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Opponents of placing a battery energy storage site in Wheatland outlined points they would like to see in a town ordinance governing the facilities. The presentation took place at a meeting Wednesday at Wheatland Center School. The opponents had requested the meeting to be able to present the info outside of the constraints of a […]

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This is not some kind of post repeating glitch. The National Weather Service has in fact issued a dense fog advisory for Kenosha County for the third straight day. This advisory is set to be in effect until 9 a.m., Friday. Visibility of one quarter mile or less is possible in such conditions. Friday also […]

Construction activity is believed to be the cause of fire in an apartment building on Bayview Avenue in Twin Lakes Thursday. From the Twin Lakes Fire Department: At approximately 1:53 p.m. on March 5, 2026 , Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue was dispatched to the 500 block of Bayview Avenue for the report of a porch fire. […]

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At about 1:54 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police Department officers are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 500 block of Bayview in Twin Lakes Per dispatch: Large amount of smoke from basement reported. UPDATE 1:58 p.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol […]

Temperatures are going to increase a lot and stay in that neighborhood for a while, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The warm-up starts Friday, with a forecasted high of 68, an increase of 23 degrees from Thursday’s forecasted high. Friday also should be rainy, with showers likely Friday a.m. and then again […]

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Fire damage to a house on Matthew Avenue in Twin Lakes was limited to the kitchen during a Tuesday evening incident thanks to quick response by a Twin Lakes Police officer: From the Twin Lakes Fire Department: At approximately 1802 hours, the Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Richmond Illinois Fire Protection District, […]

At 1:55 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 22400 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes for a report of a fire. Per dispatch: Caller reporting possible brush fire. UPDATE 2 p.m. — Location updated to 22400 block of Highway K. UPDATE 2:04 p.m. […]

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At least three municipalities continue to pursue creating a road consortium as a deadline for action on a state grant looms, the Twin Lakes Village Board learned Monday. Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes have been discussing creating a road consortium that would allow the three villages to bid road projects together, perhaps drawing […]

At about 6:05 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 2000 block of Matthew in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reported seeing fire. UPDATE 6:10 p.m. — Police officer on scene reports […]

A meeting on battery storage projects in Wheatland will be held Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. at Wheatland Center School. Opponents of placing a battery storage project in Wheatland sought the meeting in order to discuss the issue outside of the regular Town Board meeting format. The agenda posted for the meeting says there will […]

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. This meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items are: Consideration of approval for Purchased Services: Sharing Center ($20,000) and Westosha Senior Center ($5,000) Ordinance 2026.03-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR […]

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The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation from CLA on the Village’s financials. Discussion regarding 2027 Budget Timeline and Process. Discussion regarding Village Board Agenda Submission and Scheduling Policy. Discussion regarding a new roof at […]

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 Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held Dec. 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. The following students with local connections earned degrees from the UW-Whitewater at winter commencement: Nathan Brewer, Bristol, graduated with the following degree: Marketing – MS Jasmine Castillo Wagner, Twin Lakes, graduated with […]

From Wheatland Center School: Congratulations to the talented young authors and artists at Wheatland Center School who recentlyparticipated in the Southern Lakes Anthology writing project. The theme of this year’s anthology projectwas “The Journey”. Student work was judged on clarity and message, creativity and originality, technicalskill and presentation, and overall quality. Each of the thirty-seven […]

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A meeting with the Wheatland Town Board sought by opponents of a battery energy storage system project may happen. Board members Monday seemed open to the idea of having the meeting, suggested by one of the leaders of the opposition, Jenny Morehouse. Morehouse said she would like to have a meeting outside of a regular Town […]

Western Kenosha County should see a big swing in temperatures over the next two days says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Friday’s high temperature is expected to reach 60. Breezy conditions could take a little off the impact of that warm temp, but still, nice! It won’t last. By Friday evening temperatures are […]

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The Kenosha County Fair Association Quilts of Honor group is looking for veterans to honor at the 2026 Kenosha County Fair. Here is a statement from the group with more information: The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of […]

At about 2:31 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to an alarm in the 34300 block of Bassett Road in Bassett. Per dispatch: This is a fire alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Sharing Center has received a $10,000 donation from Pieper Electric/Ideal Mechanical. “Pieper Electric, Inc. and Ideal Mechanical are committed to giving back to our communities by volunteering our time and talents, as well as through monetary donations,” said a letter from Pieper Electric officials that accompanied the donation. “Therefore, we commend your efforts and […]

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At about 7:05 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 28700 block of Highway AH in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a burning smell in area with no flames seen. UPDATE 7:24 p.m. — Fire located, It is under control, but SL command requests grass rig respond. ShareTweet0 Shares