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Hello Kenosha! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Commuter rail progress, students earning drone licenses, and cookie decorating workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kenosha protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Transit, recreation, and family progress: Cudahy is set to join the rail commission as work continues toward Kenosha to Milwaukee commuter service, interest grows in larger Shoop Golf Course, and child welfare gains draw praise — get all the details.

Recognition for trusted care: Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association earned a 4.25 out of 5 from U.S. News for quality and patient satisfaction based on recent CMS measures, and has been Medicare certified since 1966 — learn how it was rated.

Students master high-tech skills: Horlick High School in Racine is soaring as nine seniors passed the drone exam this year, the most since its aviation program launched in 2021. Some put licenses to work — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Compete in chocolate games for sweet medals
• Sip and paint Magenta Moonlight together
• Reset with high-heat yoga and wellness shots
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Save room for pie: Gateway Cafe turns out in-house pies: lemon meringue, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, Dutch apple, and French silk. No fuss, just flaky crusts and honest fillings. A slice delivers midweek morale, while a whole pie might prevent a family dessert intervention.

Local blooms, zero fuss: For birthdays, kudos, or an honest “my bad,” A Summer’s Garden Florist delivers same-day, designer’s-choice bouquets that feel personal, fresh, and seasonal… crafted by Kenosha pros who know how to brighten a day without the fluff.

Less scrolling, more moving: Pleasant Prairie RecPlex makes breaking the routine simple this week, try something active, bump into familiar faces, and ride those endorphins home. It’s close, friendly, and built for real life, a low-stress spot when you want a boost without turning your day into an expedition.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎨 Craft Time: Kids’ Session @ Racine Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – Bring the kids to Miss Keiko’s craft time, and let someone else wrangle the glue sticks, glitter, and scissors. They’ll make a seasonal take-home project each month to mark winter, Valentine vibes, and spring, no registration, just show up.

🔬 Homeschool Science @ Pringle Nature Center (Bristol) | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Homeschoolers, rejoice. Pringle Nature Center’s seasonal Homeschool Science series swaps worksheets for the forest, pond, and prairie in 197-acre Bristol Woods. It’s an outdoor, drop-off program, which is parent code for a sanctioned break, grades 4K/5K and 1st-5th, $8-10 per session, preregistration required.

⚾ Crushin the Rainbow Wiffle Ball Tourney @ Racine St. Catherine’s | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Rally the kids and head to St. Catherine’s for a St. Patty’s Wiffle Ball bash. Grades 1 to 8 field teams of 6 to 8 for brackets, three-game minimum, golden money ball, over the green wall homers, and enough bragging rights to last till summer.

🐰 Hunny Bunny Little Brushes @ Pinot’s Palette Pleasant Prairie | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Pinot’s Palette Pleasant Prairie is hosting Hunny Bunny, a Little Brushes public paint class that’s cute enough to frame, and messy enough to tire them out. You sip from their bar, no BYOB, snacks welcome, and add a note to keep your crew together.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ TBD (Racine) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Downtown is going gloriously green as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls from State and Main to City Hall, all floats, bands, and familiar faces. Wear that questionable sweater, wave at neighbors, then chase it with reubens, pints, and easy ramp parking.

📚 Lucky Book Swap @ Call Box Coffee (Racine) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Trade your well-loved reads for someone else’s hidden gems at a bring-a-stack, swap-one-for-one book exchange. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation, music, and the smug satisfaction of clearing your nightstand, no algorithms required. You might even get lucky and find a new favorite.

🍪 Lucky Charms Inspired Cookie Decorating Workshop @ Busias XOXO (Racine) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Busia’s XOXO downtown is going full Lucky Charms, turning sprinkles, rainbows, and mild leprechaun chaos into 10 mini cookies you decorate and then “quality control.” All tools provided, zero pressure, $20, and an easy win with kids, besties, or your inner child.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Kenosha report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 37°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 57%

Rain likely and patchy fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms before noon, then patchy fog and a chance of rain and snow between noon and 1pm, then a chance of snow and patchy fog and a slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 3%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Rain likely after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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