Kenosha County

We Energies Delays Retiring Aging Oak Creek Coal Units. Again

Critics call it 'outdated, expensive and harmful' decision for ratepayers.

Racine Man Charged With Six Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist

Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.

Report Ties Planned Gas Plants To 100-Plus Premature Deaths

UW researchers say southeast Wisconsin projects would boost fine particle pollution; utilities dispute the findings.

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.

Wisconsin Health Professionals Hold We Energies Accountable for Harming Community Health in a New Quarterly Report, Contrasting We Energies Q4 Earnings Release

Violent Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal Prison

Baldwin Secures Over $32 Million in Direct Support for 26 Projects in Southeast Wisconsin in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin stops Trump’s cuts to public education, cancer research, and opioid and addiction services

2026 Fairest of the Fair Crowned

Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines

Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants

Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?

Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid

Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.

Voces de la Frontera Applauds Palmyra and Kenosha Community Victories Against 287(g) Agreements

Wagner Named 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year

DWD Announces 2025 Vets Ready Employer Initiative Recipients

We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost

Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.

Gov. Evers Extends Deadline for Kenosha County Circuit Court

Daybreak Fund Awards Nearly $1.8 Million to Advance Nature-Based Climate and Water Solutions in the Western Lake Michigan Region

Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade

Large solar project near Whitewater also approved.

Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers

They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.

Loss of International Students Hits UW Campuses

Despite those declines, total enrollment up at 8 of 13 UW campuses.

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills

Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.

Port Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs

Developer would front cash and be repaid from property tax revenue data center generates.

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.

Evers Offers $100 Million in Incentives to Eli Lilly’s Kenosha County Project

Company will invest $4 billion, create 750 jobs in Pleasant Prairie.

New Data Center Planned For Caledonia

Caledonia residents say they're worried the campus could impact the rural feel of the community.

Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting

Father has worked for decades on Kenosha Police shooting of his son.

Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County

Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in five counties this week

We Energies Delays Retirement of Coal-Fueled Oak Creek Power Plant

Environmental group Clean Wisconsin says the decision is 'shortsighted' and 'profit-driven.'

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in three counties this weekend

Wisconsin’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Comes Online

$574 million Kenosha County project could power 130,000 homes for 4 hours.

We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants

Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.

PSC Approves Natural Gas Plants May 22 2025

Racism Erupts in Racine County

What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.

Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?

Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.

With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program

But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.

Camp Lake Boat Launch Closed For Improvements April 21-25

New Rates From We Energies Intended To Make Data Centers Cover Their Costs

The proposal comes as several energy-intensive data centers are planned within We Energies’ service territory

We Energies’ $2B Gas Infrastructure Plan Draws Opposition

Trade unions promote construction jobs project would create.

Uline Honored on Forbes List of America’s Best Large Employers for Third Consecutive Year

Uline seeks to grow its robust workforce with upcoming hiring events

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Planned Natural Gas Plant Would Produce 25% of the Emissions of Its Predecessor

But Clean Wisconsin says basis for comparison is flawed.

City of Kenosha to Receive Investment from Microsoft

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Large Data Center Planned for Ozaukee County

Proposal for an unidentified tenant requires annexation of more than 1,000 acres of land.

Uline Seeks to Fill Over 150 Warehouse Positions in Kenosha County to Serve Customer Demand

Uline starts the year off strong with a robust hiring goal, offering competitive pay and exceptional benefits

Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail

Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.

Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says

None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.

Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes

The Village of Somers has 14 different ZIP codes. Congress may take action.

More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin

2 added in 2024, 2 more coming in 2025, with 7 more projects seeking approval.

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Wisconsin Has First Case of Human Bird Flu

DHS confirms Barron County resident was exposed to infected turkey farm.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Kenosha County

New College Aid Process Launches, Without Last Year’s Problems

Federal student aid forms are shorter, link directly to financial documents

First large solar project in southeastern Wisconsin is now powering the grid

We Energies Plans New Gas-Fired Power Plant

Kenosha County project could emit 590,000 tons in greenhouse gas per year.

Uline Opening Largest Warehouse in Wisconsin, Top 20 Largest Nationwide

1.44 Million-square-foot warehouse opening December 2024, adding 200+ new jobs in the Kenosha area

Pharmaceutical Company Announces 750-Job Factory Expansion in Wisconsin

Eli Lilly plans to add 750 jobs to Kenosha County facility.

Gov. Evers, Eli Lilly and Company Celebrate $3 Billion Expansion of Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin

According to the company, the investment will benefit millions of patients worldwide, create 2,000 construction jobs, and add 750 highly skilled jobs to Southeastern Wisconsin

Habush Habush & Rottier Secures $4 Million Verdict in Kenosha Assisted Living Misconduct

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

Harassing Letters and Vandalism Target Democrats in Kenosha

Warnings of biblical hellfire if they don't vote for Trump.

Can Harris Win Wisconsin?

Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.

Uline English Learning Program Supports Native Spanish Speaking Employees, Enhances Professional Development of Bilingual Workforce

Stable Company Seeks to Fill Warehouse Positions in Kenosha County

Baldwin Delivers Nearly $13 Million for Milwaukee and Kenosha to Remove Dangerous Lead Paint

WEC Report Finds Minuscule Voter Fraud in 2023-24 Elections

Just 30 of 4 million votes cast, or .00075%, were fraudulent, Elections Commission finds.

Group Opposes We Energies Rate Increases, Marches To Public Hearing

Protesters called for more renewable energy. Utility says rates are part of renewable transition.

More Than Half of Wisconsin Counties, including Milwaukee, Have Fewer Jobs Than They Did in 2019

Dane County leads the way in new jobs.

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

DWD Awards Eight School Districts Equipment Grants

More than $206,000 in regional funding to benefit 2,000 students in Southeast Wisconsin

The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS

Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

State Supreme Court Creates Committee to Address Attorney Shortage ‘Crisis’

Lack of lawyers raises constitutional concerns around right to a speedy trial

ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.

Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying

Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.

Chrystul Kizer Takes Felony Plea Deal In Sex Trafficking Homicide Case

Kizer pleaded guilty to second degree reckless homicide, while other felony charges are dropped.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 22

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results

Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding

April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.

Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case

Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.

Rent Increases In Wisconsin Among Top 10 in Nation

Demand outpaces supply in nearly every category, pushing prices higher and higher.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

219 Conservation Projects to Watch in Wisconsin

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin announces all the conservation and environmental education projects funded by $948,000 in grants this year

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.

WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin

Company to Make Investment in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Law Enforcement and First Responders Back Baldwin’s Bill to Help Address Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis

Support grows for Baldwin’s bipartisan bill to ensure first responders have training and resources to prevent overdose deaths

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 24

Kenosha City Council Approves Hard Rock Casino Deal

At least three other entities must still endorse deal.