Posts from ‘June, 2019’

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a portion of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The watch is set to be in effect until 9 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., radar shows a line of storms from Marshfield to the north to the state line to the south. The storm is moving […]

Units responding for investigation in Powers Lake

At about 4 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 8700 block of 392nd Avenue in Powers Lake. UPDATE 4:04 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports no signs of fire visible from exterior. Share52Tweet52 Shares

Local fire dept. responding for mutual aid to Pleasant Prairie

At about 11:22 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid from Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue for a crash at 120th Avenue and Wilmot Road (Highway C) in Pleasant Prairie. Per dispatch: Bristol is requested to respond with an ambulance. ShareTweet0 Shares

June 27, 2019 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach and Lake Shangri-la under caution

Note: This story was updated Thursday afternoon with additional results from this week’s testing. — DH The Paddock Hooker Lake Association Beach on Paddock Lake and Lake Shangri-la are under swim cautions after water test results showed elevated E.coli levels there. Tuesday’s result causing the caution at PHLA was 548 E.coli/100 mL. Wednesday’s result triggering […]

Units responding for crash in Wheatland

At about 10:35 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and Highway O in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Crash involves a trailer and another vehicle. Scene is partially blocking the road. UPDATE 10:37 a.m. — Deputy on the scene reports northbound lanes of Highway O are blocked. UPDATE 10:54 […]

Deaths June 26, 2019: Charles M. “Charlie” Pietluck, Harold G. Harper

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Town of Wheatland Fire Dept. Firemen’s Festival June 29

The Town of Wheatland Fire Department’s Firemen’s Festival will take place Saturday, June 29 at the fire station, 34011 Geneva Road, New Munster. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Water fights start at 3 p.m. $100 dinner takes place at 5 p.m. $100 drawing at 5:30 p.m. Gun raffle at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets prior […]

Silver Lake-Salem Jt. #1 School Dist. (Riverview School) seeking applicants to fill vacant board seat

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. #1 School District is seeking applicants interested in filling a vacant School Board seat. The vacancy was created by the resignation of longtime board member Mary Vozel, which was accepted by the rest of the board Monday. Vozel gave a planned move out of the district as the reason for her […]

Highway MB in Paris to be resurfaced this week

From the Kenosha County Highway Department: A portion of Kenosha County Highway MB (152nd Avenue) in the Town of Paris is scheduled to be resurfaced beginning later this week. The area to be resurfaced spans from Highway K (60th Street) to Highway 142 (Burlington Road). Work is expected to begin this Wednesday or Thursday, June […]

Deaths June 25, 2019: Duke A. Swan

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. UPDATE 6:11 p.m. — The watch has been cancelled. Share90Tweet90 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Libertyfest parade (with new route) & fireworks on June 29

Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association will be celebrating the Independence Day holiday on Saturday, June 29, a one day only event this year! The annual parade will start things off, stepping off at 11:00 am with a new route. […]

Lilly Lake to remain on slow no wake; engineer to present drainage options at lake district annual meeting

Lilly Lake will remain on slow no wake status for now, the Wheatland Town Board decided Monday. The latest measurement taken by town Chairman Bill Glembocki on Monday showed the lake level had receded only about two inches since earlier this month, when it was 758.9 feet above mean sea level. “It’s way high yet,” […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 10:22 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue, Newport Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94 near the Highway 50 overpass. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcyclist who struck a piece of debris — possibly a bumper […]

Units responding for crash in Paddock Lake

At about 7:05 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 24600 block of Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: At least one injured person being reported. Share22Tweet22 Shares

Deaths June 24, 2019: Jerry H. Zarnstorff, David Marsch, Karen A. Gunderson

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Report from the road: Stormy looking weather rolling in

Here’s a photo I took from the shoulder of Highway 50 west of Highway B a bit. This was looking slightly southwest. There was a little raining falling by the time I got to New Munster. UPDATE 6:10 p.m. — Now the sun is shining out west. UPDATE 6:19 p.m. — Just got an update […]

Deputy responding for fire on I-94

At about 1:55 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is investigating a report of a SUV with flames coming from it in the southbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 50. UPDATE 2:06 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports vehicle is fully engulfed in flames. UPDATE 2:07 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue units responding. Scene now reported […]

Units responding for crash in Brighton

At about 1:05 p.m., Kansasville Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 23300 block of Highway 142 in Brighton. Per dispatch: Single vehicle rolled over in a field. Extent of injuries unknown. UPDATE 1:14 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports driver still in vehicle and […]

Stretch of 80 degree temps starts Tuesday

The first stretch of 80 degree plus weather this year is forecast to start Tuesday and continue through at least this weekend, says the National Weather Service. The streak starts with a high of 83 on Tuesday. The highest highs look to be Thursday and Friday with 85. By Sunday, it still will be about […]

Deal of the Day: Luisa’s $25 gift card half off

Have you heard about our feature at West of the I called Deal of the Day? It offers you great values on goods and services from local businesses. Here’s how it works. We offer a gift certificate or gift card from a local business for half price of its face value. For example, you get […]

A word from our sponsors: 2019 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing is July 31

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The 2019 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing will take place Wed. July 31. This 29th annual outing is held at the Twin Lakes Country Club. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a […]

Deaths June 23, 2019: Michael J. VanderBeke

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A word from our sponsors: June 23, 2019 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths June 22, 2019: Alice M. Daniels, Pamela M. Miller

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Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes

At about 4:46 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 10500 block of Highway B in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a single vehicle rollover. Sole occupant of car has got themselves out of the vehicle Share157Tweet157 Shares

A word from our sponsors: June 22, 2019 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Somers

At about 8:04 p.m., Western Kenosha County fire departments are among those responding for a box alarm activated by Somers Fire and Rescue for a structure fire in the 400 block of 100th Avenue in Somers. Among the local departments responding are Bristol Fire and Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Randall […]

Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 9:30 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 45 and K in Bristol. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. UPDATE 9:36 a.m. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue requested to respond with ambulance. UPDATE 9:37 a.m. — Deputy requests a tow […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 7:25 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units along with sheriff’s deputies are responding for a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94 near the Highway 165 interchange. Share101Tweet101 Shares

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