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Units responding to crash on Highway 50 near I-94
At 3:33 p.m., sheriff's deputies are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash just west of I-94 on Highway 50.
The crash reportedly occurred in about the 12200 block of Highway 50 (75th Street) but ended up in the 12400 block.
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Municipalities continue to opt for transit referendums
West of the I municipalities continue to opt for letting voters have a say on new taxes to support a regional public transportation.
Last week, Silver Lake and Paddock Lake opted for Nov. 2 referendums on the issue. This week, Randall authorized essentially the same vote.
Previously, Bristol and Twin Lakes had approved such votes.
The municipalities are being asked to consider the referendums by state Rep. Samantha Kerkman. Erin Decker, a county supervisor from Silver Lake who tried ot get… Continue reading
Units responding to single-vehicle crash on State Line Road, Bristol
At 10:30 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff's deputies are responding to the report of a single-vehicle crash on State Line Road, east of Highway 45, Bristol.
The vehicle is in a ditch, dispatch reported.
UPDATE 10:35 a.m. -- Driver reports via dispatch that car crossed center line and entered ditch. Driver is out of the vehicle and conscious and breathing.
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Municipalities considering and approving transit referendums
West of the I municipalities are considering -- and in some cases approving -- fall advisory referendums regarding a possible additional tax for mass transit purposes.
On Monday, Twin Lakes was the latest municipality to approve a referendum. Twin Lakes village administrator David Cox said the village was asked to consider such a referendum by state Rep. Samantha Kerkman, who is asking all municipalities in her district to… Continue reading Victim identified in fatal motorcycle crash
The victim in a fatal motorcycle crash in Bristol Sunday has been identified.
The Sheriff's Department identified Donald J. White, 57, of Union Grove as the driver of the motorcycle involved in the crash, which occurred at about 2:30 p.m.
According to the Sheriff's Department, witnesses said a Chevy S-10 pick-up was stopped south bound on Highway 45, waiting to make a left turn onto Highway K. A motorcycle, driven by White and also south… Continue reading
Motorcyclist dies in crash
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The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department released the following information regarding a fatal motorcycle crash this afternoon in Bristol:
At 2:30 p.m. today, Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a serious injury accident at the intersection of USH 45 and CTH K (60st.) in Bristol.
The accident involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. According to witnesses, a Chevy S-10 pick-up was stopped south bound on USH 45… Continue reading
Multiple fire departments responding to report of fire in Bristol
At 7:03 p.m., firefighters from Bristol, Salem, Paris and Pleasant Prairie are responding to a report of a fire -- which may be centered in an oven -- in the 8400 block of 188th Avenue.
UPDATE 7:05 p.m. -- Initial personnel on scene reports only smoke showing.
UPDATE 7:12 p.m. -- Bristol command reports via dispatch that fire is out and units still responding can do so on a non-emergency basis.
UPDATE 8:06 p.m. -- Command being… Continue reading
Units responding to crash at Highways 45 and 50, Bristol
At 2:52 p.m., sheriff's deputies and Bristol Fire and Rescue are respondign to the report of a t-bone crash at Highways 50 and 45, Bristol.
A deputy at the scene reports that a van and a car are involved and the road is partially blocked. One person needs to be checked for injuries.
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Units responding to crash on Highway 45 in Bristol
At 1:37 p.m., units from Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a crash with injuries in the 9400 block of Highway 45. One possible head injury being reported by dispatch.
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Pringle to host green landscaping talk
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. (Highway MB), Bristol, will be holding a Saturday Night Campfire Talk: Green Landscaping on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to a talk about different ways to create green yards -- from rain gardens to prairie lawns.
In case of inclement weather, the talk will be held inside the nature center.
Friends: Free/General Public: $2… Continue reading
Pringle to host chipmunk song hike
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. (Highway MB), Bristol, will be holding a Nature Story Time Hike Chipmunk Song by Joanne Ryder on Saturday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Participants will hear a story that is a lyrical description of a chipmunk as it goes about its activities in late summer, prepares for winter, and settles in until spring. After the story, participants will go on a hike with… Continue reading
Units responding to multi-car crash on Highway 45
At 3:01 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff's deputies are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the 8300 block of Highway 45, Bristol.
Crash reportedly involves a Chevy Trailblazer and a Toyota Corolla. Toyota driver is reporting a head injury, dispatch said. Traffic is blocked by the involved vehicles.
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Units responding to car fire on I-94
Units from Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a car fire in the southbound lanes of I-94 at about Highway 50.
Dispatch reports that the car is a gray Cutlass and may only be smoking with no flames seen.
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Crash with injuries on Highway C
At 9:01 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff's deputies are responding to the scene of a one-vehicle crash in the 16700 block of Highway C. Vehicle is reportedly in the ditch.
Personnel reports vehicle has moderate to heavy damage. Vehicle struck a pole.
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Units responding to report of rollover crash
At 5:15 p.m., sheriff's deputies are responding to the report of a rollover crash on Highway 50 (75th Street) near 216th Avenue at the Bristol-Salem line.
Dispatch reports that the vehicle is in the median and apparently is upright again, but there may be injuries.
Salem Fire/Rescue also responding to the scene.
