Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer-Involved Shooting

September 21, 2020

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor Tony Evers Call on President Trump to Keep His Promise to Deliver Federal Funding for Kenosha to Rebuild

NLG Condemns Biased and Unprofessional Policing by Kenosha Police and Sheriff’s Departments

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls for Dismissal of Charges for Curfew Violations, Asks for Investigation Into Excessive Use of Force by Law Enforcement

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Statement from the Kenosha Police Department Regarding U-Haul Truck

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

September 1, 2020

DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter

Enhancing Ozone Monitoring Across Wisconsin

Statement Regarding Custody Status of Mr. Blake

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

August 28, 2020

ACLU Calls for Immediate Resignation of Kenosha Police Chief and Kenosha County Sheriff for Failed Response to Attempted Murder of Jacob Blake

U.S. Department of Justice Confirms Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Mr. Jacob Blake

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UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

August 26, 2020

Gov. Evers Authorizes Additional Wisconsin National Guard Support for Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Wisconsin

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Kenosha

Update: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

WIS 32 project in Kenosha County lane closure

Project will close northbound lanes to traffic on Friday

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Federal Grant to Address Behavioral Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Funding to support services offered by county and community agencies

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds

$1.9 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing

Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL approves over $8 million Community Projects in July

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Local Wisconsin Leaders to Call for More Federal Emergency Funding for State and Local Governments to Provide Essential Services

Treasurer Godlewski, Senator Baldwin, and Local Leaders Push Congress to fund Essential Services and Workers

New Report Finds Widespread Voting Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin Jails

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Over $300K in Emergency Relief awarded to 49 nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities Council

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Salem Man, an Illinois Police Officer, Arrested and Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Officer Involved Death Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.

State Treasurer Godlewski brings together Homeowners Task Force to help Wisconsinites buy homes and stay in them

State Treasurer Godlewski teams up with local treasurers to tackle foreclosure and empower taxpayers

Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million in Local Transportation Grants

Projects improve safety and economic development in 152 Wisconsin Communities

Gov. Evers Appoints Larisa Benitez-Morgan as Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge

Judge Jill Karofsky announces additional support from judges, elected officials, and Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Kenosha County Circuit Court

The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

"Caregivers provide critically important care and services, and it is essential that we recognize the important contributions these unsung heroes make to families in Wisconsin."

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order 36 Relating to Measures to Abate and Prevent Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

"Lead poisoning is a statewide risk not just in Kenosha and Milwaukee, but in communities around the state."

Gov. Evers Announces Nexus Pharmaceuticals to Build Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie

The Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility will support the production and supply of drugs in an array of therapeutic areas, including anesthesia, oncology, cardiovascular and neurology.

Coalition of Advocates Attend Hearing to Demand End to Unjust Prosecution of Trafficking Survivor

"An equitable and just system would be focused on healing for young Black girls who are trafficked and exploited."

WEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek

Support for the $200 million project is expected to help create 1,500 jobs in Milwaukee County.

Over 30 Organizations Call on DNR to Stop We Energies’ Mercury Variance

Momentum to Oppose Water Permit As Written is Growing

Southeast Wisconsin’s property tax collections growing more slowly than property values

The region’s aggregate equalized property values totaled $194 billion in 2018.

Governor Walker Appoints Jon Fredrickson to Serve as Racine County Circuit Court Judge

"Jon Fredrickson has established himself as a distinguished and respected attorney in southeastern Wisconsin for nearly 20 years."

All Six First District County Sheriffs Endorse Bryan Steil

"I am proud to have the backing of all six sheriffs, both Democrats and Republicans alike, in the First Congressional District."

DBE subcontractors announced for I-94 North-South Project final segment

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 10% of the $161.6 million contract.

After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery

Wisconsin-based Michels Corporation awarded WisDOT’s I-94 North-South Projects Southern Segment Construction Work

Work on the project is expected to begin this June with a completion date in late 2019.

