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Updated: May 25, 2013 - 2:29 pm

Zoo staff explain dangers of alligators, exotic pets in light of local recoveries

RACINE — Alligators, crocodiles, venomous snakes and other poisonous reptiles do not make good pets. Period.

Harborside students package thousands of meals for Hati’s children

The junior class at Harborside Academy takes its food seriously.

Suspicious vehicle in restricted part of airport brings out county fire, hazmat units

A suspicious vehicle found inside a secure area of the Kenosha Regional Airport brought out most of the county’s hazardous materials response units Thursday.

Kenosha cracks 100,000 residents

Congratulations, Kenosha! You’re a six-figure town.

Minutes missing in full video of alleged crime scene in ongoing ‘glue-gate’ probe

In the scheme of political scandals, Kenosha’s case of the glued door lock is no Watergate.

Police and fire commission receive excessive force complaint

The Kenosha Police and Fire Commission received a complaint on Tuesday from a man who said he sustained multiple injuries during his arrest due to officers using excessive force.

News notes

Gateway Technical College invites members of the public — and business leaders, specifically — to help provide direction on the type of job skills training that should be offered by the college in the near future.

Charges filed against woman accused of cemetery embezzlement

Charges have been filed against a woman believed to have stolen more than $170,000 from the cemetery where she worked from 2006 to 2009.

Temporary repairs make Tot Park usable again

Today’s problem: Deterioration and disrepair of equipment deterred parents, families from bringing kids to the lakefront playground popularly known as “Tot’s Park,”

One suspect in home shootings charged

The two men shot in last week’s home invasion are lucky to be alive, prosecutors said. Both were shot in the head or face at close range.

Ryan reportedly writing book

Paul Ryan is reportedly working on adding another title to his resume: author.

Preliminary hearing set for couple charged with animal mistreatment

The couple accused of starving and neglecting horses on their Pleasant Prairie farm are headed for a hearing, despite not yet hiring an attorney.

Events

PLEASANT PRAIRIE — For the 10th year in a row, hydroplanes will race at Lake Andrea over the Memorial Day weekend.

Police nab shooting suspect

Lamarkous D. Washington, one of two suspects in the attempted murders of two men last week in Kenosha, was arrested Wednesday night in the Milwaukee area and was being transported to the Kenosha County Jail.

Bipartisan effort saves funding for county support services

A bipartisan effort in Madison is helping Kenosha County maintain programs for struggling families and children.

Employers, job seekers find a match at career expo

SOMERS — Employers and job seekers tried to mesh needs with skills Wednesday at a state-sponsored exposition at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Homeroom: Somers students help clean up new nature area

Somers Elementary students spent a weekend afternoon with community members cleaning up a local park as part of a service and community-based learning project.

News briefs

A driver who was taken to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa by Flight For Life on Friday said he felt a seizure come on and tried to pull over before ultimately crashing and rolling his vehicle.

Court Roundup

A man charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl told said he was a Navy SEAL, according to police, and that his kisses were just helping her for when she has boyfriends.

Event briefs

KENOSHA — Organist Charles Bonow will present his festival worship service concert, "Our Life In Christ," this weekend.

Memorial Day weekend ceremonies set

While many people have plans for travel and family gatherings for the Memorial Day weekend, others will be concentrating on the reason for the long weekend — remembrance of those who fought and died for the country.