Concealed-carry 101

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What’s it take to get a license to carry a concealed and loaded gun in Wisconsin?

Not as much as you might expect.

Enroll in a four-hour class taught by a certified firearms instructor, fill out an application, mail it with 50 bucks to the Wisconsin Department of Justice and ... wait a week or so.

Bradford observes ‘No Hate Day’

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Bradford High School students from six campus clubs banded together this week to make a statement about hate.



County panel recommends two building purchases

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The county may purchase two buildings to make way for future projects.



Wirch tries again to sell governor’s mansion

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With the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee voting this week to sell thousands of acres of state lands, Sen. Robert Wirch is again proposing to put a for-sale sign in front of the governor’s mansion.

County plans repairs to Administration Building

A city street project may give Kenosha County a push in making repairs to the county administration building.

Randall narrows principal search to eight

RANDALL — The Randall School Board interviewed six candidates this week for the principal position, but has not named finalists.

Scam claims to be law enforcement

An unknown caller apparently has attempted to ferret personal credit card information from unwitting recipients of phone calls who may be led to believe they’re speaking with some body from a local law enforcement agency.



Sabres rattling: Middle school students learn sport of fencing

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Pearl Holdeman holds herself still.



Taekwondo meshes with school’s mission

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It’s after school Wednesday at Dimensions of Learning Academy, where 38 white-uniformed boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, sit on the gym floor ... eyes closed ... not ... making ... a ... single ... sound.

United Way launches online system to link needs with volunteers

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A system to match nonprofit agency needs with residents interested in service is available online.



Medical condition may be to blame in rollover accident

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A medical condition was suspected as the cause of a northside crash in which a car hit two streetlight poles and a fire hydrant before rolling onto its side this afternoon.



Kaeppeler to receive ‘Outstanding Kenoshan’ award

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Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, has been selected the Outstanding Kenoshan 2013 by the Rotary Club of Kenosha-West.

Events

BURLINGTON — The Chocolate City Bike Ride, featuring routes of 10, 23, 40 and 62 miles, is Sunday.



Interstate 94 in southern Milwaukee County closed until Sunday morning

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Going to Milwaukee this weekend? Be patient, and maybe consider studying a map.

Taste of Home Cooking School draws crowd to Reuther

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Culinary specialist Dana Eliott offered cooking instructions to a crowd of about 800 people at Reuther High School Auditorium Thursday.

County panel OKs fund transfer to replace damaged radio system

Mobile communications for Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies and law enforcement officers in western county municipalities has been hampered this spring by an equipment failure authorities believe was caused by a lightning strike.

Toxicology results delayed charges in September murder



Fix It: Unfilled potholes near curb trip up bicyclists

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Today’s problem: Now you see a pothole. Now it’s filled. Well, maybe not all of it. That is, maybe yes and maybe no. But definitely not the one that’s near it or right next to it — or even touching it.

Local home sales improve

Home sales continued to improve in Kenosha County in sales through the first four months of the year up more than 22 percent more than percent compared to the same period last year.



Quad couple beats the odds

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Melissa and Bill Waddle wanted children.



Sixth-grade class collects for quadruplets

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The last time the Harborside Academy sixth graders saw Melissa Waddle, she was about to give birth to the four babies for whom the class was collecting donations.

Gateway board approves budget

The Gateway Technical College District Board was unanimous Thursday in approving a $160.6 million 2013-14 system budget.

Art fair moves from Library Park to museum

A popular art fair that for nearly half a century occupied Library Park has been moved to the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum grounds.



Health Center hires financial officer

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The Kenosha Community Health Center has appointed a new chief financial officer.



RecPlex, businesses deliver for special prom

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Complete with tiaras, corsages and a DJ, about 75 people celebrated this year’s Therapeutic Recreation Prom on Thursday.



Delayed by poor weather, farmers rush to plant

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With warm, sunny days drying soggy soil, farmers in Kenosha County are rushing to plant their fields.



Disaster loans available for Kenosha County businesses, nonprofits

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Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Kenosha County affected by the severe storms, winds and flooding between April 16 and May 5 are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Events

PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Open Wings Learning’s second annual 5K race/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Prairie Springs Park, highways 165 and H.