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.


Organizers hope new features ramp up ChocolateFest attendance

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BURLINGTON — ChocolateFest 2013 with be both gooey and groovy.

“Peace, Love and Chocolate” is the theme for the 27th annual festival, Friday through Monday. The four-day event in Chocolate City USA, home to Nestle Foods, has generated roughly $2 million for local nonprofit groups since its inception.

News briefs

A driver who was taken to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa by Flight For Life on Friday has been identified.

Michael J. Santiago, born in 1989, of Kenosha, reportedly had several cuts to his hands and arms after rolling his vehicle around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, according to Kenosha police reports. However, he was airlifted to Froedtert due to possible internal injuries, reports said.

Snapshot: Yard waste drop-off site enters its busy season

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Bob Wilson is a field supervisor Kenosha Department of Public Works’ Street Division, overseeing the city’s yard waste drop-off site, 4071 88th Ave. He has worked for the Street Division for 22 years.

Q. What yard waste is allowed here?

Holy Rosary nun celebrates 50 years

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After 50 years of her commitment to her faith, Sister Lucille Puntillo was recognized by multiple generations of her community on Sunday.

Puntillo celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph on Sunday during a golden jubilee at Holy Rosary, 2224 45th St.

A Life Remembered: Lifelong farmer knew the value of hard work

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Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

For all his life, when Dick Stiles put his hands in his pockets, he would always find dirt. That’s an occupational hazard when you’re a farmer.

Event briefs

KENOSHA — A behind-the-scenes look at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the museum, 5608 10th Ave.

Curator of Education Nick Wiersum will lead a tour of the museum and the labs.

Rebuilding of 60th Street tops city’s roadwork plans

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Sam Ali’s pain this summer will be the rest of Kenosha’s gain, come fall.

Ali’s business, Westown Foods, 3203 60th St., is located in the midst of one of Kenosha’s major street construction projects this year, a resurfacing of 60th Street between 30th and 39th avenues.

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.

Today’s News Briefs

An two-vehicle collision that left one on its side on Wednesday night injured three people.

Melissa E. Oleary, born in 1990, of Waukesha, was westbound Seventh Avenue toward Sheridan Road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday when she allegedly ran a red light at Alford Drive, according to Kenosha police reports.

UW-Parkside confers more than 400 degrees

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Tom Tetzlaff of Kenosha is a middle-aged guy with a full-time job and two kids in college who has spent 10 years taking classes part-time.

Carl Bryan is a 23-years-old and still a bit unsure about what his next step will be.

HarborMarket back in the great outdoors

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The Kenosha HarborMarket kicked off its 10th anniversary Saturday by moving back outdoors, where it was welcomed by a steady crowd.

HarborMarket, located along Second Avenue, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. It features a wide variety of local products, from fresh produce, meats, cheeses and fish to jewelry, clothing and artwork.

Girl Scouts push school crosswalk for safety

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SILVER LAKE — A busy pedestrian crossing at Riverview School soon will be safer thanks to fifth-graders Courtney Baker and Genevieve Majonnier.

The crosswalk will be painted at the intersection of School Street and Evergreen Avenue.

Seat belt enforcement starts Monday

Local law enforcement will join hundreds of agencies throughout the state for the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement beginning next week.

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and Kenosha Police will be on the lookout for unbuckled drivers during the mobilization, from May 20 to June 2. Approximately 400 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are expected to participate.

Today’s Event Briefs

RACINE — Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. Sixth St., Racine, will host a free concert to celebrate Gregory Berg’s 25 years as minister of music at the church.

“Streams of Mercy Never Ceasing” begins at 2 p.m. Sunday followed by a reception.





    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.




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