PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing felony charges after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian and then tried to hide the vehicle involved officers responded to the 8900 block of Old Green Bay Road around 10:23 p.m They found a pedestrian critically injured in the roadway and was transported to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and then airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team investigated the crash scene for several hours Authorities say Briona Bishop, 34, was arrested on April 30 for Hit and Run Involving Death Investigators allege she drove the car involved and later attempted to hide it in Illinois was arrested for Harboring and Aiding a Felon Police say she helped conceal Bishop and the vehicle WATCH: Driver charged in deadly Pleasant Prairie hit-and-run crash Bishop is being held on a $150,000 cash bond Their next court date is May 8 for a preliminary hearing A neighbor who lives near the scene told us he "feels for the person that ended up losing their life—this shouldn't have happened." He also shared video from the night of the crash gentle and an artist who will be deeply missed Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo — A 22-year-old Pleasant Prairie man pleaded guilty Monday to killing two of his friends in a high-speed drunk driving crash that ended with his truck crashing into a Kenosha sporting goods store last summer Attorney Eric Olson represented Pierangeli in court Monday Ajay Gregory Pierangeli entered guilty pleas to two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle for the deaths of 19-year-old Jenna Barrette and 21-year-old Dylan Zamora Two additional charges—injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and OWI causing injury as a second offense—were dismissed but will be read in at sentencing Judge Anthony Milisauskas accepted the plea deal Pierangeli will return to court for sentencing on July 11 the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office recommended that he serve 12 years of initial confinement for each count—totaling 24 years in prison—followed by extended supervision The charges stem from a violent crash around 3:25 a.m Pierangeli was driving a red Dodge Dakota eastbound on 75th Street at high speed when he lost control and slammed into the storefront of Play It Again Sports at 4017 75th Street The vehicle ended up partially inside the building First responders had to extract all five occupants from the wreckage sustained a skull fracture and was listed in critical condition Front passenger Quincy Hanson survived with fractured ribs and a collapsed lung Pierangeli was hospitalized with a ruptured lung Witnesses—including paramedics who observed the truck moments before the crash—reported that the vehicle was swerving erratically and traveling at estimated speeds of 70 miles per hour A blood test later revealed Pierangeli’s blood alcohol concentration to be .282—more than three times the legal limit Pierangeli had a prior OWI conviction stemming from an August 2019 crash in Pleasant Prairie that incident involved a rollover after Pierangeli lost control of a vehicle while intoxicated He was convicted later that year in Pleasant Prairie Municipal Court and sentenced to pay fines and complete a driver safety program That offense contributed to the felony-level OWI injury charge in the current case The homicide case was initially assigned to Judge Gerad Dougvillo before being reassigned to Judge Milisauskas the courtroom has seen high public interest and emotional outbursts including a physical altercation in October 2023 after the court denied a motion to reduce Pierangeli’s $500,000 cash bail He has remained in custody since his arrest Each count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle is a Class D felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine Wisconsin law requires a minimum of five years of initial confinement on each count unless a judge identifies a compelling reason to impose less and states it on the record The sentencing hearing in July is expected to be heavily attended by the victims’ families and the community who have followed the case closely since charges were filed According to Jenna’s obituary: Her love for animals didn’t stop there as she worked at the Humane Society and fostered kittens and puppies in her free time She also loved going to the beach and pool She played competitive volleyball since she was nine years old and went to Summerfest and Country Thunder Jenna made everyone around her feel special and loved Countless people thought of her as their best friend She had a smile and personality that would light up any room she walked into Jenna ultimately fulfilled her purpose on earth According to Dylan’s obituary:“Born on July 20 He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and was a graduate of Tremper High School He was attending the University of Wisconsin Parkside as a senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with the goal of becoming a Physician’s Assistant having spent four years on the Tremper soccer team he played a season of CYC football for the Bears which didn’t bode well with him as he was a Packer’s fan playing online with friends from all corners of the world especially dogs and would always talk about how he wanted to have the biggest dog possible someday He enjoyed traveling and loved going to Minnesota to see his many relatives He recently shared his aspirations of someday moving to Seattle and raising a family of his own.” – A Kenosha man already facing charges in two pending criminal cases appeared in court again Monday after being arrested May 2 for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on a woman in a series of domestic assaults 41—who legally changed his name from Mohammed Haswah to Mike Haswah in 2019—was given a $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William Michel II The commissioner also dismissed three of the charges filed against Haswah—counts — The Kenosha Unified School District has officially terminated Ryan Nachtigal a math teacher at Indian Trail High School and Academy following a history of public controversy and multiple internal investigations related to his classroom conduct KUSD Chief Communications Officer Tanya Ruder confirmed to Kenosha County Eye on Monday that “Mr Nachtigal was terminated from KUSD on April 16 2025.” Nachtigal had already been on leave since March 19 — A 40-year-old Kenosha man accused of possessing multiple explicit videos of children made his initial court appearance Friday on ten felony counts of possession of child pornography James Louis Frangelo appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on May 2 where Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis asked Court Commissioner William Michel II to set bail at $150,000 cash Michel ultimately set bail at $100,000 cash — A Genoa City man facing a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly possessing multiple firearms as a convicted felon was returned to Kenosha County early Monday morning after being apprehended in Jackson County was booked into the Kenosha County Jail at 5:06 a.m Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $25,000 cash — A 26-year-old Kenosha woman was in court Monday after being accused of assaulting a 61-year-old neighbor during a confrontation that turned physical outside their duplex on the city’s north side Bruton has been charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of physical abuse of an elder person – intentionally causing bodily harm the maximum prison sentence increases from six to Illinois contractor is facing multiple felony charges in Kenosha County after authorities say he accepted large payments for home renovation projects that were never completed — or in some cases is charged in two separate cases with Theft by Contractor over $10,000 but less than $100,000 a Class G felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine — A 38-year-old Kenosha man was sentenced Friday to 40 years of initial confinement in state prison for a series of disturbing crimes involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children Derrick Darnell Curtis appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on May 2 where Judge Anthony Milisauskas handed down the sentence following Curtis’s guilty pleas to four charges in case 24CF483: repeated sexual assault of a child — A 34-year-old woman accused of fatally striking a scooter rider with her vehicle and fleeing the scene appeared in Kenosha County court Friday who prosecutors say helped cover up the crime is also facing a felony charge and is being held on $20,000 cash bail Bishop is charged with Hit and Run Resulting in Death — A Kenosha man previously facing only misdemeanors is now charged with multiple felonies after police re-interviewed witnesses and reviewed video evidence tied to a domestic violence incident that left a woman bloodied and terrified appeared in court Thursday and was charged with ten new offenses and felony failure to comply with an officer’s attempt to take him into custody — Two women are in custody and expected to be formally charged Friday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Old Green Bay Road earlier this week officers and rescue personnel responded at 10:23 p.m to the 8900 block of Old Green Bay Road for a report of an injured person in the roadway — A Kenosha teenager is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through a residential neighborhood and an active school zone while transporting two passengers was formally charged Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of fleeing or eluding a traffic officer Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at — A Kenosha man is again in custody after failing to appear in court on a felony child neglect charge connected to a disturbing incident where his 18-month-old daughter was hospitalized and tested positive for THC with one count of child neglect resulting in bodily harm Release him to the custody of the victims’ parents Let those folks deliver the justice that Ajay deserves Such a senseless crime that shattered so many My heart breaks for the victim’s families and friends I hope the courts send him (and his family) a message that he should have received when he got his first OWI Scumbag deserves at least 24 years in prison His family allowed this punk to do the things he did When he gets out of prison he will close to 50 yrs old Send him to El Salvador 🇸🇻 Prison……… Dylan was 22 and Jenna was 21 at the time of the accident Dave voluntarily got into a vehicle driven by a drunken jackass so I have no problems with some of the charges being played away in exchange for a guilty plea this is when the judge will have to step up with some serious sentencing for a murderous loser who was already on his second chance to turn his life around for the better I wish we were allowed to correct spelling but it’s my fault for not proofreading my voice to text But yet….we are giving kids who are basically the same age and bringing guns to school one year in juvenile detention Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" AEBs will now be required on all new cars sold in the US Two Pleasant Prairie women were charged May 2 in connection to a traffic death on Old Green Bay Road faces one count of felony hit-and-run resulting in death she could be sentenced to 25 years in prison faces one count of felony harboring or aiding a felon Bishop and Dodson are being held at the Kenosha County Jail on bonds of $150,000 and $20,000 Each has a preliminary hearing scheduled for 9:30 a.m a Pleasant Prairie police officer found an injured person in the roadway on the 8900 block of Old Green Bay Road about 10:23 p.m The injured person was taken to a local hospital and then flown to a hospital in Wauwatosa Bishop’s alleged involvement in the hit-and-run crash and Dotson’s alleged assistance afterward were determined through a review of surveillance video and multiple interviews by police which reportedly is seen in the videos and which according to police had front end damage “consistent with evidence located at the scene of the hit-and-run,” also was found at the home of Bishop and Dodson’s mother Everyone knows that driving comes with its hazards But going out for a walk can also be an intrinsically risky proposition and stopping in crosswalks are mistakes that drivers and walkers alike can make that lead to catastrophic consequences The Patel Firm identified five common causes of fatal pedestrian accidents and broke down ways to stay protected. The forthcoming list was informed by 2019 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (released in 2021) as well as preliminary news reports from 2020 to 2022 American suburbs and most U.S. cities are largely planned around driving, with a few notable exceptions. But areas without sufficient sidewalk space for walkers or clearly marked roadways put pedestrians at risk Sometimes, drivers simply can’t see people out for a walk will want to make sure that they have protections in place to make sure that they aren’t hit by drivers One good strategy can be to wear a reflective vest when out for a walk making sure you don’t blend in with the trees or the road This story originally appeared on The Patel Firm and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio Intoxicated walkers can make fatal mistakes those thinking about walking home after a late night out at bars would do well to call a taxi instead Inebriated pedestrians may struggle to remain on the sidewalk or walk in a straight line but you also shouldn’t be trying to cross dark streets late at night when your reaction times might be delayed Walking means no waiting for subways, and no inching along in traffic. But sometimes, the need for speed can get walkers into serious trouble. Failing to yield the right of way to drivers with green or even yellow lights is one of the most common accidents that walkers make So don’t try to “beat” a car coming towards you across the street follow all traffic signals and yield to an oncoming car even when you have the right of way Standing in a roadway or intersection is one of the most common ways that people get injured walking outside Make sure that when you cross any kind of roadway you are paying full attention to everything around you Even opting not to stand in the middle of an intersection on the island might be the safest choice Your notification will be waiting for you on the sidewalk—or better yet Speeding is a growing cause for fatal pedestrian accidents. Since the start of the pandemic, cases of speeding drivers hitting people out for a walk have risen significantly Drivers should remember that no matter the importance of getting to their destination quickly The consequences could be fatal for someone else and far more injurious to the driver than arriving five minutes late anywhere could ever be Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The victim was found with critical injuries and transported by ambulance to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital then airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) assisted with the investigation and the roadway remained closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene Police say the investigation led them to identify both a suspect and the involved vehicle was taken into custody at her home on suspicion of Hit and Run Involving Death was arrested for allegedly Harboring and Aiding a Felon Both women are being held in the Kenosha County Jail pending formal charges Bishop is expected to be charged with Felony Hit and Run Involving Death and Dodson is expected to face charges of Harboring and Aiding a Felon The vehicle believed to be involved was recovered and is being processed for evidence The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office Maybe they should be considered for Pleasant Prairies mental health initiative as officers are trained In recognizing mental health ideologies Before I would ever join this parade to judgment I’d have to ask myself what was a person doing walking on Old Green Bay Road at night were they dressed in any kind of light or reflective clothing Were they actually walking on the roadway or right next to it I’m certainly going to wait until I see some answers from the investigation How about why didn’t the two trash individuals stop to help Even if you don’t know what you hit… you stop and check This moron took off to avoid getting caught… not giving a crap about a dying human being Don’t even start blaming the deceased victim for being in wrong the place How anyone can hit someone and leave the scene of the accident is crazy That’s a hair-don’t.Good idea,more apartments in PP Vista apartments has been a “wonderful” addition and has greatly increased diversity (and crime) in pleasant prairie Maybe the name should be changed to “Mostly pleasant” prairie absolute trash and a waste of space-wish we had capital punishment in WI Why do I keep getting this sinking feeling that I am going to die on my bike this summer peoples are so silly maybe they got scared not saying that they should’nt have call for help most peoples that’s commenting would have done the same thing.Stop calling ppls names (WGTD)---In the race to replace longtime Pleasant Prairie Village President John Steinbrink Where they differ is on the pace of that growth.  "I think the growth we've seen in Pleasant Prairie has been very economically beneficial but it has happened very quickly and I think people are scared rightly so that the village of Pleasant Prairie is growing at an alarming rate," said Eric Meadows a Kenosha County Board Supervisor who once sat on the Kenosha School Board.  is actually proud of how the village has developed and said the growth is responsible for a dramatic drop in the percent of property taxes that are shouldered by residents He also said the village’s property tax rate is among the lowest in the county and state Klimisch argues that lowering property taxes any further "I will not skimp on protecting this community," he said.  The two men debated the issues at a forum at village hall last week that was organized by the Pleasant Prairie Woman’s Club The questions veered toward the conviction of former village Public Works Director John Steinbrink on three misdemeanor counts of attempted misconduct in office Meadows said the board needs to be more transparent "We have a lot of work to do to re-establish the trust with our village government," he said "Our village government has been very good as long as I've lived here but they have this black eye--this corruption--that has happened." Klimisch said the board has already worked to address the issues that were spotlighted by the case "We used facts and figures to update our policies and procedures," he said.  