At about 9:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a down wire in the 11800 block of 231st Court in the Voltz Lake area. Per dispatch: Wire reported down over a car and on the road. ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘November, 2018’
Units responding for tree on fire in Cross Lake
At about 8:29 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a tree on fire in the 23500 block of 126th Place in Cross Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reports a wire on trees has started fire. Share31Tweet31 Shares
Power outage reported
At 7:58 p.m., We Energies is reporting a power outage cetnered in the Wilmot area. The outage is listed as affecting 169 customers. The cause has not yet been determined. UPDATE 9:36 p.m. — Cause now being reported as weather. Crew on scene. Share108Tweet108 Shares
UPDATE: 2 inches on ground
We measured about 2 inches of snow on the ground from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at westofthei.com headquarters on Paddock Lake. The National Weather Service says there’s more on the way. A blizzard warning is set to take take effect for Kenosha County at 8 p.m. and continue until 9 a.m., Monday. A blizzard […]
Units responding for crash in Bassett
At about 4:03 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a crash in the 34200 block of Bassett Road (Highway F) in Bassett. Per dispatch: Crash involves one vehicle hitting a utility pole. Pole is still upright, but damaged. No injuries being reported at this time. Share389Tweet389 Shares
UPDATE: Blizzard warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The warning will be in effect from 8 p.m., Sunday until 6 a.m., Monday. The latest, local NWS forecast calls for 6 to 10 inches of snow Sunday and Sunday night and winds a high as 25 […]
UPDATE: Snow to come later with strong wind; winter storm warning shifts later
The National Weather Service winter storm warning in effect for Kenosha County for Sunday has moved later. The warning is now in effect from 3 p.m., Sunday to 9 a.m. Monday. The snow accumulation forecast for our area is 7 to 9 inches during the warning period. The latest NWS forecast is also calling for […]
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 25, 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): 42590 N Forest Ln, , IL 24724 74th St, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Nov. 24, 2018: Ann “Eni” L. Grana
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
UPDATE: Winter storm warning issued; heavier snow now expected
The National Weather Service has now issued a winter storm warning for Kenosha County. The warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Sunday to 3 a.m. Monday. Snow accumulation projections have edged higher in this latest move. Between Sunday and Sunday night, the latest local NWS forecast for our area is now for 5 to […]
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 24, 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): 10511 292nd Ave, Trevor ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Paris
At about 7:23 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 1200 block of the West Frontage Road in Paris. Share6Tweet6 Shares
Deaths Nov. 23, 2018: Edward C. Habendott, Benjamin N. Wolfe
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 burning in Wheatland
At about 5:55 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a burning in the 8400 block of 368th Avenue in Wheatland. Share30Tweet30 Shares
Winter storm watch issued for Sunday; significant snow accumulation expected
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Sunday in a part of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The watch will be in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday to midnight Monday. From 3 to 5 inches of snow could accumulate during the storm watch period. Exactly where the heaviest snow will fall […]
A word from our sponsors: Hafs Road Orchard open through November
Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard. 2018 marks Hafs Road Orchard’s 25th year of growing the Honeycrisp variety of apples. Their first Honeycrisp were planted in 1992, 60 trees as a trial. In the next several years customer enthusiasm and a buzz in the […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2018 from westofthei.com!
All of us at westofthei.com are thankful for all of you who read our news, advertise with us and support us in many other ways. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Nov. 21, 2018: Victoria M. Sowka, Rosemarie Keating, David C. Woods
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: Share4Tweet4 Shares
Four charged with homicide in Wheatland shooting
Four Racine men face homicide and other charges in relation to the shooting death of a Wheatland man last week. Charged in Circuit Court Wednesday were: Demarco Hudson, 17, who faces a charge of first degree intentional homicide, attempted first degree intentional homicide, armed robbery and burglary armed with dangerous weapon. Markeith Wilson, 20, who faces […]
Nominations sought to honor Kenosha County women with 2019 Susan B. Anthony – Women of Influence Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Susan B. Anthony – Women of Influence Awards to recognize Kenosha County women who are making a difference. In addition to the coveted Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a woman who has dedicated her life to women’s equality, additional award categories are: Business/Government/Nonprofit; Woman to Watch (Under […]
A word from our sponsors: Batting practice with data feedback at Westosha Sports Complex
Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Weather or season never gets in the way of perfecting your baseball or softball batting at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake. Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just […]
Twin Lakes passes tax levy with 10 percent increase for 2019; tax rate stays flat
The Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday unanimously passed a 2019 tax levy of $4,025,130, a 10 percent increase over 2018. Since the assessed value of all property within the village also increased over 2018 about 10 percent to $782,102,300, the mil rate will actual decrease slightly from $5.15/$1,000 of assessed value for 2018 to […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 7:35 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an alarm in the 3100 block of East Lakeshore Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a activated carbon monoxide alarm. UPDATE 7:37 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that alarm company says homeowner has […]
Deaths Nov. 20, 2018: Robert Allen Planka, Joseph W.E. Riley, Pamela J. Veldman
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
A word from our sponsors: Wisconsin Emissions Testing available at Wilmot Auto Service
Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wisconsin Emissions Tests can now be done at Wilmot Auto Service. The test is free to you. Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m. Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent […]
Community Library announces Thanksgiving holiday hours
Community Library branches at Salem and Twin Lakes will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours at both locations will resume on Friday, Nov. 23. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: “Crafts in the Woods” arts and crafts show at YMCA Camp MacLean is Nov. 24
Note: YMCA Camp MacLean is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH YMCA Camp MacLean will host the 25th annual “Crafts in the Woods” arts and crafts show on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 crafters will be exhibiting in William L. Rust Lodge and 21 cabins. […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 11:30 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to an alarm in the 600 block of North Lake Avenue in Twin Lakes. Share14Tweet14 Shares
Salem Lakes hears apartment building’s owners request to stop razing
The Salem Lakes Village Board heard requests twice in the last week from the owners of a 20-unit apartment building at 8705 Antioch Road (Highway 83) in Salem set for demolition to withdraw that raze order so the owners can repair the building. The owners of the building say they want to repair the building to […]
Units responding for crash in Paris
At about 8:41 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash in teh 18400 block of Highway 142 in Paris. Per dispatch: A pickup truck has struck a utility pole. Pole may be down on the highway. UPDATE 8:43 p.m. — Dispatch reports a caller says […]