UPDATE 5:20 p.m. -- Deputy reports to dispatch that there may be two injuries. Additional rescue squad dispatched from Salem Fire/Rescue.
UPDATE 5:46 p.m.-- Two rescue squads transporting patients to a hospital… Continue reading
Two crashes on Interstate 94, no injuries
Within the hour, sheriff's deputies have responded to two multi-vehicle crashes on Interstate 94:
- The first involved three vehicles and was at Highway 50 in the southbound lanes. Two of the involved vehicles were beyond construction barrels when deputies arrived and therefore out of the way. A third vehicle did not stop. No injuries were reported.
- At about 10:38 p.m., deputies and Somers Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a crash in the northbound lanes of
Bristol to seek bids for new entrance signs
It used to be the town of Bristol.
Then it was the village of Bristol and the town of Bristol.
With Bristol's corporate identity united again as a village, the Village Board is considering redoing signs along roadways that enter the village to reflect the new identity.
The village has one proposal in hand already for 20 redwood signs at a cost of $750 a… Continue reading Units responding to smoke in attic in Bristol
At 2:23 p.m., deputies and units from Bristol, Salem, Paris and Pleasant Prairie are responding to a report of smoke in an attic in a home in the 8400 block of 200th Avenue, Bristol.
UPDATE 2:26 p.m. -- First personnel on scene say no fire showing from outside and occupants are out.
UPDATE about 2:47 p.m. -- Some mutual aid units returning to quarters.
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Horse Country Tour of Bristol set for Aug. 29
Bristol Horse Country will host its 2010 Horse Country Tour in and around Bristol. This self-driven tour is to be held on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All proceeds support: Bristol Horse Country trail development and other programs, Bristol Fire and Rescue and The Pringle Nature Center.
The Bristol area is home to many of Chicago ’s premier stables, show barns, private horse properties, farms and country estates. On… Continue reading
Progress Days parade coverage
One of the highlights of Bristol Progress Days on Sunday is the parade.
Here's video of some scenes from today's parade… Continue reading
Saturday at Bristol Progress Days
Here are some photos from Saturday's activities at Bristol Progress Days.
Note: We will have some coverage from Sunday's parade as well. Check back later… Continue reading
Bristol Progress Days Parade is Sunday
The Bristol Progress Days Parade will begin at noon on Sunday.
The parade is known for its large number of varied entries and its abundance of candy treats thrown by those in the parade.
The parade route works its way through downtown Bristol and ends at Hansen Park, where the other Progress… Continue reading Saturday has special kids activities at Bristol Progress Days
Every day offers family fun at Bristol Progress Days. But Saturday is a special time for the youngsters.
On Saturday, a kids game area will open at 9 a.m.
Then there will be a pedal pull at 11 a.m.
Finally, a wristband special for the carnival rides will from 1 to 5 p.m. ($14 per wristband).
For a Miss Bristol, Outstanding Citizens to be announced Friday
This year’s Miss Bristol and the Outstanding Citizen announcements will be made at the annual Progress Days banquet held at the Parkway Chateau on Friday evening.
Competing for the Miss Bristol title this year are:
Hannah Keller.
Courtney Cox.
Emily Kempf.
Emily Swanson.
Sabrina Wolf.
Stephanie Blazich.
Elle Anderson.
Hayley May.
Check westofthei.com for the names of the winners Friday evening.
For a complete rundown on Bristol Progress Days events, click here.
Bristol Progress Days to feature softball
A fast-pitch softball tournament is one fo the regular features of Bristol Progress Days weekend.
There will be softball action on the diamond at Hansen Park all three days of the festival.
This year, Friday night will include a new event. An old timers game has been organized and will be played on Friday at… Continue reading Bristol Progress Days fireworks this Sunday
Fireworks at this year's Bristol Progress Days are a sure thing, event organizers say.
The annual fireworks display takes place at dusk on Sunday over Hansen Park.
For a complete rundown on Bristol Progress Days see this previous post. Pringle to host program on green cleaning products
Pringle Nature Center , 9800 160th Ave. (Highway MB), Bristol will be holding a Saturday Night Campfire Talk: Green and Homemade Cleaning Products on Saturday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m.
Participants will sit around the campfire ring to learn how to make their own cleansers using simple ingredients you may already have as well as discussing the green products already available. Suggestions and recipes for non-toxic cleaning supplies will be shared… Continue reading
Bristol Progress Days includes auctions
An auction with a live auctioneer can be a fascinating and entertaining event to participate in or even just to watch.
You might think auctions with live auctioneers are hard to find, but one will be taking place this Sunday as part of Bristol Progress Days.
The Progress Days auction will take… Continue reading Bristol Progress days this weekend
Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July, in Bristol, Wis. will take place over three activity-packed days on July 9, 10 and 11.
The festivities include the Miss Bristol crowning and the Outstanding Citizens Awards, which are announced on Friday at the coronation banquet. The sports tournaments are always a big hit and… Continue reading Pringle to host frogs and toads program
Pringle Nature Center , 9800 160th Ave. (Highway MB), Bristol will be holding a Leave No Child Inside: Frogs and Toads, Oh My! on Saturday, July 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Come out to learn all about the world of frogs and toads as well as what makes them special. Participants will learn how to identify frogs by their looks and by their distinctive calls. Ages 4 and up. Ages… Continue reading
