At about 12:37 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways C and U, Bristol. A deputy at the scene reports that the vehicles are blocking the westbound lanes of Highway C. UPDATE 12:39 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding medical unit that one person [...]
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Deputy responding to crash in Bristol
At 4:41 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a vehicle running into the ditch along the southside of Highway 50 in about the 12300 block. Dispatch reports the driver is out and does not appear to be injured. View Larger Map
Units responding for report of smoke
At 10:15 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding for report of smoke in the area of 19500 101st Street, Bristol. Dispatch says caller sai d they saw flashes above trees and then smoke. Might be fireworks, the caller said.
Units responding to report of crash on Highway 45
At 1:22 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of a crash on Highway 45 north of Highway V, Bristol. Dispatch reports: One person reporting neck pain; vehicle is about 50 feet off the road with one set of wheels in a pond. View Larger Map
Earthquake in Illinois felt here
View Larger Map The above map shows (green arrow) the epicenter of the Jan. 30, 2012 earthquake. There was a minor earthquake in Illinois last night that some people in Wester Kenosha County reported feeling. The quake registered 2.4 magnitude and happened just before 10 p.m. The quake was centered at McHenry, Illinois. Those reporting to the U.S. Geological [...]
Music food, vendor event will benefit Imagine Kenosha
A benefit with live music, food and local vendors will benefit Imagine Kenosha, which is based in Bristol. The event will take place March 10 at The Brat Stop. Tickets are $25 a piece and will be available at Bristol Hair Shoppe and other local businesses. From Imagine Kenosha’s website: The mission of Imagine Kenosha (IK) [...]
Barn fire overnight in Bristol
Bristol Fire Department firefighters and sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a barn fire late Wednesday night. The barn was located in the 12200 block of 136th Ave., Bristol. The report of the fire was received at about 10:30 p.m. The pole barn housed a snowmobile, a motorcycle, tools and welding equipment. The welding equipment had been used earlier in [...]
Rezoning and conditional use permit for new Nissan dealership approved by Bristol Planning Commission
A rezoning and conditional use permit that is the start of a process to bring a Nissan car dealership to a location along West Frontage Road in Bristol received the approval of the village Planning Commission Tuesday. The commission unanimously approved the request of Bob Rohrman Nissan for a rezoning from agricultural to business zoning on the [...]
Bristol to create tree fund
Bristol will be creating a public trees budget fund. But in approving the action Monday night, Village Board members wanted to stress the fund will not entail any new taxes, but rather be a reallocation of funds already being spent under other village budget line items. For example, tree trimming now done under the public works budget will now be assigned [...]
Units responding for report of rollover in Bristol
At 2:38 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 14000 block of Highway C, Bristol. Dispatch reports that a single vehicle is involved, an SUV rolled over on its side. Driver is out of vehicle. UPDATE 2:48 p.m. — Tow truck being called to [...]
Extension services to host equine education program in Bristol
A full day Equine Educational program organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Services for horse owners will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Bristol. This program will focus on horse nutrition. Examples of some of the session topics include general horse nutrition, managing manure, feeding vitamins and minerals to horses, managing [...]
Units responding to report of crash in Bristol
At 5:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and C, Bristol. UPDATE 5:56 p.m. — Dispatch reports two vehicles involved. Vehicles are blocking traffic. UPDATE 5:57 p.m. — Deputy advises dispatch that every one is conscious and breathing. One person complaining of chest pain. UPDATE 6 [...]
Local band wins battle
Mixed Company took first place in Battle Of The Bands hosted by Gorilla Records in Chicago this past weekend at Reggie’s Rock Club. Band members Frank Slifka (Lily Lake), Jordan Nicoletti (Paddock Lake), Mike Scott (Bristol), Chris Arndt (Bristol) and Rachel Smith (Kenosha) competed against 10 bands to win a chance to go to the [...]
Job’s Daughters Bethel 79 to install new officers Sunday
Job’s Daughters Bethel 79 will install new officers at a public installation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at Washburn Masonic Temple, 8102 199th Ave., Bristol. Sarah Ludeman, daughter of Sherry and Robert Ludeman of Kenosha, will be installed Honored Queen. Other officers installed will be Ashley Dabbs, Alleya Ingram, Bridget Geibel, Jackie [...]
Pringle has snowshoes for rent
With the winter weather arriving Thursday, Pringle Nature Center has snowshoes for the general public to rent and use within the Bristol Woods County Park. Patrons can rent snowshoes Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. They must remain on the property and be returned by 3:30 p.m. [...]