The vacancy was created by the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.  Steil Holds Telephone Listening Session North Side Kenosha Grocery Store Changes Hands Rare Look at a Cyber Ransom Demand on a Local Company Tribute Set for WWII Vet from Kenosha New 'COP' House, 'Creative Crawl', Highlight Season's First 1st Friday Foul Play Ruled Out in a Kenosha County Death Investigation 'Elsie Mae' Fire Ruled an Accident Business Owner Vows to Recover Following Kenosha Fire 91.1 FM Racine | Kenosha 101.7 FM Elkhorn | 103.3 FM Lake Geneva WGTD  Gateway Technical College  Inspire Center  3520 30th Avenue  Kenosha WGTD Facebook Page News  Program Schedule  Contact  Social Media Guidelines KENOSHA — A suspect fled from authorities in a stolen white work truck Tuesday night after the vehicle’s plates were flagged by Flock cameras in Pleasant Prairie Kenosha police located the truck at the Kwik Trip near 39th Avenue and Washington Road; however the suspect took off westbound on Washington The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office and Pleasant Prairie police quickly joined the pursuit traffic was light and weather conditions were favorable,” Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner said Watch: Suspect leads police on chase after stolen vehicle spotted in Pleasant Prairie Spike strips were used to disable the vehicle and the chase came to an end on southbound I-94 “This was a textbook example of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to stop dangerous behavior,” Zoerner said “I’m proud of our deputies and the other law enforcement officers involved in bringing this to a safe resolution.” Watch: Pleasant Prairie police released a video of the chase (WGTD)---A 25-year-old motorcyclist from Antioch died in a crash on an I-94 frontage road in Pleasant Prairie While the accident happened sometime overnight the wreckage wasn't spotted until mid-afternoon Sunday the man apparently lost control on a curve on East Frontage Road north of 'C' and wound up in the ditch The man's name was not immediately released.  a Class D felony that carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison is charged with Harboring or Aiding a Felon Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared in court and argued that Bishop poses a significant risk to public safety and is likely to flee if released Prosecutors say Bishop struck 26-year-old Tobi Moeri while Moeri was riding a scooter on Old Green Bay Road on the night of April 27 and left her to die without calling for help Moeri was discovered by a passing motorist lying in the road Emergency responders transported her to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and she was later airlifted to Froedtert Milwaukee where she was declared brain-dead the following afternoon police pieced together surveillance footage and vehicle damage analysis to identify Bishop as the driver and Dodson as the person who helped her hide the car Investigators say a black Cadillac registered in Illinois struck Moeri shortly after 10 p.m was later tracked to Dodson’s apartment complex where surveillance footage showed the damaged vehicle pulling into a lot near Dodson’s unit Audio from nearby security systems allegedly captured Dodson on the phone exclaiming Briona… come to my house,” and advising her sister against bringing the car there Prosecutors say the women eventually moved the vehicle to a detached garage at their mother’s home in Zion Their mother later called police in distress reporting that a damaged car she didn’t recognize had been locked in her garage Investigators found the Cadillac inside with damage consistent with the crash scene Neither Bishop nor Dodson gave full statements to police though Dodson reportedly denied knowing anything about the crash Surveillance and social media evidence suggest the two are sisters and were in close communication the night of the incident Moeri’s family was present in the courtroom One of Moeri’s sisters delivered a powerful statement asking the court to impose a high bond We feel that you should know that Tobi was a kind and gentle person Tobi was an artist and had a profound love of animals,” she said Bishop hit Tobi that night and left her there to die in the middle of the road Bishop left the scene and tried to hide her crime with her sister Tobi is no longer able to pursue all of her passions or be part of our family.” Bishop did not have any consideration for Tobi that night.” Court Commissioner William Michel II agreed with the prosecution and family setting Bishop’s bond at $150,000 cash and Dodson’s at $20,000 Both women are scheduled to return to court for preliminary hearings on May 8 It’s As If Your Hoping Someone Makes It About Race It’s About A Deceased Woman Who Was Riding A Scooter n The Driver Left Her In The Road To Die If only she stayed at the scene and called 9-1-1 she might still be out and the victim might still be alive Some people let those temporary feelings of being afraid dictate their reaction If you are drunk or stoned and hit someone a wealthy dude hit and killed someone after “leaving the country club” on Appleton Ave he had lawyered up and told his family not to say anything the cops could not prove he was driving the car and not someone else but I am sure my haters will attack me on this Literally no one gives a shit about you……you don’t have haters Morals and doing the right thing don’t seem to be mentioned in your ramblings Getting out of trouble legally doesnt make you a decent person none of which we didn’t know already Stating your name only proves you’re a moron We left Kenosha 25 years ago to pursue business ventures….and returned to the area two years ago to spend May – September here We wisely chose to live in a nice area out in the County as our visits back to Kenosha through the years always shocked us in terms of the direction of the environment here Yes….parts of the Lakefront and Downtown have undergone a very impressive turnaround there always were a couple of rougher areas of town that pretty much never expanded from generally understood boundaries is now a constant concern in most of the city When a good friend who lived in the vicinity of 30th and 80th told me that he moved Up North because he was hearing gunfire almost every night What used to be a very Middle Class and safe community with a “ghetto” of maybe 5-10% of the city is now being overrun My “back of the napkin” estimate is that at least 33% of Kenosha is now a ghetto and expanding rapidly but this demographic shift has brought expanding crime neighborhoods that look like Cabrini Green Instead of being an escape from Milwaukee or Chicago we are now a dumping ground for people with a feral mindset and no capacity to choose right over wrong I am sick and saddened to see what Kenosha is becoming the KUSD is failing and choosing to loot the taxpayers of Kenosha rather than improve student results the Judges in town have no interest in punishing crime and formerly good neighborhoods are turning into trash All the major retailers and hospitals are no longer fleeing to Highway 31 Show me a place in America where a demographic death spiral like Kenosha is in has been reversed I have always been proud to be from Kenosha I would never even consider raising children here now the vast majority of Kenosha will be uninhabitable for normal people looking for a safe and optimistic place to raise their children or seniors looking to live out their years If you own a home that is East of Highway 31 I’d be making plans to sell and move before it is too late to get fair value for your property (And those boundaries are an optimistic estimate on my part.) So you don’t live here but have alot to say This incident has nothing yo do with bad neighbor hoods It happened and this person left Tobi to die I live 6 months a year in Kenosha County now and I have several family members still in the city I refuse to be silent about about what you and I both now is the obvious direction of the city These two are Exhibit A of what Kenosha has become…..and there are plenty more heading heading this way to overwhelm our schools What the heck kind of world do you live in But this is my childhood home….KENOSHA!!!….and Mass illegal migration has accelerated the cultural decline as well as certain demographics in this country choosing to embrace the feral The places I have lived in the last 25 years have their own challenges but what is happening to Kenosha is occurring in a manner that appears irreversible Kennedy park are is just one neighborhood that keeps getting better and better Get rid of certain absentee landlords who accept section 8 and things eve Everyone’s housing values have increased in the last few years as a result of Biden’s inflationary and insane fiscal policies I do agree that Section 8 housing is a scourge on any community the current administration puts an end to that program. The state of Kenosha had nothing to do with this incident I have lived and owned two properties in the area you claim should be vacated by law abiding Not one time in my 7 years living in either home did I hear gunfire Vast areas of kenosha are wonderful to live in Would love to give that depressed and scared person a tour I know Kenosha very well….no need for a tour I also know that Kenosha currently has many areas that continue to be “good neighborhoods.” The point I have made is the direction of the city and what many of those neighborhoods will look like in 2035 I stopped reading your dumbass post when you said your friend said there is gunfire on 30th and 80th every night Please go back to where you came from and don’t come back I actually have come back to where I am from I am appalled at the direction the city has taken demographically over the last 25 years…and where it is headed going forward Kenosha became a cautionary tale of what happens when weak leadership caves to mob pressure and ideological appeasement instead of defending their constituents and enforcing law and order effectively endorsed chaos by standing down during the riots they sent a dangerous message: that criminal destruction could be tolerated if it aligned with the right narrative This failure wasn’t just about public safety—it was about moral and civic collapse When elected officials excuse lawlessness for political convenience they don’t just undermine justice—they erode the very foundation of democratic governance Kenosha didn’t fall because of a riot; it fell because those in power refused to lead Too much welfare and too much section 8 housing while the old mayor pandered to Steve mills Here 38 years and never had a crime committed against us or property Reminds me of what happens when someone is assaulted on the bike trail It happens once a decade and all of a sudden the trail is the most dangerous spot on earth You are delusional if you think my description of Kenosha’s direction is anything short of “spot on.” Show me a single area of the city that is seeing desirable businesses or development coming in and I will show you 20 going the opposite direction and job producers….people who know what they are doing and are betting real money on a safe and growing demographic….are fleeing this post has nothing to do with a 26 year old life being lost Ask liz uline about kenosha and the 9 buildings she has here Ask the oakfire pizza owner why he added a Mexican restaurant if kenosha is so rotten Ask eli lilly why they chose kenosha to build a 3 billion plant Or are the developers who are investing 450 million in the downtown dumb and are just throwing money away But I am sure you are smarter than all of them and then compare them to my original comments One extra observation….Have you walked into that relatively new Wal Mart out on Washington Road and Highway 31 and done a little people watching The same is true if you take a drive down any main arterial road running through the heart of town and observe those walking on the sidewalks The community I live in the other 6 months of the year has almost the same exact population as Kenosha We have 3 Wal Mart locations….the oldest of which was remodeled recently….not closed and turned into a Storage facility I would wager my life savings that Wal Mart will never place another location in the “East of Highway 31 or North of 85th Street” boundaries I have outlined You and I both could describe places in Kenosha that could really use a Wal Mart and where land is available I don’t like the reality any more than you do but denying what is obvious is a bad look for you and the others on here getting their panties in a wad over my comments no one will change your dumb opinion so no one is going to try I seriously doubt that what is happening in Kenosha will reach my little part of Kenosha County anytime in my lifetime…but bless your heart for wishing ill will on me and my family So you live in a rural ass area of Kenosha County There are pockets of all types of income level in western Kenosha County my concerns about the city of Kenosha have nothing to do with what “class” you may think I may be labeled as I would wager that I care more about Kenosha than you ever have or will If you care so much about Kenosha you’d live here year found instead of just half the year I pay an absurd amount in property taxes for only living here six months My usage of public services is as close to zero as it gets I am basically donating well over $10,000 per year to Kenosha government entities which helps keep your taxes down No one is wishing ill will on you or your family.Those are your words Kevin….I agree with 100% of your commentary with exception of the first and last sentence the city has invested in a slice of the downtown and some of the lakefront they have expanded west to the Highway to attract jobs through businesses that see I -94 and our proximity to Milwaukee/ Chicago as an opportunity to be successful that not a single large employer has even sniffed the large swaths of land in the town center from the Chrysler closing as a location to expand There is an ominous demographic cancer growing quickly in Kenosha You correctly pointed out that both unscrupulous members of the local government and some private developers are enabling this cancer to grow by lining their pockets with funds for the type of housing that attracts that cancer This is akin to trying ward off ants around your property by pouring honey around your home foundation once a day This cancer will consume our town….as you accurately pointed to Racine as an example of a more advanced form of this cancer….and continue to move West The large corporations out on 94 do not care about Kenosha or you Or are you going to rely on law enforcement response time when the wolves arrive at your door or neighborhood Jeez “so sad” you are just beating this to a pulp Is this post just an “outlet” for you Nobody wants to read your lengthy rants that you are WAY wrong about Nobody is retarded enough to actually have the opinions that you have shared I would invite anyone to check out visitor comments from people who rent air b and bs across kenosha They love the downtown the parks and the walking paths They come from all over the country and have no reason to praise kenosha I started my commentary by praising the revitalization of the downtown and portions of the lakefront How many of those “visitors to Kenosha” you speak of would dare to get out of their cars and take a walk through any of the neighborhoods surrounding the downtown past dusk on any given evening Ask the folks who love the downtown nightlife If you are brave drive down there but of course keep your Mercedes doors locked and grip both hands on the steering wheel Then tell everyone you made it out of kenosha alive Because there was one recorded homicide in kenosha last year and somehow it was not you I don’t even know anyone who owns a Mercedes I have seen some of Kevin’s videos of altercations at downtown Kenosha bars I’m not sure that I see much value in being among that crowd were some circumstance cause me to wander down there I would be appropriately armed with my conceal carry to properly protect my friends and family should the need arise It’s willfully ignorant and inappropriate to suggest otherwise at least let him rest in peace and dignity Just because a mentally ill person wants to pretend to be the opposite gender does not mean the rest of us have to play along Dave Chapelle has a hilarious monologue where he equates it to the first time he met Jim Carrey Carrey was filming the movie “Man on the Moon” about Andy Kauffman and Carrey was staying in character 100% of the time Chapelle was forced to refer to Carrey as “Andy” and had to act like he was talking to Andy Kauffman….not Jim Carrey even though he knows it was Jim Carrey He said that experience reminds him of interactions with “Trans” people nowadays You cannot claim to have sympathies for someone who has passed so tragically yet disregard their wishes so blatantly I refuse to continue playing into this debate of yours – accept the reality for what it was or simply move forward with your opinion and leave him in peace and I know he would at least appreciate those who knew him the closest remembering him how he really was I do mourn her death….and blame the presence in our community of feral beings who have zero ability to choose right over wrong To enable someone with a mental illness by going along with their delusion of changing genders is a cruel act Watching people….and I have known a couple….mutilate their visible bodies and poison their insides with the chemicals they injest is an incredibly awful thing to witness The life and energy drains from their eyes and from my experience in the work environment they become a constant liability and stress on the culture of business The suicide rates of these folks….all God’s children….are demonstrably off the charts Those that don’t take their own lives are absolutely putting themselves in an early grave with these inappropriate medications being fed them by modern day Witch Doctors and Big Pharma cheering on the abuse of their products Shame on our culture and any individual who supports this madness An accessory to a crime that already took place should not be a crime She is the woman who call the police June 30th thru July 8th reporting gun shots because the consequences for hit and run are much less than vehicular murder while wasted The comments reflect a definite drop in community standards in my lifetime It’s a Jerry