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Kenosha County Reports Over 100 COVID Deaths in January; Mask Giveaway Continues

Jan. 28, 2022 6:15p

(WGTD)---Nearly one-fifth of all COVID-related deaths that have occurred in Kenosha County have taken place this month.

Weapons Cases Keep Courts in Kenosha and Racine Busy

Only one injury--a leg wound--in 4 separate cases. The criminal complaints suggest it could've been much worse.  

Somers Traffic Fatality; Big Pleasant Prairie Drug Bust; Preliminary Approval for a New Distribution Center

Jan. 21, 2022 1p; Updated at 1:45 with new item

From WGTD News: 

Mass N95 Mask Distribution Underway in Kenosha County

Jan. 21, 2022 12:30p

From Kenosha Public Health: 

Kenosha County has received a supply of 440,000 N95 masks that will be distributed to residents in the coming days, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced today. No ID or

Kenosha County Exec Kreuser Makes an Endorsement For His Successor

Jan. 20, 2022 8:05p

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser has made an endorsement in the race to choose his successor.

Gateway Technical College President Albrecht to Retire This Fall

Jan. 20, 2022 11:30a

From Gateway Technical College: 

Gateway Technical College President and CEO Bryan Albrecht announced today his plan to retire this fall.

Kenosha Loses its Clerk-Treasurer; New Fulfillment Center Planned

Also...warning for harbor skaters and the county's Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission to start tackling issues Thursday. 

Vinson Found Guilty On All Counts For Somers House Shootings

Vinson will serve life in prison for the April 2021 Somers House Shooting

Saxony Manor Fire Update: 3 Dead

Jan. 18, 2022 2a; Updated at 8:10 with photo; Updated at 11:30a

(WGTD)---Three people are now reported dead following an overnight fire at a housing complex for older adults on Kenosha's north side.

Somers House Trial Winds Down Without Defense Attorney, Or Defendant

Update--1-14 1:25

Vinson has rehired Don Bielski and now wants to testify on his own behalf. The defense is in the process of cross-examining several witnesses from Thursday. 

Jan. 13, 2022 10p