At 7:05 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy his responding to a report of a car in the ditch in the area of Highways 50 and O. Dispatch says no injuries are being reported. UPDATE 7:11 a.m. — Deputy reports that vehicle has two flat tires. vehicle is east of O off the south side of Highway [...]
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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
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 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 crash in Wheatland
At about 10:53 a.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 KD, Wheatland. There is reportedly a semi tractor trailer and a SUV involved. An off-duty Racine County police officer at the scene reports no one is trapped, but one patient may have a head [...]
No citations in crash where Twin Lakes woman died
A crash last Friday at Highways 50 and P in Wheatland in which a Twin Lakes woman died resulted in no traffic citations, a Sheriff’s Department spokesman confirmed today. Therese Schmidt, 80, of Twin Lakes, died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. The crash occurred at about 5 p.m., Friday. According to a Sheriff’s Department report, Schmidt was [...]
Units responding for smell of gas
At 10:34 a.m., units from Town of Wheatland Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies are responding for an investigation of a natural gas smell in the 37300 bock of Geneva Road, Wheatland. Dispatch reports the smell was detected earlier today and a smoke detector is going off without apparent reason. UPDATE 10:36 a.m. — Wheatland first responders also [...]
Units responding for report of crash at Highways 50 and P
At 5:01 p.m., Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and P, Wheatland. UPDATE 5:03 p.m. — Dispatch reports that two vehicles are involved — one is in the intersection one is in the median ditch on the [...]
Town of Wheatland FD responding to crash scene in Racine County
At about 10:10 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department is being dispatched as mutual aid to a crash in Racine County near the county line on Highway P. Wheatland is being instructed to bring equipment for freeing people trapped in vehicles.
Traffic being rerouted on Highway 50
Ardie Monzel reports that westbound traffic on Highway 50 is being re-routed onto Highway W north for what appears to be a crash on Highway 50 on the bridge over the Fox River, just east of Highway W south. We will follow up to get more details. UPDATE 12/9 — A report from the Sheriff’s [...]
Fire cause may have been electrical
The cause of a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Wheatland on Friday may have been due to an electrical malfunction, according to a report form the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. An arson investigation team from Walworth County examined the scene Friday and came to the conclusion as well as that the fire did not appear [...]
Town of Wheatland Fire Department Santa pictures coverage
Santa completed a busy weekend in Western Kenosha County with a visit to the Town of Wheatland Fire Department Station in New Munster Sunday. Santa was invited for photos with children by the Town of Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary. Besides the chance to chat with Santa and get a photo taken, the little ones could do crafts and [...]
Units responding to report of fire in Wheatland
At 5:55 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department is responding to a report of a fire at a mobile home park in the 32200 block of 45th Street, Wheatland. UPDATE 5:58 p.m. — Randall Fire Department also responding with an engine. UPDATE 6:02 p.m. — Fire personnel setting up a water draw at the Fox River [...]
Wheatland to seek flags for KD stop sign
View Larger Map Wheatland officials will be seeking additional visibility for a stop sign on Highway KD at the Geneva Road (Old Highway 50) intersection. The concern about the visibility of the sign has been created by recent crashes at the intersection. Town Chairman Bill Glembocki said he will suggest to the county that some high-visibility flags [...]
Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary to host Santa Dec. 4
The Town of Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding its annual Pictures With Santa this Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Wheatland Fire House in New Munster. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include free pictures, crafts and snacks.
Metal box reported in Highway 50
At 7:47 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a large metal box in the westbound lanes of Highway 50 in Wheatland just before the Fox River. View Larger Map
Units responding to crash on Highway KD
At about 9:10 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a repor tof a crash at Highway KD and Geneva Road (Old Highway 50), New Munster. Dispatch reports that the crash is along Highway KD between Geneva Road and Highway 50 and involves a single [...]
