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- Pennoyer Park pickleball, tennis courts closed during fence installation April 24, 2024
- Street construction for the week of April 22, 2024
- Free electronic recycling on May 11, 2024
- Road construction for the week of April 15, 2024
- Volunteer gardeners needed for City's "Adopt-a-Spot" gardens
- Kick-off Celebration planned April 11 for Harbor District Development
- 2024 Parade applications available
- Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony April 10, 2024
- City announces 2024 assessment changes
- Street construction for the week of April 8, 2024
- Four honored at Arbor Day programs on April 26, 2024.
- Public discussion on transportation set for April 11, 2024
- Community Needs Survey open for participation
- Gary Beltoya named as Hometown Hero for the second quarter of 2024
- Nominations sought for Hometown Heroes
- Street construction for the week of April 1, 2024
- Washington Park Golf Course to open for the season March 29, 2024
- Yard waste drop-off site opens for the season on April 1, 2024
- Alternate Side Parking ends March 31, 2024
- Regular waste collection set for March 29, 2024
- Volunteers needed for Adopt-A-Spot gardens
- Absentee voting and election day reminders for the April 2, 2024 election
- Dream Playground to re-open for the season March 11, 2024
- Free document shredding available April 13 at three locations
- Mayor's Youth Commission Awards announced for Second Quarter of 2024
- Road construction for the week of March 4, 2024
- City ice rinks close for the season; Muni golf course open Saturday and Sunday
- "Muni" golf course to open Sunday through Tuesday, Feb. 25-27, 2024
- Road construction for the week of February 26, 2024
- Road construction for the week of February 19, 2024
- "Flushable" wipes cause problems for sewer systems
- New kiosk at City Hall for waste tickets, park rentals and more
- Absentee Voting & Polling Location Updates Spring Primary Election - February 20, 2024
- Posting of signs prohibited in public right-of-way
- Police officer struck by vehicle: January 26, 2024
- Paul Ciarelli named 2023 Hometown Hero of the Year
- Snow emergency in effect beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024
- Paul Ciarelli named Hometown Hero award winner for fourth quarter of 2023
- WEDC announces grant to Uptown Lofts redevelopment, visits Kenosha businesses Dec. 11, 2023
- Mayor's Youth Commission announces award winners for the First Quarter of 2023-24
- Police and Fire Commission selects next Fire Chief
- Kenosha Police Department issues statement on Applebee's arrests
- Waste collection delayed for Thanksgiving holiday; yard waste collection to end soon
- Kenosha Police investigating cause of death in missing person case
- Kenosha Police respond to shooting at Birch Road October 4, 2023
- Fall Into Fun Festival set for October 14, 2023
- Tommar Franklin honored at Hometown Hero for the Third Quarter of 2023
- Pickleball courts under construction at Pennoyer Park
- Kenosha Police Department provides update on Sept. 22, 2023 shooting
- Kenosha Police investigate shooting on September 22, 2023
- Two Kenosha Water Utility employees honored at state conference
- City of Kenosha and Uline launch housing initiative
- Street closures, alternate traffic routes planned during Downtown car show Saturday, September 2
- U.S. Small Business Administration offers loans related to the summer drought
- Kenosha Police Department offers update on pursuit: August 22, 2023
- City of Kenosha welcomes visitors from its Sister City of Wolfenbüttel, Germany
- Luke Hofmann honored as a Hometown Hero for second quarter of 2023
- PRESS RELEASE 4th Qtr.
- July 2 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade lineup is announced
- 2023 Tuesdays at the Shell season set to begin July 11
- Peanut Butter & Jam concert series lineup announced for 2023 season
- Update on May homicide case from the Kenosha Police Dept.
- Kenosha tap water meets or exceeds all water quality standards
- Outta Sight Kite Flight June 3-4 at Kennedy Park
- City presents $450 million Downtown Development plan
- Mayor's Youth Commission Awards Announced for Third Quarter 2022/23
- Charges referred following damage to citzen's driver's license
- Tindall named 2022 Hometown Hero of the Year
- Statement from Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton: Feb. 7, 2023
- Traffic stop leads to arrest of subject on felony charges
- Waste collection on schedule for week of January 16th
- Tony Gonzalez named Hometown Hero
- Waste collection schedule December 19-January 2
- Snow Clearing regulations
- Kenosha homicide suspect captured in Georgia
- Patrick Patton selected as Kenosha's next police chief
- City shares snow policies and notification information
- Police continue to investigate October 13 homicide; seek public's help
- Police identify suspect in September 28, 2022 double homicide
- Kenosha Police Department: False report of active shooter at school
- Police investigating October 13, 2022 homicide
- Dennis Eis honored by Hometown Heroes Commission
- Shooting victims identified
- No charges filed against homeowner who killed an intruder in home invasion
- Harborside Academy students help with native planting
- Giant pumpkin contest at the City's Fall Festival Sept. 10, 2022
- Giant pumpkin contest at the City's Fall Festival Sept. 10, 2022
- Waste collection delayed for Labor Day holiday Sept. 5, 2022
- Individual cited for littering with anti-Semitic flyers
- New clean up station at Simmons Island Beach
- Street construction and road closures for the week of September 19, 2022
- Weekend pool schedule: August 5-7, 2022
- Kenosha Housing Authority: Section 8 voucher program wait list update
- Kenosha Police Department focuses on cold cases
