Blog archives
Kenosha stories in our blog
Food find: Cock flavored soup mix
July 17, 2011
Amy came home with this pouch of Grace Cock soup mix she found at the Kenosha Woodman’s store.
Old farm machinery: Belle City threshing machine from 1915
July 14, 2010
Kenosha County is where we saw this antique farm machinery — a Racine, Wisconsin threshing machine from 1915.
Bird watching: Cedar Waxwing circus at Kenosha's Kemper Center
July 13, 2009
Check out this great little spot for watching these striking birds as they perform summer aerobatics.
Amy Czerniec and the dog that broke her heart
July 1, 2009
Saying goodbye to one workplace, and beginning the search for the next.
Rescuing airline miles with the incredible 5-day pizza diet
June 29, 2009
Our frequent flier miles were about to expire, so we made a last-minute dash to Kenosha for pizza.
The new yellow pages: Google advertising shines in NPR segment
May 6, 2009
‘All Things Considered’ looks at how small businesses are using Google Adwords to attract local customers.
Wisconsin has statewide tornado drills today
April 23, 2009
In southeastern Wisconsin, our mock warning runs from 1:20 to 1:25 this afternoon.
Mars Cheese Castle moving, Tim & Tom's to close, Bobby Nelson's staying put
April 7, 2009
How construction to widen I-94 will affect three famous Kenosha cheese shops.
Will Wisconsin's Time Warner Cable customers soon see Road Runner caps?
April 6, 2009
In some cites, Time Warner Cable is reportedly going to start charging premiums for Internet bandwidth usage. How does $200 per month sound to you?
'King of Kings' theme: My Easter movie earworm
April 5, 2009
The 1961 film starring Jeffrey Hunter has always been my personal cheesy Jesus movie.
Through today only: Pick 'n Save deal on Eight O'Clock Coffee
April 4, 2009
Our local Pick n’ Save has 36-ounce bags of Eight O’Clock 100% Columbian on sale for just $8.99.
Racine, Wisconsin Mayor Gary Becker arrested for child pornography, solicitation (updated)
January 14, 2009
The Racine Post and the Journal Times are both reporting that Mayor Gary Becker has been arrested on child sex charges.
Interior Secretary rejects Menominee Nation's Kenosha casino application
January 8, 2009
The federal government has officially denied the application of the Menominee Indian Tribe to acquire land at Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin for its $1 billion casino project.
Racine-area festivals, 2008
August 3, 2008
Summer 2008 festival roundup: Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, Superweek, Racine County Fair, etc.
Gregory Berg's Kenosha tornado photos
January 23, 2008
My former colleague was at Carthage College during the January 7, 2008 tornado, and took a few photos of it.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4, 2007
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
The grace of Elizabeth Edwards
March 22, 2007
How friendly could you be to strangers if you just found you had a tumor?
NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology
February 9, 2007
One of these radios could save your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
Braunschweiger vs. liverwurst: Kemen sausage taste test
January 2, 2007
It’s hard to detect much difference between Kemen Liver Sausage and Kemen Braunschweiger. They’re both delicious.
Honada Sushi & Hibachi
April 10, 2006
Wonderful sushi in Kenosha? Kenosha, Wisconsin, the city of tattoos, taverns and pizza parlors? It doesn’t seem possible, and yet here it is at Honada.
SuperWeek: Food Folks & Spokes in Kenosha
July 19, 2005
This daylong festival centered around the International Cycling Classic is the best event Kenosha hosts.
Kenosha's Harbor Marketplace
June 25, 2005
A nice little farmer’s market on Lake Michigan — plus fresh Wisconsin lamb, art, gifts, and entertainment.
