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🌱 Why investigators are scrutinizing the timeline in a Kenosha County Jail death

Coming up: Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club on the Kenosha Patch calendar

Tuesday May 26th Patch AM

What's up Kenosha! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why investigators are scrutinizing the timeline in a Kenosha County Jail death
  • Want to golf while directly helping Kenosha neighbors in need?
  • How a Carthage dining contract loss will cut 160 Kenosha jobs.

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Deceased Inmate Identified as Charles J. Lewis; Questions Raised About Timeline Inside Kenosha County Jail (kenoshacountyeye.com) — An inmate found dead Sunday at the Kenosha County Jail has been identified as 49-year-old Charles J. Lewis of South Milwaukee. A law-enforcement source told reporters he may have died several hours before being discovered, raising questions about welfare checks and monitoring that are now part of an outside investigation by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office.    

2. ELCA Outreach Center Tees Up First Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Kenosha Neighbors in Need (kenosha.com) — Kenosha golfers are invited to support local neighbors in need at the ELCA Outreach Center’s first annual golf outing on Monday, June 29, at Kenosha Country Club. Proceeds fund nearly 30 years of services like summer camp, clothing, legal help, and basic necessities for hundreds of local residents. Registration is open now for individuals and foursomes.    

3. 160 Workers To Lose Jobs After Dining Company Loses Carthage College Contract (patch.com) — Carthage College’s Kenosha campus dining provider, Parkhurst Dining, is shutting down this summer, with 160 food-service workers permanently losing their jobs between late May and early July. Positions affected range from cooks and cashiers to baristas and managers, after the company’s contract with the college was terminated.    

4. Motorcyclist Killed in Kenosha Crash; 66-Year-Old Man Booked on Suspicion of Homicide by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle (kenoshacountyeye.com) — A woman was killed Sunday in a serious crash near 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Kenosha, where investigators say a vehicle allegedly pulled out in front of a motorcycle. A 66-year-old Kenosha man was booked on suspicion of intoxicated driving-related homicide and injury, though no formal charges had been filed as of Sunday night. Authorities continue to investigate and stress that the suspect is presumed innocent.    


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenosha

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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • LakeView Graduation
    Indian Trail High School and Academy, 6800 60th St, Kenosha
    6:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Harborside Graduation
    Harborside Academy, 913 57th St, Kenosha
    5:00 pm
  • Tremper Graduation
    Ameche Field, 8701 26th Ave, Kenosha
    7:00 pm
  • Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
    Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha
    8:00 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • Beachstock Music Festival
    The Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Rd, Kenosha
    12:00 pm
  • Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
    Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha
    8:00 pm

📣 Kenosha Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 26
  • Lap Swim | 2 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    4:45 pm
  • Klimt’s Cat
    Pinot's Palette, 9020 76th St e2, Pleasant Prairie
    6:30 pm
  • Lap Swim | 8-10 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    7:30 pm
  • Wednesday May 27
  • Enchanted Blossoms
    Pinot's Palette, 9020 76th St e2, Pleasant Prairie
    6:30 pm
  • Blossoming Charm
    Pinot's Palette, 9020 76th St e2, Pleasant Prairie
    6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy vibes for a beautiful weekend neighbors!
    This is my Oni girl, let's see your beautiful fur babies an tell me their funny quirks! Oni likes to be a nosey Nancy on our front porch at everyone… (Nextdoor Central Lake Front)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Bear was LOST on May 24, 2026 in Kenosha, WI 53140 near 34th St. and 26th Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Washington - 30th)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Kenosha. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader starting up to $15/Hr (09700) - 2701 18th St in Kenosha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenosha here.

Ok Kenosha! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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