KENOSHA ⏤ The prosecution and defense are holding out for a resolution to the criminal case against Jacob Blake without a trial. Blake faces charges of criminal trespass to dwelling, a misdemeanor; third-degree sexual assault, a felony; and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. According to a criminal complaint filed in the case in July, Blake allegedly […]
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City receives 3,500 letters calling for officials to fire police chief
KENOSHA ⏤ On Tuesday morning, the Police and Fire Commission heard 25 minutes of calls to fire Police Chief Daniel Miskinis. The calls for Miskinis’ resignation ⏤ at least 3,500 according to the clerk ⏤ came during the citizens’ comments portion of the meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a city official read comments submitted […]
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Kenosha County DA: No decision in Blake case Monday
KENOSHA ⏤ There will be no decision coming soon on charges in the police shooting of Jacob Blake. On Friday evening, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley released a statement addressing online rumors. Those rumors, being spread on social media, stated Graveley would be making an announcement in the case Monday. However, according to Gravely, […]
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Kenosha man in custody after shooting on Sheridan near La Fogata
This story has been updated to identify the suspect in this incident and include details of their initial appearance in court Wednesday. As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, this story has also been updated to include information on the misdemeanor case against Michael W. Lorberter. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, this story has been updated to […]
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After hourslong public hearing, cabaret license changes sent back to City Council for approval
Ald. Anthony Kennedy, who serves on the Licenses and Permits Committee, speaks at a Kenosha Tavern League meeting last month. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⏤ After hours of public comment, the Licenses and Permits Committee sent changes to cabaret licenses back to the City Council. The City Council will next consider the […]
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Kenosha man facing burglary in Racine; slew of charges in Kenosha Co.
A Kenosha man appeared in court Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly robbing a Racine gas station. Quentin T. Pompy, 49, is charged with robbery with threat of force for allegedly robbing a Speedway on Washington Avenue in Racine. The Racine County District Attorney’s office has also charged Pompy with a drug-related felony. In […]
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After months of tension, a possibility of change for Kenosha County Board
Tuesday evening’s Kenosha County Board meeting was different. This photo shows the scene during the citizens’ comments portion of the County Board’s Sept. 8, 2020, meeting. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. For the first time in months, people treated each other, mostly, with civility throughout the process. In fact, Chairman John O’Day made it […]
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Kenosha health officials encourage compliance with Evers’ new order
The message from Kenosha County officials is clear: Follow Gov. Tony Evers’ new COVID-19 emergency order. In a release issued Wednesday, the Kenosha County Division of Health strongly urged residents and businesses to comply with the statewide order. The order notably limits “public gatherings, prohibiting groups larger than 25 percent of an indoor space’s occupancy […]
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After two public hearings and 3 comments, a deferral on cabaret
NOTE: This story has been updated as of 12:10 p.m. Tuesday to add in more details about last night’s meeting. KENOSHA ⏤ On Monday night, the City Council voted to send proposed changes to the city’s cabaret license back to committee. The motion, which followed more than an hour of discussion, came after council president […]
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Friday protest planned, discussions continue on cabaret license changes
KENOSHA – The organizer of a planned Friday protest hopes the music and chants give officials pause in changing Kenosha’s cabaret license requirements. Friday’s protest, organized by Aimee Crucianelli, will start at 2 p.m. The event will focus on recent changes proposed for the city’s cabaret license. A live music cutoff in the city at […]
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Kaul: 43-state coalition reaches $39.5M settlement with Anthem
MADISON ⏤ Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that 43 states, including Wisconsin, have reached a $39.5 million settlement with Anthem. The settlement stems from a massive 2014 Anthem data breach that involved the personal information of 78.8 million Americans, according to a press release from Kaul’s office. Wisconsin will receive $141,970 from the settlement. […]
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Post names KUSD teachers who called in sick Monday
A Facebook page caused outrage Friday by naming Kenosha Unified School District teachers who called in sick Monday. The Kenosha County Eye, which is not affiliated with the Racine County Eye, posted screenshots of the names of every teacher who called in sick on Monday. More than 276 teachers had done so. This high number […]
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DKI announces finance committee to oversee business recovery funds
Messages of hope, action painted on the wooden boards of Uptown businesses in Kenosha. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⏤ Downtown Kenosha Inc. announced Friday that it has put together a finance committee to help allocate funds to damaged Kenosha businesses. Following the aftermath of riots that destroyed businesses in the Downtown and […]
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Kenosha Tavern League decries cabaret license changes
KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Tavern League opposes the changes proposed to the city’s cabaret license requirements. They made that opposition very clear at their meeting Tuesday at Coins Sports Bar, 1714 52nd St. The league especially opposes new measures that place an extra burden on business owners already dealing with a pandemic. Sponsored by Ald. […]
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State senators praise Wray’s appointment, differ on views of Jacob Blake shooting
KENOSHA ⏤ State senators Bob Wirch and Van Wanggaard agree Noble Wray is the right choice for someone to review the investigation of the Jacob Blake case. However, when it comes to their opinion of the case itself, they largely differ. Wray hired by DA Graveley, Kaul The state Attorney General’s office announced the former […]