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News from Western Kenosha County and the stateline area
By Jason Arndt Editor Kenosha County prosecutors believe more evidence could be uncovered from an accused double homicide suspect’s cell phone, which has been in storage since his arrest, but will need permission from a judge to know for sure. Nathan Kivi, 25, of Trevor, allegedly shot and killed brothers […]
For any outdoor event, weather is always a concern, but last weekend’s Labor of Love Music Festival went off before thunderstorms hit the area. As for the festival itself, the event went well, according to organizers, who said more funds were raised for mental health programs. In other area news, […]
Car Show draws hundreds to Twin Lakes By Jason Arndt Editor In only his first year on the car show circuit, Charles Regnier came away a winner at the Twin Lakes Business in the Park and Car Show on Aug. 25, when 38 others vied for the “Best in Show” […]
While ground was broken on one project, another opened last week, when Kenosha County Parks unveiled an overnight lodge at Fox River Park. In other news, the Labor of Love Music Festival returns to New Munster Ball Park in the Town of Wheatland Sunday. Highlights in this week’s Report include […]
Weis finishes County Fair career on high note By Jason Arndt Editor Entering the Kenosha County Fair, Zach Bacle had positive vibes about Jessie, his 1,370-pound crossbred steer. The steer, he said, was bought from the Runkel family, which captured top awards from the Racine County Fair and Wisconsin State […]
First annual CornFest draws thousands By Jason Arndt Editor Leading up to the first annual Twin Lakes CornFest, organizer Danny Amir admits having anxiety about the weather and turnout to Lance Park Beach in the Village of Twin Lakes, but the worries went away on Aug. 17 when hundreds attended […]
Warrens pass 4-H tradition to children By Jason Arndt Editor When Jon and Heather Warren were growing up, they acquired valuable traits from their experiences at the Kenosha County Fair, where their children show animals today. “I showed cattle when I was younger and their age and I loved it,” […]
The Kenosha County Fair came and went, but some 4-H members took home awards, including Zach Bacle and Carrie Weis. While Bacle, of Wheatland Willing Workers, raised a grand champion steer Weis garnered supreme grand champion in the dairy project along with a grand champion pig. Inside this week’s Report, […]
On the state stage, an area resident collected a large haul, earning $47,500 for a steer he showed at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Reid Runkel, who won grand champion, and his mother, Gail, explained the work he put into the steer he calls “Scooby.” In another news, […]
Kenosha County Fair set for Aug. 15 to 19 The Kenosha County Fair returns for another year Aug. 15 through 19 in Wilmot and organizers hope to “See Ewe at the Fair!” The annual five-day event will deliver tunes from local bands, exhibits for people of all ages, shows in […]
