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Sign up: Parenting is hard, let us help make it fun! Get our newsletter: How to deal with stress in your home office SPECIAL REPORT: Forward Kenosha County -- A look at the development and innovation in our community Kenosha News staff The past year could be described as one of unforeseen challenges, change and resourcefulness. Govt-and-politics Starting Sunday, Wisconsin restaurants and bars can sell wine and cocktails to go MITCHELL SCHMIDT Updated 5 min ago The legislation allows the sale of takeout drinks by the glass so long as container has a “tamper-evident seal.” Local News County expands vaccine call center hours; Quarter of residents have received at least first dose JILL TATGE-ROZELL The Kenosha County COVID-19 vaccination call center has expanded its hours in an effort to help the public register for upcoming clinics, said county Health Officer Jen Freiheit. Crime & Courts Man crashes into building, passes out; found with handgun at his side Deneen Smith After crashing into a building while allegedly driving drunk, a Kenosha man passed out behind the wheel with a gun at his side. Crime & Courts WITH VIDEO: Kenosha Police: 55 people identified in looting and other crimes during rioting Deneen Smith Kenosha Police have recommended charges for 55 people for crimes related to rioting during protests in the city in August. Local News COVID relief funds advance Hwy. 50 project between Lake Geneva, Wheatland JILL TATGE-ROZELL The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the flow of people to Lake Geneva last summer, but the COVID relief-funded resurfacing of Highway 50 from Hi… Trending now Man crashes into building, passes out; found with handgun at his side WITH VIDEO: Kenosha Police: 55 people identified in looting and other crimes during rioting COVID relief funds advance Hwy. 50 project between Lake Geneva, Wheatland Kenosha police investigating incident after teen walks into hospital with gunshot wound to leg WATCH NOW: 'Wisconsin 7' celebrates end of fast, which called attention to state budget, climate change The Latest State & Regional First case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant found in Wisconsin RILEY VETTERKIND Updated 5 min ago The first case of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 — a third strain that spreads more rapidly and easily than the original strain of the viru… Govt-and-politics Voter files complaint against John Jagler over mailer implying nonexistent endorsement MITCHELL SCHMIDT Updated 5 min ago Jagler has not responded to the State Journal since first being asked about it March 15. State & Regional 'Pine crime' solved: 3 students cited for theft of rare, 25-foot tree from UW Arboretum, police say jrichgels Updated 5 min ago One of the more bizarre crimes in Madison history has been solved, with three 19-year-old UW-Madison students telling police the tree theft wa… Govt-and-politics Absentee ballot requests are up for April election, a trend that may be here to stay RILEY VETTERKIND Updated 5 min ago More than 390,000 Wisconsin voters have requested an absentee ballot for the April 6 election. State & Regional Physicians group challenges license extension for Point Beach nuclear plant CHRIS HUBBUCH Updated 5 min ago The Madison-based nonprofit cites concerns about the age and structural integrity of the reactors, which began operation in 1970 and 1972, the… State & Regional Jefferson County residents question Enbridge response to 2019 pipeline spill CHRIS HUBBUCH Updated 5 min ago The leak, which occurred in 2019 but was not reported until last summer, contaminated at least 130 tons of soil, and toxic chemicals have been… Real Estate & Open Houses Local Events News Jefferson County residents question Enbridge response to 2019 pipeline spill March 26 recap: Kenosha news you may have missed today Kenosha speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Mar. 26, 2021 Mount Pleasant residential fire sends two to hospital; Kenosha County departments assist at scene Who are they? WI children reported missing as of March 26 Spring Election Guide: Information on candidates for state and local races, referendums Milwaukee VA opens vaccines to all veterans With photos: Lake Geneva's Reflections at Blackpoint sells for $5.2 million More Local News Sports Today in sports history: March 27 Interesting name in the NCAA transfer portal: Former Badgers forward Nate Reuvers From Mineral Point to UNLV to UW: Isaac Lindsey to join Badgers men's basketball team as a walk-on Badgers bounced from NCAA men's hockey tournament by Bemidji State Cole Caufield becomes the first Badgers player in 31 years to score 30 goals but a decision on his future looms Beavers 6, Badgers 3: Three stars from the Wisconsin men's hockey loss to Bemidji State in the NCAA tournament Transfer defensive end Isaac Townsend sees right culture, opportunity with Badgers 'A challenging opportunity': New Badgers women's basketball hire Marisa Moseley embraces rebuilding process More Sports Entertainment Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussion 'Sesame Street' adds 2 Black Muppets to talk about race Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at 104 US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge spar in return of 'City on a Hill' Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84 Organizers denied permit for Burning Man alternative event More Entertainment Extras Sweet Dreams Sweepstakes Lake Geneva Bacon Fest View All Photos +14 Celebrity Birthdays: March 27 Celebrity Birthdays: March 27 +8 Today in sports history: March 27 Today in sports history: March 27 +9 Photos: Remembering Larry McMurtry, 1936-2021 Photos: Remembering Larry McMurtry, 1936-2021 +10 Pages from the past, March 26: 2 separate kidnap victims free Pages from the past, March 26: 2 separate kidnap victims free +25 Today’s top pics: Georgia voting bills and more Today’s top pics: Georgia voting bills and more Nation & World Foreigners flock to Serbia for coronavirus jabs Calls for change for women's rights in French sports New attempts planned to free huge vessel stuck in Suez Canal Tornadoes threaten to hit Southern states within days of previous storm Some Poles flout virus rules as harder lockdown takes effect More Nation & World Opinion Kate Clark: Ending xenophobia Saul Perez Jr.: Wisconsin politicians need a reality check Richard Ginkowski: Gabriele for circuit court judge Tim Somers: Gerrymandering vs. redistricting Christina Wagner: Stay hopeful More Opinion Trending topics Celebrity Birthdays: March 27 Today in sports history: Ma...