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Crash on Highway K in Paddock Lake
At 3:55 p.m., sheriff's deputies are reporting a crash with injuries in the 23600 block of Highway K, Paddock Lake.
The crash involves an 18-year-old male that was hit by a car. Personnel on scene reports the pedestrian is conscious, breathing and walking around with a possible elbow injury.
UPDATE 4:10 p.m. -- Pedestrian may have been a Central High School cross country team member on a training run, according to a witness who saw the… Continue reading
Salem Fire/Rescue responding to two weather related calls
At 9:03 p.m., Salem Fire/rescue is responding to two weather related fire calls.
Dispatch reports that a transformer is arcing and on fire at 71st and 248th Avenue.
Dispatch also reports that wires are on fire at the northwest corner of Highway 50 and Highways 75/83.
UPDATE 9:08 p.m. -- Deputy on scene at 248th Avenue and 71st Street says no transformer on fire, but there is a down fire that may have been arcing… Continue reading
Man killed in one car crash Monday
A 59-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Trevor.
A spokesman for the Sheriff's Department identified the man as Kelly B. Covelli.
Sgt. Gil Benn said Covelli was driving south on 256th Court when his vehicle left the road and struck a pole.
Indications are the crash was due to a medical event, Benn said… Continue reading
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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Randall Fire Department 25th Anniversary celebration coverage
The Randall Fire Department celebrated its 25th anniversary with an open house today at Station Number 2 at Highways KD and F.
A variety of activities and demonstrations awaited those attending including fire equipment, a smoke house, kids games, food, music, Flight for Life and demonstations illustrating the advantages of sprinklers and how firefighters free people trapped in cars crunched in crashes.
Here is a video that shows the sprinkle system demonstration… Continue reading 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 vehicle may have hit a tree.
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Units responding to fire call in Paddock Lake
At 11:19 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to report of a fire. Water supply being set-up. Not sure of location yet. I can hear the sirens stopping from Paddock Lake.
UPDATE 11: 31 a.m. -- Sounds like scene is in Paddock Lake, east side. Traffic being stopped at 65th Street and 238th Avenue to expedite movement of fire department equipment.
UPDATE 11:40 p.m. -- Some units leaving scene.
UPDATE 11:59 p.m. after a visit to the scene --… Continue reading
Crash on Highway C reported
At 4:11 p.m., deputies were responding to the report of a crash in the 23900 block of Highway C, Salem.
UPDATE 4:14 p.m. -- Deputy on scene reports no injuries and scene is not blocking traffic.
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Firefighter Norden funeral photos
Funeral services for Firefighter EMT-Paramedic Eric Norden were held today at Holy Cross Church-West in Wilmot.
Norden, 30, a full-time firefighter for Salem Fire/Rescue and a part-time firefighter for several other area departments including Paris and Antioch and Silver Lake Rescue, was killed in a crash early Saturday morning just south of the state line. No one else was involved in the
Randall Fire Department to celebrate 25 years this week
The Randall Fire Department's 25th anniversary festival is this Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Bassett Fire Station, on Highway F at Highway KD.
The festival will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through late evening. It will feature live bands, recorded music, classic cars, smoke house, sprinkler house, blood pressure checks, children’s games, fire prevention tips, prizes, raffles and more.
The Town… Continue reading Services are Thursday for firefighter killed in crash
Services for Firefigher/EMT-Paramedic Eric Norden will be Thursday, Aug. 26, at Holy Cross Church-West (former Holy Name Catholic Church)
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with fire department personnel walk through at noon and service at 1 p.m., said Salem Fire/Rescue Chief David "Mike" Slover.
The church is located at the northwest corner of Highway B and Highway C next to the Wilmot Fire Station.
"I would also like to extend my heartfelt… Continue reading
Wheatland Fire Department lines up help for construction zone
Town of Wheatland Fire Department officials have arranged automatic mutual response from two other departments for the northwest corner of the town in anticipation of the possibility of traffic snafus due to the intersection work at Highways 50 and P.
