At 1:30 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in about the 2600 block of Highway X, Brighton. A white pick-up truck is involved. It reportedly left the roadway and hit a tree. Driver is out of the truck and conscious and breathing but ”a little banged up,” [...]
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Units responding to possible chimney fire
At about 5:40 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue, Kansasville Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible chimney fire in the 27600 block of Highway NN, Brighton. Dispatch reports that orange glow from the chimney seen by person reporting incident. UPDATE 5:54 p.m. Personnel on scene are not finding a fire. Some [...]
Units responding for report of grass fire
At 10:48 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of a grass fire in the 6500 block of 288th Avenue, along the Salem-Brighton border. UPDATE 10:52 a.m. — Dispatch advises responding deputy that was a controlled burn, but may be getting out of hand. UPDATE 10:55 a.m. — [...]
Units responding to report of crash on Highway 142
At about 4:48 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and fire and rescue personnel are responding to a report of a crash on Highway 142. Dispatch reports that extent of injuries are unknown. I don’t know the location yet, but Salem Fire/Rescue is responding so it likely is in Brighton. UPDATE 5 p.m. — Crash scene is actually in Racine [...]
Units responding to report of struck horses
At about 6:25 a.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of two horses in the road that appears to have been stuck by a vehicle in the 30300 block of 31st Street, Brighton. UPDATE 6:33 a.m. — Deputy on scene reports finding one horse, which is up and walking around. No vehicle on the scene. UPDATE 6:35 a.m. [...]
Halloween trick or treat hours round-up
With a little less than a week to go, it’s time to make sure you have the right hours carved out for trick or treating with the youngsters this year. With Halloween returning to a week day this year there was a lot less debate about trick or treat hours at municipal board meetings. Most municipalities that [...]
St. Francis Fall Festival is Nov. 6
St. Francis Xavier Parish will hold its Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes a turkey dinner and other activities. The family style dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and $3 for children under 5. Carry outs are $11. Also featured will be raffles, a [...]
Women’s investment group to host open house
Ladies, are you interested in learning about stocks and investing? The KenLake Investment Group, established in 1995, invites any interested women to its November open house meeting on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m., at Jeddy’s 1660 240th Ave., Brighton (on Highway X between Highways JB and 142). Come join the members as they learn about selecting profitable companies. The [...]
Units responding to report of fire
At about 10:20 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and other departments are responding to a report of a large fire at Highways K and NN, Brighton. UPDATE 10:26 p.m. — Dispatch reports that a caller from area says fire is at an outdoor party. View Larger Map
Units responding for possible burning violation
At 7:32 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding for a report of a possible burning violation on Highway NN at 308th Avenue, Brighton. UPDATE 7:49 p.m. — Dispatch reports that address is in log for a burn. Dispatch says caller passing by reported that the fire appeared like it might be out of control with no [...]
Providence to host bingo this Saturday
Providence Catholic School hosts bingo every first and third Saturday of the month. This Saturday, Oct. 1, the progressive jackpot could be up to $700 — with at least $500 guaranteed. Providence is located at 1704 240th Ave. (Highway X), Brighton, on the grounds of Saint Francis Xavier Church. Doors open at 4 p.m. with bingo beginning at [...]
Fire on Highway PH
Salem Fire/Rescue and other area departments fought a fire in the 4300 block of Highway PH in Brighton very early Tuesday morning. The building was reportedly fully engulfed when firefighters arrived at about 1:30 a.m.
Units investigating possible burning violation
At 9:45 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a possible burning violation in the 3700 block of 288th Avenue (Highway B), Brighton. View Larger Map
Units responding for report of crash
At 7:59 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue, Silver Lake Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway NN and 308th Avenue, Brighton. Dispatch reports the crash involves one vehicle, whose driver swerved to avoid a deer, entered the roadside ditch and became airborne. There were three people in the car and all may be injured. They are [...]
St. Francis Church to host Family Fun Day Aug. 6
Saint Francis Xavier will host Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 6 from noon until 11 p.m. A baggo tournament will begin at noon. Children’s games will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., including a petting zoo, Fire Safety House and a bounce house. At 4 p.m., outdoor mass will be held featuring the [...]
