Note from your friendly neighborhood Observer: This story has been updated as of 11:35 a.m. Tuesday to include comments from the public and from aldermen on the ordinance. KENOSHA ⏤ […]
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Kenosha City Council approves emergency authorization for mayor ahead of Blake shooting decision
KENOSHA ⏤ The City Council approved a resolution giving Mayor John Antaramian emergency authorization powers in the event of unrest. Once activated, the mayor will have emergency authorization for eight […]
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Last night’s meeting: Council increases bond for inciting violence more than 10 times normal amount; alderpersons object to city methodology
KENOSHA ⏤ During last night’s City Council meeting, alderpersons voted to increase the bond amount for the charge of inciting violence by more than 10 times from $124 to $1,321. […]
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Kenosha mayor wants to focus on rebuilding relationships, youth in coming years
KENOSHA ⏤ For its mayor, Kenosha needs to focus on its youth as future leaders of the community. Mayor John Antaramian, in an interview with the Observer Friday, commented on […]
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Kenosha council to discuss, potentially approve New Kenosha agreement, provisions tonight
KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight, the Common Council will discuss and potentially approve the city’s agreement with New Kenosha, LLC to develop the Downtown ⏤ along with inclusionary provisions. The meeting will […]
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Common Council to hear new proposed local mask ordinance
KENOSHA ⏤The Common Council will hear a new proposed local ordinance in November that would require masks in businesses in the city. The ordinance would also limit the capacity of […]
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Kenosha kicks off Bike-to-Work Weeks with Bike Rodeo on June 5
KENOSHA — Kenosha County and the City of Kenosha’s annual Bike-to-Work Weeks will kick off with a Bike Rodeo event for families on Saturday, June 5, County Executive Jim Kreuser […]
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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. For the first time in months, people treated each other, mostly, with civility throughout the process. In fact, Chairman John O’Day made […]
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Militia member says Kenosha police sought to push protesters toward them on night of deadly shootings
A militia member patrolling the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin on Aug. 25 claimed that police on the scene told him they planned to herd demonstrators toward the armed men — […]
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After hourslong public hearing, cabaret license changes sent back to City Council for approval
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 changes […]
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Most Racine City Alders Unopposed In 2022 Spring General Election
RACINE – A lone Racine Common Council seat will be formally contested in the 2022 Spring General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, April 5. Spring General Election Ballot Seven alders, from […]
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Kenosha to pay for damages to officers’ personal vehicles during ‘civil unrest’
KENOSHA ⏤ The city of Kenosha Monday authorized approximately $1,166 to reimburse police officers for damages received to their personal vehicles during “civil unrest.” However, one alderman was upset by […]
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Mayor Lifts Racine Mask Mandate
RACINE – Mayor Cory Mason signed an executive order Thursday suspending enforcement of the Racine mask mandate effective at noon. The Racine Common Council will consider a full sunset of […]
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Community Prayer Vigil to end violence in Racine tonight at 5:30
RACINE – The Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC) will be hosting a prayer vigil tonight at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center at 5:30 p.m. All local officials, religious […]
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Kenosha mayor asks public to be safe over holidays; alderman recaps city’s successes, struggles of 2020
KENOSHA ⏤ In their final public comments of 2020, Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and city aldermen first reminded residents to stay safe. However, for one alderman, the alderperson’s comments portion […]
