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November 30, 2024: Marsha Connet's guest on "Community Matters" today is Kim Zelko who shares the very personal story of a tragic car accident that changed their family's lives forever.

Jayne Herring’s guests will be Amy Greil, Executive Director of the Kenosha Community Foundation and Marion Bothe, Communications Manager.

Ron’s guest on “Community Matters” this week is JJ McAuliffe owner of McAuliffes Pub and co-founder (along with Ron) of Blankfest Wisconsin a homeless benefit taking place at the Pub Dec 13.

COMMUNITY MATTERS: In this rebroadcast, Host Joan Roehre's  guest is is Lisa Wogan, Community Engagement with J Jeffers.

October 26, 2024: Marsha's guest on this week's Community Matters is Andre Bennet, from Racine Unified Schools. They will discuss the many programs supporting students throughout the district. 

Jayne interviews representatives of Society's Assets about their services as they celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary.  Her guests include:  Karl Kopp, Executive Director, Pauline Lore

COMMUNITY MATTERS:  Host Ron Purtee's  guests today are Ryan Mattila and James Hauser from The Forge in Burlington

COMMUNITY MATTERS: Host Joan Roehre's  guest is is Lisa Wogan, Community Engagement with J Jeffers.

Marsha Connet’s guest for the September 21st “Community Matters,” is Melissa Donaldson, president of Big Sister of Greater Racine.

Today, Host Jayne Herring,  in this rebroadcast, will be talking WATER. We turn on the faucet, we flush our toilets, we see a whole lot of manholes. But what goes on down there?!?

Community Matters: Host Joan Roehre's guest is Tamarra Coleman, Executive Director of The Shalom Center, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Host Marsha Connet interviews Joan Roehre, Executive Director of HALO.

Jayne Herring interviews Kenosha County district attorney Democratic candidate, Carli McNeil.

Marsha's guests (in this rebroadcast) are Katie Johnston, a woman proficient in American Sign Language and Katie Tatro, owner of Katie's Canine Klub

Jayne's guest today (in this rebroadcast) is Christine Miles, considered a national expert in the field of listening, and they discuss why it appears that there are more angry interactions in the world today a

Marsha's guests today are:

Community Matters with your host this week Jayne Herring and she talks with Kenosha Fire Chief Daniel Tilton about their department's services and how demand has grown as the city changes and develops.

Jayne Herring's guest (in this rebroadcast) is Cameron Swallow, Wisconsin Coordinator for "Braver Angels."(link is external)(link is external)   "Braver Angels" see

Marsha Connet’s guest is Joan Roehre and we're talking about the HALO homeless shelter and plans to celebrate William Horlick's 125 year of Hor

Host Jayne Herring talks with Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala about his first weeks in office, what he has learned, his priorities,  and the status of several key projects.

(Rebroadcast) Co-Host Jennie Tunkieicz and her guest Barb Farrar from the SE Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Center in Racine.

Marsha Connet's guest is Melissa Donaldson, president of Big Sisters of Greater Racine.

Community Matters with co-host Marsha Connet.

Jayne Herring and her guests talk about the Kenosha's Women and Children's Horizons.

Community Matters: Jayne Herring's guests are  Scott Terry, owner of the Mahogany Gallery and Director of the Mahogany Black Arts and Cultural Center.

Marsha's guests are Katie Johnston, a woman proficient in American Sign Language and Katie Tatro, owner of Katie's Canine Klubhouse. They recently trained a dog and his owners, all who are deaf.

Jayne's guest today is Katie Gray, president of the board about Kenosha's Lakeside Players and the Rhode Center for the Arts

Marsha's guests are Melissa Donaldson, Board President and Val Zamecnik, a long-time Big Sister, with Big Sisters of Greater Racine.  We talk about volunteer opportunities and their upcoming fundraiser featuri

Kenosha Mayoral and School Board Candidates' Forums

In the Video Facebook recording:

1. Mayoral Forum is First.

Today, Host Jayne Herring will be talking WATER. We turn on the faucet, we flush our toilets, we see a whole lot of manholes. But what goes on down there?!?

Jayne Herring talks with Bakari Collins, program director for the BETA component of the Gener8tor program brought to Kenosha to support entrepreneurial businesses.

Community Matters:  Marsha Connet's guest (in the rebroadcast) is Shay King, Head of Business Development for the Racine Public Library.

Marsha Connet's guest is Sandy Deik from the Educational Opportunity Center.

Community Matters: Jayne Herring's guests are  Scott Terry, owner of the Mahogany Gallery and Director of the Mahogany Black Arts and Cultural Center.

Jayne Herring talks with the three candidates running for Kenosha County Circuit Judge: Frank Gagliardi, William Michel, and Heather Iverson.

Community Matters with Zander Miller.

Marsha's guests today (in this rebroadcast) are Jake Gorges and Dawn Kelly.

Jayne's guest today is Christine Miles, considered a national expert in the field of listening, and they discuss why it appears that there are more angry interactions in the world today and how training yourse

Community Matters. Marsha Connet's guest is Laura Sumner Coon, Executive Director of the Racine Literacy Council

Community Matters with Jayne Herring and her guest George Tzougros, executive director of the Wisconsin Arts Board about its 50th Anniversary and the economic impact of the arts.

Community Matters:  Marsha Connet's guest is Shay King, Head of Business Development for the Racine Public Library.

 

December 9, 2023: Community Matters- In this re-broadcast, Zander Miller's guest is Tamarra Coleman, Executive Director of The Shalom Center.

Community Matters with Zander Miller and his guest Tamarra Coleman.  (A rebroadcast.) 

Marsha Connet's guest today is Rick Bonanno, from the Roma Lodge in Racine and they are talking about the history of the Italian community in Racine.

Community Matters with Jayne Herring and her guest George Tzougros, executive director of the Wisconsin Arts Board about its 50th Anniversary and the economic impact of the arts. 

Marsha Connet's guest is Melissa Donaldson, president of Big Sisters of Greater Racine.

28 October 2023: Community Matters with today's host Jennie Tunkieicz.  In this rebroadcast, Jennie interviews winners of the 2023 Susan B. Anthony Award winners.

Jayne talks with two Non-profits--Kenosha Literacy Council and Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, Inc.-- about their upcoming events, each organization's services, and need for volunteers.  Kenosha L