Deputy responding to cow crash
At 5:42 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a cow in Wheatland. The crash occurred on 376th Avenue, south of Highway JB (Karcher Road). After the crash, the cow walked into an adjacent field, dispatch reported to the responding deputy. View Larger Map
Halloween trick or treat hours round-up
With a little less than a week to go, it’s time to make sure you have the right hours carved out for trick or treating with the youngsters this year. With Halloween returning to a week day this year there was a lot less debate about trick or treat hours at municipal board meetings. Most municipalities that [...]
Wheatland 4K hosts Family Fun Day
Wheatland Center School’s 4K program held its first Family Fun Day for the year on Oct. 3 . The theme was Halloween Fun. The children enjoyed making their own pumpkin cupcake, decorating mini-pumpkins, making Halloween magnets, playing Halloween BINGO (complete with Candy Corn BINGO markers), games and reading Halloween-themed books. The Family Fun Day was well [...]
Motorcyclists who died in Sunday crash identified
The identities of a motorcycle driver and passenger who died as a result of a crash Sunday in Wheatland have been released by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the motorcycle was David A. Novaez, 48. The passenger on the motorcycle was Kristin Novaez, 36. The married couple were residents of Wheatland. At about 2:50 p.m., [...]
Units responding for motorcycle and car crash; motorcyclist pronounced dead
Note: The driver of the motorcycle in this crash later was pronounced dead. See Sheriff’s Department press release at end of post for more details. — DH At 2:53 p.m., sheriff’s deputies, Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash in the 6500 block of 400th Avenue, Wheatland. Dispatch reports that [...]
Town of Wheatland Fire Department pancake breakfast coverage
The Town of Wheatland Fire Department hosted its annual pancake breakfast Sunday morning. On the menu was sausage, eggs and of course pancakes. Attendees also could enter silent raffles or a separate raffle for a 32-inch TV. Proceeds from last year’s breakfast helped pay for new nozzles for the department, which were on display Sunday. Click the link below [...]
Wheatland Fire Department to host pancake breakfast
The Town of Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to noon. Admission is by donation. The event will also include raffles. The fire station is located at 34011 Geneva Road, in New Munster.
Speed limit to drop to 25 mph on Geneva Road
View Larger Map If you drive on Geneva Road (Old Highway 50) through New Munster in Wheatland, you might want to start slowing down. The Wheatland Town Board recently adopted an ordinance that will lower the speed limit to 25 mph on Geneva Road from Highway KD to Highway 50. The lower speed limit will [...]
Units responding to crash on Highway 50 in Wheatland
At 10:15 a.m., units from the Sheriff’s Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a crash with injuries in the 37600 block of Highway 50, Wheatland. One vehicle is in the ditch. Deputy reporting three or four injuries. Some people may be trapped in vehicles. UPDATE [...]
Labor of Love 2011 coverage
The 2nd Annual “Labor of Love Day” Music Festival, to benefit the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, in memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson and all others lost to the cause took place this afternoon in New Munster Park. The festival featured lots of music, food games, raffles and other fun. Proceeds were to be donated to [...]
Units responding to crash in Wheatland
At 1:51 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, sheriff’s deputies and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and P (Slades Corners) in Wheatland. Dispatch says there are injuries being reported. UPDATE 2:03 p.m. — Westbound lane shutdown, deputy reports. UPDATE 2:04 p.m. — Deputy reports three vehicles [...]
Units responding to crash at Highways 50 and KD
At 4:48 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and units from Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and KD, Wheatland. The crash involves two vehicles and is partially blocking traffic, dispatch reports. UPDATE 4:52 p.m. — Deputy reports one person is complaining of neck [...]
Wheatland road closure for motorcycle event
View Larger Map The Wheatland Town Board approved a closure of 345th Avenue for a pre-registration party for a charity motorcycle ride. Kathy Meinen, owner of Dave’s Saloon, where the event will be held, made the request. The ride is called Toy Run for Love, Inc and supplies toys for needy children. Among her customers, [...]
