The Wilmot Baseball Program is hosting a wiffle ball tournament as a fundraiser for the baseball program on March 10 and 11 at Wilmot High School. There will be three divisions: 10U, 12U, and 14U. The first eight teams to register in each division will play. A registration form additional information about entry fees etc. is [...]
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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. [...]
Fog in forecast for today, Friday a.m.
The National Weather Service has patchy fog in the forecast for today through 11 a.m. Then more fog tonight and into tomorrow morning. Visibility could be less than a quarter mile in the worse spots. At 7:49 a.m., the fog seems to be getting worse here in Paddock Lake. Temps will be pleasant though. A high of 45 today [...]
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 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.
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.
Very few reported feeling earthquake
View Larger Map The above map shows (green arrow) the epicenter of the Jan. 30, 2012 earthquake. Did you feel the earthquake last night? Me neither. But don’t feel bad. For all the stir today, it doesn’t seem many people felt, or at least were alarmed, by the event. A 2.4 magnitude earthquake centered in McHenry, Illinois occurred about 9:55 [...]
Road hazard: Chair in road on Highway AH
At about 8:03 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a road hazard on Highway AH west of 216th Avenue. Dispatch says that a metal chair is reportedly in the road. View Larger Map
Music food, vendor event will benefit Imagine Kenosha
A benefit with live music, food and local vendors will benefit Imagine Kenosha, which is based in Bristol. The event will take place March 10 at The Brat Stop. Tickets are $25 a piece and will be available at Bristol Hair Shoppe and other local businesses. From Imagine Kenosha’s website: The mission of Imagine Kenosha (IK) [...]
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,” [...]
Snow falling
At about 10:38 p.m., snow is falling outside of westofthei.com headquarters. The National Weather Service forecast says up to about an inch could accumulate overnight, with less than a half inch of accumulation Sunday.
Boy Scout troop to host Super Bowl Sunday breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 328 from Salem is hosting a pancake breakfast and silent auction on Sunday, Feb. 5, (Super Bowl Sunday). The breakfast will be held at the Salem Grade School located at the corner of Highways 83 and AH in Salem. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu consists of [...]
Former Chairman Lauren Fox appointed to Randall Town Board
Former town Chairman Lauren Fox was appointed Thursday by the Randall Town Board to the supervisor #1 seat vacated by Rose Nolan in November. In recommending Fox’s appointment, Chairman Bob Stoll said he was proposing a woman with substantial experience with town government. “I think she would be very, very good,” Stoll said. Supervisor Bob Gehring seemed to object to the abruptness of [...]
Fog through mid morning
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement that says to expect areas of fog through mid morning in Western Kenosha County. The fog is expected to begin to break up after 9 a.m., with the arrival of increased wind and warmer temps. High today is forecast for 36.
Rezoning and conditional use permit for new Nissan dealership approved by Bristol Planning Commission
A rezoning and conditional use permit that is the start of a process to bring a Nissan car dealership to a location along West Frontage Road in Bristol received the approval of the village Planning Commission Tuesday. The commission unanimously approved the request of Bob Rohrman Nissan for a rezoning from agricultural to business zoning on the [...]
Open house set for North Mill Creek-Dutch Gap Canal Watershed Plan
An open house for the North Mill Creek-Dutch Gap Canal Watershed Plan will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Lake Villa Library, 1001 E Grand Ave, Lake Villa. This will be the last informational meeting prior to close of the public review period for the watershed plan on Feb. [...]
Lake Shangri-la ice fishing derby is Jan. 28-29
The “biggest little ice fishing derby in the world” will be held on Lake Shangri-la on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29. The Community Center is located at 22112 121st St.. The fishing is from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Breakfast will be served. Lunch / Dinner will be catered. Hour door and [...]
County encouraging winter activities at parks
With some snow finally falling here, your thoughts may be beginning to turn to outdoor winter fun. Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser is encouraging people to embrace the winter by participating in the outdoor activities available through the Kenosha County Park System – which includes several Western Kenosha County locations. “We’re pleased to be opening the lighted cross country ski [...]
New Camp Lake park site public opinions meeting
View Larger Map Salem residents had an opportunity to voice their opinion on how a seven-acre lakefront property recently purchased by the town ought to be developed as a park. The Camp Lake property was the subject of the Salem Park Commission meeting Wednesday. The town paid $375,000 for the lakefront land that adjoins existing Sunset Beach Park on the east side of Camp [...]
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 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.
Brighton takes B-Team championship at Bristol Shootout
Brighton Elementary School’s B-team took their championship in the Bristol Shootout basketball tounrament this weekend. Brighton defeated Bristol 46-14 in the championship game Sunday afternoon. Pictured above are: (back row from left) Coach Hughes, Paul Halladay, Alex Bruzas, Josiah McDermit, Logan Hughes, Coach Rob Conrad (front row from left), Rory Schmucker, Weston Uhlenhake, Dusin Hucker, [...]
Salem to collect public’s ideas on new land at parks board meeting
View Larger Map The Salem Parks Board wants to hear from you at its next meeting. The town is engaging in a master planning process for recently purchased property on Camp Lake bordered by 104th Street, 104th Place, and 270th Avenue. An initial kick off and introduction will be held at the regularly scheduled Park [...]
Weather Update: Snow coming slowly; drizzle and fog in the meantime
Where’s the snow? The National Weather Service’s latest short-term forecast for the area says the main snow area is making very little eastward progress and that areas far south in Wisconsin (that’s us) may have more drizzle and fog in the meantime. I just spent sometime outside a little bit ago and the area is incredibly moist. Roads are wet. I’m not [...]
Winter weather advisory issued for area
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday. Snow accumulations are expected from 5 to 7 inches through the entire snowfall period. I hope you got those Christmas lights down while you had the chance to do it in 50 degrees.
Pringle has snowshoes for rent
With the winter weather arriving Thursday, Pringle Nature Center has snowshoes for the general public to rent and use within the Bristol Woods County Park. Patrons can rent snowshoes Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. They must remain on the property and be returned by 3:30 p.m. [...]
High in 50s today and tomorrow; snow Thursday
Like contrast in your weather? Well, you’re in luck this week: Today, high temp of 53 degrees. Wednesday, high temp of 53 degrees. Thursday, maybe four inches of snow and a high in the 20s. How likely is that snow? The National Weather Service says 70 percent. UPDATE 7:33 p.m. — Forecast has upped the [...]
Salem approves changing zoning around Center Lake dam
The Camp/Center Lakes Rehabilitation District got approval for a zoning change from Salem Monday that the district needs to pursue its desire to rehabilitate the Center Lake dam. The change approved by the Town Board was to make a lot line adjustment and zoning change. The lot line adjustment was to allow the district to [...]
Units responding for report of smoke from woods
A 2:04 p.m., fire department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of black smoke coming from a wooded area west of Highway 45 along Highway 142. UPDATE 2:15 p.m. — Fire now believed to be a car on fire in woods. UPDATE 2:18 p.m. — Deputy confirms that fire is in the [...]
