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Morning Kenosha! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Pearl be the next four-legged member of your family?
  • Planning to grow your Kenosha business network this November?
  • Kenosha CDL school dropped from federal list—what it means for drivers

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Toby K.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pet of the Week: Pearl at WHS Kenosha Campus (kenosha.com) — If you're looking to adopt locally, Pearl is a 2-year-old dog waiting at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Kenosha Campus on 60th Avenue. She's spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and part of the Benchwarmer Tryouts foster-to-adopt program, where approved families can take her home for up to a week before deciding on adoption.
   

2. Kenosha Business to Business Expo: Nov. 12, 2026 (kenosha.com) — Kenosha businesses and professionals can connect at the free Business to Business Expo on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at Parkway Chateau on 75th Street. Attendees get complimentary lunch while meeting local vendors, and businesses can still reserve booth space through the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, with discounts available for past exhibitors.
   

3. Federal trucking crackdown reaches Wisconsin as English-language rules tighten (wilatinonews.com) — A federal trucking crackdown has removed CDL Pro School in Kenosha from the national training registry, meaning its courses no longer count toward required entry-level commercial driver training. Local residents seeking a new or upgraded CDL must now find other approved providers, even as Wisconsin's language-testing rules and federal English requirements create added hurdles for many would-be truckers.
   

4. Judge Barks But Doesn't Bite: Woman Convicted Of Killing Husband's Dog Gets Fine, No Jail Or Probation (kenoshacountyeye.com) — A Kenosha County judge fined a Pleasant Prairie woman $5,000 but imposed no jail or probation after she admitted having her then-husband's dog euthanized without his permission. The case, which involved Pleasant Prairie police, Kenosha County prosecutors, and a local veterinary clinic, has drawn local attention because of the judge's sharp criticism, the woman's prior domestic-related arrest, and her work with children in Kenosha.
   

5. Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years (spectrumnews1.com) — Kenosha voters are part of a closely watched congressional race in Wisconsin's 1st District, which Democrats hope to flip after more than 30 years of Republican control. With GOP Rep. Bryan Steil facing Democrat Mitchell Berman, analysts say the contest could signal how Donald Trump's popularity is affecting down-ballot races, even as Steil holds a major fundraising advantage.
   

📣 Kenosha Shout Outs!

  • 🎂 Shoutout to my gorgeous wife Katrina! I am so grateful to celebrate her birthday with her and hope everyone will join me in well wishes for the woman who brings so much good to Kenosha —Toby K. Like

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Lap Swim | 3-4 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    10:30 am
  • Lap Swim | 1-2 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    4:00 pm
  • Lap Swim | 8-10 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    7:30 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Lap Swim | 6-8 Member Lanes Available
    Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
    5:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kenosha Northside Library Lovers…
    Dear Northside Library lovers: If you haven't heard, the Library will be closed for a couple of weeks for floor repairs. The terrific staff staff… (Nextdoor WhiteCaps)
  • These days, I find myself appreciating the simple things a little more.
    A good cup of coffee, an easy conversation, a good laugh, or having someone around who makes an ordinary day feel a little more enjoyable. I'm 55,… (Nextdoor Peterson's Golden Meadows)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Kenosha. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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