Springfield episode on every article published in KCE I’m a retired blue collar guy here in Kenosha I read the article and determined that these two women are idiots The driver didn’t mean to kill that pedestrian but now stupidity is in the mix In my opinion you don’t even have to pull the race card WE’RE TALKING ABOUT WOMEN DRIVERS HERE jantzen they both seem like ignorant turds — A Chicago man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he broke into a Pleasant Prairie apartment complex clubhouse and tried to hide evidence during his arrest in Kenosha County Circuit Court with four counts: burglary of a building or dwelling Court Commissioner William Michel II set Hall’s cash bail at $15,000 He remains in custody and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 2 The charges stem from an early morning break-in reported on April 21 at The Vista at Creekside Crossing A maintenance worker discovered extensive damage to doors and drywall and found a coin-operated laundry machine missing Surveillance footage reviewed by police showed a masked man forcing his way into the building and removing the machine using a crowbar Investigators later used vehicle surveillance systems to identify a 2017 gray Nissan Versa connected to the crime whose appearance and glasses—taped in a distinctive pattern—matched the suspect captured on video Pleasant Prairie police stopped the car early on April 26 and took Hall into custody officers found a crowbar covered in white powder residue on Hall’s driver’s seat Hall was allegedly seen moving suspiciously Police say he later attempted to hide a plastic bag containing 25.1 grams of marijuana in the squad car’s door pocket and suggested someone else had borrowed his vehicle police allege he offered no credible explanation for the physical evidence tying him to the crime scene Hall faces a maximum sentence of over 13 years behind bars including up to 12 years and six months for the burglary count alone Instead of 13 years in jail some liberal judge is going to throw some bad looks at him and give him useless probation What is the motivation behind stealing a coin-operated washing machine He needed to wash his car……I don’t see the issue Get a job just work this shit is sad the shit grown men do how embarrassing I don’t mean to pry (crowbar humor) does this guy know someone that lives in these low income apartments How would he know that there was a coin machine in the Clubhouse Also didn’t police not search this loser before arresting him and putting him in the police car Sounds like someone didn’t do their job when arresting him Tougher on crime mostly from people out of state And maybe you won’t need to rob for quarters — A renovation at the Roger Prange Municipal Building turned into an unexpected journey through time when workers uncovered a hidden PVC tube in the ceiling they found a time capsule filled with photos and memorabilia from 1994—the year the building was constructed he spotted a familiar face—his late father Watch: Hidden time capsule discovered in Pleasant Prairie: "It was really touching to see him again after 13 years," he said "It felt like he was saying hi from heaven." was just as surprised to find herself in one of the photos dressed as a mascot from her early days working for the police department “I didn’t even know this time capsule existed,” she said it’s amazing to see how much has changed.” The discovery has sparked curiosity about what other pieces of history might be hidden within the town’s buildings As Public Works continues its move into the renovated space this unexpected time capsule serves as a powerful reminder of the past and the people who helped shape it — Three convicted sex offenders have been released into the Village of Pleasant Prairie and will be under close supervision the Pleasant Prairie Police Department announced Monday working in coordination with the Sex Offender Registration Committee issued community notifications for Perfecto Navarro Jr. Authorities emphasized that while none of the men are wanted by police at this time public notification is being made to enhance safety has been convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault He will be residing in the 12100 block of 120th Court Navarro is classified as a lifetime registrant with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration Program and will be subject to electronic monitoring Conditions of his release prohibit unsupervised contact with minors was convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child He will be residing in the 12200 block of Sheridan Road Williams is a lifetime registrant and will be monitored electronically His release conditions also prohibit unsupervised contact with minors was convicted of Third Degree Sexual Assault He has been placed in the 11200 block of Old Green Bay Road is a lifetime registrant and will be electronically monitored His restrictions mirror those of the other two offenders​ Police Chief David Smetana stressed that citizen abuse of the information—such as through threats Officials said the release notifications are not intended to incite fear but to ensure that the public remains informed Each of the men is required to register face-to-face with law enforcement and comply with standard conditions imposed by their parole agents Any violation of these rules will lead to immediate apprehension and investigation Further information and archived releases are available on the Pleasant Prairie Police Department’s website at PleasantPrairieWi.gov/Departments/Police/News Why does the sex offender map not label Pleasant Prairie parks allowing dangerous criminals to live near them The same database lists Kenosha’s parks daycares and schools and not a single Pleasant Prairie park is listed on their maps With negligible apparent effort one can research and determine that there are many sex offenders released into Pleasant Prairie and allowed to live near parks Does the Kenosha statute on sex offenders living within a certain proximity of a park not apply to villages located within Kenosha County I wish they’d castrate these guys before letting them out Put a band around them and let the things slowly die and fall off Are they living with relatives or are taxpayers supporting them These are typically run down places where they put them like Kings Motel which I believe is the 120th Court address It’s off the frontage road from Prime Outlets! The law apparently says that you can live with a relative but there are some restrictions and guidlines with it that might end up.putting the.offenders in an area where kids live or.play We wouldn’t be getting any of this info anywhere but here👍🏻 They should be shot in the face immediately after trial Pleasant Prairie always gets a “deal ” on these people I believe the WI law states that the sex offenders are NOT allowed to be placed in the same area where the offense happened Most likely to protect the person it happened too There are alot of “what ifs” that could go with that but I think that might be a reason why they get placed in.particular.towns Just remember citizen abuse of the information will not be tolerated That Perfecto guy’s impression on his face looks like he’s out to get revenge Top Projects Eli Lilly’s footprint grows in Kenosha County A preliminary rendering of the facility expansion for Eli Lilly in Pleasant Prairie (Rendering credit to village of Pleasant Prairie) 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Russell held on a $25,000 cash bond — a stark contrast to the low-cash and signature bonds he previously received in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties where he had eight pending cases for retail theft and bail jumping and even signature releases in those prior cases Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis argued during Russell’s initial appearance Friday Solis stated that Russell stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from Nike and Ulta Beauty stores in coordinated thefts alongside known associates a representative from Ulta Beauty spoke directly to the commissioner warning that these crimes are not victimless and create unsafe environments for employees who are forced to confront criminal behavior daily put frontline workers at direct risk of harm Solis argued that Russell repeatedly thumbed his nose at the justice system committing new crimes while out on bond no fewer than 20 times His behavior highlights what many law enforcement officials and Solis have long warned: low bail policies embolden repeat offenders and endanger communities Russell could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and fined $50,000 just on the racketeering count alone — with additional exposure from the felony retail theft and felony bail jumping counts “Retail theft is not a victimless crime,” said Solis and undermines the safety and stability of our community Our office has a zero-tolerance policy toward organized retail theft and habitual offenders We will aggressively prosecute those who engage in theft rings and repeatedly violate the law Retail theft cases will be treated seriously and we will seek appropriate bonds and sentences to deter future criminal conduct All individuals facing persecution are presumed innocent until proven guilty in our courts.” Russell’s next court appearance is scheduled for later this month The case remains under active investigation and authorities encourage any witnesses or additional victims to come forward Finally these thugs are being put behind bars How in the world does he have 8 opens cases and now he’s in Kenosha Great job DA Solis charging RICO on these gangs thank you for prosecuting this thug and thief He needs to sit in prison for a while for his actions There is no element of racism involved in this matter The focus is on the individual’s actions and chosen occupation I respectfully suggest setting aside any assumptions of bias it concerns the distinction between those who work for a living and those who engage in retail theft which ultimately contributes to higher prices for everyone It is regrettable that the acting commissioner did not impose a bond twice the amount as such a measure could have served as a deterrent Pleasant Prairie man…probably one of Steinbrinks buddies There are kids doing something stupid as a prank There are people who steal to support their drug habit They get charged all the time as it should be Occasionally there’s a poor parent who steals Children’s Tylenol for a sick kid — happens occasionally bit not a lot And then there are shoplifting rings that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve We need not only more aggressive prosecution but a change in state law to allow these crimes to be aggregated and for regional investigations and prosecution takes a lot of resources and the DA’s office may have to adjust how much attention some other cases get to make room for it but it’s worth doing This individual is not a kid or single parent The article said he had 8 open cases for retail theft in multiple counties This is one of the type of crimes We the People want prosecuted And it is about time we have a DA willing to take these criminals head on The DA’s office needs to concentrate their precious resources on prosecuting actual criminals like this I cannot imagine their workload with all of the crime coming through Kenosha whilst simultaneously burdened by unfounded cases capriciously brought forth by the likes of Smathers & Gravely Multiple law enforcement agencies in Kenosha County were involved in a chase Tuesday evening According to the Pleasant Prairie Police Department the chase involved a stolen work truck and ended on I-94 southbound just north of the state line "He’s going to be in jail for quite a long time,” Captain Paul Marik said Marik said the driver is facing multiple felonies in multiple jurisdictions He said the truck was stolen out of Illinois and linked to a felony theft of a trailer at a hospital in Pleasant Prairie “We had been looking for this vehicle and the suspect for a little while,” Marik said the incident began when Kenosha Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle flagged by one of the Flock cameras strategically positioned throughout the county Watch how teamwork and cameras helped catch a driver in stolen car: Officers attempted to approach the truck at a Kwik Trip located at 39th Avenue and Washington Road Police said the driver fled westbound on Washington Road “They had a high-speed chase through the city like 98 miles an hour," Marik explained It was our case originally so we’re listening ending the chase before somebody got killed," Marik added The captain attributed the successful arrest to the coordinated teamwork among multiple departments and the invaluable assistance of the Flock camera system “We can’t be everywhere at once and so these cameras are identifying wanted people They’re identifying stolen vehicles and things like that we can saturate that area and try to find the bad guys,” Marik said Groups like the ACLU call the camera system “dangerously powerful” because of the broad network it has is advocating for the expansion of the network in Pleasant Prairie But we have them at most of our big hot spots We try to put them strategically where we would get the most success out of them." The Kenosha County District Attorney said the man involved in the chase will be charged in court at 1 p.m — A sweeping retail theft blitz targeting organized shoplifting operations at two major Pleasant Prairie shopping centers has led to six arrests and 14 criminal charges coordinated by the Pleasant Prairie Police Department with support from regional and federal partners focused on the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets and the Shoppes at Prairie Ridge Charges include felony and misdemeanor retail theft felony possession of anti-theft removal devices Police say additional merchandise was recovered from stores not officially involved in the sting—those retailers have opted to pursue charges independently “This operation is a strong demonstration of our collective commitment to addressing the rise in organized retail theft that continues to impact businesses and community safety,” said Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis (R) along with the office’s investigator “Unlike previous administrations that did not make these crimes a priority my office is taking a firm and proactive approach.” Solis said retail theft is far from a minor offense “It is often driven by sophisticated criminal groups who treat theft as a business model,” he said “Many of the individuals arrested have ties to transnational gangs some of which operate out of sanctuary cities such as Chicago and areas like Milwaukee where retail theft is often not prosecuted as harshly.” “These offenders travel across jurisdictions believing they can exploit perceived gaps in enforcement,” Solis added “That will not be the case in Kenosha County and sending a clear message: if you come here to steal He also noted that his office is working with federal partners—including U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—to identify and investigate individuals who cross state lines to commit crimes regardless of where they come from or how far they’ve traveled to commit these crimes,” Solis said The retail theft blitz was conducted with the cooperation of 15 retailers and the support of the Wisconsin Organized Retail Crime Association (WIORCA) and the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office The Pleasant Prairie Police Department said the effort was part of a broader strategy to respond to growing concerns about organized theft rings operating across multiple jurisdictions The operation follows a troubling nationwide trend According to the National Retail Federation the number of shoplifting incidents increased 93% in 2023 compared to 2019 The same study found that 91% of retailers report shoplifters are becoming more aggressive and violent Solis said the county’s new membership in WIORCA strengthens its ability to collaborate across jurisdictions and dismantle organized theft networks “This partnership enhances information-sharing and reinforces our efforts to take down organized theft rings operating across city and county lines,” he said He also praised the officers involved in the operation “It was a privilege for me to personally attend the retail theft blitz and witness firsthand the incredible hard work and professionalism of the officers involved,” Solis said to investigate and dismantle organized theft operations and recover stolen merchandise.” Both Solis and police officials said additional operations are planned in the future “We are committed to prosecuting these crimes to the fullest extent of the law,” Solis said “Our office will continue to support law enforcement efforts and our community in the fight against organized retail crime.” Long past due and truly welcome action from our new DA Thanks to everyone involved helping make our county safe again Racine and Milwaukee just stay out of Kenosha Great job… thank you for catching and ousting these thugs Maybe it will send a message to the next group of filthing thugs to think twice should have mall security police at all times I’d love to see pictures posted of the last 20 or so large theft suspects from prime outlets Please list the stores that opted not to prosecute No way I want to support a business that promotes catch and release criminality Dude they really stole the Hello Kitty wall art from five below 😭 Anything that’s not bolted to the ground Don’t celebrate just yet.Let’s see what our judges do first Organized retail theft has been a long standing problem at the malls This is not some local kid taking lipstick on a dare or a poor mom hiding a bottle of Children’s Tylenol These are organized criminal rings who often steal to order and then resell the merchandise Some do have links to international criminal organizations The minute you defended some people for stealing When I shop out there I can just feel how exposed those employees are Even as a shopper I feel vulnerable because of these out-of-towners How great would it be to have a public forum in which we (the public) could watch these 6 scumbags lose a hand for thieving I would bet they wouldn’t steal more than twice They must have thought Gravely and McNeil were still handing out plea deals for no jail time Thank God this was Pleasant Prairie and not Kenosha Melichar would have gotten the case we all know the outcome KPD Detective JM” is NOT investigating these crimes…..we all know what the outcome would be then Needs to be legislation that allows the seizure of vehicle used to cross state line and/or used in the crime Solis compared to Graveley is like comparing Trump to Biden….Professionalism and accountability vs Thank God voters are getting to see the stark difference between the parties Wisconsin just voted for a radical Socialist Supreme Court Judge Kenosha county starting to look like lake county love it when they got offended for following them in the store PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Village police have announced three convicted sex offenders will soon be released into the community following the completion of their sentences will be moved into a residence in the 12200 block of Sheridan road His related offense is first-degree sexual assault of a child will be moving into a residence in the 12100 block of 120th Court His related offenses include first degree sexual assault will be moving into a residence in the 11200 block of Old Green Bay Road His related offense is third-degree sexual assault All three will be electronically monitored They are to have no unsupervised contact with minors no contact with any victims of their offense They are life registrants of the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration Program Email notifications are only sent once a day Two Pleasant Prairie women were charged May 2 in connection to a traffic death in the village A 34-year-old Illinois man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison in connection to five armed robberies in 2023 A Kenosha teen was sentenced Thursday to a year in detention for bringing a firearm to Indian Trail High School and Academy in December A 72-year-old Racine man died Sunday from injuries he sustained after his truck was struck by a car that reportedly was fleeing from police (WGTD)---A small family-owned company in Pleasant Prairie’s LakeView Corporate Park has a lot to celebrate these days  L & M Corrugated Container was founded in Zion in 1979 The current third-generation owners and operators are still young—Steven Lopes is company president and his sister The box-making company specializes in short runs for small and medium-sized businesses.  