World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Kenosha

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Kenosha

Edward Maurer, a lifelong resident and World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Kenosha Civil War Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Edward Maurer, a lifelong resident and World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Kenosha Civil War Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Wisconsin projected budget surplus, school funding debate

Wisconsin projected budget surplus, school funding debate

What should Wisconsin do with an estimated budget surplus topping $2 billion? There's a new debate over your tax dollars and funding education.

What should Wisconsin do with an estimated budget surplus topping $2 billion? There's a new debate over your tax dollars and funding education.

Town of Brighton fatal 3-vehicle crash; 1 dead, 2 injured

Town of Brighton fatal 3-vehicle crash; 1 dead, 2 injured

One person is dead, and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in the Town of Brighton in Kenosha County on Thursday, Jan. 22.

One person is dead, and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in the Town of Brighton in Kenosha County on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Learn about STEM with LakeView K-8 Academy students and teachers

Learn about STEM with LakeView K-8 Academy students and teachers

Join LakeView K-8 Academy STEM teachers and students for a fun-filled, hands-on tools activity where you can learn about different tools, safety, and walk away with a pretty cool project!

Join LakeView K-8 Academy STEM teachers and students for a fun-filled, hands-on tools activity where you can learn about different tools, safety, and walk away with a pretty cool project!

KUSD STEM projects
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KUSD STEM projects

For the love of STEM! This morning we have special guests in studio from LakeView K-8 Academy, part of the Kenosha Unified School District.

For the love of STEM! This morning we have special guests in studio from LakeView K-8 Academy, part of the Kenosha Unified School District.

Salem Lakes house fire; firefighter hurt when he fell through floor

Salem Lakes house fire; firefighter hurt when he fell through floor

Salem Lakes Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a home on Rock Lake Road on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15.

Salem Lakes Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a home on Rock Lake Road on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15.

2026 Fairest of the Fairs; Kenosha County's Kaelie Billingsley crowned

2026 Fairest of the Fairs; Kenosha County's Kaelie Billingsley crowned

Wisconsin State Fair officials introduced on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, the 2026 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, a young woman from Kenosha County.

Wisconsin State Fair officials introduced on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, the 2026 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, a young woman from Kenosha County.

Bullet found in Westosha Central High School boys' bathroom

Bullet found in Westosha Central High School boys' bathroom

A single bullet was located in a boys’ bathroom stall at Westosha Central High School in the Village of Paddock Lake.

A single bullet was located in a boys’ bathroom stall at Westosha Central High School in the Village of Paddock Lake.

Kenosha Sheriff's officials deal with number of crashes due to snow

Kenosha Sheriff's officials deal with number of crashes due to snow

Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, Jan. 14 were busy dealing with a number of crash reports due to snowy and icy road conditions.

Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, Jan. 14 were busy dealing with a number of crash reports due to snowy and icy road conditions.

UW-Parkside adding women's flag football as varsity sport

UW-Parkside adding women's flag football as varsity sport

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women's flag football as a varsity sport, with competition beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women's flag football as a varsity sport, with competition beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Silver Alert canceled: Missing Kenosha woman found safe

Silver Alert canceled: Missing Kenosha woman found safe

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Kenosha woman, Mary Ness, who was last seen Friday afternoon, Jan. 9.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Kenosha woman, Mary Ness, who was last seen Friday afternoon, Jan. 9.

Pleasant Prairie holds annual holiday tree bonfire
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Pleasant Prairie holds annual holiday tree bonfire

Pleasant Prairie marked Twelfth Night on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, with its annual holiday tree bonfire, burning discarded Christmas trees at the Donald Wruck Beach Pavilion.

Pleasant Prairie marked Twelfth Night on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, with its annual holiday tree bonfire, burning discarded Christmas trees at the Donald Wruck Beach Pavilion.

Pleasant Prairie marks Twelfth Night with annual holiday tree bonfire

Pleasant Prairie marks Twelfth Night with annual holiday tree bonfire

Pleasant Prairie marked Twelfth Night on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, with its annual holiday tree bonfire, burning discarded Christmas trees at the Donald Wruck Beach Pavilion.

Pleasant Prairie marked Twelfth Night on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, with its annual holiday tree bonfire, burning discarded Christmas trees at the Donald Wruck Beach Pavilion.