Ktown Connects

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 co-worker Lenny Palmer!  

Currently, Bill is semi-retired, but trying to stay active in the community, if you would like to reach him, drop him a line at [email protected]  

This episode was recorded on Monday, November 3rd at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

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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, and much more! 

This episode was recorded on Monday, October 21st at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 of entertainment – stop on by sample up to 50 delicious craft beers on their self-pour stations, grab something to eat, and play one of their table games. If you want to have some real fun, reserve a lane and try your hand at axe-throwing! For more info, including reservations and their current food and drink menus, visit their website here!  

This episode was recorded on Monday, October 21st at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 in this unedited form on our Patreon page. Subscribers can pay $2 or more a month to hear bonus material of all our guests, among other special features.
www.patreon.com/ktownconnects for more.

This is the full 2-hour, unedited interview with Ronny which we wanted to share with all of his friends, fans, and family. This episode contains all the stuff, good and bad, that was edited from the regular episode published earlier this year.
 
RIP Ronny. The world is a less interesting place without you.

This episode was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 friend’s holiday experience with a night at Latibule! Visit the website here for details! 

This episode was recorded on Monday, October 7th at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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, founder of Public Brewing Company to hear all about the future of our favorite local brewery! 

UPDATE: On April 6, 2026, Lakefront Brewery announced they were closing Public Brewing Company immediately and indefinitely. Sad day in Kenosha.

To hear even more from Matt, you can find his February 2021 appearance on the Ktown Connects Podcast here!
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This episode was recorded on Monday, October 7th at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 Roots Ceramics Studio – find more information by following them on Instagram and Facebook! 

This episode was recorded on Monday, September 9th at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 her husband, Tony Chiappetta, fourth-generation owner of Chiappetta Shoes, 4820 75th Street. Tony appeared on the show with his brother Nick on episode 145 (November 2023).  

This episode was recorded on Monday, August 26th at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

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 is free, but tickets are needed to enter the theaters to see the films – just $10 for either a full-length film, or a block of shorts.  

The Port of Fear Film Festival will be held at the Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave on September 13th from 3pm-10pm, with an 8pm movie on the lawn; and Saturday, September 14th 10am – 8pm with an awards ceremony then after party at Church and Market.  

For ALL the details, including film trailers, vendor lists, and tickets, click here to visit their website at portoffearff.com.  

This episode was recorded on Monday, August 26th at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!  

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

We’re movin’ and shakin’ this week, as we welcome Quinn Smith to the Ktown Connects Podcast. Quinn moved to Kenosha around 2012 and has built his business About Time Moving Systems into the #1 movers in the Kenosha area! If you are ready to relocate, contact Quinn and his staff for whatever needs you may have! Check out their website for more info! 

This interview was recorded on August 12, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! 

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!