With the Pleasant Prairie plant and another in Platteville the company broke a sales record last month.  They’re also celebrating the installation of a huge $8 million box-making machine in Pleasant Prairie to replace one that was several-decades old.  Greene said the new machine allows for six-minute set-ups "Before the set-up was 30 minutes and the machine that was here prior did not have five colors So what this is going to allow us to do is service customers better and give them more capacity and efficiency," she said.  The new machine has positioned the company for future growth L & M is looking to add 20 new positions to its 130-member payroll "If you have a real passion for working for somebody where we're going to know your name and treat you like a person and if you really want to excel at what you're doing you do have an opportunity here," Greene said.  L & M’s Pleasant Prairie plant is on Highway ‘H’ – Gordon Food Service Store has announced the upcoming closure of its Pleasant Prairie location at 6905 75th Place with its final day of operation set for Saturday The company assured customers that regular business hours will remain in effect until closing day While the physical store will shut its doors Gordon Food Service’s Express Van Delivery Service will continue to serve customers in the Kenosha area and online ordering will remain fully operational Customers will still have access to the company’s well-known restaurant-quality products and services at the nearest Racine location Gordon Food Service Store expressed appreciation for its customers and acknowledged the impact of the decision The company also confirmed that eligible employees have been encouraged to seek opportunities at other Gordon Food Service locations customers can contact the Racine store at 262-633-2868 Are you hiring for van service delivery drivers Just go to the store and tell them code:7887 they will give you the keys Gordon’s always seemed to be more of a restaurant service place than regular customers It always seemed like it had competition with the nearby Costo I shopped there a few times when they had excellent deals on soda they supply (at a discount) to restaurants and similar resellers The retail store was just that-the store also allowed retail sales at retail prices Kenosha just isn’t big enough yet ;P While the prices weren’t necessarily great for retail customers they did have some items that I gladly purchased over and over again I’m certainly not going to drive up to Racine to purchase them Pleasant Prairie has an interesting quirk among its residents I find my neighbors begin speaking and asking questions in hushed tones.  They’re perfectly normal questions such as “have you looked at who’s running for the Village Board?” or “did your property taxes go up this year?” I’ve always found it odd that such things are discussed over backyard fences with frequent glances to the side My family moved to Pleasant Prairie from Chicago where certain political things aren’t safe to discuss at all I recall being surprised at the similar fear that exists in this quiet Wisconsin town I came to understand why everyone spoke about Pleasant Prairie politics so cautiously: corruption is rampant In our attempt to escape the twisted legal landscape of Chicago we had unwittingly moved into a smaller version of it While it’s not uncommon for politicians to hand-pick a candidate that they hope will be their successor it’s still up to the taxpayers to decide whether or not the direction of things is one in which they wish to continue moving.  Dave Klimisch appears to be outgoing Village President John Steinbrink’s golden calf Anyone chosen by Steinbrink is most likely willing to further Steinbrink’s expensive vision for the village and is at least tacitly unbothered by the scandals that have plagued the Village governance in the last few years he’s already been a part of Pleasant Prairie’s governance as a Trustee for the last 10 years If anyone has already had a chance to stand up to the government expansion It’s about time we took a wrench to these broken cogs in the machine While Klimisch has remained quiet about the Village’s misconduct Eric Meadows has publicly fought local government corruption and poor policy for the last several years His work on the KUSD School Board was exemplary even when consistently under fire. He has spoken out not just with wishes and dreams and slogans like so many but bullet-pointed lists of possible solutions for long-standing issues I’ve never seen a local politician provide a substantial list of fixes and avenues for their execution who has done exactly that on social media and other platforms on multiple occasions Meadows has also been consistent in his concern for crime and safety in Pleasant Prairie and throughout the county.  While many don’t like to talk about it the fact of the matter is that we are situated dead in the middle of a crime corridor that runs between Chicago and Milwaukee.  All manner of things are being trafficked through our peaceful little village and there is work to be done to curb the growth of these operations Eric Meadows is not afraid to talk about these issues directly and with sincere concern Meadows has also served on the Kenosha County Board as a Supervisor giving him unique insight into how Pleasant Prairie fits into the county- and state-level puzzle.  He was successful in balancing the budget on both the KUSD School Board and the County Board during his time there Imagine the possibilities if we had a Village President with the proven drive to save money reduce regulations on citizens and small businesses and who actively supports law enforcement to eradicate crime all we’ve had for the last several decades are golf buddies like Klimisch who throw lip service to the people and coin to each other the hushed backyard conversations will continue along with more under-the-table handshakes and unnecessary raises to the tax levy.  If Meadows wins and shining real sunlight on long-hidden issues that are costing the citizens of Pleasant Prairie money THANK YOU for shedding light on the DIRTY backroom deals that are UNPLEASANT PRAIRIE! WE need to VOTE FOR ERIC otherwise we will have Steinbrink still running the show thru his stooge Klimisch Hopefully we can get rid of the other dirty player {Polloncoff} next election Look how Klimisch did NOTHING when JR was convicted of STEALING our tax dollars eventually it starts to stink and needs to be changed but unfortunately Klimisch has all his cronies fooled We need everyone to put an Eric Meadows sign in their yard and get out there and spread the word I’m not sure if anyone knows this but Klimisch’s daughter is now a man this has nothing to do about this guy’s qualifications to ever on the board There are plenty of reasons to not vote for this guy Maybe if you dig deeper into this guy’s life you will find that another daughter went on a date with a black guy Your excited utterance is on the same level Don’t you think his views on DEI should place a high value on his character If he agrees that a woman can be a man or vice versa that shows he isn’t capable of being a conservative leader We don’t know if he agrees with what his children have done your girls may start sharing bathrooms with the boys it kind of does matter….IF he agrees with DEI What has that got to do with the price of tea in China? you don’t want him stealing your women; he probably gets more puss than you do Comments like this have nothing to do with either candidate’s policy Every person decides their own life and the job of a parent is to love their children and support what makes them happy Eric Meadows and Matthew Henby…the new small town D.O.G.E There is still corruption going on I the Village There are employees “working from home” when in actually Klimisch at the forum stated there are no employees working from home He is just covering up for the employees who are abusing the system I hope Kevin looks into the next story of corruption in the Village Our tax dollars are being wasted on lazy ass employees who want a paycheck but don’t want to be in the office If I remember correctly from the forum meeting candidate Klimisch sort of qualified his statement about who was working from home all the people in positions or departments X Pollocoff and Steinbrink know there are A LOT of employees working from home and abusing the system I have been told by village employees that HR and administration not to address it I believe this information would be available to anyone hrough a record request (including you!) All you have to do is phone or email the village and request a specific record or group of records but if it takes them more than 2 hrs to assemble the information we have to file a form requesting to hybrid work from home/office I imagine the Village requires something similar I suppose there could be some employees working from home but wouldn’t they need permission Baseless claims with no evidence is nothing more than a strongly worded opinion Prove there are people WFH before spreading lies Why was Meadows absent from so many meetings during his time on previous boards He answered that question on his campaign page A lot of the meetings are held during the day and he works full time He was told he didn’t have to attend those meetings He couldnt even finish the debate for the office he is running… I appreciate Eric’s interest and think he got screwed on the school board especially because the county and village are not always aligned Village taxpayers send more money to the county than we get back Eric has rightfully brought up the latter point and thinks PP should form a separate school district Good idea but it was tried in the past and the law makes it almost impossible to accomplish especially with the enormous financial burden of assuming a chunk of the KUSD debt plus having to build at least a new high school and new middle school (and probably a new elementary school) We would be talking hundreds of millions of dollars — if it could ever get off the ground School board then county board and now village board? Is he committed to the county or the village How many village board meetings has he been to As much as I like Eric I want to see more commitment to the village And if he did his homework he would have known about the issues surrounding forming a new school district and the cost And what has he done to ensure that village taxpayers get their money’s worth from the county If there’s all of this “evidence” of “corruption” then by all means let it be investigated and prosecuted got what he deserved and his dad is on his way out the door JR got a sweetheart jail term anyone else would be looking at hard prison! Sr groomed Klimich to be a figure head on village board with SR still collecting his back room money lets not forget about his buddy Polloncoff who found village money to shut-up previous village administer with a contract than he could not speak about village dealings Ask yourself if Klimisch has done anything about JR and SR stealing from the village or speaking up? His supporters think he got shafted while his family’s enemies believe it was a sweetheart deal which suggests it was the proper outcome Klimisch isn’t speaking g up about our tax dollars being misused by employees who instead of taking vacation or sick time There are employees who constantly work from from home weekly and abuse the system as well as the village board and yet nothing is done We in Pleasant Prairie are subsidizing Kenosha children educations we in PP are paying $33,000 per PP student enrolled in KUSD Catholic schools charge on average maybe $10,000 So lets split the difference and say PP could save $10,000 per student per year on the cost to educate our children if we formed our own school district then we could save $10,000*7,000 = $70,000,000 per year by separating from KUSD it would only take a few years to pay the KUSD debt buyout and in only a few years we would have the needed infrastructure paid for AND this is the BIGGEST THING,…are kids would not be stuck on schoolbusses with drug dealer teachers and 12 year old rapists from Kenosha The other thing we need to do in PP is increase our police force by 50% PP pas fewer police per 1000 residents than the state average and with our challenging positional location between major crime centers We need to take those extra 25 police officers and post one on each major road through town at all times (Greenbay We need to do this in conjunction with lowering all speed limits on the major roads through town to 25-35 mph and every person driving through town will be observed and pulled over for any infraction People will soon learn not do drive through PP if they are up to no good but instead best to just stay on the interstate We can fund a lot of the extra police by writing about 500 speeding tickets per day Those committing more serious crimes can be sent to Guantanamo bay or CECOT I have the assurance of both the POTUS and DOGE that they are fully in support of this plan we will make Pleasant Prairie the Riviera of southeast Wisconsin they chase the trash driving through constantly Can’t get rid of it though being trapped between Illinois and Milwaukee I’m assuming though many of the kids are going to St Joes or Westosha under open enrollment You’re also forgetting the cost to build the schools and the property needed Dave Klimisch as a village board member claims to be a supporter and promoter of the village fire and police services as per his own advertisement As a board member he went along and voted for a village referendum for police and fire additional staffing but did not demonstrate an active role in promoting or explaining them One might ask how did village protective services become so understaffed The answer – years of not increasing staff in relation to village growth and expansion In village town hall meetings someone asked “if the referendum was to purchase fire trucks or a station” and the village fire chief and administrator at the time said “no And within months of the referendum approval the village board approved a 15 million dollar fire station Well the referendum was approved and taxes increased but to date the fire department is under staffed and the approved positions remain unfilled Would someone ask how many people are staffing the three fire stations on a daily basis And how many unfilled referendum positions remain years after referendum approval Why is there no accountability from the village board as to the filling of needed positions and holding people’s feet to the fire to recruit and fill fire department positions Had anyone on the village board raised this issue If these positions are not needed then Dave and the village board should return unused referendum money to the villagers I early voted already and voted for change and hopefully accountability in the VPP The understaffing was because of tax levy limits The plan was to add a couple each year but then levy limits got in the way If you went to the board meetings you’d know lieutenants all internal hires perpetuate toxicity why isn’t there oversight regarding unfilled fire dept positions when the referendum has been collecting revenue for such positions for two years Recruitment is ongoing and applications are being accepted for both new candidates and lateral hires Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Wis. — The Village of Pleasant Prairie in Kenosha County was recognized by the Department of Natural Resources with a Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Not only does Pleasant Prairie offer curbside recycling it also operates its own Residential Recycling Center for residents to drop off yard waste “We have recycling inside for computers and tv monitors also our yard waste out in the rest of the facility,” said Kevin Meyers Pleasant Prairie Department of Public Works superintendent the residential recycling center averages about 27,000 drop-offs per year the village also invested in a campaign to remind residents about the importance of recycling, and what can and can not be recycled “We have our website that the younger generations can go to It’s easier for them to get on that website,” said Meyers “The older generation tends to like hard paper copies so we have calendars that are given out for free to village residents.” curbside recycling and the drop-off center the village estimates that it’s collected at least 4 million pounds of recycled goods over the past five years “We’re just trying to better our