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Trevor Woman Accused Of Drunkenly Storming Former Boyfriend’s Apartment, Trying To Take His 7-Year-Old Daughter

Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Traci L. Buccieri, 43, of Trevor, was charged Wednesday with criminal trespass as domestic abuse, misdemeanor battery, and two counts of disorderly conduct after authorities say she caused a disturbance at the Riverside Inn, entered her former boyfriend’s apartment without permission and attempted to take his 7-year-old daughter. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum continued Buccieri’s $1,000 cash bail, which had already been posted, and ordered her to have no contact with several people involved or the Riverside Inn/Tavern. Traci L. Buccieri Traci L. Buccieri You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Riverport Chorus Fall Cabaret Set For Sept. 20 At Parkway Chateau

KENOSHA, Wis. — Riverport Chorus will present its annual Fall Cabaret, “Come Fly with Me,” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Parkway Chateau in Kenosha. The show begins at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Parkway Chateau is located at 12304 75th St., behind The Brat Stop near the Highway 50 interchange with I-94. Free parking is available. Music, Quartets And Special GuestsThe cabaret will feature performances by Riverport Chorus, the Wilmot Union High School Treble Choir, Meant2B Quartet, Joyful Blend Quartet, On the Spot, 2026 Diva Quest Champion Elle Kinney and a special youth ensemble. The event will also include raffle baskets, a 50/50 cash raffle and food and beverage concessions. “This year’s cabaret features an entertaining musical traveling adventure,” Riverport Chorus director Laurel Peterson said. “All are

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Caledonia Man Accused Of 3rd OWI With Toddler In Car, Threatening To Beat Up State Trooper

Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia, is facing a felony and several misdemeanor charges after authorities say he drove drunk for a third time with a 1-year-old child in his vehicle, gave a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper a false name and threatened to beat the trooper up after being arrested. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Trejo Mayta’s bail at only $3,500 cash Wednesday afternoon. Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Cops, Trying To Grab Officer’s Gun; Also Charged In $14,000 Property-Damage Spree

Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha, is facing nine new criminal charges in two felony cases after prosecutors say he threatened to shoot police officers, lunged toward an officer’s gun, injured another officer while resisting arrest and admitted damaging thousands of dollars worth of property. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set only $5,000 cash bail in the police-confrontation case and no-cash bail in the property-damage case Wednesday. Clayton Tyler Carpenter, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Riverport Chorus Fall Cabaret Set For Sept. 20 At Parkway Chateau

KENOSHA, Wis. — Riverport Chorus will present its annual Fall Cabaret, “Come Fly with Me,” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Parkway Chateau in Kenosha. The show begins at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Parkway Chateau is located at 12304 75th St., behind The Brat Stop near the Highway 50 interchange with I-94. Free parking is available. Music, Quartets And Special GuestsThe cabaret will feature performances by Riverport Chorus, the Wilmot Union High School Treble Choir, Meant2B Quartet, Joyful Blend Quartet, On the Spot, 2026 Diva Quest Champion Elle Kinney and a special youth ensemble. The event will also include raffle baskets, a 50/50 cash raffle and food and beverage concessions. “This year’s cabaret features an entertaining musical traveling adventure,” Riverport Chorus director Laurel Peterson said. “All are

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Caledonia Man Accused Of 3rd OWI With Toddler In Car, Threatening To Beat Up State Trooper

Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia, is facing a felony and several misdemeanor charges after authorities say he drove drunk for a third time with a 1-year-old child in his vehicle, gave a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper a false name and threatened to beat the trooper up after being arrested. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Trejo Mayta’s bail at only $3,500 cash Wednesday afternoon. Junior A. Trejo Mayta, 30, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Free Document Shredding Event Coming To Three Kenosha Locations Oct. 10

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents during a free shredding event next month. The City of Kenosha will offer free document shredding from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at three locations throughout the city. Residents can bring documents to the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; Kenosha Water Utility, 4401 Green Bay Road; or the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy, 2222 63rd St. The academy is a new location for this year’s event. Each Kenosha resident may bring up to five bags or boxes of documents, which will be shredded by Shred-It representatives. The city said its 2027 shredding dates are expected to be announced in February. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Twin Lakes Man Accused Of Drunken Domestic Rampage As Woman, Children Hid In Bedroom; Police Say BAC Was .290

Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, both with domestic-abuse modifiers, after police say an intoxicated outburst left a woman and two young children hiding behind a locked bedroom door. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum continued Shaffer’s previously posted $550 cash bail during his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon. Dale B. Shaffer, 29, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Passenger Runs From Kenosha Police, Allegedly Bursts Into Home; Driver Charged With Possessing Nearly 12 Grams Of Crack For Delivery, Ecstasy Also Foun

Antario N. Window, 25, and Donte D. Thomas, 26, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Antario N. Window, 25, and Donte D. Thomas, 26, of Kenosha, were charged Wednesday after police say a traffic stop turned into a foot chase through residential yards and uncovered nearly 12 grams of crack cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. Window’s complaint does not list a home address or city of residence. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum set only $1,000 cash bail for each man Wednesday afternoon. Antario N. Window Donte D. Thomas You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Headbutting Police Officer After TASER Fails To Stop Resistance, Threatening To “Kill Everybody”

