From the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office: Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters and candidates that the use of stickers on ballots is not authorized under Wisconsin law and poses significant risks to the proper functioning of election equipment. Wisconsin statute does not explicitly permit voters to place stickers on ballots. While Wis. Stat. […]
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Aug. 7-8 men’s conference to offer training, resources for non-custodial fathers in Kenosha, Racine counties
From Kenosha County government: Registration is now open for a free, two-day conference designed to help men — particularly non-custodial parents — to gain life skills, employment stability, and more. The Racine Kenosha ELEV8 Men’s Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, at Carthage College. Organizers said the program is designed […]
Federal assistance available for residents affected by April storms in Kenosha County
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: Kenosha County residents affected by the severe weather in April may now apply for federal disaster assistance, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced (Thursday). Kenosha is among the 19 counties included in a recent Presidential Disaster Declaration stemming from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred across Wisconsin April […]
Portion of Highway K to close for culvert work
From Kenosha County Divisions of Highways: Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) will be closed to through traffic between Highway BD (256th Avenue) and Highway EW (232nd Avenue) from Tuesday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 1, for culvert replacement work. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route through this area. This work schedule is […]
2026 Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is May 30
Kenosha County’s 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held Saturday, May 30, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Everyone who lives in Kenosha County — the city, towns and villages — can dispose of their household hazardous waste, e-waste and refrigerant waste by bringing their items to the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., […]
County Board 2026-28 committee assignments bring Western Kenosha County supervisors into leadership
Last week Mark Nordigian of Randall was elected chairman of the Kenosha County Board, putting a western Kenosha countian at the top of the legislative body. This week, Nordigian announced his committee assignments for 2026-28 and Western Kenosha County influence appears to have grown even more for the next two years. Of the seven committees […]
Kenosha County to hold 6 Drug Take Back Day events on April 25
Kenosha County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day collection events at six locations throughout the county on Saturday, April 25, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these sites: • Somers Fire & Rescue, 7511 12th St., Somers• BMO Bank, 4235 52nd St., […]
County Elected Officials’ Office in Bristol to be closed week of Feb. 23
From the Kenosha County Elected Officials office: The Elected Officials’ Satellite Office at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol will be closed the week of Feb. 23, due to a temporary staffing shortage. Services offered by the offices of the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds will remain available at their respective main offices […]
County to be performing controlled burns at Wilmot gravel pit
From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: The Kenosha County Division of Highways wishes to notify residents in the area of the county-owned gravel pit in Wilmot that a controlled burn will take place at various times throughout the month of February. This burning of brush on the property will be conducted as weather permits, […]
County offering $5 radon test through January 2026
From the Kenosha County Division of Public Health: Kenosha County Public Health is offering $5 radon test kits throughout January — Radon Action Month — to anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. There is a limit of one kit per person. All donations will go to local food pantries. Radon is an odorless, radioactive […]
Highway X to close for repair
From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: Kenosha County Highway X (240th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed between 18th Street and Highway JB (31st Street) in the Town of Brighton for a culvert replacement project. The closure is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Dec. 10, continuing through Dec. 29. Drivers are encouraged to use Highway […]
County treasurer advises USPS policy change on postmarks may affect tax payments
From Kenosha County Treasurer’s Office: Kenosha County Treasurer Teri Jacobson is encouraging residents who pay their property tax bills by mail to be aware of a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the Postal Service instituted a nationwide change as to when a postmark is […]
Richard Ferrari Traner appointed director of Kenosha County Division of Public Health & health officer
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: County Executive Samantha Kerkman (Wednesday) announced the appointment of Richard Ferrari Traner to serve as Director of the Kenosha County Division of Public Health and the county’s Health Officer. Ferrari Traner comes to Kenosha County from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, where he worked roughly four years […]
Kenosha County Live Lead Safe program available to address paint-related health risks in older homes
From Kenosha County Department of Human Services: During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Kenosha County Public Health is reminding the community of a federally funded resource that is available for qualified residents to help mitigate lead paint-related hazards in older homes. Kenosha County’s Live Lead Safe program serves residents of owner-occupied and rental homes whose […]
Kenosha County sites to host Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25
From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: Six locations in Kenosha County will host National Drug Take Back Day events on Saturday, Oct. 25, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Monday. The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following sites, two of which are in Western Kenosha County: The […]
New fraud thwarting Land Notification alert system available here
