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KENOSHA ⸺ Over the past week, Uptown Observer coverage has focused mainly on the COVID-19 vaccine and the Kenosha Police Department.
Last week, stories included:
- Founder Daniel Thompson receiving a COVID-19 vaccination;
- Police Chief Daniel Miskinis updating the community on arrests during civil unrest;
- And a detective working to also change things in law enforcement from within.
Therefore, please take a look back at the stories and lives that we touched on this week below.
Latest Observer Stories
- Cold Nights, Warm Lights: Photos from recent open mics
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ Over the winter months, it sometimes seems as though musicians, like certain other types of life on Earth, hibernate. However, while cold weather has never been a friend of musicians, there are still plenty of local talented bands and songwriters hitting your […] - A YAR grant, a KAC donation, and a reminder from Kenosha County
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ This past week’s news in the Kenosha community you may have missed includes a Youth as Resources grant reminder, a donation to Kenosha Achievement Center and also a warning on depositing snow on roadways. Youth as Resources applications open until Jan. 14 […] - ‘Framing and Sobriety’: An observation on how one affects another (podcast)
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ As of Jan. 1, 2022, I am officially five years sober from alcohol, after roughly also a decade of alcoholism/binge drinking. However, while that is a cause for celebration in my life, the milestone leaves me thinking about why it’s so hard […] - Jordan Pauley: A Real Stand Up Guy
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp “After a year and a half, I just wanted to knock the rust off before producing and hosting again. You’d think it’s just like riding a bike. But there was definitely some social anxiety after that long break.” Jordan Pauley is a […] - Jill Zgorzelski: Creating CommunityShare on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp “I’m still creating myself, still working on myself. I’m still working on my art. I’m still trying to become the best version of myself. I can’t be this person or that person, but I can be me. And so that’s kind of where I’m […]
- Jason Hedman: Kenosha’s Own Dickens is No ScroogeShare on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp My recent conversation with Jason Hedman was brief, but we did manage to cover his stint as a 6th-grade writer of Star Wars inspired fan-fiction, singing and playing in punk rock bands, and in-between all that was some talk of Christmas. And what says […]
- Carl the Kenosha Turkey: Feathered friend, fowl foe, or a fine family feast?
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp If you live in Kenosha, Wis., chances are you’re familiar with a local urban turkey that isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers: Carl. He has over 5k followers on his Facebook, a viral song in his name, bumper stickers that read “I brake […] - Stephanie Donoma Wants to Paint Your PetsShare on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp I first knew Stephanie Donoma as a young musician, playing acoustic at the Monday night open mic hosted Downtown by Chris Sipos and Rachel Young in the mid-2000s. It wasn’t until I returned to Facebook a few years ago that I learned about her […]
- Brent Mitchell sings the blues
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp When I sat down a few days ago to chat with Brent Mitchell, I knew a few things about him already. He is a poet, visual artist, theologian and activist. His music has been Grammy listed and included on a movie soundtrack. Brent’s also […] - Thompson’s Take: A return to the Golden Rule concerning respect
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ We need to, as a society, go back to sticking to the Golden Rule in an unflinching and aggressively positive way when it comes to respect. For the uninitiated, the Golden Rule is, in a nutshell: Treat others as you want them […] - The Social Observer: Recent videos and posts by or with the Observer elsewhere
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ Over the last month, the Uptown Observer been very social. The Observer spoke with Kenosha County Sheriff candidate Tyler Cochran, viewed a presentation by Plywood People at the Vault and sat down with CUSH and Dr. Monica Cummings. In short, the Observer […] - Thompson’s Take (Opinion): A confession, a new community perspective, a new start
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ I remember my first day covering any government meeting in any community. In October 2012, I walked into the Kimball County Courthouse in Kimball, Neb., a 23-year-old recent college grad wearing a black fedora and whatever the hell business casual is supposed […]
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- Last night’s meeting: Council increases bond for inciting violence more than 10 times normal amount; alderpersons object to city methodology
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit […] - Updated: Kreuser finds Kenosha County Board behavior ‘disheartening’; Berg speaks out against Decker
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit […] - Art and activism: Beautifying, adding meaning to the aftermath of social unrest
KENOSHA ⏤ While the word saw Kenosha as a warzone, […] - Art and Activism, Part 2: Jon Linton gives names to the nameless, helps fill the needs of the needy
You’ve seen them. Whether they’re standing at the stoplight near […] - Kenosha Alderman: ‘Our town has changed’
KENOSHA ⏤ Near the end of the Kenosha Common Council […] - State senators praise Wray’s appointment, differ on views of Jacob Blake shooting
KENOSHA ⏤ State senators Bob Wirch and Van Wanggaard agree […] - Kenosha Tavern League decries cabaret license changes
KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Tavern League opposes the changes proposed […] - DKI announces finance committee to oversee business recovery funds
KENOSHA ⏤ Downtown Kenosha Inc. announced Friday that it has […] - Post names KUSD teachers who called in sick Monday
A Facebook page caused outrage Friday by naming Kenosha Unified School […] - Friday protest planned, discussions continue on cabaret license changesKENOSHA – The organizer of a planned Friday protest hopes […]
- After two public hearings and 3 comments, a deferral on cabaret
KENOSHA ⏤ Monday, the City Council voted in favor of […] - Kenosha health officials encourage compliance with Evers’ new order
The message from Kenosha County officials is clear: Follow Gov. […] - After months of tension, a possibility of civility for Kenosha County Board
KENOSHA COUNTY — Tuesday evening’s Kenosha County Board meeting was […] - After hourslong public hearing, cabaret license changes sent back to City Council for approval
KENOSHA ⏤ After hours of public hearing comments, the Licenses […] - Kenosha man in custody after shooting on Sheridan near La Fogata
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenosha Police arrested a man Tuesday morning in […] - Kenosha County DA: No decision in Blake case Monday
KENOSHA ⏤ There will be no decision coming soon on […] - City receives 3,500 letters calling for officials to fire police chief
KENOSHA ⏤ On Tuesday morning, the Police and Fire Commission […] - Attorneys hold out for resolution without trial in Blake criminal caseKENOSHA ⏤ Prosecution and defense attorneys are holding out for […]
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- HUD awards $4.4M to address lead-based paint in Kenosha homes
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