Elijah T. Daniel-Pompy, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Elijah T. Daniel-Pompy, 20, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with felony battery to a public officer, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct after prosecutors say he violently resisted arrest, threatened to kill people and headbutted a Kenosha police officer at the county jail. Daniel-Pompy appeared Wednesday before Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum, who set only $1,000 cash bail and ordered him to have no contact with the officer except in her official capacity. Elijah T. Daniel-Pompy, 20, 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 Man Accused Of Pulling Knife, Threatening To “Bury” Woman In Lance Middle School Pickup Line

Adam J. Wachowiak, 41, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Lance Middle School Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Adam J. Wachowiak, 41, of Pleasant Prairie, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, use of a dangerous weapon after police say he pulled a pocketknife during an argument in the Lance Middle School pickup line and threatened to “bury” a woman. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum found probable cause during Wachowiak’s 1:12 p.m. initial appearance and continued his previously posted $150 cash bond. Adam J. Wachowiak, 41, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Charged With 4th OWI After Police Say She Drove Without Headlights, Called 911 On Officers; Marijuana, Adderall Found In Truck

Melissa S. Johnston, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Melissa S. Johnston, 52, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with felony fourth-offense OWI, obstructing an officer, possession of THC, possession of amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set only a $1,500 cash bail Wednesday afternoon and ordered Johnston not to possess or consume alcohol or controlled substances without a prescription. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 16. Melissa S. Johnston, 52, 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 Accused Of Threatening Brother With Weedwhacker, Spitting In His Face; Police Say Concealed Knife Found In Backpack

Chase A. Zanin, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Chase A. Zanin, 35, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with carrying a concealed knife, misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct while using a dangerous weapon after police say he threatened his brother with a weedwhacker, spat in his face and was later found carrying an eight-inch knife. Chase A. Zanin, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Madison Man Charged With Stealing $1,030 From Kenosha Woman In Alleged Discount Airline Ticket Scheme

Michael T. Neal, 46, of Madison(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Michael T. Neal, 46, of Madison, was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor theft by false representation after prosecutors say he took $1,030 from a Kenosha woman who believed she was buying five discounted airline tickets. Neal is scheduled to make his initial appearance Oct. 6 before Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Michael T. Neal, 46, of Madison(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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“She Needs To Sit”: Judge Rejects Plea Deal, Gives Former Prairie Lane PTO President 27 Months In Jail For Stealing School Funds

Jan Herman, 43, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) LEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Jan E. Herman, 43, of Pleasant Prairie, was taken into custody Wednesday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier rejected a joint sentencing recommendation that would have spared the former Prairie Lane Elementary School PTO president from serving jail time and instead sentenced her to 27 months behind bars for stealing money entrusted to her for children, teachers and school activities. Jan Herman, 43, of Pleasant Prairie(facebook.com) Herman was originally charged with six felonies, including theft in a business setting involving more than $10,000 and five counts of unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information. Assistant District Attorney Vince Kurta agreed to amend those charges to three misdemeanor theft counts after Herman paid restitution in

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Arkansas Woman Accused Of Stabbing Fiancé In Kenosha Hotel After Beating Him With Grill Tongs, Kicking Him With Prosthetic Leg

Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas, was charged Tuesday with first-degree recklessly endangering safety, misdemeanor battery as domestic abuse, and disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon as domestic abuse after police say she stabbed her fiancé during a violent confrontation inside a Kenosha hotel. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set a $2,500 cash bail Tuesday afternoon. Bayley D. Yates, 24, of Faulkner, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Longtime Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard’s Daughter Dies After Nearly Four-Year Battle With Cancer

RACINE, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and his family are mourning the death of his daughter, Kathleen “Katie” (Wanggaard) Jensen, who died Sunday evening following a nearly four-year battle with cancer. Wanggaard’s office announced the heartbreaking news Monday morning, saying Jensen died peacefully while surrounded by her family. “We are devastated to inform you that Kathleen (Wanggaard) Jensen, the daughter of Van and Mary Jo Wanggaard, peacefully lost her nearly 4-year battle with cancer on Sunday evening, surrounded by her loving family,” the statement said. Wanggaard’s office described Katie as a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and teacher whose life touched hundreds of people. The family thanked those who have offered prayers and support throughout her lengthy fight with cancer. A celebration of life is being planned

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Kenosha Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Firefighter In Ambulance, Hit-And-Run And Felony Domestic Violence; Gets No-Cash Bail In Two Cases

Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday in three separate criminal cases involving the alleged sexual assault of a firefighter inside an ambulance, a hit-and-run crash and a violent felony domestic violence case in which prosecutors say he confined and battered a woman and attacked another. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum gave Lasley no-cash bail in the sexual assault and hit-and-run cases. Keaton J. Lasley, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha To Celebrate More Than 120 Years Of Streetcar History With Free Rides, Displays Saturday