future with the future generations Meyers credits his community with making the effort to help properly dispose of trash and recyclables “It all starts with the residents,” said Meyers “If the residents help us out by recycling the right product we don’t get that deducted from the recycling center The DNR also recognized other municipalities and organizations in 2024 PLEASANT PRAIRIE — GXO Logistics Supply Chain has announced plans for a storage and shipment facility in the village within the building at 10303 80th Ave The company plans to utilize the facility to store and ship flammable solvent-based and non-solvent based paints and coatings GXO will use the approximately 100,000-square-foot building for High Hazard Group H storage operations No open use of the materials will occur on-site The Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit Village staff and the Fire & Rescue Department confirmed that the proposed operations wouldmeet all applicable public safety and environmental protection standards GXO is a third-party logistics provider that specializes in supply chain solutions for a wide range of industries The company is recognized for its focus on automation Interior alterations to the Pleasant Prairie space which include the installation of racking systems fields a question during an announcement of the company’s $3 billion expansion in Wisconsin on Thursday Governor Tony Evers speaks during an announcement of Eli Lilly expanding in Bristol Tony Evers listens as executives from Eli Lilly announce the company’s expansion in Wisconsin on Thursday Tony Evers listens as executives from Eli Lilly announce the company’s expansion in Bristol Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman; Edgardo Hernandez executive vice president and president of Lilly manufacturing operations; Gov watch a video during the announcement that Eli Lilly is expanding in Wisconsin on Thursday announces the company’s expansion in Wisconsin on Thursday Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman speaks during the announcement that Eli Lilly is expanding in Wisconsin on Thursday whose corporate headquarters are seen in Indianapolis makes a popular drug for type 2 diabetes under the brand name Mounjaro This image provided by Eli Lilly on Wednesday 2023 shows packaging for their new drug Zepbound The new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug available in vials for patients who pay out-of-pocket Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Piggly Wiggly has been a neighborhood staple for groceries on Kenosha’s north side A Florida-based restaurant chain could soon be coming to Green Bay Road in Kenosha One of the biggest Kenosha area employers is looking to expand with plans for a major new warehouse LaMacchia Travel in Kenosha has set up trips for people going all over the globe Nashville, Tenn.-based baker Crown Bakeries will expand its Pleasant Prairie, Wis., facility high-speed bun production line to boost capabilities and capacity there which manufactures fresh and frozen croissants and dough products in nine different facilities across the country expects the expansion to be fully operational by November 2025 The project will significantly increase the company’s bun production volume with the new line capable of producing as many as 2.3 million buns per day The line has been designed to maximize flexibility with the ability to accommodate multiple packaging formats and specific needs of Crown’s customers in foodservice The Pleasant Prairie expansion is the latest in a series of investments in Crown’s facilities The company was originally founded as a high-speed bun producer in Dickson and it has continued to grow its capabilities and manufacturing footprint through private-equity firm Arbor Investments bakery and snack foods as a B2B editor for nearly 20 years and has toured hundreds of processing plants and food companies sharing stories of innovation and technological advancement throughout the food supply chain he won a Folio:Eddie Award for his unique "From the Editor's Desk" video blogs and he has brought home additional awards from Folio and ASBPE over the years Hanacek led the Meat Industry Hall of Fame for several years and was vice president of communications for We R Food Safety a food safety software and consulting company the longest-serving village president for Pleasant Prairie holds a street sign in his honor on his last day in office on April 14 at the Village Hall Flanking him are Village Board trustees James Kremer trustee and President-elect David Klimisch and trustee James Kedrow Pleasant Prairie Village President John Steinbrink speaks about the progress the village has made over the past decade during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Pleasant Prairie Fire Station No longtime Pleasant Prairie leaders Michael Serpe John Steinbrink and Thomas Terwall in 1989 after the incorporation of Pleasant Prairie and in 2019 bumps elbows with Pleasant Prairie Village President John Steinbrink during the June 2020 dedication of a new multiuse trail and bridge over the Des Plaines River alongside Highway C in Pleasant Prairie Pleasant Prairie Village President John Steinbrink speaks during a ceremony celebrating the recent reconstruction of a portion of Highway H in Pleasant Prairie From left behind Steinbrink are Kenosha County Highway Director Clement Abongwa Wisconsin DOT Transportation Economic Assistance Program Manager Dave Carlson DOT Southeast Region Local Program Manager Jacob Varnes Pleasant Prairie Village Administrator Nathan Thiel corporate affairs manager on behalf of Kroger President Prairie Village President John Steinbrink speaks at a ground-breaking ceremony for Haribo of America and Aurora at Prairie Highlands Corporate Park on July 25 Pleasant Prairie Village President John Steinbrink and Juddie Brandes stand at the foot of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial being inaugurated at Ingram Park in 2018 It came together from a $1,000 donation from Brandes whose brother was the first veteran from the area who died in the conflict and the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans John Steinbrink would ride around on a tractor in a farm field as his dad Peter fished in a pond at its center Steinbrink would watch how farms once in the Town of Pleasant Prairie quietly became part of the City of Kenosha it seemed the town he knew was losing not just the land but its character “Whenever a development occurred and (people) needed municipal or public services they would have to annex to the City of Kenosha,” said Steinbrink reflecting at his final meeting as Pleasant Prairie’s longest-serving president He was honored April 14 for four decades of public service including 30 years leading the village through a transformation from cornfields to what he said some are calling “the envy of the state,” with its successful commercial Pleasant Prairie was part of where Library Park is just south of Kenosha’s Downtown “If (annexation) would’ve kept up … it would have probably … ended the existence of the Town of Pleasant Prairie,” he said There were many early issues facing the community Infrastructure was needed for sewers and water quality as many areas contained public and private wells contaminated with radium radium can lead to cancer with increased exposure coli was also present in the local water supply But the sewer systems emptied right into the ditch or into field tiles that was OK when you only had a few houses that was not acceptable anymore,” said Steinbrink who worked sunup to sundown as farmer – he grew grain and milked cows — said he wasn’t exactly pining to become involved in local politics His father had just died and he was putting in hours running the farm alone when Kenny Barter a family friend and a former Town Board chairman “They encouraged me to run for the Town Board because then (Supervisor) Terry Rice was moving away for work reasons,” said Steinbrink who had been president of the local Farm Bureau for 10 years It wasn’t long before he was convinced to run By the latter part of the decade Chrysler Corp would lay off thousands of workers as the automobile-making giant did away with its plant in Kenosha threatening to devastate the local economy Then Town Board Chairman Tom Terwall and supervisors Don Wruck and Rice hired professionals to “do what we needed to move forward,” Steinbrink said That started with the hiring of Michael Pollocoff as Pleasant Prairie’s first town and later village administrator was later elected to the Village Board in 2018 The town’s elected leaders would also hire its first public safety professionals including Police Chief James Horvath and Fire Chief Paul Gilbert Steinbrink won his first election to the board before becoming village president a decade later But he wasn’t the village’s first president who had been the Town Board chairman when the village incorporated in 1989 Wisconsin Energy CEO — along with new utility holding legislation — Pleasant Prairie was empowered to develop LakeView Corporate Park “Those things really started to form something we never had before,” he said The biggest change came when the town incorporated as a village in 1989 with the borders moving south and some residents becoming part of Somers a lot of them probably still don’t talk to us to this day,” he said “But it was the only way we could preserve the identity of Pleasant Prairie.” The Village Board would hire its first in-house planning and zoning administrator in Jean Werbie-Harris who later became the community development director a position she held until her retirement in 2023 Steinbrink credits her meticulous planning and Pollocoff’s administration as reasons for the village’s lasting success saying they brought the village “into the forefront as a regional destination for business and residential growth Werbie-Harris said Steinbrink taught the staff the “importance of learning from our past protecting our stories” and sharing history for others to learn Pollocoff recalled Steinbrink’s tenacity in bringing to life the shared vision the home to the village’s premiere facility: the RecPlex was a gravel pit and it was supposed to be a golf course,” said Pollocoff “Nobody really believed in making it a park on the Town Board or the County Board except for John and he pushed and he pushed and the gravel pit owners eventually led to the village acquiring the land and the funds it needed to develop Prairie Springs Park Steinbrink also concurrently served for 18 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1996 to 2013 “I liked being able to represent the community here because that’s something that’s getting lost up there Steinbrink was part of a delegation that would often advocate for the common interests of legislative districts in Kenosha County “I always had that village mentality – (supporting what was) good for the village or Kenosha … so who takes over as village president at the next meeting recalled how Steinbrink engaged with Klimisch’s students when he worked as special education teacher and he still took time out to work with my students and just talk about what elections are and democracy,” he said Klimisch said he and his wife are incredibly grateful to have chosen the village as their home “What we do here is at the top end of what is possible and that’s because of the culture … I’ve just been here 20 years and I’ve seen the changes … but to maintain that kind of standard for that many decades I know I’ve never seen it in all the places we’ve been.” who recently retired as Plan Commission chair said Steinbrink’s legacy of service would be “appreciated by residents for decades to come.” Among the honors presented to Steinbrink at his last meeting was a replica street sign bearing his name He was also presented with a framed depiction of the municipality’s transformation from a town to a village in topographical maps from four different decades and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of support of Wisconsin tourism Steinbrink was once the chair of the state’s Tourism Committee “Pleasant Prairie stands out as a model community John’s involvement played a major part in all of it,” Serpe wrote in a statement read during the village meeting Steinbrink celebrated his 76th birthday Thursday with his wife Bobbi at home They’re also planning a cruise next year with the Pollocoffs he’s tinkering and collecting things like arrowheads that have been left by the tribes of First Nations who lived on the prairie long ago Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter a group of hobby photographers found a body along the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks in Pleasant Prairie near the Illinois state line in Kenosha County despite his distinctive tattoo featuring leaves Dodge was likely living on the north side of Chicago with his wife New testing has determined he was likely killed by gunshot wound the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System the DNA Doe Project and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin held a press conference at Pleasant Prairie Village Hall to announce Dodge’s identification “In my almost 20-year career in working in death investigation Ronald’s case has proven to be the most difficult to solve,” said Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall “I am humbled to have the honor of giving Ronald his name back returning his remains to his family and giving the Dodge family the answers that they have been looking for for all these years.” Hall has special interest in identifying John Doe victims She revived the investigation in 2014 after learning police detectives had kept the John Doe’s skull as evidence “The artifacts from the case were transferred to the medical examiner for further testing all in hopes of identifying the remains of the deceased individual,” Pleasant Prairie Police Chief David Smetana said The medical examiner’s office sent specimens to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification in 2015 the center’s forensic anthropologist Wendy McQuade determined the victim was of Native American In 2017, the Michigan State Police Crime Lab reconstructed Dodge’s skull and created digital renderings of his face that were released to the public. The Smithsonian Institution analyzed the isotopes in Dodge’s remains the same year because the answers were a really big area of the United Sates so it didn’t help us narrow anything down,” Hall said of the isotope analysis Hall’s office began working with the DNA Doe Project in 2018 investigative genetic genealogist team leader at the project said it took her team over three years of lab work to generate a DNA profile for Dodge They uploaded the profile to two databases we realized Kenosha John Doe was Native American a population extremely underrepresented in the DNA databases,” Espensen said Using a combination of genealogy and DNA analysis Espensen’s team managed to find some of Dodge’s ancestors and trace a family tree back into the present including some possible distant relatives of Dodge “We then shared some of our closer matches with Patrice [Hall] and she made contact and shared his reconstruction photo It was not long before a close family member came forward,” Espensen said That family member was Dodge’s brother who definitively confirmed Dodge’s identity by providing his own DNA sample Police Chief Smetana said Dodge’s homicide is now an open investigation “The important part is now we know who this individual is we know where he frequented and we know where he ended up: here in Pleasant Prairie So that’s where the investigation will start,” Smetana said Smetana encouraged anyone “along the way from Menominee Indian Reservation down to Chicago” to share any recollections they have of Dodge those leads lead to additional information,” Smetana said Asked about the possibility that Dodge was murdered in Chicago before having his body left in Pleasant Prairie Smetana said he expects “outstanding cooperation” with police departments in Illinois if that’s the case I’m not a gambling man,” Smetana said and the team that you’ve seen amass here today I’ve got high hopes that we’re gonna bring justice to the Dodge family and have a successful conclusion on this case.” Menominee Tribal Vice Chair Joey Awonohopay read aloud a letter written by Dodge’s family members for the press conference “It’s been over 30 years of searching and wondering worrying and praying about Ronnie and his well-being It came to a point where hope seemed to be lost His loved ones began to believe that we would never know what became of him,” Awonohopay read The family thanked the Pleasant Prairie police and the medical examiner’s office and wrote that Dodge has been “laid to rest amongst his relatives Awonohopay also read a statement from the Menominee tribal leadership violence inflicted upon our citizens has been overlooked Dodge was the fourth John Doe identified in Kenosha County under Hall’s leadership Asked about what drives her to solve cold cases “Everybody deserves to have their name returned to him I’ve been an investigator for almost 20 years and it’s just something in me,” Hall said “I transported Ronald in June to the funeral home It was an honor to be able to help them and learn about Ronald and learn about his family and bring them some closure,” Hall said Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board Eric Meadows has officially announced his candidacy for Village President of Pleasant Prairie With a vision for a prosperous and secure community Meadows brings forward a platform focused on key priorities: Strategic Growth: Meadows aims to guide Pleasant Prairie towards sustainable development that balances economic expansion with the preservation of our community’s unique quality of life Fiscal Responsibility and Lower Property Taxes: Committed to managing the village’s finances with diligence Meadows pledges to work towards reducing property tax burdens while ensuring essential services are maintained Transparency: Meadows believes in an open government where residents are informed and involved in the decision-making processes that affect their community Public Safety: Ensuring the safety and security of Pleasant Prairie residents is paramount Meadows plans to support and enhance our local law enforcement and emergency services to keep our village safe “I am dedicated to serving Pleasant Prairie with integrity and foresight My commitment is to lead our village into a future where strategic growth and public safety are not just campaign promises Klimisch refused to talk to KCE about his silence Klimisch has said that every other