Units responding to report of crash at Highways 45 and K
At 4:43 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and fire and rescue are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and K, along the Bristol-Paris border. Dispatch reports that two vehicles are involved. Extent of injuries are unknown. UPDATE 4:44 p.m. — Crash in on Highway 45 in northbound lanes just north of Highway K. [...]
No contest on ballot for village offices in Bristol
With the close of filing for candidacy for village offices, it looks like Bristol will have no races for village trustee this April. The only individuals to file candidacy papers for the two open seats were the two incumbents – Ruth Atwood and Carolyn Owens. Someone could still run as a write-in candidate in the April 3 election, but [...]
Deputy responding for crash in Bristol
At about 8:45 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and C in Bristol. The vehicles involved are partially blocking traffic, though no injuries are being reported, dispatch reports. View Larger Map
Units responding for report of smoking wire
At 4:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a wire down on a tree branch and smoking near the 196th Avenue and 101st Street intersection, Bristol. UPDATE 5:02 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports that the wire is “sparking pretty decent” and firefighters are arriving on the [...]
Units responding for possible CO problem
At 2:35 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of a possible carbon monoxide problem in the 13900 block of Wilmot Road (Highway C), Bristol. View Larger Map
Event to benefit Imagine Kenosha
A benefit with live music, food and local vendors will benefit Imagine Kenosha, which is based in Bristol. The event will take place March 10 at The Brat Stop. From Imagine Kenosha’s website: The mission of Imagine Kenosha (IK) is to identify and meet the unmet needs of grade school and middle school age youth [...]
Units responding for report of grass fire
At 12:13 p.m., Brsitol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue, Newport Fire Department and Antioch Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies are responding toa report of a grass fire in the 17300 block of Winfield Road, Bristol. Dispatch reports that the fire started is spreading and getting closer to a home. UPDATE 12:19 p.m. — Deputy [...]
Recruits hosted in Bristol for Christmas
The Family of Ralph and Joyce Myers along with many volunteers and donors hosted 65 Navy recruits this year at the Bristol United Methodist Church for Christmas. The recruits arrived at the church shortly after 9 a.m. They were greeted by family and friends and spent their day on cell phones calling family and friends, [...]
Units responding to report of transformer fire
At 8:20 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of a transformer on fire in the 19600 block of 104th Avenue, Bristol. UPDATE 8:29 a.m. — Personnel not finding a fire. UPDATE 8:32 a.m. – No fire found. Fire units are returning to quarters. View Larger Map
Bristol updates assortment of ordinances
The Bristol Village Board this week added or updated a number of ordinances – and thanks to one trustee especially — in the process had some discussion of the proper role of local government in regulating behavior. On the agenda was consideration of ordinances on: Unregistered motor vehicle prohibited on streets. Graffiti. Possession or Use of Intoxicating Substances or Intoxicating Substance Paraphernalia: Posession of Injection Implement. Updating ordinances to [...]
Pringle to host candlelight night hike
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol, will be having a Candlelight Night Hike & Winter Solstice Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring the family out to celebrate the Winter Solstice as you learn about the solstice and burn a Yule log. Participants will also go out for a hike [...]
WisDOT holds meeting in Bristol on Highway 45 access control project
Officials representing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation briefed citizens and answered questions about an ongoing project to control access points on Highway 45 through Bristol and Paris. The public informational meeting was held at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol. In a presentation, which was not planned for the evening, Jon Schwichtenberg representing the project, said [...]
Roundabout coming to Highway K and 45 intersection?
View Larger Map The State Department of Transportation may seek to build a roundabout intersection at Highway 45 and Highway K in Bristol as part of a future road project, Randy Kerkman, Bristol village administrator, reported to the Village Board Monday night. Kerkman said a recent conversation he had with a DOT official included the plan for [...]
Action Territory granted temporary liquor licenses
Action Territory Family Fun Park was approved for temporary class b beer and liquors licenses by action of the Bristol Village Board Monday night. The business, located just west of I-94 along Highway 50, has a number of indoor and outdoor amusements such as mini golf, go-carts, batting cages and an arcade. Representatives of the business made [...]
Oakvue Farm Live Nativity coverage
The annual live nativity at Oakvue Farm in Bristol took place Friday. The nativity had two performances tonight and has two more Saturday, at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. This was the 21 year for the performance. The nativity is shown in a barn and uses people acting out the various parts of the story of [...]


































