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It’s Friday, Kenosha! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: All-you-can-eat fish fry, 1872 steamer found after 60-year search, and Elvis tribute + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Closing a coverage gap: After a 96-0 Assembly vote on February 19, Gail’s Law to expand breast cancer screenings heads to Gov. Evers, with Pleasant Prairie Rep. Amanda Nedweski applauding the bipartisan win — learn what the bill does.
Popular plates draw loyal diners: As Lent continues, Racine County restaurants keep fish fry tradition alive. Roma Lodge in Mount Pleasant serves all-you-can-eat cod or perch, while Union Grove’s TinCAN Roadhouse offers a cod special — see prices, sides, and locations.
Echoes from the deep: After a 60-year search, the 1872 steamer Lac La Belle was discovered by Shipwreck World, with the effort led by 80-year-old shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn in the Great Lakes region — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Plant-powered comfort fix: Daily Dose Cafe keeps it easy with homemade soups, crisp sandwiches, and fair-trade Colectivo coffee. Build a satisfying, meat-free lunch that never feels like homework; just cozy, bright flavors and simple comfort. Your plant-forward goals stay intact while you linger over something warm and fresh.
Treasure-hunt fix, unlocked: At Vintage UnderGround Sales and Consignment, a quick wander often becomes an hour of discovery, with rotating finds from midcentury furniture to glassware and quirky art. When your space needs character, or you need a just-right gift, this spot delivers.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🥁 The Rhythm of Our Culture @ Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Think you know why certain songs feel like home? Dr. James Kinchen digs into how rhythm ties together identity, history, and community, with live music and zero fluff. It’s free, family friendly, and the kind of learning you’ll actually hum on the way out.
🍁 Maple Syrup Hikes @ Petrifying Springs County Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like spring is teasing us again? Wander Petrifying Springs for a maple syrup hike where you’ll meet the trees, watch a tap demonstration, and earn a taste at the end. It’s wholesome, quietly fascinating, and yes, pre-registration is required.
☕ Coffee & Charcuterie @ Visit Pleasant Prairie | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of small-town luxury is free snacks and a good pour, swing by the VPP Welcome Center for the monthly Coffee & Charcuterie. Sip locally roasted Pleasant Prairie blend, graze a board, get Village updates, then browse merch, maps, and dangerously soft tees.
🧶 Crochet Granny Squares Class @ Unraveled Creative Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Unraveled Creative Studio is turning your basic stitches into bragging rights with a granny square class that goes beyond back and forth. Learn to work in the round, read patterns, change colors, and join like a pro, then plot afghans, bags, and smugly cozy sweaters.
🥫 Thoughts for Food 2026 @ Eagles Aerie | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Trade the couch for a two-night jam benefiting the Racine County Food Bank. Thoughts for Food hits George’s Encore, Eagles Aerie #281, and Coasters with local favorites, plus an all-ages Friday kickoff. Fifteen bucks at the door, and a Friday ticket covers Saturday.
🎟 Kiwanis Raffle Night 2026 @ Infusino’s Banquet Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Dust off good shoes and head to Infusino’s for Kiwanis Raffle Night, where $125 gets you dinner for two and entry into a drawing where every ticket wins cash or merchandise. Top prize is $5,000, only 210 tickets, and it backs kids and families.
👑 Elvis Live @ Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Grab a seat and let the King take the wheel at ElvisLive, a spot-on tribute with hip shakes, velvet vocals, and plenty of rhinestone swagger. It’s equal parts nostalgia and fun, no jumpsuit required, though your inner crooner may stage a comeback.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Kenosha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 80%
Areas of fog before 9am, then rain and areas of fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain before midnight, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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