- Kenosha police investigating a July 6, 2022 shooting
- Update on July 4, 2022 shooting
- Police investigate July 5, 2022 shooting
- Police investigating shootings on July 4, 2022
- Kenosha Police Department: July 4 fireworks information
- Department of Public Works receives two Project of the Year awards
- Milt Dean named Hometown Hero for second quarter of 2022
- Updated pool schedule for week of June 21, 2022
- City pools will open on alternate days due to lifeguard shortage
- Tuesdays at the Shell returns on July 5
- City seeks lifeguards for swimming pools
- Yard waste disposal guidelines
- Consumer report rates Kenosha's drinking water as high quality
- May 25 death investigated as homicide
- Civil lawsuit dismissed against Kenosha police officer in Jacob Blake shooting
- Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy to provide opportunities for youth
- Good Friday Waste/Recycle Schedule 2022
- Arbor Day programs honor six Kenosha residents on April 28-29, 2022
- No posting of signs in public right-of-way
- Kenosha Police investigate circumstances surrounding a student fight at Lincoln Middle School
- Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood project to receive $15 million in state stimulus funds
- Kenosha Police Department joins Ring Neighbors
- Mayor's Youth Commission announces second quarter award winners
- Tom Visintainer named Hometown Hero of the Year for 2021
- Updates on absentee ballots and early voting for the February 15, 2022 primary election
- Snow Daze festival set for February 5, 2022
- Update on missing person case: Jeffrey O'Connor
- Kenosha Police Department: Missing person alert
- Kenosha Police Department announces safety campaign
- Update on Saxony Manor Fire: January 20, 2022
- Safety tips for skating
- Kenosha Fire Department update on January 17 fire at Saxony Manor Apartments
- Update on Model Market fire: January 11, 2022
- Model Market grocery store fire: Update from the Kenosha Fire Dept. January 7, 2022
- Kenosha Commission on the Arts releases 2021 Arts Impact Survey
- New Year's Day shooting update
- Tom Visintainer Named Hometown Hero for the Fourth Quarter
- Kenosha Police: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
- Kenosha Police Department: Update on December 10 homicide
- MAYOR'S YOUTH COMMISSION AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 1ST QUARTER SCHOOL YEAR 2021/22
- Kenosha police, sheriff's departments issue joint statement on arrests during protest Nov. 17
- Kenosha Police, Sheriff's Department issue statement on preparing for verdict: Nov. 16, 2021
- Waste collection delayed due to Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 25, 2021
- Kenosha Police, Sheriff departments prepared for Rittenhouse verdict
- Kenosha Police Department statement on fatal shooting
- Statement from Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian following fatal shooting
- Information on automated waste and recycling collection
- City to receive award for excellence on stormwater management
- Felicia Labatore and Carl Carlson named "First Responder by the Year"
- Yard Waste drop-off site closed October 30, 2021
- Oct. 19, 2021 shooting in Kenosha
- Peace Tree dedication planned for October 14 at Pennoyer Park
- Free electronic recycling offered October 9 at Kenosha Water Utility
- Waste collection schedule adjusted for Labor Day holiday Sept. 6, 2021
- Giant pumpkin contest, farmer's market at City's Fall Festival Sept. 11, 2021
- Washington Pool to close August 6; Anderson Pool remains open through August 21, 2021
- Norman P. Siler honored at Arbor Day program August 9, 2021
- William Erickson named Hometown Hero
- Kenosha drinking water meets or exceeds water quality standards
- Citizens urged to avoid illegal fireworks
- Lundgren, Maurer to be honored at Arbor Day programs May 17, 2021
- City of Kenosha Awarded Safe Drinking Water Loan for Lead Service Line Replacement
- Kenosha Fire Department Administration office: new location effective May 3, 2021
- Statement from Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian
- Local citizens honored at 2021 Arbor Day programs
- Input sought for Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood: Public Meeting and Online Survey
- City seeks public input on Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood
- Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission honors Patricia Murray
- Lightning detectors operating in five City parks
- Kenosha Public Library named a finalist for national library award
- Citizens are reminded to clear fire hydrants, property of snow
- Kenosha Public Library honored as Wisconsin Library of the Year
- City experiences peaceful demonstrations on January 5, 2021
- City of Kenosha announces transportation disruptions
- Glendon Hannaman named 2020 4th Quarter Hometown Hero
- City of Kenosha Moves Forward With Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN)
- Holiday Collection/ Drop-Off Site Hours
- Listening Sessions inform Kenosha's Commit to Action Roadmap
- Pamela Mundling honored by Hometown Heroes Commission
- Major development projects will revitalize the CIty of Kenosha
- Posting of signs is not allowed in the public right-of-way
- City of Kenosha offers new options for residents to participate in listening sessions
- Kenosha Common Council Approves Privately-Funded Smart City Development
- Video: City of Kenosha Community Listening Session on September 20th, 2020
- Kenosha Forward
- Community Listening Sessions Questionnaire
- Community Listening Sessions
- Small businesses remain hopeful in Kenosha’s Uptown neighborhood
- Kenosha Mayor Says City Has Sufficient Support in Advance of Presidential Visit
- Waste collection delayed due to presidential visit September 1, 2020
- City of Kenosha's response to COVID-19