At 7:27 p.m., the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement about a strong thunderstorm headed our way in Western Kenosha County: At 727 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Genoa City, or near Twin Lakes, moving east at 30 mph. Half inch hail has been reported with this storm. Locations impacted include… Twin Lakes, […]
Posts from ‘May, 2018’
A word from our sponsors: In-person registration dates for Junior Panthers Football & Cheerleading coming up
Note: Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program (formerly Bulldogs) is thrilled to begin its 19th season with some exciting new changes. The program will begin 2018 with a new name — the Junior Panthers. Along […]
Flood warning issued for Fox River
The National Weather Service has now issued a flood warning for the Fox River in Kenosha County. At 10 a.m., the river was measuring at 10.65 feet at the New Munster gauge. Flood stage is 11 feet. The crest forecast has been adjusted higher quite a bit from earlier today. Crest is now expected at […]
Andrew Rapinchuk initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Andrew Rapinchuk of Bristol was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni are initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 […]
Flood watch issued for Fox River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Fox River in Kenosha County. The watch will be in effect until further notice. The river’s level was at 10.44 feet as of 7 a.m., Wednesday. Flood stage of 11 feet may be reached as early as Monday afternoon, the watch text says. The […]
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2018 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. WKCTA is celebrating 10 years in 2018 Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All […]
Showers and storms in forecast for Monday
It should be a rainy and stormy early Monday morning, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. There’s a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight through 6 a.m., Monday. As much as .75 inch is possible. The middle of Monday should be clear, but the chance of rain and later thunderstorms […]
With recent and forecasted rain, Fox River on the rise
Recent rain that has fallen, and more in the forecast to come, has the Fox River on the rise. The river as measured at the New Munster Gauge, the Fox was up to 9.82 feet on Sunday at 6 p.m. On Friday at 11 p.m., the river was at 7.87 feet. The current National Weather […]
Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Illinois
At about 3:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid to the Newport Fire Department for a crash in Lake County, Illinois at the 2.5 mile marker of I-94, northbound lanes. Per dispatch: Bristol being requested to respond with a squad. ShareTweet0 Shares
Word from our sponsors: Today is last day to register for Westosha Sports Complex May golf scramble
Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcment. — DH Westosha Sports Complex is hosting a 4 Person Scramble golf event in May. Participants can play on Westosha Sports Complex’s state of the art golf simulator anytime between May 14 and May 31. Entry fee is $200 per team due by May 13. $80 per […]
A word from our sponsors: May 13, 2018 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty (click the links below for more information): 11314 Bristol Rd, Bristol 43230 N US Hwy 45, , IL ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: In-person registration dates for Junior Panthers Football & Cheerleading coming up
Note: Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program (formerly Bulldogs) is thrilled to begin its 19th season with some exciting new changes. The program will begin 2018 with a new name — the Junior Panthers. Along […]
Central HS 8th Grade Activity Night is May 18
Central High School Peer Helpers will host its annual 8th Grade Activity Night at the high school on Friday, May 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This event gives incoming freshman for the 2018-18 school year a chance to tour the school, meet their future classmates and have some food and fun. A dance will […]
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2018 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. WKCTA is celebrating 10 years in 2018 Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All […]
Highway MB to be closed at times next week
A section of Highway MB in Paris will be closed at times next week for road work. From a news released distributed by the county on Friday: Multiple culvert replacements will close a portion of Kenosha County Highway MB (136th Avenue) at various times during the week of May 14. The closures will affect the stretch of […]
A word from our sponsors: May 12, 2018 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty (click the links below for more information): 427 9th Pl, Kenosha ShareTweet0 Shares
65 Central HS band students compete at 2018 State Solo & Ensemble Festival
Sixty five Central High School band students performed at State Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday, May 5 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers. Out of 18 Central events, 13 events received a 1 rating including Jazz Central, Saxophone Choir and Flute Choir. The other five received a 2 rating including Percussion Ensemble. ShareTweet0 Shares
2018 Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony coverage (PHOTOS)
The 2018 Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held Wednesday in downtown Kenosha. At the ceremony, law enforcement officers from throughout the county, government officials and members of the public paid tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony is held at the Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial, located between the Kenosha Public […]
Word from our sponsors: Play in the Westosha Sports Complex May golf scramble
Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcment. — DH Westosha Sports Complex is hosting a 4 Person Scramble golf event in May. Participants can play on Westosha Sports Complex’s state of the art golf simulator anytime between May 14 and May 31. Entry fee is $200 per team due by May 13. $80 per […]
Units responding for alarm in Silver Lake
At about 7;54 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is responding to a fire alarm in the 300 block of Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Resident reports alarms going off, but no smoke or flames seen. UPDATE about 9 a.m. — Deputy on scene reports this is an alarm malfunction. ShareTweet0 Shares
Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. ShareTweet0 […]
Cool, wet Friday and Saturday
The nice, warmer days we have had this week are coming to an end for a while Friday and Saturday. High temperatures for both of those days will be in the 40s, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. And it should be wet. There’s an 50 percent chance of rain Thursday night, an […]
Deaths May 10, 2018: Virgene Zarnstorff
This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information: ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 4:02 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of an alarm in the 800 block of Shore Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a residential fire alarm. UPDATE about 4:04 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that alarm company says this […]
Missing pets: Dog found in Randall
This dog was found Wednesday morning on 125th Street and Richmond Road in Randall. Contact Barb Halvey at 262-492-4400 for information or retrieval. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2018 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. WKCTA is celebrating 10 years in 2018 Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All […]
Units responding for assist to Kenosha
At 11:24 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to the 4800 block of 120th Avenue to assist the Kenosha Fire Department. Paris units were instructed to use a non-emergency response to this incident. UPDATE 11:33 a.m. — All Paris units clearing the scene and returning to quarters. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to Central HS for alarm
At about 9;35 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to Central High School for a supervisory general fire alarm. UPDATE 9:37 a.m. — Arriving fire unit reports no signs of fire from exterior. UPDATE 9;45 a.m. — Students re-entering the building. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for investigation in Rock Lake
At about 6:15 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 10700 block of 254th Avenue in Rock Lake for an investigation. Per dispatch: This may be a carbon monoxide problem. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: The Aging Mastery Program® starting at Westosha Senior Community Center May 17
Note: Westosha Senior Community Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Aging Mastery Program®, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, is coming to the Westosha Senior Community Center. Geared towards seniors 50 years and older, this fun program will help older adults improve their health, financial security and overall well-being. […]
