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 [...]
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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 . [...]
Units responding to report of crash into pole
At 7:58 p.m., Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a car that has driven through a pole in the 2300 block of 312th Avenue, along the Kenosha-Racine County line. UPDATE 8:04 p.m. — Deputy from Racine County being called to scene. UPDATE about 8:25 p.m. — We Energies being called to [...]
No races on ballot for Brighton town offices
Only the incumbents up for town office in Brighton filed papers by Tuesday’s deadline. So short of a successful write-in campaign, the following should be re-elected to another term in April: David DeVito, chairman. Gerald Helmert, supervisor #1. Edward Wagner, supervisor #2. Linda Perona, clerk/treasurer.
Units responding to chimney fire
At about 4:50 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and the Kansasville Fire Department are responding to a report of a fire in a chimney in the 30500 block of 52nd Street (Highway NN), Brighton. Scanner traffic suggests all occupants of the involved home have evacuated. UPDATE 5:06 p.m. — Units being sent back to quarters. [...]
Units responding to crash at Highways K and B
At 4:10 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to Highways K and B, along the Salem-Brighton border for a report of a crash. Dispatch says no one is reporting any injuries at this point. View Larger Map
Units responding to crash at Highways B and NN
At 7:24 a.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding toa report of a crash at Highways B and NN, Brighton. Dispatch reports that crash involves a car and a dump truck. The vehicles are partially blocking the road. View Larger Map
Units responding to report of crash at Highways K and B
At 6:35 a.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways K and B, along the Salem-Brighton border. (Time corrected to a.m.) Dispatch reports that the vehicles involved are blocking traffic and a power pole is down. View Larger Map
Units responding to report of crash at Highways K and 75
At 2:40 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash with injuries at Highways 75 and K on the Brighton-Salem border. UPDATE 2:54 p.m. — One patient being transported via rescue squad to a local hospital. UPDATE 3:01 p.m. — All fire/rescue units are clear of the scene. View [...]
Units responding to wood burning furnace problem
At 11:40 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Kansasville Fire Department are responding to a report of a problem with a wood burning furnace in the 1400 block of 240th Avenue, Brighton. Dispatch reports that occupants have cleared the building. UPDATE 11:53 a.m. — Salem Fire/rescue now responding with additional personnel as mutual aid to Kansasville. Earlier [...]
Units responding to hunter accident at Bong
At 12:26 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Salem and Silver Lake rescue units are responding to a report of a hunter with a gunshot injury at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Brighton. The hunter is in the vicinity of Vern Wolf Lake, dispatch reported. UPDATE 12:29 p.m. — Salem Fire/Rescue ATV at the Wilmot station being dispatched to scene. [...]
Units responding to report of smoke in home
At 5:50 p.m., Salem Fire/rescue is responding to a report of smoke in a house in the 22000 block of Burlington Road (Highway 142), Brighton. Dispatch reports that residents were using a fireplace. Someone at the home tried to look in the attic, but did not see source of smoke. Occupants were instructed to get out of [...]
Units responding to report of wires sparking on pole in Brighton
At 7:58 p.m., Salem Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of wires on a pole at Highways 75 and PH sparking “badly.” Note: In Paddock Lake, we had brief power outage just before this call was dispatched. — DH UPDATE 8:06 p.m. — Sparking not found; units returning to quarters. View Larger Map
Units responding to grass fire along Highway JB, Brighton
At about 5:40 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a grass fire in the 24600 block of Highway JB in Brighton. Dispatch says burning area estimated to be about 35 feet wide by 12 feet long. Fire personnel at scene reports that besides grass lawn mowers are now burning. Additional engine being dispatched from Trevor station. [...]
Units responding to report of grass fire in Brighton
At 2:13 p.m., Salem Fie/Rescue is responding to a report of a grass fire in the 23400 block of Highway JB. Dispatch reports that the fire is in a ditch. UPDATE 2:31 p.m. — All Salem units clear of scene. View Larger Map
St. Francis to host Fall Festival Nov. 7
St. Francis Xavier Church will host its annual Fall Festival on from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Nov. 7. The event includes a family style turkey dinner and bazaar. Available will be raffles, a variety booth and children’s games. Tickets are $9.50 for adults, $5 for children under 12, $3 for children under 5 [...]
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge open house coverage
A representative of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said the concerns aired at an open house Wednesday in Bristol on the proposed Hackmantack refuge area were pretty typical. The proposed refuge study area includes parts of Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois and Racine, Walworth and Western Kenosha County (in this case, west of Highway 83-south/Highway [...]
Hackmatack open houses in Bristol and Lake Geneva this week
The Fish and Wildlife Service will host two open houses this week in Wisconsin regarding the proposed Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. The open houses will be: Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Bristol Municipal Building, 19801 83rd St., Bristol. Thursday, Oct. 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lake Geneva [...]
Units responding to report of truck fire
At 5:59 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a truck on fire in the 21600 block of Highway NN, Brighton. Reports now are that it is a grain truck. No grain on truck, however. Deputy reports that fire is well off the roadway, so traffic may not be blocked on NN. UPDATE 6:02 [...]
Units responding to report of ATV accident
At about 6:55 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue responded to a report of an injury at a campground in the 22000 block of County Highway NN in Brighton. UPDATE 6:57 p.m. — Bristol Fire Department dispatched to bring ATV to scene. Injured person may have been riding an ATV in the northeast, wooded part of the property. UPDATE 7:04 p.m. – [...]
Salem Fire/Rescue delivers fire prevention message to Brighton School
(Above) Brighton School kindergarten pupils got to explore a fire engine and then experience the county fire departments’ smoke house. Representatives of Salem Fire/Rescue have been out this month talking to school children in their service area about fire prevention and safety. October is Fire Prevention Month, you will remember. On Tuesday, firefighters and Chief [...]
10 year old gets first deer on 10/10/10 in Brighton
If you are someone who believes in the power of numbers, this is a story you will want to read. Joel Dosedla, of Waterford was deer hunting with his uncle on his grandmother’s land in Brighton on Sunday as part of the youth gun deer hunt this weekend. Joel bagged his first deer, a doe, hunting from a ground [...]
Cows loose at Highways K and EW
A passerby reports that there are cows loose in the area of Highways K and EW. Good thing it’s not foggy this morning. View Larger Map
Units responding to Bong for medical call
At 11:20 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to Bong State Recreation Center, Highways 142 and 75, Brighton. Call is for a woman who is unconscious and may not be breathing. She reportedly fell off a horse, dispatch reports. UPDATE 11:25 a.m. — Dispatch reports that injured person is breathing [...]
Units responding to crash with injuries in Brighton
At 3:48 p.m., sheriff’s deputies, Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to the scene of a crash with injuries at Highways JB and B, Brighton. The crash involves one vehicle, which ran a stop sign, hit a post and is in a field, dispatch reports. UPDATE 3:54 p.m. — Personnel on scene reports [...]
St. Francis Family Fun Day this Saturday
St. Francis Xavier Church in Brighton, will be holding its annual Family Fun Day and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. until midnight. There will be burgers, brats, chicken sandwiches and other refreshments. Expect to find the following exciting events: Kids games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bingo from 1 p.m. to [...]
