi-State “Felony Lane Gang” Scheme Finally Appears in Kenosha Case; Florida Co-Defendant Still Wanted

Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Indiana woman accused of participating in a sprawling “Felony Lane Gang” theft and fraud operation tied to smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries at the Kenosha YMCA finally appeared in Kenosha County court after months of delays caused by her incarceration in other counties and prison transport issues. Prosecutors allege Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana, worked alongside co-defendant Jarvus L. Mosley, 48, of Lauderhill, Florida, who remains wanted on an arrest warrant in the case. Court records show Mosley’s warrant was issued with a $25,000 cash bond. Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

City Warns Kenosha Drivers About Sidewalk, Crosswalk Parking Violations

KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are reminding residents that parking on sidewalks, too close to crosswalks, or blocking driveways can result in citations, fines, and even towing as the City of Kenosha begins emphasizing enforcement of hazardous parking violations. According to a media release issued Wednesday, city ordinances and Wisconsin statutes prohibit motorists from parking, stopping, or standing on public sidewalks at any time. Officials said vehicles must remain at least one foot from the sidewalk and two feet from the curb line to ensure safe access for pedestrians, including people with disabilities, bicyclists, and parents using strollers. The city also reminded drivers that parking within 15 feet of a crosswalk is prohibited because it can obstruct visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, increasing the risk of crashes at intersections.

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Kenosha Man With Two Pending Drug Cases Hit With $15,000 Cash Bail in New Crack Cocaine Delivery Case

Hakim Q. Naseer, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man who already had two open drug cases was charged Wednesday with felony cocaine delivery after investigators say he sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant during a controlled buy and was later found with drugs, suspected drug-dealing materials, and more than $1,200 cash. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $15,000 cash bond Wednesday after prosecutors told the court Hakim Q. Naseer was already facing two other pending criminal cases and was on probation supervision at the time of the alleged offenses. Hakim Q. Naseer, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Washington State Fugitive Arrested in Kenosha on 2021 Gun Case After Years on the Run

Keon E. Simms, 29, of Shelton, Washington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Washington state man wanted for years in a Kenosha felony gun case was finally arrested Tuesday and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after authorities say he skipped sentencing in 2021 and remained a fugitive while living out of state. Keon E. Simms, 29, of Shelton, Washington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Florida Man Wanted on Illinois Felony Drug Warrant Held on $10,000 Cash Bail; Open Kenosha OWI 3rd Case From Nearly 10 Years Ago Resurfaces

Brian M. Hennessy, 53, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Florida man with an open Kenosha County OWI case dating back nearly a decade was back in custody Wednesday after authorities arrested him on a fugitive warrant tied to an Illinois felony drug case. Brian M. Hennessy, 53, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida(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 Punching Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute After Argument Over Gas Station Trip

Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing domestic abuse charges after police say she repeatedly punched her boyfriend in the face during an argument inside the couple’s apartment earlier this month. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $500 cash bond Wednesday after prosecutors said the woman left the scene and refused to return when officers attempted to interview her. Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

“Kevin Mathewson Sucks”: Opinion

A man named Nicholas R. Mercier recently took to Facebook to leave a thoughtful, intellectual, Pulitzer-worthy comment that simply read: “Kevin Mathewson sucks.” And honestly? He’s probably right — at least from his perspective. If I spent years getting arrested, accused of beating women, driving drunk, violating bond conditions, stealing alcohol, and allegedly dragging a woman out of a moving Jeep hard enough to split her head open and require staples, I probably wouldn’t like the guy writing about me either. That’s kind of how journalism works. There’s a vocal minority in Kenosha that absolutely hates me and Kenosha County Eye. I know that. I accept that. Most normal people understand that when you expose criminals, domestic abusers, drunk drivers, and repeat offenders, those people are probably not going to

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Illinois Man and 15-Year-Old Co-Defendant Accused of Armed Robbery, Threats to Kill Victims, Fleeing Police and Hiding Loaded Guns Near Train Tracks

Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday ordered Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois, held on $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors charged him and a 15-year-old co-defendant identified in court records as M.C.R. with two counts of armed robbery as parties to a crime, possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct while armed, and possession of THC following what police describe as a gunpoint robbery inside a Kenosha residence that ended with officers chasing the pair near the Kenosha Metra station and recovering two loaded handguns hidden near railroad tracks. Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in

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Twin Lakes Man Facing Avalanche of Criminal Cases Across Three Counties Hit With Two More Charges

Craig C. Cantwell, 47, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man from a well-known local family is now facing an expanding web of criminal allegations stretching across Kenosha, Racine, and Rock counties after prosecutors filed two more criminal cases Tuesday, adding to a growing list of accusations that now includes drunk driving, resisting police, fleeing officers, posting an intimate image without consent, criminal damage to property, road rage-related disorderly conduct, operating while revoked, ignition interlock violations, obstruction, theft-related allegations in other counties, and repeated bail jumping allegations across multiple pending cases. Craig C. Cantwell, 47, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Racine Man Accused of Gun Threats, Strangling Girlfriend After Family Court Hearing

Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he strangled his girlfriend twice, stole her cell phones to stop her from calling police, and threatened to kill the mother of his children while loading a handgun inside a Kenosha residence. Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man With Murder Conviction Charged After Knife Threat In Domestic Incident

Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man with a prior murder conviction was charged Tuesday after police say he threatened to kill his girlfriend while holding a knife during a domestic disturbance on Mother’s Day. Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Pleasant Prairie Woman Calls Police Claiming She Was Choked — Ends Up Arrested After Officers Review Home Surveillance Video

Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman who called police claiming her husband choked and threatened to kill her during a domestic disturbance was instead arrested herself after officers reviewed surveillance video inside the couple’s apartment, court records show. Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Court Commissioner Slashes His Own Previously Issued Bail by More Than 50% in Alleged U-Haul Theft Case

Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday slashed his own previously issued bail amount by more than 50% for a Kenosha woman accused of failing to return a rented U-Haul pickup truck for weeks and allegedly causing thousands of dollars in losses. Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

“Kevin Mathewson Sucks”: Opinion

A man named Nicholas R. Mercier recently took to Facebook to leave a thoughtful, intellectual, Pulitzer-worthy comment that simply read: “Kevin Mathewson sucks.” And honestly?

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