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Community invited to celebration of Kenosha County Courthouse building’s centennial

August 19, 2025

A community celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the historic Kenosha County Courthouse building will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. The festivities, to begin at noon, will… Read more >

Sister City Mural Project Kenosha to Cosenza

Mural Unveiling Celebrates International Friendship

July 31, 2025

The collaborative mural celebrating the vibrant cultural connection between sister cities Kenosha, Wisconsin and Cosenza, Italy will be unveiled Aug, 2.

Step Back in Time at the Kemper Center Grand Tour – A New Experience Awaits!

April 26, 2025

KENOSHA, WI, April 23, 2025 – The Kemper Center invites you to experience history like never before at this year’s Grand Tour, taking place on Sunday, April 27th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. This year, we’re bringing the past to life with exciting new features that will immerse you in the rich history of Kemper […]

Hawthorn Hollow to host Spooky Hollow Event

October 9, 2024

The annual Halloween folklore and storytelling celebration is coming up!

Kenosha’s Pritzker Military Archives Center expected to open Memorial Day

February 28, 2024

Chicago museum relocating its entire operation across the border

Italian American Club reaches triple digits

November 3, 2023

Kenosha institution has hosted countless special events throughout the years, will celebrate 100th anniversary on Nov. 12

Kenoshan of the Week: John Collins

August 25, 2023

Longtime resident, former County Executive has participated first-hand in much of Kenosha's recent history and still stays plenty active

Kenoshan of the Week: Willy Yee

August 3, 2023

Yee's Oriental Inn owner set to retire after nearly 50 years in family business, puts iconic downtown restaurant up for sale

In the Loop: No shortage of fun things to do with dad on Father’s Day weekend in Kenosha

June 14, 2023

Annual Juneteenth Festival highlights a full slate of events and activities on tap

In the Loop: Smooth sailing into the weekend, Kenosha

June 7, 2023

Plenty of unique events and activities taking place

‘It was a great community’: A bittersweet goodbye to Wilson Elementary School

June 5, 2023

Current and former staff members, students and families from the neighborhood turn out for Wilson's Legacy Celebration

Confessions of a Kenosha Sammy Man

June 3, 2023

Memories of pedaling a bike through the city streets selling ice cream bars

In the Loop: Keep your eyes to the sky, Kenosha!

May 31, 2023

Outta Sight Kite Flight returns to the lakefront this weekend

Capturing Kenosha: The Kemen Sausage League provides a slice of local golf history

May 30, 2023

Local sausage company started longtime golf league in the 1960s

In the Loop: Are you ready for a show-stopping weekend, Kenosha?

May 24, 2023

Head to Twin Lakes to watch the always-entertaining Aquanuts in their 51st Season Kickoff

Wilson Elementary School to host Legacy Celebration Friday, June 2

May 21, 2023

Current and past students and staff invited to honor closing school's many years of service to the community

In the Loop: Full steam ahead for spring, Kenosha!

May 17, 2023

Fun-filled weekend includes plenty to do indoors and outdoors

In the Loop: Kenosha outdoor market season is here!

May 10, 2023

HarborMarket celebrates its 21st year; Public Market now in its fourth year

Capturing Kenosha: Explore the Southport Lighthouse

May 5, 2023

Southport Light Station Museum now open for the season

In the Loop: Racing into May with plenty of fun things to do in Kenosha

May 3, 2023

Spring is officially in full swing

In the Loop: Catch a show in Kenosha this weekend

April 26, 2023

Five theater options among the highlights of things to do

In the Loop: Celebrate Earth Day in Kenosha

April 19, 2023

Informative family fun with hands-on crafts and activities on tap

In the Loop: Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival Saturday at The Brat Stop

April 12, 2023

Popular Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha fundraiser returns

Capturing Kenosha: The Witch’s House of Petrifying Springs Park

April 10, 2023

Spooky structure is one of our great urban legends

In the Loop: Plenty of things to do Easter weekend in Kenosha

April 5, 2023

Numerous live music options on local stages

In the Loop: Get a head start on Easter activities in Kenosha

March 29, 2023

Multiple egg hunts and 'Breakfast with the Bunny' events taking place this weekend

In the Loop: Close out March on a high note, Kenosha!

March 22, 2023

A weekend full of family fun, theater, music and more

If these walls could talk: Holy Family Catholic Bookstore occupies historic Pleasant Prairie building

March 21, 2023

Structure built in 1850 was used as the Town Hall for about 100 years

In the Loop: Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, Kenosha!

March 15, 2023

Celebrate your Irishness this weekend

In the Loop: 32nd Kenosha Expo Health & Home Show highlights a busy weekend

March 8, 2023

Plenty of fun things to do for art, music, comedy and history lovers

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