At about 5:20 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and KR, Paris. There are two vehicles involved and someone is reporting a wrist injury, dispatch reports.
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Units responding for crash at Highways 50 and 45 in Bristol
At 12:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at the intersection of Highways 45 and 50, Bristol. Two vehicles are involved and air bags have deployed in both of them. A traffic signal pole also is down. UPDATE 12:59 p.m. — Two tow trucks being called to scene. Vehicles [...]
Units responding to crash on I-94
At about 7:55 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 94, just south of Highway C. Four vehicles involved. UPDATE 7:57 a.m. — Bristol Rescue now also responding to the scene. UPDATE 7:58 a.m. — Deputy reports that two [...]
$40,000 approved for Bristol FD ladder truck repair
A maximum cost of $40,000 was approved by the Bristol Village Board Monday night for repairs to the Bristol Fire Department’s ladder truck. The board had previously approved spending $30,000 to repair a valve related to the ladder mechanism, fire Chief Peter Parker said. Subsequently, it was discovered that the last section of the ladder itself also needed replacement, Parker said. [...]
Units responding to crash on Highway C in Bristol
At about 9:01 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 14800 block of Highway C, Bristol. Deputy arriving at scene reported that vehicle hit a tree and rolled over. Driver out of the vehicle but “in pain.” View Larger Map
Units responding to Highway MB and N for illness
At 6:33 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue is responding to Highway N and MB in Paris for a report of a person in a car feeling ill. View Larger Map
Salem Fire/Rescue to host CPR/AED course
Salem Fire/Rescue will be hosting an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course on May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Trevor Station/Highway Department building 11252 254th Ct. (off of Highway C), Trevor, said fire Chief Mike Slover. Cost of the course is $40 per person and class size is limited to 12 students. This [...]
Units responding to gas smell at car dealer in Bristol
At about 9:15 p.m., Bristol Fire Department is responding to a report of a strong gas smell inside the service area of a car dealer in the 8200 block of 120th Avenue, Bristol. Dispatch says that an employee made the report and that everyone at the site is being evacuated. We Energies is responding. View Larger Map
Salem urged to negotiate over rescue building
A motion from the audience of last week’s Salem annual meeting urged the Town Board to negotiate with the Salem Rescue Squad Association over a possible sale of the squad’s building just south of Town Hall along Highway 83. The rescue squad’s operations and equipment were merged into Salem Fire/Rescue. But the rescue squad’s association still owns the building. However, it sits [...]
Silver Lake Fire Department seeks to pursue a new engine
The Silver Lake Fire Department was granted permission by the Silver Lake Village Board to spec out and seek quotes on a new fire engine and a pick-up truck, but the board stopped short of committing to a purchase. “I see no harm in getting quotes” said Trustee Sotiria Wilbur. The case for the new equipment was [...]
Units responding to crash in Paris
At bout 4:25 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies ae responding to a report of a crash in the 3100 block of 152nd Avenue, Paris. UPDATE 4:28 p.m. — Personnel at scene reports that one vehicle involved. Vehicle is in the ditch and there are no injuries. View Larger Map
Units responding for crash at Highways JI and F in Randall
At 8:19 a.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, along with sheriff’s deputies, are responding to a report of a crash at Highways JI and F in Randall. Dispatch reports that a car struck a pole and pole in laying on car. UPDATE 8:20 a.m. — Deputy reports that driver is out [...]
Watch out for crossing equipment at Highway 50 and I-94
As the work gets serious down on Highway 50 at I-94 very large equipment is moving around. Today around 11:55 a.m., as I approached the underpass from the west a sheriff’s deputy pulled his squad car across the road to block traffic while some equipment moved from the median onto the old Howard Johnson/Days Inn site. Might be a good idea to keep [...]
Units responding for vehicle in Silver Lake at DNR launch
At about 4:03 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue, dive team and police are responding to a report of a vehicle in the water at the DNR launch on Silver Lake. A police officer at the scene reports that a car at the launch has water coming slowly in through a broken [...]
