@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialA local homeless advocate warns that Kenosha County's motel-voucher funds ran out too quickly last winter, leaving 285 people, including 43 children, vulnerable to the cold.
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@kenosha.comNominations open for the Kenosha.com Spooky Spirit Awards on 10/8, a contest for the best Halloween displays in Kenosha County. Entries close 9 a.m. Oct. 19; Fright Night Favorite voting runs Oct. 21–26. #Kenosha #KenoshaCounty #HalloweenDecorations #HalloweenLights #SpookySeason
@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialCounty Executive Kirkman reveals a budget for 2027 that promises economic growth with only a $13.48 increase in property taxes for homeowners, while investing in public safety and community projects.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha County's human services is strategically reshaping its workforce for the 2027 budget, aiming for better oversight and reduced workloads without breaking the bank.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialVeteran service officer Sean Rivers is leading a heartfelt initiative to place "chairs of honor" throughout Southeast Wisconsin, reminding us that the promise of "You are not forgotten" should be part of our everyday life.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialA former Gulf War prisoner shared his harrowing experience of 130 days in captivity, revealing the emotional toll it took on him and his family during a poignant remembrance event in Kenosha.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha County honored the sacrifices of veterans at a poignant POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony, where a former prisoner of war shared his harrowing 130-day experience in captivity.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha residents are raising alarms over potential health risks and environmental impacts from new data centers, urging the County Board to implement a moratorium before it's too late.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha residents are raising alarms over the potential health and environmental dangers posed by new data centers, including a controversial Microsoft project.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialA proposed battery-storage payment was slashed in half, impacting revenue for local jurisdictions, while lessons from the massive Port Washington data center reveal the complexities of zoning and tax delays.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha County's 2025 audit reveals a clean opinion, a remarkable $7.71 million net position increase, and a reserve that exceeds expectations at 30.5%!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialKenosha County's Country Thunder Festival saw 314 citations issued amid air-quality concerns and a notable drop in campground occupancy.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialOver 300 citations were issued at the July Country Thunder Music Festival, raising questions about safety and air quality amid a traveling rodeo's debut.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialA local resident warns that our fundamental right to vote is under siege, urging election officials to resist unlawful federal demands for sensitive voting data.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialJustine Hamliff Jones sounded the alarm at the Kenosha County Board, warning that federal attempts to access voting data could undermine local elections and urging officials to stand firm against unlawful orders.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialA local resident warns that our right to vote is in jeopardy as federal officials push for access to sensitive election data—will local leaders stand firm?
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