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Large turnout as children learn safety at Pleasant Prairie Bike Rodeo The Pleasant Prairie Bicycle Rodeo drew nearly 100 children and their families to the Village Hall parking lot Saturday, with four lucky children winning raffled bicycles. From her favorite spot in Madison to her favorite song, get to know Evelyn Payne A Seattle native has enjoyed her time in Madison on Wisconsin’s rowing team and frequents a local restaurant. Bike racing season starts May 14 at Washington Park Velodrome The Washington Park Velodrome opens its 97th season of bicycle racing Tuesday, May 14. Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal justices appear poised to flip ballot drop box ban The court’s eventual decision could have considerable impact on Wisconsin’s upcoming Aug. 13 primary and Nov. 5 presidential election. Day Without Child Care highlights steep costs post-pandemic PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The high costs of child care in times of high inflation were in the spotlight Monday as lawmakers and child care providers united in”Day Without Child Care” discussions at the Goddard School. UW-Parkside and Nicolet College announce transfer agreements for online Business Administration program SOMERS — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Nicolet College have forged two new articulation agreements designed to facilitate a smooth transition for Nicolet College graduates into UW-Parkside’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. SNAPSHOT: Kenosha Innovative Neighborhood President Kelly Armstrong leads with passion for economic development Kelly Armstrong has assumed the reins as president of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. Consultant recommends Kenosha County take over of Kemper Center operations Kenosha County should take over the operations of the Kemper Center, the historic park it owns overlooking Lake Michigan, according to a consultant tasked with advising on its best use. Kenosha, Racine county officials talk with lawmakers in Bi-County Council of Governments meeting WIND POINT — Public officials from Kenosha and Racine counties gathered Saturday morning at the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in Wind Point for the second annual Bi-County Council of Governments meeting. Christian Life School senior capstone expo to highlight projects Before the Christian Life School Class of 2024 walks across the graduation stage May 24, they will have an opportunity to showcase their senior projects during the Senior Capstone Expo Monday night. REPAIR NOT REPLACE: Zeltinger has run upholstery business for over four decades Neil Zeltinger’s upholstery business has almost never advertised; the door to his Downtown shop barely has a sign. Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach One group trying to lay the groundwork for a second Donald Trump administration is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an "America First" national security agenda. Here’s to you, Mom, wherever you are For the past few weeks, my email account and Facebook feed have been flooded with ads for Mother’s Day gifts (and also for Weight Watchers; are they trying to tell me something?). YOUR WEEK: Kenosha highlights (May 12-18, 2024) This week starts with Mother’s Day and ends with the Kenosha Kingfish Kickoff event. In between, we celebrate Bike to Work Week and enjoy stogies at Coopers Uptown: ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL: St. Joseph pair Kenesie, Garcia sweep player, coach of year Eric Kenesie, Mannaseh "MJ" Stackhouse and Elijah Griffin all can make a case for 2024 Kenosha News All-County Boys Basketball Player of the Year. High school sports roundup: St. Joseph baseball rolls to 12th straight win It was another game and another victory for the St. Joseph High School baseball squad. `Spongy moth’ aerial spraying to begin Monday at targeted Twin Lakes, Randall sites Kenosha County Department of Public Works and Development Services will oversee aerial spray treatments to control what officials are calling a significant presence” of the invasive spongy moth in an identified outbreak area. Thousands turn out to support opening of Kenosha’s markets Thousands of foodies and shoppers from across the region visited Kenosha’s two large fresh markets Saturday as they opened for their outdoor seasons. Downtown Kenosha’s Shoe Soldier Headquarters expands store floor Shoe Soldier Headquarters, 5507 Sixth Ave., has expanded its Downtown storefront, a reflection of the growing sneaker-head community in Kenosha according to owner Tommy Gianakos. Hundreds of UW-Parkside graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies Saturday SOMERS — Hundreds of students who earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside this spring were honored Saturday during commencement ceremonies. Northern Lights returns Saturday night for some after a historic Friday night The most significant geomagnetic storm since at least 2003 brought the Northern Lights to places that have rarely seen them before. Parts of America will have another chance Saturday night if you missed it. Downtown Kenosha Theater Terrace apartment building hosts dedication event Kenosha officials and business owners got a tour of the new Theater Terrace apartment building, 5945 Sixth Ave., during a event Thursday which dedicated the 61-unit apartment structure Downtown. High school roundup: Tremper’s DeRousse outlasts Westosha’s Martin to win Kenosha County golf championship The Kenosha County boys golf tournament came down to the wire Friday at Brighton Dale Links, and in the end, Tremper’s Owen DeRousse and Westosha Central’s Matthew Martin engaged in a thrilling, two-hole sudden death playoff. A solar storm will produce northern lights over the US. Find out where to look for the aurora borealis this weekend Northern locations in the U.S. are best for viewing the northern lights, but clouds will interfere in many spots. Former Kenosha Unified middle school teacher charged on 22 counts of disorderly conduct A Kenosha Unified middle school teacher who was recently terminated from the district has been charged with 22 counts of disorderly conduct. Reaching for Rainbows gala honors God’s Kitchen founder, long-time community volunteers • A woman who overcame homelessness now dedicates her life to...