Ktown Connects

Nov 14 2024 156 ep. 59 mins 49

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Celebrating KENOSHA, WISCONSIN – OUR TOWN!
Your hosts Jason & Donny talk to someone from our hometown of Kenosha and find out what makes them such a great Kenoshan!
Each episode will feature an exclusive Q&A with a local business owner, local historian, community activist or just a local celebrity.
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w/Dean Tawwater-Tawwater Sign Co

Nov 14 2024 55 mins

If you have seen some of the beautiful hand-painted signs around Kenosha, there is a good chance that the steady hand behind that sign is none other than Kenosha artist Dean Tawwater! After growing up in Kenosha and discovering a love for art, Dean branched out and explored the US, but like most of us, he returned to his beloved hometown where he began taking his art seriously, ren

w/Bill Lawrence

Nov 07 2024 71 mins

Today we sit down with local radio icon and legendary “nice guy” Bill Lawrence! Bill spent over 30 years in radio, with most of those years as the morning voice on Kenosha’s own WLIP. Bill talks about how he fell in love with the Chicago Cubs and radio as a kid growing up in Racine County, his first starts and stumbles in radio, and looks back on his on-air feud with former c

Ktown Conversation w/Steve Casey & John Fox

Oct 31 2024 85 mins

This week, we dive into a Ktown Conversation with two former civic leaders, Steve Casey, former Alder for the 12th district from 1988-2010 and John Fox, Downtown ambassador and former 2nd district Alder from 2016-19. We chat it up roundtable style about some of the hottest topics in Kenosha in 2024 including the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, the Downtown Kenosha developments, an

w/Luke & Meghan-Hold My Beer

Oct 24 2024 59 mins

Luke and Meghan are proud “Kenoshans by choice,” they are an amazing couple who individually relocated to our town many years ago. After falling in love with each other and then the downtown area, the two made the decision to open a business. We sit down with Luke and Meghan and talk about what inspired them to incorporate alcohol and axes! Hold My Beer offers a perfect night o

Ronny F**kin' Valeo RIP (unedited interview)

Oct 22 2024 121 mins

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Kenosha icon and our good friend Ronny Valeo, who died October 16, 2024 at the age of 63. We were honored to have Ronny in our studio earlier this year to tell his story. Our show format is usually 90-120 minutes of chat, and then we edit it down to under an hour for the final public release. But all of our interviews are also published

w/Sarah Prince-Latibule

Oct 17 2024 56 mins

Sarah Prince dreamt of one day having her very own latibule - - a cozy, safe, hidden away place... And now she has it with her very own boutique shop and arts and craft studio – Latibule, located at 4906 Seventh Ave. Not only is Latibule a perfect place to get a one-of-a-kind gift, but Sarah also hosts numerous craft and painting classes throughout the week. Plan you upcoming fri

w/Russ Klisch & Matt Geary-Lakefront & Public Breweries

Oct 10 2024 53 mins

You may have heard the rumors, but have you heard the facts? One fact is that longtime Milwaukee beer icon Lakefront Brewery has taken over prime ownership of Public Brewing Company in Downtown Kenosha this past summer. You gotta listen to this episode to get all the details as we connect with Russ Klisch, co-founder and President of Lakefront Brewery and we welcome back Matt Geary

w/Rebecca Rivera-singer and ceramic artist

Oct 03 2024 58 mins

This week we connect with the lovely and talented Rebecca Rivera. Rebecca came to Kenosha under very typical circumstances, but since she arrived, she has begun to make a splash in the local art world! She is a singer/song-writer under the name Rebz River! Find her music here on Spotify! But wait – there's more!! She is also a ceramic artist and has opened classes at her Wild Roo

w/Emiko Chiappetta-Reid Street Studios

Sep 19 2024 58 mins

This week we connect with Emiko Chiappetta! After many years of professional teaching, Emiko has branched out with her very own art education studio with the Reid Street Studio, located at 920 61st Street! Reid Street Studios specializes in group and one-on-one art studio experiences for ages 3-18. For details, check out their website here! Emiko is also joined in our studio with h

w/David and Jeannette-Port of Fear Film Festival

Sep 05 2024 60 mins

David and Jeannette Haight are longtime Kenoshans and organizers of The Port of Fear Film Festival – which is coming to Kenosha next weekend at the Kemper Center! It’s much more than just films – come enjoy the Spooky Market – with vendors selling both handmade arts and crafts and creepy collectibles. Cocktails and food trucks will also be on site. Admission to the Market i