trustee Please ask Gary Roberts (Kenosha Director of Inspections) personally after pulling data of Meadows purchases A story on Gary Roberts would be welcoming also He won’t have to look for the wrong doing It will rear its head seconds after he is in office He should gave run for trustee and president Now will the person who wanted change contact this man and work on his committees for election PP needs a leader who won’t be a corrupt extension of the Democratic machine slowly being dismantled here in the city… All Meadows needs to promise is that he won’t be corrupt I know that’s cynical but considering what has happened in the past in PP just showing up and doing no harm will be enough of a shock for the taxpayers Voting for Klimisch is reelecting Steinbrink Please Pleasant Prairie voters let’s make this village GREAT! I would love to hear about all the back room deals How about we start with Steinbrink and his son why did they get a gag order on the previous village administrator?? I was actually considering running for Village President just so we can rid Steinbrink but now will vote for Eric We need to rid the swamp in Pleasant Prairie and actually have someone who works for the people My fault but I didn’t realize he lived in the village as he hasn’t been involved in village activities He as well as all the rest of the council needs to be replaced Voters of Pleasant Prairie let’s give Eric a chance we need fresh ideas if you want MORE apartment buildings and less homes then vote for Steinbrink stooge Klimisch If Klimisch wants my vote he first must sign that Pleasant Prairie will have an independent financial audit done immediately before election Thanks Eric for giving PP a chance to get rid of the corruption Current Administration is corrupt and needs to go starting with old man Steinbrink and the rest of his little clique I like Eric but I think there may be a conflict of interest here Eric is on the county board which could be a good thing There was a study showing that village taxpayers send more money to the county than what we get back in services Where does Eric side on tax equity issues I’d rather he choose one or the other Kramer is supporting a die-hard liberal to lead the village Could you find some I formation on Matt Henby I just saw he is running fro.Trustee #3 unopposed I looked online but really don’t find anything he voted with the Democratic majority 99% of the time He doesn’t have the courage to vote his own conscious Kremer announced that he was endorsing Steinbrink stooge Klimisch I’d vote for Eric if he quit the county board Yuhas works for Steinbrink in Pleasant Prairie and is also on the Kenosha County Board Yuhas is on the county board but she is a civil service employee Yuhas resigned from the PP village board when she took a job with the village as a clerical support person and before running for the county board Yuhas is scary behind the scenes democrat player I just amazed there’s this many comments and no one has trashed the police chief using rumors and untruths yet We need to keep spreading the word on Eric running for President We need to let the people of Pleasant Prairie know how corrupt Klimisch is Eric needs to really ramp up his social media posts and we all need to spread the word to vote for him Everyone please share Eric’s page on your social media Let’s get the crooks out of our Village I looked at the list of people on the list running and didn’t even see Eric’s name!!! A free open house will beh3eld from 11 a.m at the station south of Village Hall at 10111 39th Ave PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The public is invited to check out the village’s newly constructed Police Department this Saturday A free open house will be held from 11 a.m The police department has transitioned to the new facility and looks forward to welcoming the community The public will be able to explore the modern facility and upgraded equipment that support the department’s mission Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend meet police personnel and take guided facility tours Admission is free and parking will be available The public is invited to check out the village’s newly constructed Police Department this Saturday The new 58,000-square-foot station features a digital evidence laboratory administrative offices and upgraded locker storage The lower level has a defensive tactics training room additional storage and a vehicle impound area Planning for a new station began in 2016 to address space limitations at the Roger Prange Municipal Building where the department was previously housed The village Plan Commission approved the conceptual plan in November 2022 followed by the Village Board’s final approval in January 2023 Construction on the station began in May 2023 and was completed at the end of 2024 look at an exhibit during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum Jean Werbie-Harris speaks during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum on Thursday Officials cut the ribbon during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum Riley Charitable Trust speaks during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum Pleasant Prairie History Museum Manager Kate Bennett looks on during the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Riley Charitable Trust makes a presentation to History Museum board member Jean Werbie-Harris Supporters gather at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pleasant Prairie History Museum on Thursday has a number of exhibits focusing on different aspects of the village's past talks about the Pleasant Prairie History Museum Pleasant Prairie History Museum is located in the former Dublin School building Journalist Dan Truttschel interviews Kate Bennett has a number of exhibits focusing on different aspects of the village’s past PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A routine traffic stop in Pleasant Prairie escalated quickly as police officers chased down a man through a wooded area The man had several outstanding arrest warrants and tried to flee after crashing a limousine into a ditch A Pleasant Prairie police officer saw a limousine driving well below the speed limit near the 9200 block of Sheridan Road on Sept When the officer initiated a traffic stop for a registration violation Watch: Limo crash and chase end with the help of Pleasant Prairie police K-9 As the driver tried to flee from the police by attempting to pass traffic "Our concern is community safety at that point and there were a lot of warnings given to that suspect when he was in the wooded area because we could see some of him and we asked for him to surrender several times but he just continued to ignore commands and tried to flee," Sgt "It kind of surprises you when you're like this guy is just not going to stop until you apprehend him,' and that's kind of the worst-case scenario for us." While several officers were still trying to find the suspect "K-9 Chase is trained to track suspects or even lost individuals so he is trained to track and follow their path to locate that person," Sgt As the suspect was trying to flee in the woods as he still was not cooperating with the police was taken to a local hospital for evaluation He was then transported to the Kenosha County Jail and police say he had multiple outstanding warrants – A 62-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a felony charge of bigamy after authorities discovered he was allegedly married to multiple women at the same time was officially charged with bigamy on March 3 carrying a maximum penalty of three and a half years in prison and a $10,000 fine A warrant was issued for Angeloff’s arrest with a bond set at $2,000 His first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m the case was set in motion in November 2024 when Angeloff’s most recent spouse approached authorities She reported that she had married Angeloff in February 2013 in Lake County and later filed for divorce in December 2023 court documents filed by Angeloff himself revealed that he had entered multiple marriages Angeloff acknowledged having been married five times and admitted that three of those marriages had never been legally dissolved Further scrutiny of marriage records revealed that Angeloff married one woman in Las Vegas in 2002 and later married again in 2013—without legally ending his previous unions Angeloff allegedly presented marriage certificates but failed to provide proof of divorces The judge ultimately deemed his most recent marriage void Angeloff reportedly attempted to argue that two of his former spouses were actually the same person under different names The case took another turn when it was discovered that Angeloff had recently proposed to yet another woman in late 2024 announcing plans for another marriage in 2025 expressed concerns that Angeloff may continue engaging in fraudulent marriages court records indicate that Angeloff has a prior criminal history including convictions for second-degree sexual assault of a child and kidnapping With his initial court hearing set for tomorrow Angeloff now faces serious legal consequences Any sentence by a judge would be easier than 5 wives……. He’s more crazy than the meth head with the rubber mallet https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bAL73swmuMk The village of pleasant prairie will soon be ran by Mormons Right now I’m talking about the religion MORMONS…polygamy…..correct word usage and pretty dam funny Don’t vote yes to increase your taxes again Vote OUT the people who can’t manage the tax payers money Even though the ad about the Wilmot referendum shows all the reasons people SHOULDN’T vote for it the big yellow checkmark next to the YES VOTE can cause someone to vote yes at a quick glance but not everyone WILL read it and just vote yes because that’s what stands out in the ad… Who the fuck would marry this old/broke shitbag The woman he was most recently engaged to had a small daughter He was convicted of kidnapping and 2nd degree sexual assault of a child in 1989 He was married in 1989 to a woman who had a young daughter I forget to mention that although the divorce was dismissed the “wife” in that case filed a paternity case since they had a child and guess who he hired in that case it’s because he got in trouble with the ethics commission for bad behavior Sounds like a perfect match for this guy and perfect coworker for Rizzo https://kenoshacountyeye.com/2025/01/31/kenosha-attorney-reprimanded-for-misconduct-and-misrepresentation/ He is an ugly dog too–how could he have attracted 5 woman Most of us can’t handle one wife let alone 5 lol Being that this is an actual law that this is the first time I am actually reading about someone be charged with the crime why aren’t there checks and balances in the process of getting married to detect this in the first place Its like saying my license was revoked but I was able to just walk into the DMV and get a new valid one without any questions I read this article purely out of curiosity It doesn’t say anything about him trying to live with more than one at a time it does sound like he doesn’t have what it takes to make a relationship last whether it isn’t the job of the respective states to check for divorce records I’ll bet this happens more than we know Our mischievous polygamist friend has shown himself to be completely inept at selecting a competent attorney Nicole and her team are utterly clueless when it comes to criminal law his own attorney contributed to the predicament he’s in Nicole is probably the worst family attorney in Wisconsin she is unprofessional and gives two shits about her clients and confidentiality Heard she recently went through a divorce herself hope the ex walked away with 50% of her money So the dude likes to have several wives… Who cares?? We have bigger issues in Kenosha like voting “NO” to the Wilmot Referendum We have bigger issues in Kenosha like when are we going to air “Real Housewives of Kenosha” just because you don’t care about something doesn’t meant no one else does He’s already served the worst penalty Artist rendering of the SiteOne Landscape Supply business which will be housed in a 417,384-square-foot building at 11559 80th Ave in Pleasant Prairie’s LakeView Corporate Park PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A major wholesale landscape supplier plans to open a new distribution hub in the village later this year The Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission has approved a conditional use permit for SiteOne Landscape Supply a distributor of landscape supplies to residential and commercial landscape professionals which was previously affiliated with John Deere Landscapes has more than 700 branches in 45 states throughout the country and in six Canadian provinces who addressed village officials at a Plan Commission public hearing on April 7 The company plans to occupy a 417,384-square-foot building at 11559 80th Ave in the LakeView Corporate Park and use the space for warehousing materials The supplier offers thousands of irrigation The facility is expected to employ 35-50 full-time workers from 5 a.m According to the company’s site plan application “This is not just a business for us,” said Dunn He said company employees are active in communities where they are located “It’s not just us coming in here and doing transactional business We want to be part of the Pleasant Prairie community,” Dunn said the site will be open to the public from 8 a.m Monday to Friday and is expected to generate about 45 automobile and 25 truck trips daily the village’s community development director Building plans include 40 docks on the north and south sides and will include a fenced perimeter prefabricated guard shack and swing arm gates on the south side of the building A fleet trucking entrance with keypad access and an automatic sliding gate and nearby outdoor storage area will be on the property’s north side A 10-foot-tall black vinyl-coated chain link fence with black vinyl privacy slats will screen outdoor storage materials the site will have 231 parking spaces – five handicapped accessible – and 95 truck spaces The view from my hotel room window - Golden Gate Bridge Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum got a multi-thousand-dollar face lift Friday as seven landscaping crews donated their services… Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPLEASANT PRAIRIE (WBAY) - Police in Pleasant Prairie apprehended three theft suspects linked to a national retail theft group in late October police were informed that a national retail theft group responsible for a theft at a Nike store in Oshkosh was targeting the Nike store in the Premium Outlet Mall in Pleasant Prairie officers quickly verified the information and identified a vehicle that matched descriptions given to police The suspects were quickly caught and police recovered over $3,000 in stolen merchandise A post-incident investigation revealed that the three suspects were connected to a large Peruvian national group that was responsible for over $54,000 in thefts across several states All three suspects were arrested for Receiving/Possession of Stolen Property (Valued between $2,500 and $5,000) as Party to a Crime as well as on outstanding out-of-county warrants The Pleasant Prairie Police Department thanks the store employees for being vigilant in reporting suspicious behavior and commends their officers for their professionalism and teamwork PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The decorations are beyond spooky from frightening skeletons that seem to come alive to a graveyard scene Samantha moved into her home located on 80th Street about three years ago Samantha and her family have participated in the Pleasant Prairie Halloween Lights Tour— a competition to crown the best-decorated Halloween house as the Pumpkin King so it’s really exciting for everyone,” said Samantha a neighbor rivalry is brewing as Jack Reeves and his wife are also looking to take the coveted title Watch: Spooky showdown in Pleasant Prairie what are you guys doing new this year?’ They’re very handy so we share ideas and bounce off each other Jack credits his wife for putting up this year’s giant display while he was away helping restore power from the hurricanes “I think it’s amazing all the work that she’s done primarily by herself,” he said. Jack said every year their display grows a little bigger The Reeves and the Duczaks are just two of twenty-three homes participating in this year’s competition the Executive Director with Visit Pleasant Prairie said the Halloween Lights Tour started three years ago as a way to bring the community together and celebrate the holidays.” “I love that we found a unique way to shine a light on the residents but this tour is meant to embrace our community and invite visitors to come in and really explore all that we have to offer," said Sarah both households say the real reason behind the decorations is to see the kids and the community smile we get to talk to our neighbors more and get to know people in the neighborhood better As families stop by to admire the spooky setups both the Duczak and the Reeves hope their frightful decorations bring a little extra happiness to everyone who visits the Duczak and Reeves are also collecting non-perishable items for the Shalom Center They will have a bin out for those donations has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a head-on collision on Sheridan Road on February 21 Romaine now faces charges including Operating While Intoxicated (5th) Resisting an Officer Causing Soft Tissue Injury with prosecutors warning that a conviction could result in over a decade behind bars the incident occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m where police were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota Camry and a GMC Sierra officers found both lanes of the road blocked by the heavily damaged vehicles later identified on record as “Emily J Porter,” was discovered seated outside her car visibly upset and complaining of head pain She was quickly transported by Pleasant Prairie Fire Rescue for evaluation at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital Investigators allege that while Porter was emerging from the parking lot with her vehicle after dinner Bystanders noted that a male driver fled from his truck immediately after the incident leaving little evidence behind until further investigation by local law enforcement identified as the driver of the GMC Sierra Romaine allegedly resisted law enforcement One officer sustained a thumb injury while attempting to secure him—a wound serious enough to require follow-up treatment by an orthopedic specialist Witnesses and officers on the scene described a chaotic atmosphere with one reporting a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from Romaine as he blamed the crash on another driver swerving into his lane officers recovered a 200ml bottle of Hennessey from the vehicle as well as a package containing approximately 14.7 grams of a green leafy substance later identified as THC Additional evidence later revealed that Romaine’s Wisconsin driving privileges had been revoked on July 13 a decision that has sparked controversy and concern among community members and advocates alike Romaine’s cash bail was set at $10,000 by Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel II legal experts note that the combination of new charges and his extensive prior record—including multiple instances of license revocation and convictions dating back to 2002—could result in a lengthy prison sentence if he is ultimately convicted She allowed a sicko to roam free and now he’s hurt even more people I wouldn’t even want to be around another “man” in my opinion she could have a Big guard dog with a bite force of 750psi for protection now Former Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Smathers (D) who had the final say in hiring her for court Commissioner Workman’s comp if that’s his gun thumb This town is turning into a real shit hole! And the due diligence of the police messed up the charges Cry baby pleasant prairie and someone got their finger hurt was hit cause the lady was on the wrong side only the road But let’s continue to talk about a man no one here knows but everyone wants to crucify someone they don’t know He was found not guilty in the sexual assault charges because the “victim” texted other people to LIE to the court Using a man to justify this bs should be double and triple checked People need to fact check before offering an opinion (Civic Media) – A $3 billion dollar deal is done in Kenosha County.  