Governor Walker Welcomes 37 New Officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol in La Crosse

“We stand in support of all those who serve in uniform, including these 37 new State Patrol troopers and inspectors.”

Wisconsin EMS Association announces new Conference and Education Director

Amanda Bates fills the position that was vacated by former Director Fred Hornby.

Bryce Releases Statement on Ryan’s Kenosha County Campaign Stop

Kenosha County has seen six suspected overdose deaths in the last two weeks, and the County is currently suing opioid manufacturers for the personal devastation and fiscal strain the opioid crisis has caused the County's residents

Work to begin on I-94 in Racine and Kenosha Counties

I-94 North-South preparatory work expected to get underway March 7th

Governor Walker Announces International Mold and Production Relocating Operations from Illinois to Wisconsin

"Congratulations to IMAP on its decision to relocate to our great state."

19 Milwaukee-area companies plan to create nearly 15,000 jobs

Foxconn, HARIBO, Generac among companies that plan to hire new workers to support expansion and new operations

Cathy Myers Calls for Resignation of Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth

Myers describes Beth’s comments as “racist,” “inexcusable,” and “immoral,” and calls on elected officials and candidates to join her in denouncing him

Foxconn’s investment in Wisconsin named ‘Deal of the Year’ by Business Facilities Magazine

Judges were unanimous in selecting $10 billion project as top deal

Foxconn, Kwik Trip, Haribo Top List of Wisconsin’s 2017 Economic Development Projects

WEDC-supported projects expected to create, retain nearly 30,000 jobs across Wisconsin

Leaders from Southeast Wisconsin announce support for Judge Rebecca Dallet

These leaders join more than 200 judges and other elected officials from across the state in endorsing Judge Dallet for Supreme Court.

Governor Walker Announces Gold Standard Baking Expansion into Kenosha County

WEDC incentives to support construction of $42 million facility in Pleasant Prairie

HARIBO reaches incentive agreement with state for new manufacturing complex in Kenosha County

German candy-maker to build first North American manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie

Governor Walker Requests SBA Disaster Declaration After July Floods in Southeast Wisconsin

Declaration would provide low-interest loans to eligible individuals and businesses

Twenty Local Elected Officials Endorse Cathy Myers to Take on Speaker Ryan

Local Democrats believe Cathy Myers is the best candidate to oust Paul Ryan

Governor Walker Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State of Emergency

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding.”

Prestige Metal Products to relocate operations to 85,000-square-foot facility in Village of Bristol

Company to move operations from northern Illinois to Kenosha County

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility

New facility in Kenosha County expected to open in 2020

Vonco Products Relocating from Northern Illinois to Kenosha County

Manufacturing facility, headquarters to be located in Town of Salem

Governor Walker Joins in Announcing Colbert Packaging Corporation to Establish Operations in Kenosha

Manufacturer expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Wisconsin

New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced

Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million

“Hidden Thunder” Illuminates Ancient Rock Art History

The voices of "Hidden Thunder" work together to strip the graffiti, misconception and mystery off the Midwest sandstone pictographs.

I-94 crack sealing in Milwaukee and Racine counties to begin

No lane closures scheduled during commuter hours

Governor Walker Appoints Jodi Meier to Kenosha County Circuit Court

Meier has lived in Kenosha County for most of her life and has practiced law in the county for over 25 years.

Governor Walker Presents 2016 Trailblazer Awards to Women Business Leaders

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 21 to September 7

Governor Walker is Wrong: Kenosha Casino Would Be a Taxpayer Bonanza

Project would create up to 10,000 jobs, draw millions of new tourists each year

Transportation Projects Commission takes action on Major Highway Projects

TPC recommends Major Highway Project candidates be added to the list for construction, approves cancellation of two current projects.

Major road construction will be suspended to accommodate heavy traffic during Memorial Day weekend

Click It or Ticket mobilization continues

Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee

Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. October 29, 2013

Milwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino

Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. September 24, 2013

Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%

Only seven of 72 counties had increased values.