12 hrs ago | Kenosha News
The driver of a Badger Coach Lines bus had to stop and evacuate passengers when a fire began in the vehicle's engine compartment on Interstate 94 early today.
21 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Report: State has two plants in top 50 in mercury pollution
March 17, 2010 2:32 p.m. Comments A new report came out Wednesday afternoon from the Environmental Integrity Project on mercury pollution and coal-fired power plants.
State grant puts more police patrols on streets
The $15,000 state grant approved recently for the Pleasant Prairie Police Department will fund more than stepped-up seat belt checks.
Proposed groundwater protection bill likely won't require any local changes
A new groundwater protection bill probably won't affect Kenosha County much, if at all, said one of the authors of the proposal.
Racine Kenneth H. Kading, 77, passed away at Hospice Alliance-Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Teen hurt in dirt-bike crash moved to Children's Hospital
A Kenosha teen seriously injured in a Tuesday evening crash has been moved to Children's Hospital, officials said.
Bill Responds to Corporate Political Ad Ruling
Corporations would need approval from shareholders to spend money influencing political races under a bill up for a public hearing Wednesday.
Salem chairman wants dept. head contracts
Salem's town chairman wants to put department heads under contract. Chairman Linda Valentine told the Town Board Monday that hiring a town administrator who has hiring and firing discretion for staff changed the rules for department heads, such as the highway superintendent and utility district director.
Another road construction season is upon us on Interstate 94. Bridge work and overnight closures have become the norm again in the Milwaukee area in recent weeks.
Some say canine friends not welcome at 'people parks'
Some western Kenosha County residents are barking about the proposed location for a west-end dog park.
Bell family receives $1.75 million in police shooting settlement
The family and estate of Michael E. Bell will receive $1.75 million in the settlement of a civil rights lawsuit against the city regarding Bell's death after being shot by Kenosha Police officers.
Local food bill will be discussed Tuesday
State agencies that spend more than $25,000 a year on food would be encouraged to buy that food from sellers in Wisconsin under a bill up for public hearing.
The Business Journal - Milwaukee
Mattress Firm opening in Brookfield
Specialty mattress retailer Mattress Firm Inc. will open its first Milwaukee-area store March 1 in Brookfield.
New Modular Solution Heat Treating for Aluminum Diecastings
Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. reports it recently commissioned a complete modular solution treating system, including precision air quenching, and artificial aging, for Albany Chicago Co.
History Mystery: Those daring young men in their jaunty jalopies
The last History Mystery question: What year did the Glidden Tour come through Kenosha? The answer: Glidden Tours were the grand promotional events of the American Automobile Association in the days when those new-fangled automobiles were scaring the horses and elderly women.
Family road trip: Jelly Belly warehouse tour
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, just a six hour road trip from Cincinnati, Ohio, is home to a fun and delicious destination perfect for a road trip the entire family will enjoy.
A white cabinet sits along the wall in the Turner Auto Body garage on 39th Avenue in Pleasant Prairie.
Snuggie up to these bars for charity
Snuggies aren't just for watching TV at home anymore. The campy, as-seen-on-TV garment - a fleece blanket with sleeves, worn like a backward bathrobe - was treated as going-out wear for a group of downtown Kenosha bar hoppers Sunday.
Public gets chance to review Smart Growth
Residents can take a look over the next several weeks at the proposed blueprints for future growth in Kenosha County as the county moves to complete its Smart Growth plan.
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