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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
- UPDATE: KCSD identifies Milwaukee driver killed in I-94 crash
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department (KCSD) has identified the driver killed in a Tuesday I-94 crash as Dr. Mirza Ahmad, 35, of Milwaukee. Ahmad drove a 2019 Volvo XC40 northbound in the 7100 block of I-94 when it crashed into a […] - Sheriff’s department investigating fatal crash on I-94
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a fatal crash that took place on Interstate 94 Tuesday. According to a release from Sgt. David Wright, deputies, detectives and fire and rescue personnel responded to the 7100 block of I-94 at […] - County Public Health hosting COVID-19 booster dose clinic Friday
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Kenosha County Public Health will host a COVID-19 booster dose clinic this Friday, Oct. 8, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The clinic at the center ⏤ located at 8600 Sheridan Road in Kenosha ⏤ will run 9 a.m. to noon. […] - Observer Captures Kenosha: Sept. 24 through Oct. 3, 2021
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Kenosha never leaves me wanting for scenes to capture with my camera. In fact, I can regularly photograph music, art or comedy events, as well as simply beautiful views along the harbor. Over the last week, I caught some writing I hadn’t noticed before […] - Thompson’s Take (Opinion): ‘You’re a good kid, buddy’
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Today, I had a moment that has led me down a rabbit hole of sorts. I serve as a part-time elementary literacy tutor in the mornings now, and one of my students has had a tough week. And though he missed our session, I […] - Wilmot, Pleasant Prairie COVID-19 testing sites open in Kenosha CountyShare on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ The Wisconsin National Guard will offer free, drive-through COVID-19 testing Thursday, Sept. 30, and Friday, Oct. 1, in Wilmot. The testing site ⏤ active from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days ⏤ will sit on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 […]
- Carthage students, All Energy Solar hope residents harness chance to go green
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ Carthage College junior Sophie Shulman’s journey into advocating for green energy and solar panels started with a thought: Why doesn’t Carthage have a wind turbine? Now, Shulman, a music and marketing major, has launched a project with solar panel company All Energy […] - ICYMI: Organizers hold first-ever Kenosha Orgullo Hispano (Hispanic Heritage) Festival
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ For the first time, organizers hosted Kenosha’s Hispanic Heritage (Orgullo Hispano) Festival, which packed the area around Kenosha Creative Space on Sept. 17. Midwest DJ Productions, Lomeli Butcher Shop and also Kenosha Creative Space joined together to put the festival on. As […] - Observer Conversations: James Simmons for Kenosha County Sheriff
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Editor’s note: As the Observer wishes to be fair to all candidates, if there is another sheriff candidate who would also like to sit down for an interview on camera, I am more than happy to oblige. Please email me at dthompson@theuptownobserver.com. KENOSHA ⏤ […] - In the Kenosha Crowd: Photos in the city June – August, part 1
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp If you’ve noticed a green hat bobbing through a crowd at a local music, government or creative arts event, you’ve seen me take photos of our city life. And, in the past few months, I’ve found myself all over our home. I found myself […] - Tonight’s meeting: City Council to address alternative crowd control, TIDs
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight, the Kenosha Common Council will vote on crowd-control alternatives for police and a couple of tax incremental districts (TIDs) Mayor John Antaramian is proposing. Notably missing from tonight’s agenda, however, is Dist. 10 Ald. Anthony Kennedy’s recent face mask regulation proposal. […] - Supervisor Jerry Gulley announces bid for Kenosha County Executive
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Editor’s note: This article has been modified to correct an error. County Board Supervisor Jerry Gulley was elected in 2020. KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Late Tuesday evening, County Board Supervisor Jerry Gulley officially announced that he will run for Kenosha County Executive in 2022. The […]
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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 […]
- HARIBO hires general contractor for Pleasant Prairie build
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ HARIBO Group has selected Gilbane Building Company […] - Mayors hold conference to talk voter safety against COVID, intimidation
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and Racine Mayor Cory […] - Common Council to hear new proposed local mask ordinanceKENOSHA ⏤The Common Council will hear a new proposed local ordinance in […]
- HUD awards $4.4M to address lead-based paint in Kenosha homes
KENOSHA ⏤ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […] - Kenosha takes third in ‘5 Mayors’ early voting challenge
KENOSHA ⏤ More than 50% of the electorate in Wisconsin’s […] - AP calls Wisconsin for Biden; group celebrates in Civic Center Park
KENOSHA ⏤ The Associated Press’ selection of Joe Biden as […] - Kenosha mayor pleased with voting in city; presidential election to enter fifth day
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