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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Units responding to report of smoldering wood chips
At 5:15 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of smoldering wood chips at Erickson Park, 23300 block of 62nd Street, Paddock Lake. UPDATE 5:19 p.m. — Dispatch says the pile may be across the street from the park, where wood chips are stored and decompose. Personnel at scene says they will investigate and [...]
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
Sheriff’s Department investigating racial threats at UW-Parkside; later proven to be a hoax
Threats aimed at African-American students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers had sheriff’s deputies busy today investigating the situation. As a result of the investigation so far, the department “does not believe a credible threat to actually commit real harm to real people currently exists,” said a press release issued by Sgt. Bill Beth, sheriff’s department spokesman, at about [...]
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 for report of attic fire
At 11:35 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue (Salem and Trevor stations) and Bristol Fire Department along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in an attic in the 9600 block of 256th Avenue. Resident inside house is trying to exit with two dogs and two cats, dispatch reports. UPDATE 11:38 a.m. – Deputy on scene reports smoke, but no flames seen. [...]
Units responding for report of vehicle fire
At 8:46 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department is responding to the 100 block of Sunset Court for a report of a vehicle on fire. UPDATE 8:51 p.m. — Police officer at the scene reports fire is out. View Larger Map
Sheep reported on Highway 50
At about 3:47 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report that a large number of sheep are in the roadway in the north (westbound) lanes of Highway 50 just west of Highway B, Salem. UPDATE 4 p.m. — Deputy checked from Highway B to former Eric’s Sausage Shoppe, but found no sheep along [...]
Units responding for CO investigation
At 3:46 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding for a carbon monoxide investigation at a residence in the 38800 block of 60th Street, Wheatland. UPDATE 3:55 p.m. — We Energies also responding. View Larger Map
Units responding for crash in Paris
At 2:19 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 18600 block of Highway 142. Involved vehicle is off the road and in a creek. UPDATE 2:21 p.m. — Personnel on scene say the vehicle is almost completely submerged, but a passerby was able to [...]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At 1:51 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the northbound lanes of I-94 at about Highway 142. Two vehicles are involved. Callers to dispatch say scene is a hazard to traffic coming over the hill. UPDATE 1:59 p.m. — Deputy has pushed vehicle off the highway.
Cows in roadway in Wheatland
At 12:50 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to investigate a report of cows in the roadway in the area of 376th Avenue and 31st Street (Karcher Road), Wheatland. View Larger Map
Units responding for possible gas leak
At 5:38 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department is responding to a report of a possible a gas leak in the 600 block of Barry Road.
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
Units responding for crash on Highway P
At 7:49 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a single vehicle crash in the 12400 block of Highway P. Dispatch reports that a vehicle hit a pole. A first responder on the scene reported to dispatch that no one was trapped in the vehicle. An ambulance was sent to [...]
Units responding to report of crash in Brighton
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,” [...]
Units responding to a report of crash in Paris
At 9:21 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash along Hihgeay 45 about a mile south of Highway 142, Paris. Dispatch reports that one vehicle is involved. Vehicle left the road and may have crashed through a fence. Minor injuries being reported.
Units responding for report of crash in Paris
At 8:52 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and Paris Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a crash in the 19600 block of Highway N, Paris. Dispatch reports that one vehicle is off the road and in the ditch. Report is Fromm a passerby.
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 [...]
Units responding for report of kitchen fire
At 3:52 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department, Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Richmond Fire Department as well as Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a possible fire in a kitchen of a residence in the 200 block of Christie Court, Twin Lakes. UPDATE 3:58 p.m. — Police officer reports that [...]
Units responding for report of fire in basement
At 2:38 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in a home in the 22300 block of 83rd Street, Salem. Dispatch reports that caller says fire is in the basement. UPDATE 2:43 p.m. — First personnel on scene reports no signs of fire from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Units responding to crash in Wilmot
At 10:41 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways C and W in Wilmot. UPDATE 10:50 a.m. — Flatbed tow truck being called to scene for one vehicle View Larger Map
Sheriff’s Department to offer Citizen’s Academy
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department will again offer the Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is a 9-week program designed to give participants a first hand look at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department operations and allow them the opportunity to experience law enforcement from a deputy sheriff’s standpoint. Participants will ride along [...]
Merging Silver Lake fire and rescue departments discussed
Exploring the merging of the Silver Lake Fire Department and the Silver Lake Rescue Squad into one entity to strengthen fire and rescue services for the future was the recommendation of most members of an ad hoc committee to the Silver Lake Village Board Tuesday night. The ad hoc committee on fire service, made up of experienced [...]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:25 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Twin Lakes Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and 83-north, Wheatland. Dispatch reports that two vehicles are involved. At least one injury being reported — back pain. UPDATE 5:31 p.m. — Another injury being reported now — leg pain. UPDATE [...]
Units responding for possible seizure at school
At 10:59 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue responding to Highways 50 and 83/75 for a paramedic intercept for a Silver Lake Rescue patient. That patient is a child who may have had as many as three seizures this morning at Riverview School.
Units responding to report of crash in Salem
At 7:35 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 83 and AH, Salem. One person involved is reporting a neck injury, dispatch reports. Two vehicles, a car and a mini-van. View Larger Map
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 [...]
