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Judge Gives Fleeing Felon Work Release And Probation; Three Months Later, Back In Jail After Alleged Probation Violations
Marlon Ubence Padilla, 21, of Green Bay(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, WI — A 21-year-old Green Bay man who admitted fleeing law enforcement at speeds estimated as high as 170 mph is back in the Kenosha County Jail after alleged probation violations, just over three…

20-Year-Old Kenosha Man Accused Of Drunken Crash That Injured Driver, Vomited During OWI Investigation
Pedro Cruz-Jaramillo, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha man is facing a criminal charge after police say he drove drunk, crashed into another vehicle and injured its driver early Sunday morning. Pedro Cruz-Jaramillo, 20, of…

Man Given Probation By Liberal Judge In $20,000 Ulta Theft Case Has Probation Revoked, Now Headed To Prison
Deeavlon D. Riley, 25,of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man who avoided prison after liberal Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Angelina Gabriele placed him on probation for serious felony convictions is now headed to state prison after…

Fired Beloved Journey Church Pastor’s Brother Speaks Out As Members Raise New Questions About Board, Money And Control
KENOSHA, Wis. — The brother of fired longtime Journey Church Executive Pastor Jon Brown is publicly blasting church leadership over Brown’s termination, accusing the Board of withholding the real reason it fired a pastor who served the church for about 25 years. His comments come…

Libby Ann Wilcox, 71, of Kenosha – Obituary
Libby Ann Wilcox, 71, of Kenosha, died Sept. 18, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and performer known for her warmth and beautiful singing voice. Service details at Racine County Eye. Libby Ann Wilcox, 71, of Kenosha – Obituary was first posted on September 24,…

Flood Warning issued for Kenosha County — Sep 24, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Kenosha County until Thu, Sep 24, 4:45 AM CT. What it means and what to do now. Flood Warning issued for Kenosha County — Sep 24, 2026 was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 9:54 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ". Use…

Beach Hazards Statement issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties — Sep 24, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Racine and Kenosha Counties until Thu, Sep 24, 2:45 AM CT. What it means and what to do now. Beach Hazards Statement issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties — Sep 24, 2026 was first posted on September 24, 2026…

James Domenic Campolo, 85, of Union Grove – Obituary
James Domenic Campolo, 85, of Union Grove, Wisconsin, formerly of Kenosha, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Oak Ridge Care Center. James Domenic Campolo’s Early Life James was born Aug. 24, 1941, in Kenosha to Anthony and Ida (Serpe) Campolo. He attended local schools and…

Esther Savaglio, 89, of Kenosha – Obituary
Esther Savaglio, 89, died Sept. 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Esther Savaglio’s Early Life Esther was born June 19, 1937, in Marano Principato, Italy, to Francesco and Virginia (Tenuta) Passarelli. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 and settled in Kenosha,…

Michael Principe, 85, of Kenosha – Obituary
Michael Principe, “Mickey,” 85, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Michael Principe’s Early Life Mickey was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Kenosha to Michael A. and Mary (Calabrese) Principe. He was the eldest of three sons, including Terrence “Terry” Principe and the…

Kathleen O’Malley, 77, of Kenosha – Obituary
Kathleen O’Malley, “Kathy,” 77, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Brookside Care Center. Kathleen O’Malley’s Early Life Kathy was born Sept. 4, 1949, in Elgin, Illinois, to Leonard and Rosemary (Lindsey) Cook. She attended local schools and earned a…

Flood Warning issued for Kenosha County — Sep 23, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Kenosha County until Tue, Sep 22, 10:30 PM CT. What it means and what to do now. Flood Warning issued for Kenosha County — Sep 23, 2026 was first posted on September 23, 2026 at 8:30 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ". Use…