KENOSHA ⏤ What’s something we all have, but few admit to? The answer ⏤ or at least one of them ⏤ is bias. As the
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Category: Humanity-Centered Stories
Thompson’s Take (Opinion): ‘You’re a good kid, buddy’
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
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Carthage students, All Energy Solar hope residents harness chance to go green
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
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ICYMI: Organizers hold first-ever Kenosha Orgullo Hispano (Hispanic Heritage) Festival
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.
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In the Kenosha Crowd: Photos in the city June – August, part 1
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
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County public health, Grace again offering incentives at Thursday clinic
Editor’s note: Daniel Thompson has volunteered at previous Grace Welcome Center pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics. He also received his COVID-19 vaccination at the center. This
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Kenosha County to celebrate 101 years of women’s right to vote Sept. 8
KENOSHA ⏤ Next week, the Kenosha County Suffrage 100 Committee will be holding its celebration of 101 years of women’s right to vote on Sept.
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County Public Health, Grace hoping incentives increase vaccinations
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenosha County Public Health officials and Grace Welcome Center are hoping incentives will increase turnout tomorrow at their COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The pop-up
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Kenosha Uptown’s Days of Healing kicks off today with ‘Spirituals United’
KENOSHA ⏤ Beginning today with a prayer walk event, and over the next several days, Uptown Kenosha will be focused on one thing: healing. The
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Kenosha History Center pays tribute to photojournalist Al Fredrickson
KENOSHA ⏤ As of today, Kenoshans and visitors alike can experience the life and work of photojournalist Al Fredrickson via an exhibit at Kenosha History
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Inside the Mind of Daniel Thompson: ‘As long as my community is well fed’
KENOSHA ⏤ Since I’ve taken on the role of a community, independent journalist, I have known much encouraging and, frankly, needed support ⏤ both for
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Observer on the Scene: Live at Kenosha COR, city meetings
KENOSHA ⏤ The Observer has been on the scene of government meetings and also a few announcements recently ⏤ including the move of the Great
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KCOR hoping to help stop violence before police intervention
KENOSHA ⏤ A new community group ⏤ Kenosha Coalition Organizing for Resolution (KCOR) ⏤ hopes to de-escalate situations before they reach the point of violence
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Local leaders praise Evers for signing AB 374, opioid settlement bill into law
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Kenosha County officials Wednesday expressed gratitude after Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 374 into law. The move frees up settlement funds for
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Thompson’s Take (Opinion): The wrong people are excited about Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood
Lately, when I think about the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood project near Uptown Kenosha, I return to the same thought: The wrong people are excited about
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Observer Walk: Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
HUBERTUS, Wis. ⏤ The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill is maybe the most pleasant walk/hike you can take
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Thompson’s Take: We need to know each other, so we can listen to each other again
“Now is the time to come together.” There is no doubt in my mind that you’ve heard those words a lot in 2021. I’m also
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Kenosha Pride holds ‘most successful benefit ever’ (photos)
KENOSHA ⏤ Saturday, Kenosha Pride and supporters filled the Rhode Center for the Arts to benefit the group’s August festival. The event ⏤ Pride’s first
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Observer Walk: Petrifying Springs Park trails (video)
This morning I got up and decided that I would go on a walk/hike around the trails in Petrifying Springs Park right here in the
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County Executive: Pride flag to fly over Kenosha County for month of June
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Today, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announced that the Rainbow Pride flag will fly outside of the Kenosha County Courthouse throughout the
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