KENOSHA COUNTY – Citing the highest number of COVID-19 cases in nearly a year and rising hospitalization rates, the Kenosha County Public Health Department and the county’s two hospital systems issued a joint statement on Wednesday afternoon urging the public to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. “As of today (Wednesday, Dec. 8), the seven-day daily average […]
Tag: Covid-19
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
California Omicron variant cases linked to Milwaukee wedding, say health officials
Wisconsin may be the next state reporting cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 after five people from California attended a Milwaukee wedding were diagnosed with the virus. State and Milwaukee County health officials are investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases stemming from a wedding in Milwaukee County on Nov. 27. Some of those guests […]
Posted inHealth, Kenosha Lens, Local news
Overdose Deaths in US Increased in 2021; Kenosha County Outpaces National Average
The United States has seen a number of challenges with the advent of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Learning a new enemy–the novel coronavirus–and how to fight it, dealing with nearly 49 million cases and over three-quarters of a million deaths is only one facet of this compound enemy. We have dealt with record-breaking unemployment, income […]
Posted inCelebrations
Jamestown Lights: A Family-Friendly Holiday Light Show
The holiday season is here and the Jamestown Lights are back for another year. This family-friendly light show will run now through Jan. 1st. The synchronized light display stretches across several backyards in the Jamestown neighborhood located in Caledonia. Mike curates the music selection to accompany the light show, which he streams on 97.7 FM. […]
Posted inBusiness, Kenosha business, Local news, Shopping
Dec. 4 Kenosha Public Market: Merry & Bright Holiday Fun
From local boutiques and restaurants in two thriving downtowns to large corporations, Racine and Kenosha are home to some of the best local commerce around. One such venue is the Kenosha Public Market (KPM). The year 2020 set records in many arenas, including local business hardships. But just like the phoenix rising from the ashes, […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government, Local news
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff Nov. 30 to Honor Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook
MADISON — Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #143 today, which orders all flags to half-staff in the state of Wisconsin tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 30, 2021, as a mark of respect for Wisconsin State Patrol Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook, who lost his life in the line of duty due to complications from contracting COVID-19. This […]
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UW-Parkside Donates Over 1,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to Racine County Food Bank
SOMERS – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside announced that its Campus Garden was able to produce enough fresh produce to donate over 1,000 pounds to the Racine County Food Bank from July – November this year; 1,019 pounds to be exact. The hot summer days were especially good for the okra and pepper crops this year, […]
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Free COVID-19 Testing at KUSD Educational Support Center
Curative, in a partnership with Kenosha County Public Health, is offering COVID-19 testing with no out-of-pocket cost. This is a shallow, self-collected nasal swab PCR test. Results can be expected in one to two days upon receipt of the sample at the lab. The testing kiosk is located in the Kenosha Unified School District’s Educational […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Parenting
Racine Public Health Department Hosts “Vaccinate before you Celebrate” for Kids
The City of Racine Health Department encourages adults to take their children to receive their COVID-19 vaccines before attending holiday events. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has recently been approved for children ages 5 to 11 years old. On Wednesday, November 24, there will be a special free vaccination clinic on the Lower Level of City […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture
RTG’s 84th Season: The Show Is Back On!
The Racine Theatre Guild is ready to dazzle live audiences once again with its 84th season. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, RTG had no choice but to forge new paths for presenting the arts. Never before had the Guild canceled a season. But as infection rates soared, the choice was clear: the health […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
Flu Vaccine: To Prevent Illness throughout Holiday Season
Want to stay healthy during the holiday season? The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to get a flu vaccine to help them stay healthy throughout the holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the New Year are fast approaching. When visiting with family and friends, the flu vaccine is a great tool to protect […]
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COVID-19 Testing Site Eliminates 2 Days in Schedule
One of Kenosha County’s COVID-19 testing sites is reducing the number of available testing days in its weekly schedule. Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 is a COVID-19 testing site through the Wisconsin National Guard. The new schedule will be Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The new schedule is […]
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Business Spotlight: Ohana Juice
With the temperatures dropping, I bet that you wish you were on a beach or even on a tropical getaway. While we can’t change the weather, our Business Spotlight of the week, Ohana Juice, gives us a taste of paradise from the comfort of Racine and Kenosha Counties. Sometimes it’s hard to find drinks that […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Health, Local news
Neighborhood Mobile Vaccination Clinics set for November 6
This Saturday, residents have an opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine right in their own neighborhoods. After a successful pop-up vaccination clinic last weekend, the City of Racine, AMI Health, and Health Care Network have teamed up again and will be back in the community to offer a convenient option for folks to get vaccinated. […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
National First Responders Day celebrated with $80,000 in new scholarships
First responders play a vital role in our world today, especially with the advent of COVID-19. EMTs, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, and more put their lives on the line every day for the communities in which they serve. October 28 is National First Responders Day. This year, Western Governors University (WGU) announced a new […]