Units responding to smoke alarm
At 12:21 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of a smoke alarm in the 29700 block of 41st Street, Brighton. UPDATE 12:23 p.m. – Confirmed false alarm per dispatch. View Larger Map
Foster Parents needed in Kenosha County
Throughout the nation, there are many children in need of homes on a long-term basis. For that reason, in Kenosha County, as everywhere, many organizations are seeking foster care parents. According to Jessica Marie Scheeler, Community Impact Programs Foster Parent Trainer and Recruiter, there are 95 general foster homes in the county and 115 children [...]
Brighton Student Hosts Hygiene and Snack Drive
When 13-year-old Katie Castle-Wisman saw the end of the school year approaching, she began to worry that some students at Brighton Elementary might go hungry over the summer. After all, the learned from her mother, Tammy Wisenfski, who works part time at the Westosha Sharing Center that the need for healthy food increases greatly once [...]
One of accused in Brighton murder pleads
Richard J. Beeter, one of the men charged in the 2009 murder of Robin Leydel of Brighton, has plead guilty to one charge and will be sentenced later this month. Beeter plead guilty to felony murder-party to a crime. Other charges of burglary and armed robbery were dropped at the motion of the prosecutor. Leydel, [...]
Westosha Kiwanis Support Special Olympics
The Westosha Kiwanis Club is supporting a Brighton man who will compete at the 2011 Special Olympics World Games in June. Christopher Mark, 18, a senior at Wilmot High School, was presented a check for $1,000 May 23 from Westosha Kiwanis President Steven Bluemel. Mark, an athlete of Western Kenosha County Special Olympics, was selected [...]
Units responding to crash at Highways K and 75
At 11:55 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a crash involving two vehicles at Highways K and 75 along the Brighton-Salem border. Dispatch says one person is holding their head. Crash scene is blocking the road in the southwest corner of the intersection. View Larger Map
Units responding for fire investigation
At 7:11 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to the 29900 block of 60th Street (Highway K), Brighton for a investigation of a fire behind a home. UPDATE 7:13 p.m. — Dispatch reports that fire was reported by a passerby who saw flames and black smoke, but did not believe any structure [...]
Brighton Bombers 4-H Club visits veterans
Members of the Kenosha County 4-H “Brighton Bombers” Club hosted an “ice cream social” at the Union Grove Veterans Home at “Boland Hall”. ]The veterans having served in WWII and Korea were treated to the ice cream social compliments of the 4-H club. The 4-H’ers took the opportunity to earn community credit by visiting these [...]
Units responding to report of barn fire
At 3:59 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of a barn on fire in the 29200 block of Highway NN, Brighton. UPDATE 4:03 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports that barn is about a half mile off of the road, but fire equipment should be able to access via [...]
Sheriff’s Department gives notice of sex offender release
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is making notification of the release of convicted sex offender Alan R. Bercklin into Western Kenosha County. Bercklin “touched the clothed vaginal area of two young female acquaintances ages 9 and 8 on multiple occasions,” a bulletin from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. Bercklin was to be placed in the [...]
County executive to host meeting in Brighton
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser will be available to meet with area residents in Brighton on Monday, April 11. The County Executive’s After Office Hours session will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 11, prior to the Brighton Town Meeting at the Brighton Town Hall, 25000 Burlington Road. No appointments are necessary and [...]
Units responding to report of grass fire in Brighton
At 8:13 p.m., Salem Fire and Rescue and a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a grass fire along Highway 75 near Highway NN, Brighton. UPDATE 8:14 p.m. — Deputy on scene says fire is small and may only need a grass rig to be extinguished. UPDATE 8:17 p.m. — Deputy reports that [...]
Two found guilty at trial for Brighton murder, break-in
Two of the men charged with the murder of a Brighton resident in a home invasion in October 2009 were found guilty by a Circuit Court jury Tuesday in Kenosha. Teddy W. Bieker and John M. Navigato each were charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary and two counts of armed robbery. They are scheduled to be sentenced [...]
Sheriff’s Department gives notice of sex offender release
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is making notification of the release of convicted sex offender Charles W. Keys into Western Kenosha County. Keys “forced sexual acts upon an adult female acquaintance and also touched a 10-year-old female relative under her clothing on her private areas,” a bulletin from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. Keys was [...]
Update: How much snow?
The latest (as of about 2:10 p.m.) estimate of snow for our area over the last three days shows that parts of Western Kenosha County may have gotten as much as 20 inches of snowfall. Getting the brunt of the area snow according to the NWs was Paris, Paddock Lake and parts of Brighton . [...]
