A Kenosha example on why your vote matters

John Bilotti, former mayor of Kenosha, holds a year-end section from the Kenosha News dated Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1980, and highlighting the top stories for 1980, including the mayoral election recount which saw him win by one vote. John Bilotti, former mayor of Kenosha, holds a year-end section from the Kenosha News dated Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1980, and highlighting the top stories for 1980, including the mayoral election recount which saw him win by one vote.

Walker takes to campaign trail with parade stop in Kenosha

Gov. Scott Walker took to the campaign trail in Kenosha Sunday, taking part in the the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade and meeting with residents outside Sir Claude's Barber and Beauty, 2327 63rd St. Contrary to Republican leadership in the statehouse, Walker said he was in favor of the Legislature taking up closing the "dark stores" loophole that allows big retailers to curtail their tax assessments. "This has been an issue that hasn't creeped up in the last two years.

Ap Fact Check: Trump ignores 100-day high achievers

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up after signing an executive order to tighten the rules for technology companies seeking to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the U.S., Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Snap-On Tools in Kenosha, Wis. less President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up after signing an executive order to tighten the rules for technology companies seeking to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the U.S., Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at ... more President Donald Trump holds up an executive order to tighten the rules for technology companies seeking to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the U.S., before signing, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Snap-On Tools in Kenosha, Wis.

Trump order would target high skilled worker visa program

President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers. Trump is heading Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he plans to sign an order dubbed "Buy American, Hire American," said administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity despite the president's frequent criticism of the use of anonymous sources.

Pleasant Prairie wetland due for restoration

A Kenosha developer intends to restore more than 400 acres of wetland habitat within a 625-acre parcel in the village's Barnes Creek area beginning next year. Bear Development has filed plans with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the project that aims to enhance existing wetlands while restoring to wetlands other areas previously used for farming.

Downtown Kenosha rally seeks protection of Obamacare provisions

Dozens of residents rallied in downtown Kenosha Sunday, calling for Congress to have a plan in place before repealing the Affordable Care Act. About 70 members of Forward Kenosha marched and picketed in front of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's office, saying they want the Wisconsin Republican and legislators to halt the process that would revoke what's commonly known as Obamacare.