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Hello Kenosha! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Black History Bee, YA fantasy author panel and cosplay contest, and IndyCar weekend doubleheader + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Young historians take center stage: Kenosha Unified will host the Black History Bee at Mahone Middle School on March 5, 2026, where student winners from school competitions will represent their schools in a spirited showdown — read the full story.
Witches, magic, and world-building: Blue House Books in downtown Kenosha will host a free YA fantasy author panel and cosplay contest on March 5 at 5 p.m., with Q&A, signings, and RSVP required — see who will be there.
Engines set to roar: Kenosha’s Snap-on is back as title sponsor for this year’s IndyCar weekend at the Milwaukee Mile, which will run Aug. 28-30 and feature a nationally televised doubleheader — get all the details.
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.
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:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Share-worthy bites tonight: When the graze-and-gab mood hits, swing by Wine Knot Bar & Bistro for small plates, smart mains, and a wine list that dares you to choose. Gather a few friends, trade bites, and keep the conversation flowing well past the final pour.
Tune up your bow: When arrows drift or strings sing the wrong note, Root River Archery offers pro tuning, indoor and outdoor ranges, and custom-built arrows to dial things in. Expect helpful advice, a few practice rounds, and a noticeably less rusty weekend.
Movie night, sorted: When the week gets loud, Cinemark Tinseltown USA Kenosha is an easy yes, with fresh releases, plush seats, and popcorn that somehow tastes better after 8 p.m. Pick a spot, mute the group chat, and let a couple hours of big-screen escapism reset your day.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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👪 Family Storytime @ Racine Public Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Round up the grandkids, or borrow a neighbor kid, and hit the library for Miss Gail’s storytime, where Mrs. Wishy-Washy, a magic apron, and one very polite spider steal the show. It’s drop-in, all ages welcome, and yes, adults can enjoy it without pretending.
🍗 FBLA Friday @ Buffalo Wild Wings | Friday (3/6) at 11:00 AM – Hit Buffalo Wild Wings for Horlick FBLA’s fundraiser for our future business leaders, where your wing order counts as community service. These kids are suiting up, speaking up, and building something bigger than extra sauce, so bring the crew, the appetite, and Racine pride.
🎸 Thoughts For Food All Ages Show 2026 @ Eagles Aerie #281 Racine, Wisconsin | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Kick off Thoughts For Food at the Eagles Club with an all-ages lineup, ages 8 to 25, slinging poems, beats, and garage band glory. Five bucks and two cans gets you in, and fifteen bundles Saturday’s adult night, too. Yes, better than we were.
🍁 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.
🎨 The Creative Kids Club @ LaPre Academy | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring the kids to La Pre Academy for Autism United’s Creative Kids Club, a weekly blend of music, stories, crafts, movement, and hands-on fun. It’s for kids of all abilities, their siblings, and friends, with guest musicians, real smiles, and gloriously sanctioned messes.
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: 43°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 8%
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind around 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 74%
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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