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Kenosha County: Residents received $312.91 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Kenosha County, providing an average of $1,865 per capita to residents.

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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City of Kenosha to host community clean-up day for Earth Day

The city of Kenosha has announced a Community Clean-Up Day scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at four city parks.

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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Kenosha County announces negative measles case and recommends preventive measures

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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 confirms no measles cases; urges vaccination

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Kenosha County Health Officer Lori Plahmer has addressed concerns about the appearance of measles in the community.

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Kenosha County saw 10.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.9% of income in Kenosha County, a 10.2% surge from 7.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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City of Kenosha yard waste drop-off reopened March 31

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

The city of Kenosha has announced the reopening of its Yard Waste/Brush Drop-Off Site located at 4071 88th Avenue.

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Kenosha County announces new director of Children & Family Services

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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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Pamela Condos nominated to lead Kenosha County's children and family services

By Kenosha Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced a new appointment for the leadership role in Kenosha County's Division of Children & Family Services.

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Voter participation encouraged in Wisconsin prior to April 1, 2025 election

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

With the Spring Election in Wisconsin fast approaching, efforts are intensifying to encourage voter participation before election day on April 1, 2025.

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Kenosha County schedules waste collection event and diaper drive for May 31

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Kenosha County will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on May 31, as announced by County Executive Samantha Kerkman.

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Kenosha County introduces Veteran of the Year award to honor local heroes

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

County Executive Samantha Kerkman has introduced a new accolade dedicated to recognizing exceptional veterans in Kenosha County.

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Kenosha County golf courses open for 2025 season

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

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 launches website refresh, adopts new .gov URL

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Kenosha County launched its newly refreshed website today, featuring a new address and design improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, as announced by County Executive Samantha Kerkman.

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Samantha Kerkman elected president of statewide county leaders' association

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman has been elected as the President of the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin County Executives and Administrators Association.

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Kenosha County golf courses open for 2025 season

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Kenosha County's golf courses, Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf Course, have officially opened for the 2025 season.

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Brittany Kinser supports school choice as sole DPI candidate

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Brittany Kinser, a candidate for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent, has emerged as the sole supporter of school choice among the contenders.

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Kenosha County announces opioid crisis report

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

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

By Kenosha Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

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.