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha will celebrate more than 120 years of electric streetcar history Saturday with Streetcar Day 2026, featuring free rides, activities and displays downtown. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and will give residents and visitors a chance to ride Kenosha’s historic electric streetcars while learning about the people, technology and communities that shaped the city’s transportation history. More Than A Century Of StreetcarsElectric streetcar service first came to Kenosha in 1903, when the Kenosha Electric Railway began operating a network connecting neighborhoods with the downtown area. Streetcars remained an important part of local transportation until 1932, when they were replaced by electric trackless trolley buses. Streetcars returned to Kenosha on June 17, 2000, as part of the redevelopment of the

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Burlington Man Charged With 2nd OWI After Allegedly Blowing Red Light, Injuring Driver And Fleeing Crash Scene

Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. – Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington, is facing five criminal charges after authorities say he drunkenly blew through a red light, caused a violent crash that injured another driver, and then ran from the scene. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set only $3,500 cash bail Tuesday afternoon. Jose M. Colon-Ortiz, 25, of Burlington(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 Roommate, Threatening To Burn Apartment Down, Fleeing Police; Catch & Release Kellum Gives No-Cash Bail

Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha, was charged Tuesday with six criminal counts after police say she punched and shoved her roommate, threatened to burn their apartment down, fled from an officer and was later found with cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Despite the new felony charge and allegations that Spates committed the crimes while already out on a $1,000 cash bond in another felony case, Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release Kellum” released her Tuesday on no-cash bail. Mary E. Spates, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Women Charged After Alleged Two-On-One Beating In Kenosha Over Man, Sex Dispute

Kaitlynn E. Hurst, 31, of Kenosha, and Jasmin Gutierrez, 24, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kaitlynn E. Hurst, 31, of Kenosha, and Jasmin Gutierrez, 24, of Salem, were charged Tuesday after police say they attacked another woman during a dispute involving a man. Hurst was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail, while Gutierrez was given $1,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release Kellum.” Kaitlynn E. Hurst Jasmin Gutierrez You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Mount Pleasant Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1,300 From Kenosha Meijer, Found At Walmart With Maserati

Rosalina M. Baron, 46, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Mount Pleasant woman is facing a felony charge after Kenosha Police say she walked out of Meijer with nearly $1,300 worth of merchandise without paying and was later found outside a nearby Walmart with her Maserati. Rosalina M. Baron, 46, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Charged After 8th Avenue Tap Brawl Leaves Two Women Injured; Bartender Says Wade Was ‘Fucking Wailing On Her’

Raymond A. Mims, 33, and Alexis D. Wade, 28, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha residents are facing criminal charges after police say a dispute inside the 8th Avenue Tap spilled into a larger disturbance that left two women injured and prompted multiple 911 calls. Alexis D. Wade, 28, of Kenosha, is charged with misdemeanor battery as a party to a crime and disorderly conduct as a party to a crime. Raymond A. Mims, 33, of Kenosha, is charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, both as a party to a crime and both with repeater enhancers. The cases arise from the same August 23, 2026 incident and identify Wade and Mims as co-defendants. Raymond A. Mims Alexis D. Wade You must be logged in

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Pleasant Prairie Man Accused Of Stealing $150 From Burger King Register While Working

Joshua C. Hyman, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors say surveillance video captured him taking $150 from an open cash register while working at a Somers Burger King. Joshua C. Hyman, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Meet The New Boss: Controversial Western Kenosha County Administrator Robert Antholine Lands Top KUSD Leadership Job

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District has a new Chief of School Leadership, and instead of promoting someone from within Wisconsin’s third-largest school district, KUSD went west — hiring former Randall Consolidated and Twin Lakes #4 District Administrator Robert Antholine, an administrator whose tenure in western Kenosha County ended with both districts facing serious financial challenges, a failed Twin Lakes referendum, controversy over an attempted ban of this reporter from public school board meetings, and now questions from a tipster about the circumstances surrounding his departure. KUSD now identifies 50-year-old Robert Antholine as its Chief of School Leadership and one of the district’s Title IX coordinators. Antholine succeeds William Haithcock in the position. Haithcock made about $175,000 annually, and Antholine is expected to earn approximately the same amount. Before

From Scott Walker To David Crowley: Lifelong Republican Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala Supports Democratic Candidate For Governor

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala (R), a lifelong Republican with deep roots in the Kenosha County GOP, went to Democratic State Rep. Ben DeSmidt’s (D) annual Pig Roast at Union Park Tavern on Saturday to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley (D) in his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next governor. Crowley later highlighted the Kenosha event on his Facebook page, prominently featuring a photograph of himself with Bogdala. The event wasn’t simply a chance encounter between two elected officials. DeSmidt’s annual Pig Roast was advertised as a campaign fundraiser “leading up to the November election,” hosted by Ben DeSmidt for Assembly – District 65. The event was held in the backyard of Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. in Kenosha. Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee

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