Eli Lilly and Co has secured final approval from Pleasant Prairie’s Plan Commission for its $3 billion expansion of the former Nexus Pharmaceuticals facility.  The vote Monday night clears the way for contractors to get permits. The project involves adding a three-story office and manufacturing space of 54,166 square feet, along with a single-story warehouse of 13,940 square feet featuring four dock doors. Eli Lilly acquired the 84,000-square-foot facility in April 2024 to boost its injectable manufacturing network.  The expansion is expected to create 750 jobs in Kenosha County. The company aims to meet growing demand for its diabetes, obesity, and future pipeline medicines. Want More Local News?We've got you. Scan it to get it. News Ethics and Standards | Privacy Policy Dozens of employees of Southwire were displaced early this morning just after 7:30 a.m Pleasant Prairie Fire received a fire alarm call and an employee called in reporting smoke on the second floor they called for a (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) MABAS This prompted fire departments from all over Kenosha and Lake County The fire appeared to be under control very quickly after the fire departments arrived Employees were allowed by Snap On to stay warm there while the building was being ventilated and checked for safety hazards https://youtu.be/wmin5WkOuPw?si=5DDlxooIq0jmH_P4 (WGTD)---Eli Lilly officials weren’t kidding when they announced less than two weeks ago that they wanted to proceed quickly on construction of a $4 billion campus in Pleasant Prairie.  According to a news release from the village the Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission Monday night approved a preliminary site and operational plan for the pharmaceutical manufacturer early footing and foundation work as well as the installation of utilities.  the Indiana-based company wants to add a pair of structures to the building the company purchased last year from Nexus Pharmaceuticals A three-story office and manufacturing addition will go up on the building’s west side while a single-story warehouse addition with four loading docks will be constructed to the north.  The project also includes an expanded parking lot.  The construction is expected to begin immediately with the additions to be completed by March of 2026.  The project is eventually expected to lead to a total of 750 permanent jobs.  A joint investigation of the City of Milwaukee Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force and Sworn Law Enforcement Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has been concluded Schwantes was charged with multiple crimes Easton is also mentioned as being a frequent solicitor of prostitutes Easton served as the Pleasant Prairie Municipal Judge for more than 26 years He was also ironically on the sex offender placement committee law enforcement interviewed [George Easton] regarding his involvement with VICTIM 1 and prostitution at his home During the interview at [Easton]’s home law enforcement noted various decorations that indicated [Easton] had occupied a role as a judicial figure [Easton] was shown photographs of the victim and stated that he recognized them He acknowledged that he paid her about $200.00 per hour to engage in acts of prostitution [Easton] also had sex with other women when his wife was away in Florida [Easton] stated that he would discover the woman by browsing through websites where they advertised [Easton] paid cash and hired the victim multiple times beginning in 2021 and ending in 2022 [Easton] would request her to come to his residence to perform these acts.Based on the statements of the victim and the evidence discovered as a result of the arrest of [Easton] he engaged in approximately six acts soliciting of nonmarital sexual gratification or intercourse during 2020 through 2023 with the victim who was contacted at 2936 W Kilbourn in the City and County of Milwaukee Wisconsin and his own residence in the 6700 block of 105th St [Easton] was included in the photo array because of the victims description of a “retired municipal judge” resulted in a LinkedIn page titled: [George Easton] – Retired judge – Self-Employed” The victim described the Judge being named [George] with pocked marked face and gray hair combed over she stated that she used to drive to the Judge’s house when his wife was in Florida She knew this customer was a Judge because affixed to the wall inside the house was a plaque that identified his occupation The Judge regularly paid her $300.00 cash for two (2) hours of service for her sexual services She added that the Judge would text her phone a lot making the total number of sessions with him around six (6) times she would not have to get undressed at all Easton’s two children are also attorneys Michael Easton is the City of Kenosha Municipal Judge and his other son It is unknown if Easton will be charged with a crime another man arrested for a victimless crime in the non united states of Israel btw your mom still getting fucked by big bubba You are free to leave the US if you hate it so badly Jantzen….left the US for another country and abandoned his children The girls are considered victims because they are being controlled by someone against their will Human trafficking is one of the most money making industries in the world Young children are often victims of this industry Often these victims are continuously drugged in order to be controlled How would you feel if this was your son or daughter This judge and anyone else involved is disgusting and should be charged to the maximum Your acceptance of what he did and suggestion that he should have lied says a lot about your character he just assumed that they were women selling their services Woman who are willfully selling their services are usually trying to score heroin or other drugs At a minimum he wasn’t thinking with the right head the woman he hooked up with appears to be the “madam” (ringleader) dilutes the respect that should be given to real human trafficking “VICTIM1” was the proprietor of a sex business The one that “GE” patronized is the proprietor People are free to toss around their takes on “the world’s oldest profession.” Some people will argue that what consenting adults do in private is their business Others will note that involuntary servitude and exploitation especially if it involves minors (thankfully not the case here) is despicable human trafficking And others will cite moral and legal proscriptions against prostitution It’s an interesting debate but the activities described in this article are about as related to human trafficking as a Whopper is to healthy dining on this is because there is real human trafficking (what about the Asian prostitutes being pimped out of Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha hotels and spas?) and I haven’t seen our police and district attorney’s office do much about it In the main case here involving the now-former public defender his conduct involved exploitation of a client and involvement of his office which is why he is understandably the main focus of the investigation And I’m not making excuses for what Easton may have done (we’re not quite sure as the facts concerning him are pretty vague compared to the other people mentioned) but trying to put it in perspective It seems that we have a lot of police that were blind to human trafficking for years all of the sudden labeling every prostitution bust as human trafficking whether it is or isn’t A lot of these girls are willfully doing this for money or for opportunities to rob their clients You are just a clueless fuck if you think all these women are trafficking victims This has definitely become a money ticket for cops to get more funding in a lot of cases……it’s akin to saying that arresting someone for weed is the same as taking down a drug dealer I didn’t mention the funding scams to get state and federal money but glad you did What pisses me off is that years ago when we started talking about human trafficking most of these guys blew it off When was the last time they actually took down a pimp Or one of these massage parlors where women are often forced to work to pay off the “fee” for getting them in the country there are drug users (not even the schools are immune from that as reported here) But there are also women trying to make ends meet I’m glad they took down the POS public defender The rest seem to be snowballs in a blizzard by comparison I didn’t see anyone here say it’s a victimless crime or that people who traffic women (and men I dismissed his as not fully formed and rational Isn’t Easton also related to former mayor Antaramian and his cousin the city attorney Ed Antaramian I always thought it was strange that Kenosha citizens were ok with the mayor and municipal judge being from the same family there is a detective antaramian and a detective Morrissey The incestuous corruption in Kenosha is generational The corruption runs VERY DEEP in Kenosha county Hopefully the lid opens starting with Unpleasant Prairie With all the homes and business popping up we should be getting refund checks with all new fees they charge Starting with Steinbrink and Pollocoff running the show for decades where is the money Oh wait it’s paid for by naming buildings and streets after themselves at least he wasn’t screwing the taxpayers Don’t forget that Morrisseys children’s spouses were also given high paying city of Kenosha jobs One in the inspections/neighborhood services that was totally unqualified for the job And what does this have to do with the story of a former judge soliciting prostitutes Your life will end soon so go enjoy yourself with hookers We come here for salacious stories to drool over You’ll be able to start charging a monthly subscription if you keep these stories up At 76 you should focusing on your grandchildren Easton is and has always been a scumbag hypocrite A female prostitute from Milwaukee was arresting after leaving George Easton’s son’s law firm which was located on Green Bay Road at the time George Easton was living at the firm during or after his divorce The prostitute named the location and Easton specifically It was brought to the attention of Smetana and officers were threatened to keep their mouths shut to protect the integrity of the village He was only big on stings after they raised the village ordinance to $2,500 and they were writing tickets as a money grab for the village They thought they could make a splash but then they had to pay to keep the people in jail who couldn’t pay their fines He is just going through the motions and collecting his double dipped paycheck He will be just like Steinbrink Sr and Pollocoff Unless Smetana gets a street named after him A stupid street that doesn’t mean anything Want to guess who is the largest land owner in PP That maybe true but Sr just lost his legacy when Jr was convicted of his crimes Now Sr will be remember as the guy whose son was abusing his power was arrested and has been spending his nights in the county jail After a few years no one will remember Sr and if he did do any good in the Village Like Jr would say everyone can be replaced They are hick fucking farmers in a tiny ass blue-collar village There has never been a legacy and no one has heard of the Steinbrinks outside Kenosha how can we this scumbag has raised our taxes forever and taught other board members to scam Steve Mills owns a lot of PP land and is still trying to intimidate a local farm owner He has other people do all his dirty work I sure hope someone puts their name in the ring when its time to vote to get Steinbrink the county clerk and Jean Weber out…along with the permit Patrol guy Greg likes to harass people for his buddies PP is such a mess with corruption it makes my head spin Racine did not want him so Pleasant Prairie took him knowing that he was to protect certain people He is nothing more than a doughnut eating machine Sounds like pleasant prairie needs to clean house starting with Chief Smetana Village board needs insulation from themselves that is why Smetana got the job His employment started with pushing all the older guys into early retirement after the health insurance was taken out of the contract for new hires Retirees would still be eligible for health insurance after retirement under the old contract Getting the older guys out the door before the full retirement age was going to save the village a lot of money Why do you think a dozen or more cops left or retired early I know one cop that was harassed and retired Why would anyone want to be a cop for this Village So we as taxpayers ask them to put their lives on the line everyday but offer them no retirement health insurance Is everyone that is a full time employee given this wonderful benefit of no retirement health insurance I bet bitch Willke is sitting good with her insurance with this great benefit of no retirement health insurance I would go to a different department that offered insurance Smetana didn’t cause them to lose post retirement health That was a shitty village board and a union that was afraid to stand up to them but unless things changed since I knew people who worked for VPP WE NEED GOOD PEOPLE to put there name in for village board we don’t need Steinbrink and Polloncoff minions to cover their greed There are two sons and two different offices that were off on Green Bay Road which is probably the one you’re thinking of and the other was in the Johnson Bank at STH 50 and STH 31 The one who was in the house had moved out east The other does not practice with his father tell us about the time you got a STD from Grandpa” Ding ding ding we have a winner for best comment 🙂 I wonder if junior ever got in on that action What about the Chief that stopped doing the stings He should have auditioned for the Golden Bachelor Somebody needs to punt this over to the Racine County DA to be dismissed News flash: this country is thoroughly corrupt bottom to top This type of activity in the USA doesn’t happen in most countries in the east Are you a victim if you willingly drive to the perverts house 6 times?We need to bring back the glory holes in Pleasant Prairie For years of holding others accountable for their actions and he’s more likely than not been doing this for years One does not just wake up and decide to frequent prostitutes I’ll be my left nut this behavior was happening even when he was a judge The so-called VICTIM1 was a “madam” running a criminal enterprise for which she was convicted and sent to prison Obviously she cooperated to lessen her sentence: Isn’t Easton married to an Antaramian Whoremongers and adulterers God will judge There is no peace saith my God unto the wicked The more information that is given to taxpayers about the corruption greed and just bad decisions that have been made by the board is unreal I’m not sure what to think of our Police Chief but he’s been there long enough Time to get a fresh perspective on things and have him go back to Racine where he belongs I’m going to guess the chief will retire — again — in the next couple of years Not even clear if he actually committed a crime but is definitely guilty of thinking with the wrong head Has the village of Pleasant Prairie started the process of changing their name to “The Swamp” Smetana is a dishonest prick and definitely is part of “The Swamp” problem If Smetana wasn’t pissing certain people off Decent hard working employees have had no problem with him A lot of people on here talking shit that have no clue what they’re talking about regarding unions Covering up prostitution isn’t doing his job correctly Promoting Racine boys over those decent hard working employees that you speak of is crap — Residents in Pleasant Prairie will get their first public look inside the community’s new police station during an open house on Saturday offering a glimpse into what law enforcement officials say is a facility built for both the present and the future Located just south of Village Hall at 10111 39th Avenue the new 58,000-square-foot station represents a significant leap forward for the Pleasant Prairie Police Department the department has fully transitioned into its new headquarters and will welcome the public from 11 a.m Admission is free and parking will be available on-site The new building replaces the department’s longtime home in the Roger Prange Municipal Building where cramped space and outdated infrastructure had become barriers to efficient service Construction kicked off that May and wrapped up by the end of 2024 “This station was designed collaboratively by officers and staff who know what’s needed day in and day out,” Chief Dave Smetana told KCE during a tour last fall “We didn’t hire consultants—we sat down as a team and said: What do we have now The facility includes a digital evidence lab The lower level houses a defensive tactics training area and a climate-controlled evidence room equipped with modern forensic tools Officers now have designated space for drone equipment and even narcotics testing within a purpose-built drug hood Chief Smetana said the building was laid out with future growth in mind but space has been reserved for more personnel “Most villages of this size don’t have law enforcement departments this advanced,” Smetana said “But Pleasant Prairie is lucky to be balanced between business and residential which gives us the revenue and responsibility to do this right.” Among the many additions is a virtual training simulator which Smetana said will help officers refine decision-making and de-escalation skills The department also introduced a jiu-jitsu program for defensive tactics—an effort to reduce injuries and improve outcomes during use-of-force encounters ‘Don’t end up on the ground,’ but every fight ends up on the ground,” Smetana said “Now we’re teaching them how to control a situation safely when that happens.” The station includes dedicated soft-interview rooms for victims and family members and a reconfigurable Emergency Operations Center ready to respond in a crisis with four fully equipped stations to handle calls dispatchers had to leave their post just to use the restroom “It’s little things that make a big difference in quality of work and in retention,” said Smetana who began his law enforcement career nearly 30 years ago in Racine “We want this to be a place where people want to come work—and want to stay.” From solar panels on the roof to crash-resistant glass at the entry the building is designed with sustainability and safety in mind Smetana pointed to areas where local kids’ groups and civic organizations will be invited for tours and public events One conference room has already hosted early meetings for community groups visitors will find a wall display honoring public service including a patch from the late Ron Kosman “We want people to walk in and feel proud of their police department,” Smetana said The public grand opening in April will be followed by a more formal community event this spring Chief Smetana says he’s just looking forward to filling the hallways with his officers again “But I know they’re going to love it here.” Here are some photos KCE took during our tour: Challenge coins can be a great way to help keep morale up and create and maintain camaraderie the challenge coins in the Chief’s room are his own collection or fire department that don’t utilize challenge coins as tools Are these kids or grown adults that want/needs coins Yeah like when you play Pokémon Go….that stuff is earned Probably coming from someone who has never served!! That Chief is corrupt as the day is long right Kevin The wall of patches should come down if we are just going to call Ron a local contributor Taxpayer dollars to pamper public servants Since the pampered public servants got to design the building was there oversight as to keeping the price down or did they get everything on their wish list at the public’s expense More wasteful “use-it-or-lose-it” spending I bet you complainers whining about the taxpaying dollars Wouldn’t be if it was a son or daughter of yours working on the police force I have 4 family members who serve and they know it’s a waste of tax money Does Steinbrink Jr have his own room there The patches are the work of former officer Ron Kosman who probably had close to 30 years on as a police officer and was known by everyone Please correct the article out of respect for Ron may he rest in peace A voice to text fail means that I dishonored a man Kevin these wacky people are the reason people come to this page To be called a local contributor is horrible Ron started at Pleasant Prairie when the pd was still at Fire Station #2 Then the pd moved to the Prange Building where Ron’s patch collection was displayed until the move into the new pd It makes me wonder if that is how Chief referred to Ron…as a contributor The chief told me all about Ron but perhaps I didn’t do a good enough job of taking notes I’d like to add more about this beloved police officer but I did not know him Everyone wants to put signs in their yards that they support the blue Then cry when they actually have to pay them The referendum was for people on police and fire and not for buildings But the referendum money was not used for the building Also don’t forget the referendum didn’t increase your taxes I’m sure we could save millions if we look into cutting police and sheriff funding But they use public safety as leverage to get the ridiculous budgets and blow the money on useless equipment training event Kevin you should really investigate the spending on these departments shows off some of the products manufactured on Friday during the unveiling of the Göpfert a five-color rotary machine with dual die cutter part of an $8 million machinery expansion that is helping drive production pause at Friday’s unveiling of their massive five-color rotary machine with dual die cutter the company’s new five-color rotary machine with dual die cutter can do Calling it a first of its kind machine to be used in the U.S. company officials said the machine it is part the company’s $8 million capital expansion that is helping drive production in Pleasant Prairie on Friday unveiled the Göpfert PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A local manufacturer unveiled its new five-color rotary machine with dual die cutter on Friday part of an $8 million machinery expansion helping drive production at L&M Corrugated Container Corp which included tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the plant L&M is the maker of custom-corrugated cardboard containers were joined for the event by several dignitaries is the first of its kind to be deployed in the U.S The high-tech machine replaced one that was nearly four decades old rotary die cutter that can process 11,000 sheets – of varying sizes – per hour,” said Greene who walked through the various stages of container making The process starts by sending corrugated material through a pre-feeder on one side of the equipment The machine then takes the material through rollers to several stages including printing bundling and stacking to a finished product The machine’s capabilities include tracking the number of impressions in corrugate fabric sensing cover thickness and notifying workers when it’s time to replace anvil covers Its efficiency is designed to reduce the amount of times it has to cut material It can also mount the next cutting die while still running “We can have five different colors (printing) on the machine then it’s cut and then we can mount another cutting die to get ready for the next job,” Greene said “It’s really important that we do short runs That’s our business mix … it’s important that we be able to turn over.” Among the custom containers they manufacture are display cases process prints and others to hold everything from Wisconsin-made cheeses to coffee The machine can lower and move a cylinder automatically L&M’s Pleasant Prairie plant currently has 80 workers “What’s nice is we kept a lot of our employees It was an older machine from the 1980s,” she said “(Our workers) have now been re-skilled so now they’re able to operate this machine in different sections.” it expanded to include the Platteville facility to serve its growing markets it had relocated its manufacturing operations to Pleasant Prairie Pleasant Prairie’s original fire engine is in need of new paint and other improvements The wear and tear of decades of service and time means it needs extensive restoration The Pleasant Prairie Fire Department is going to renovate its 1935 Peter Pirsch fire truck has signed a build-to-suit lease at LogistiCenter℠ at Pleasant Prairie WestRock is establishing a Great Lakes regional corrugated operations hub and will require more than 580,000 square feet within Wisconsin's newest rail-served logistics park "We are pleased that WestRock is entrusting Dermody Properties to build its advanced manufacturing facility in southeast Wisconsin," said Neal Driscoll Midwest Region Partner at Dermody Properties "We could not have scripted a better partner to kick off the park and we look forward to working closely with WestRock and the Village of Pleasant Prairie to complete what we believe will be a best-in-class project." The Village of Pleasant Prairie sits at the southern doorstep of Wisconsin and has witnessed considerable expansion in the past decade as local companies have grown Businesses have been attracted to the state's friendly business climate availability of labor and high quality of living LogistiCenter℠ at Pleasant Prairie—Wisconsin's only rail-served build-to-suit logistics park—is part of Dermody Properties' growing portfolio in the thriving Midwest market WestRock announced in January 2024 that it would begin building a new corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie to meet growing demand from customers in the Great Lakes region "WestRock's new corrugated converting facility in Pleasant Prairie will use state-of-the-art automation and enhanced capabilities to improve product quality and customer satisfaction," said David B "Efficient manufacturing operations generate less waste and reduce energy consumption contributing to sustainability and further solidifying WestRock's position as the supplier of choice." The logistics park was previously home to a power plant and sits adjacent to substations that can deliver unrivaled power capacity and provide freshwater service from Lake Michigan "Dermody Properties is committed to creating state-of-the-art logistics spaces for our customers and we are proud to be collaborating with WestRock to fulfill that promise through this build-to-suit project," said Elizabeth Kauchak Chief Operating Officer for Dermody Properties Wisconsin Economic Development Corp."WestRock's reputation for innovation and sustainability makes it a perfect fit for Wisconsin," said Missy Hughes Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation the state's leading economic development organization "We are pleased they are joining our thriving paper and we are excited by their move to Pleasant Prairie." Milwaukee 7 Regional Economic Development Partnership"We're delighted that WestRock is making a significant investment in southeastern Wisconsin," said Gale Klappa southeastern Wisconsin's economic development organization and Chairman of WEC Energy Group WestRock recognizes our region's rich manufacturing history and deep pool of talent Today's groundbreaking demonstrates once again that southeastern Wisconsin is on a roll." Kenosha Area Business Alliance"We are thrilled to welcome WestRock to Kenosha County When work began on redeveloping the We Energies power plant site this type of project is exactly what community leaders envisioned," said Nicole Ryf President of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance "WestRock's decision to site its state-of-the-art corrugated converting facility in Kenosha County—the heart of the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor—speaks to the community's many competitive advantages including its strategic location well-connected transportation networks and diverse industry mix." Village of Pleasant Prairie"The Village is excited that WestRock selected Pleasant Prairie for its new corrugated box plant and looks forward to seeing the highly anticipated development take shape," said Village Administrator Eric Rindfleisch "The groundbreaking ceremony reflects the beginning of a significant investment in the community that will create jobs and benefit the local economy We are pleased to welcome WestRock to our business community and look forward to seeing the company expand and grow in the new location." About WestRockWestRock (NYSE: WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions with more than 50,000 teammates in the Americas Our integrated packaging capabilities offer end-to-end solutions to help customers address their greatest challenges Dermody Properties Nicole Shearer, APRSenior Director of Public Relations, KPS3530-448-6485[email protected] WestRockRobby Johnson, APRSenior Manager, Corporate Communications, WestRock470-328-6397[email protected] Dermody Properties—a diversified private equity investment management company focused exclusively on the national logistics real estate.. Construction & Building Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: of the 1,709-panel solar array proposed for the rooftop of the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex The $1.67 million project would be offset by federal and state tax credits for a net cost of $808,739 to the village and is expected to save $101,000 in energy costs next year Grist broke down everything you need to know about the science linking global warming to extreme heat PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The RecPlex municipal recreation facility is turning to the sun to generate its own power The Village Board on Monday voted 3-2 to authorize its administrator to enter into negotiations with Plymouth-Wisconsin-based Arch Solar to install a $1.67 million solar array atop the community’s 302,000-square-foot facility at 9900 Terwall Terrace in Prairie Springs Park Arch Solar was selected in February after it submitted the lowest bid of three candidates incentives of $833,739 in federal tax credits and $25,000 in Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy funds are expected to reduce project costs to $809,739 the 1 megawatt system with its 1,709 solar panels would generate about 1.2 million kilowatt hours per year The RecPlex currently uses about 6.7 million kilowatt hours annually Any excess power generated would be returned to the grid for credit for the electricity Village officials said the proposed solar energy generating system has a projected savings potential of 12% to 15% annually Combined with incentives and the energy savings the village solar energy system would begin to pay for itself after seven years and comes with a projected return on investment of more than $4.2 million over 30 years about the equivalent of the life of the solar panels said if the project were to begin next week the engineering and design phase would last about three months Construction would then start in August with the solar array ready to operate as early as December “These solar panels can withstand a one-inch diameter piece of hail (traveling) at 50 miles per hour,” he said the panels have the potential to extend the life of areas of the roof they cover Voting in favor were trustees Dave Klimisch Michael Pollocoff and board President John Steinbrink Trustees James Kremer and James Kedrow cast dissenting votes the out-going president who was honored at the meeting for his 40 years of public service said the presentation helped shed light on the project which had been tabled at last month’s meeting Calling the project a “massive spend,” Kremer said he wanted more information on the RecPlex’s roofing contract the contract with the solar energy firm and a better understanding of the village’s insurance policy coverage in the event of fire or other potential emergency situations we owe our residents to make sure we understand what the impact is going to be on the village going forward,” he said According to Holmstrom and village administration delaying negotiations could result in the village losing out on “domestic content” tax credit offering a 10% reimbursement for project costs The deadline for the application for the credit is Wednesday Administration and the solar firm are expecting to complete negotiations by the deadline Among the terms for tax credit eligibility is that the village take ownership of 5% of the materials the solar panels that are currently being stored at the company’s warehouse but placed his trust in village staff and the process that’s mitigated by Arch Solar’s work with roofing contractors Our roofing contractor has worked with solar panels,” he said “Our insurance company has worked with roofing and solar panels Our attorney has been looking over the contract Our staff have been looking at this for weeks .. This is not something that’s just starting in one hour to be finished in 36 The RecPlex isn’t the first public building in the village to have solar power The new police department has solar roof panels which are generating more electricity than expected solar generated around 507,000 megawatthours of energy and represented .01% of U.S energy generated by the electric power industry solar thermal and photovoltaic accounted for 71,936,822 megawatthours—around 140 times more than in 2006—to represent 1.74% of total Solar is still a relatively small part of the U.S.’s overall energy mix but will become an increasingly significant source as solar production continues to accelerate—particularly if the Biden Administration’s climate policies and clean energy investments come to pass renewables overall (17.7% of total electricity generation) still lag behind natural gas (38.4%) solar (9.9% of renewable production) trails wind (40.6%) and hydroelectric (39.5%) Despite its small but growing role in overall U.S solar is a major part of the energy mix in a number of states The undisputed leader of these states is California which leads all others both by total solar energy production and the share of electricity derived from solar California’s total solar energy production is nearly four times that of the runner-up state Many of the market factors that have made solar more popular nationwide hold in California but the Golden State also has geographic features and a political climate that have made it a solar leader Energy Information Administration’s Electricity Power Data States were ranked by annual solar production for electric power (in megawatthours) for 2019 The researchers also calculated the year-over-year change in total solar energy production from 2018–2019 as well as what percentage of total energy production and renewable energy production solar accounts for.Here are the states producing the most solar energy The 2026 Kenosha County budget process officially got underway Tuesday with the annual budget vision meeting that County Executive Samantha K… Hundreds of area residents united Saturday to protest recent activities of the Trump administration Trump's tariffs and escalating trade war could hit soybean farmers especially hard as the crop has lost about half its value in the last two years