From the Kenosha County Register of Deeds Office: A newly enhanced Land Notification alert system is now available to help Kenosha County property owners protect themselves against deed fraud, Register of Deeds Jennifer Mack announced. This free service allows users to receive email or text message alerts when documents are recorded against their property, or […]
Highway F set to close in Randall
From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: A portion of Highway F in the Town of Randall is scheduled to be closed for a culvert replacement on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 23 and 24. This includes the section of Highway F between Highway JI (328th Avenue and Highway FR (312th Avenue). Local access will remain. […]
County hosting Sept. 6 event to provide training on emergency preparedness
From the Kenosha County Division of Public Health: An event offering education on lifesaving skills and the building of a first aid kit will be held this Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol. Kenosha County Public Health and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Division of Emergency Management are offering this resource as […]
Kenosha County Health Officer resigns; search underway for replacement
From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: Kenosha County Health Officer Lori Plahmer has resigned from her position and a search for her successor is now underway, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced (Tuesday). Plahmer, whose resignation was effective Monday, had served as Public Health Director and Health Officer since January 2024 after working in […]
Kenosha County Housing Task Force meets on local initiatives
From Kenosha County: Members of the Kenosha County Housing Task Force met Tuesday for an update on the group’s ongoing work. Established by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance and Kenosha County in late 2024, the task force includes developers, municipal and nonprofit leaders, financing experts, real estate agents, large employers, and other community members interested […]
County hosts hazardous waste, e-waste drop off
From Kenosha County: Kenosha County held its annual household hazardous waste collection event at the County Center in Bristol on Saturday. Hundreds of vehicles streamed through the five-hour event, which offered residents an opportunity to safely dispose of household chemicals and electronic waste. The event is organized in partnership between the county and WM. It […]
Veterans celebrated at 2025 Kenosha County executive’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic.
From Kenosha County: All veterans were celebrated — and one received a special honor — on Friday, at County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic. The event, now in its third year, again featured a free lunch served courtesy of Mission BBQ, resource tables with information about county and VA services, and an […]
County residents can participate in Community Health Assessment survey
From the Kenosha Cunty Department of Human Services: A state-mandated assessment of Kenosha County’s overall community health is now underway, and residents are encouraged to take an online assessment to help inform the process, Health Officer Lori Plahmer announced. The Community Health Assessment survey is conducted every three years, with the goal of providing an […]
Kenosha County’s 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be May 31
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: Kenosha County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held Saturday, May 31, County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced. Everyone who lives in Kenosha County — the city, towns and villages — can dispose of their household hazardous waste, e-waste and refrigerant waste by bringing their items to […]
2025 Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is May 31
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: Kenosha County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held Saturday, May 31, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Everyone who lives in Kenosha County — the city, towns and villages — can dispose of their household hazardous waste, e-waste and refrigerant waste by bringing their items to the […]
County launches adopt-a-highway program for county highways
The following from the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: Kenosha County celebrated Earth Day Tuesday with the launch of a new Adopt-A-Highway program. Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway is the county’s equivalent to the State of Wisconsin’s long-running program, which gives organizations and individuals the opportunity to serve the community by removing debris and litter alongside roadways. County […]
Kenosha County National Drug Take Back Day collection events set for April 26
From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: National Drug Take Back Day collection events will be held at six locations in Kenosha County on Saturday, April 26, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these sites: • The Kenosha County Center at Highways 45 […]
No measles cases in Kenosha County at this time, says health officer
Kenosha County Health Officer Lori Plahmer Thursday released the following statement regarding measles presence and prevention: Kenosha County Public Health is aware of a recent situation in which an individual in the community was believed to have measles. After being medically evaluated, it was determined not to be measles. At this time, there are no […]
County executive calls for inaugural Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award nominations
From Kenosha County Executive’s Office: County Executive Samantha Kerkman … announced the establishment of a new award honoring outstanding veterans in Kenosha County. The Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award seeks to honor veterans for their achievements and contributions after their time in service. This year’s award will be presented at Kerkman’s annual Veterans […]
Findings report provides roadmap for efforts to combat opioid crisis in Kenosha County
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: A new report offers the findings of a research project that Kenosha County commissioned as part of ongoing efforts to combat opioid misuse, addiction and overdoses in the community. The county’s Division of Behavioral Health Services, on behalf of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Panel that County Executive Samantha Kerkman […]
