Observer Recap: A vaccine, a police chief and a detective (March 21-27, 2021)

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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

Listening To: Spare Animals’ “Better Winds” (review)
by Daniel Thompson
November 4, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp If I had to sum up Kenosha County musicians Spare Animals’ latest EP, “Better Winds”, it would be this: instrumental reverence and nostalgia for music of childhood coupled with the lyrical maturity of looking back decades later. In fact, many of us are bound … Continue reading Listening To: Spare Animals’ “Better Winds” (review)
Mental Health Moment: You CAN practice what you preach
by Daniel Thompson
October 14, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp A little while back, I told you that you CAN take a break. And now, after the past week or so, you (and I) know that I do practice what I preach now. If you preach taking space, take space Recently, I realized that … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN practice what you preach
Mental Health Moment: You CAN let it go, don’t overanalyze
by Daniel Thompson
September 29, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp It’s no surprise to people who know me well that I have an incredibly hard time letting a thought go. I overanalyze everything ⏤ even things that will never probably have any real significance to my life. And don’t even get me started on … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN let it go, don’t overanalyze
Mental Health Moment: You ARE okay
by Daniel Thompson
September 28, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp I won’t lie to you. I have to just tell myself that I’m okay at least a few times a week. If I don’t, I’ll struggle to continue to build toward better. ‘Okay’ is okay I’m not sure if it’s the decade in journalism … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You ARE okay
MHM: You WILL change people’s minds (just not everyone’s mind)
by Daniel Thompson
September 27, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Lately, I’ve found myself remembering and analyzing an old quote that has rattled around in the back of my mind since childhood: ‘I don’t give a damn about my bad reputation …’ I used to have a horrible reputation in life. In fact, there … Continue reading MHM: You WILL change people’s minds (just not everyone’s mind)
Medical examiner cites increased overdose deaths for third time in 2022
by Daniel Thompson
September 23, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp KENOSHA – For the third time this year, Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is alerting residents to an increase in overdose deaths. According to a release from Hall received Thursday, the local medical examiner’s office has responded to four overdose deaths since last … Continue reading Medical examiner cites increased overdose deaths for third time in 2022
Just a face in the Kenosha crowd: Local music heard in recent months
by Daniel Thompson
September 22, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared glimpses of the music created, produced and performed here locally in Kenosha. Whether it’s Union Park Tavern, Public Brewing Co., Rustic Road, Kenosha Creative Space or any of our local venues, there is never a shortage … Continue reading Just a face in the Kenosha crowd: Local music heard in recent months
Along the Path: Depression and alcohol, my longest companions
by Daniel Thompson
September 21, 2022
Depression and addiction have served as my longest companions in life. Beyond any friends, beyond any family, they were nearly always by my side.
Mental Health Moment: You CAN make a difference
by Daniel Thompson
September 20, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp In our society currently, it can feel like one is simply screaming out into the abyss with most things they try ⏤ without seemingly any difference or meaningful response. However, I want to tell you that you can and do make a real difference … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN make a difference
Mental Health Moment: You CAN take a break
by Daniel Thompson
September 14, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp As much as you may feel pressured not to, you can take a break and take some time to yourself whenever you need. We all need a break in life In my life, I’ve been pressured to do more things than I will ever … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN take a break
Mental Health Moment: You ARE enough
by Daniel Thompson
September 12, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp Despite the blemishes, inadequacies and general “just not right” feeling advertisements try to instill in us, I want you to know that you are enough, as you are. Struggle of feeling “enough” For most of my life, I have felt inadequate. In fact, it … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You ARE enough
Mental Health Moment: You CAN choose how you spend your time
by Daniel Thompson
September 11, 2022
Share on Social Media twitter facebook pinterest linkedin tumblr reddit emailwhatsapp I want to tell you something that you might not have heard for a while: You have every right to choose how you spend your time. Now, in our world full of constant pressures, isn’t that a nice thought? Constant time pressures It’s no secret … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN choose how you spend your time