Kenosha County
Recent News About Kenosha County
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Kenosha County executive Kerkman delivers state of the county address
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman delivered the annual State of the County address to the County Board, outlining recent achievements from the past three years and providing an outlook on upcoming goals.
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Kenosha County announces Memorial Day programs for holiday weekend
Kenosha County has announced that Memorial Day will be commemorated with multiple events throughout the county over the holiday weekend, as outlined by the Division of Veterans Services.
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Kenosha County reports pedestrian fatality in Highway 31 crash
Kenosha County has reported a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on May 13, 2025, on Highway 31 in the Village of Somers.
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Kenosha County announces Highway C closure for May 9
Kenosha County has announced the planned closure of Highway C on Friday, May 9, from 5 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. This closure is intended for a culvert installation related to a multi-use trail project.
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Kenosha County highway P resurfacing begins May 12
Kenosha County has announced a resurfacing project on Highway P in Wheatland, stretching from Highway 50 to the Racine County line.
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Kenosha County announces the launch of the Adopt-A-Highway program
Kenosha County has announced the launch of a new Adopt-A-Highway program, inviting individuals and groups to participate in cleaning up roadside litter and debris.
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Kenosha County announces drug take back events at six locations April 26
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that six locations in the county will host National Drug Take Back Day collection events on Saturday, April 26.
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Kenosha County highway ML closed for culvert project
Kenosha County has announced the closure of a section of Highway ML in Pleasant Prairie for culvert replacement work.
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Kenosha County launches Veteran of the Year award
Kenosha County has introduced a new award program aimed at recognizing local veterans for their achievements following military service.
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Kenosha County announces negative measles case and recommends preventive measures
Kenosha County Health Officer Lori Plahmer announced that a recent suspected measles case in the county was determined not to be measles.
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Kenosha County announces new director of Children & Family Services
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that Pamela Condos has been appointed to replace Ron Rogers as the new Director of the Division of Children & Family Services.
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Kenosha County golf courses open for 2025 season
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced the opening of Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf Course for the 2025 season.
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Kenosha County Executive Kerkman elected statewide association president
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman has been elected to a two-year term as President of the Wisconsin County Executives and Administrators Association.
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Kenosha County announces opioid crisis report
Kenosha County has released a new report detailing research findings and strategies to address opioid misuse, addiction, and overdoses within the community.
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Kenosha County announces Special Event Passport Day
Kenosha County Clerk announced that Clerk Regi Waligora's office will hold a Special Event Passport Day on March 22 at the Kenosha County Center, allowing U.S. citizens to apply without an appointment.
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Kenosha County Clerk informs public on third-party ballot mailings
Kenosha County Clerk announced that recent absentee ballot mailings from the Center for Voter Information are from a private third-party organization not affiliated with election officials.
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Kenosha County announces 'Human Services on the Go' events
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that "Human Services on the Go" pop-up events will provide western Kenosha County residents with access to various county services and resources in March.
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Rhythm on the Lake concert series returns for full season at Old Settlers Park
A free concert series, hosted by Kenosha County Parks, is set to return to Old Settlers Park in Paddock Lake for a full 10-week season this year.
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Kenosha County announces next phase of Pike River restoration
Kenosha County has announced a new phase of the Pike River South Branch Restoration Project, an initiative that builds on long-term planning efforts and is supported by new funding sources.
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Rhythm on the Lake concert series returns for full season at Old Settlers Park
A free concert series, Rhythm on the Lake, is set to return to Old Settlers Park in Paddock Lake for a full 10-week season this year.