Kerkman announces upcoming changein Human Services leadership
County Executive Samantha Kerkman today announced the appointment of Rebecca Dutter to serve as Director of the Kenosha County Department of Human Services, effective upon the upcoming retirement of...
HAWTHORN HOLLOW ACCEPTING PLANT DONATIONS STARTINGON FRIDAY April 24 FOR BIRDS & PLANTS FUNDRAISER
Hawthorn Hollow will start accepting plant donations this Friday April 24 for their upcoming Birds & Plants fundraising event on Saturday, May 9th. Donations will be sold at the event to raise...
Kenosha County Public Health offering freewell-testing services to residents in flooded areas
Residents affected by the recent flooding along the Fox River and elsewhere are encouraged to utilize free well-testing services offered by Kenosha County Public Health. Test kits may be picked up...
Town of Wheatland Declares State of Emergency Amid Ongoing Flooding Crisis
Kenosha County Executive Declares State of Emergency Following Weeks of Severe Weather and Record Flooding
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman has officially issued Executive Order 2025-1, declaring a county-wide State of Emergency effective immediately. The declaration comes after a relentless...
Village of Salem Lakes Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Flooding
Village President Rita Bucur has officially declared a State of Emergency for the Village of Salem Lakes, effective immediately, in response to devastating flooding caused by a series of severe...
begins second term as Kenosha County Executive
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman took the oath of office Sunday for her second,four-year term in the office.Kerkman was re-elected without opposition in the April 7 election. She has served...
Kenosha HarborMarket opens 24th season on May 2nd in same iconic location since 2003
Kenosha HarborMarket, a vibrant European-style market, will open its 24th outdoor season on Saturday, May 2nd through Saturday, Oct. 31st, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in its same location, 2nd Avenue, just...
Kenosha County to hold 6 Drug Take Back Day events on April 25
Kenosha County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day collection events at six locations throughout the county on Saturday, April 25, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced today. The...
Local Live Music
“If You Know, You Know”: Midwest Songwriting Heavyweights Debut “Cold Comfort” at White Lilac
This Friday, three pillars of Midwest musical history will converge at Kenosha’s White Lilac for an intimate performance under a new collective banner: Cold Comfort. Featuring John Sieger, Mike Fredrickson, and Robbie Gjersoe, the evening promises a rare,...
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Pérez an unsung hero for Braves’ pitching staff this season
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Podcast: Cubs’ winning streak hits 9
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Thielbar (hamstring) adds to Cubs’ injury woes on pitching side
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Busch’s big breakout sets stage for Cubs’ walk-off in 9th straight win
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Red-hot Harris II (quad) not expecting to miss time after early exit
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First pitch HR? No prob! Braves prospect Ritchie shakes it off for historic debut win
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PCA out of Cubs’ lineup in Thursday’s finale vs. Phillies
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Ballesteros’ confidence, baseball IQ stand out with Cubs
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Cubs put together another complete performance, extend streak to 8
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First Friday Kicks Off May 1st Creative Crawl Theme
Join us as we kick off the 2026 First Fridays season with Creative Crawl—a citywide celebration of art, creativity, and community. Enjoy hands-on activities, artist demos, local author readings,...
Sip, Sample, and Stroll: 2nd Annual “Soup & Steins” Returns to Downtown Racine on April 11
Get ready to eat your way through downtown! On Saturday, April 11, Downtown Racine invites the community to the 2nd annual "Soup & Steins" event. This immersive, walkable experience features 25...
Downtown Racine To 6Th Annual Candy Hop & Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Racine’s 6th Annual Candy Hop and Scavenger Hunt returns on Saturday, April 4 from 12–2 PM. This free, family-friendly event invites kids and families to explore downtown while visiting 30+...
Downtown Racine Named Wisconsin Main Street “Downtown of the Year” at Statewide Awards Ceremony
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has recognized the Downtown Racine Corporation with its highest honor—Wisconsin Main Street of the Year—at the 35th annual Wisconsin Main Street...
RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition April 1–18
The Racine Art Museum brings back its wildly popular RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026, running April 1–18. Now in its 17th year, this fan-favorite exhibition features creative works made from...
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Rachel Drew Band at the White Lilac
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Joe Diamond at the White Lilac
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