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At 7:04 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are esponding for a report of a crash at Highways MB and Q in Bristol. Dispatch says one vehicle is a school bus with children on board, but that there appear to be no injuries. View Larger Map
Silver Lake PD hosting concealed carry class
The Silver Lake Police Department will be hosting its next CCW (Concealed Carry) Class on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 4-hours Department of Justice approved class will be held at the Silver Lake Village Hall 113 S. First St., Silver Lake. The cost is $75 for non-residents of Silver Lake and $60 for [...]
Ashley Furniture donates to Bristol Firemen’s Association
Ashley Furniture Homestore/Kenosha has donated to the Bristol Fireman’s Association three mattress and box spring sets. This will help the department with accommodating staff in the station.
Units responding for arcing wire in Lake Shangri-la area
At 12:29 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a tree on a wire in the area of 224th Avenue and 116th Street. Caller reporting to dispatch that a branch fell on a wire and the wire is arcing. Dispatch is calling We Energies. UPDATE 12:32 p.m. — Rescue unit is [...]
Salem Fire Association to host spaghetti dinner April 29
Note: The Salem Fire Association is advertising this event on westofthei.com The Salem Fire Association will host a spaghetti dinner April 29 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Salem Fire Station 8339 Antioch Road, Salem. Tickets are $7 per adult, $5 per child 12 and under with kids under 5 free. Those attending will also be [...]
Units responding to Riverview School for investigation
At 8:31 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and police are responding to Riverview School for an investigation. Dispatch says something may have been set on fire outside the school. UPDATE 8:42 p.m. — A fire department unit is returning to quarters. UPDATE 8:44 p.m. — Another fire department unit returning to quarters.
Units responding for report of tree on fire in Wheatland
At 8:57 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a tree on fire in the 5200 block of Highway 83 (north), Wheatland. Dispatch reports that tree is about 50 feet from a home at the site. UPDATE 9:01 p.m. — Deputy out at the scene and [...]
Units responding to report of crash in Twin Lakes
At 9:33 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department and Police are responding to a report of a rollover crash at Highways P and O, Twin Lakes. UPDATE 9:34 p.m. — Police officer at the scene reports that there are no injuries, dispatch says.
Units responding for crash on Highway 45 in Bristol
At 5:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash on Highway 45 south of Highway 50 in Bristol. Dispatch says report is an SUV rolled over onto its roof. Two people are still inside. UPDATE 5:59 p.m. — Deputies blocking Highway 45 traffic at Highway [...]
Units responding for report of Randall grass fire
At about 12:40 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a grass fire in the 9100 block of 371st Avenue, Randall. UPDATE 12:52 p.m. — Fire appears to be out, a deputy reports View Larger Map
Units responding to report of field fire in Twin Lakes
At 5:43 p.m., Twin Lkaes Fire Department is responding to a report of a field on fire in Twin Lakes. Field is located between Chapel Avenue and Legion Park. Police officer at the scene that there is a way to get close to the fire with a grass rig. View Larger Map
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At 8:46 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash North Lake Avenue and Highway F, an area known as The Triangle. Dispatch says one vehicle is involved. Vehicle is on its side and person is still inside. Extent of injuries unknown. UPDATE 8:49 p.m. [...]
Units responding to report of crash at Highways 45 and K
At 6:13 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and K, along the Paris-Bristol border. Two vehicles involved and they are blocking the intersection. UPDATE 6:15 p.m. — Paris Fire and Rescue responding. Injuries are being reported. UPDATE 6:17 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue units also responding. [...]
Units responding to report of crash on Highway C in Wilmot
At 4:18 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 29900 block of Highway C, Wilmot. Two vehicles are involved, injuries unknown, dispatch reports. View Larger Map
Railroad crossing gates down on Highway C
Starting at about 9:10 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is investigating a report that the railroad crossing gates on Highway C in Trevor are malfunctioning. UPDATE about 9:15 a.m. — A Silver Lake Police office reports to dispatch that a crew working on the railroad there does not believe the Highway C malfunction is related. UPDATE 9:42 a.m. [...]
Units responding for fire in house in Wheatland
At about 3:40 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescure along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in a house in the 32800 block of Geneva Road (Highway 50), Wheatland. Dispatch says person reporting fire said it started with a heating pad. Flames seen. UPDATE [...]