The construction has not been a problem yet, fire Chief Allan Kaddatz told the Town Board Monday, but he anticipates efficient travel in the area could become… Continue reading Deputies responding to crash on Highway C
At 5:43 p.m., deputies are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the 27500 block of Highway C, Salem.
Dispatch reports no injuries.
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Units responding to report of crash with injuries in lot
At 5:23 p.m., Silver Lake Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the parking lot of a business in the 500 block of North Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake.
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Lake County Coroner says firefighter who died in crash had blood alcohol level over limit
The Daily Herald's website is reporting that Lake County Coroner Dr. Richard Keller said Eric Norden's blood-alcohol level at the time of his fatal crash on Saturday was .21 percent, over the legal threshold of .08 percent.
Norden, 30, died in a single vehicle crash at about 4 a.m. Saturday morning just south of the state line when the vehicle he was driving struck a… Continue reading
Units responding to rollover on Highway K
At 10:57 a.m., deputies and Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a rollover crash on Highway K at 60th Place right at the Bristol, Salem and Brighton, Paris border.
The crash reportedly involves one vehicle. The driver is out of the vehicle and is bleeding from the neck. The roadway is not blocked.
UPDATE 11:02 a.m. -- Deputy at the scene reports that the vehicle, an SUV, is off… Continue reading
Salem firefighter/paramedic who died in car crash this morning honored at fair
Eric Norden, a firefighter/paramedic with Salem Fire/Rescue and member of other area departments died in a car crash early Friday morning.
Just hours later, friends, colleagues and family members were remembering Norden in two ceremonies at the Kenosha County Fair.
Here is some video of the moment of silence in Norden's honor at the pie auction:
Norden was also remembered in an emotional tribute at the beginning of the fair's racing program at Wilmot… Continue reading
Units responding to report of car fire on Highway 50, Salem
At 11:13 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of a possible car fire in about the 27800 block Highway 50 (75th Street), Salem.
Dispatch reports that the vehicle is on the eastbound lanes side and is a blue El Camino. A passerby is reportedly trying to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
UPDATE 11:16 a.m. -- Fire appears to be out.
UPDATE 11:18 a.m. -- Some units being returned to quarters by command… 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
Man dies in accident at cement plant
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department issued the following information regarding a fatal industrial accident in Paris today:
This morning at 10:30 a.m., Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies responded along with Paris Fire and Rescue to a report of a worksite accident at 1810 120 Ave. The address is the site of a concrete mixing facility in Paris.
Upon their arrival, deputies soon discovered the incident involved a fatal injury to a cement truck operator. The initial… 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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Units responding to crash with entrapment in Wheatland
At 1:33 p.m., units from Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to the report of a crash at Highway 50 and Geneva Road (Old Highway 50). Someone is reportedly entrapped in a vehicle.
UPDATE 1:42 p.m. -- Flight for Life being called to scene.
UPDATE 1:51 p.m. -- Silver Lake Rescue being called for mutual aid. Traffic backing up to Highway W (east of the scene) due to flashing traffic… Continue reading
Silver Lake police to crackdown on “impaired motorists”
The Silver Lake Police Department will mobilize with other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest" crackdown on impaired motorists From Aug. 20 to Sept. 6.
"Drunken driving is too prevalent and too deadly to ignore," said Silver Lake Chief Dan Kingsley. "That's why we don't give warnings or accept excuses for drunken driving. If you're over… Continue reading Arcing transformer reported
At 6:26 p.m., Randall Fire and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of an arcing transformer in the 39100 block of 104th Street.
UPDATE 6:31 p.m. -- Police not finding signs of arcing.
UPDATE 6:36 p.m. -- Randal Fire on the scene. Electric utility called and responding. Expected to arrive in 30 minutes.
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Twin Lakes Guns vs. Hoses softball game is Aug. 14
The Third Annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game will be Aug. 14, at noon, at Legion Park, Twin Lakes.
The game pits the Twin Lakes Police Department vs. the Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the game… Continue reading
Units responding to alarm at landfill
At 6:38 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and deputies are responding to a general alarm at the Pheasant Run Landfill at 19414 60th Street, Paris.
UPDATE 6:42 p.m. -- Deputy reporting nothing showing… 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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