At about 2:12 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 9200 block of Camp Lake Road in Camp Lake for an investigation. Per dispatch: Caller reports sparks coming from wires touching trees. Share11Tweet11 Shares
Posts from ‘September, 2019’
Lockdown lifted at Salem School
A written threat found inside a bathroom caused Salem School to be on lockdown for about two hours Wednesday morning. The threat was reported to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department at about 9:35 a.m., Sgt. Chris Hannah, public information officer said. The K-8 school was immediately placed on lockdown, Hannah said, and deputies responded to […]
Chainsaw safety training class at Seno K/RLT Conservancy Sept. 28
Seno K/RLT Conservancy is hosting a Chainsaw Safety Training Class on Sept. 28. Safety and Woods Worker (S.A.W.W.)* Level I Basic Training will be conducted by instructor Nathan Stanford, Forest Safety Institute, Baraboo, on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. (3 hrs classroom / 5 hrs outdoor hands-on). The training […]
Fox River continues to recede; flood warning still in effect
The Fox River as measured at the New Munster gauge remains about a foot over flood stage Tuesday, though it continues to recede. A National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect. As of 6 p.m., Tuesday the river was at 12.17 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. The current forecast calls for the river […]
Homelessness examined at session at The Sharing Center
About a dozen people working on the local homeless problem gathered at the Sharing Center in Trevor last week to discuss the issue. “Housing costs keep going up, incomes are flat, and every month, more and more people are being sucked into that gap, and into homelessness,” said Michael Basford, who currently heads Wisconsin Interagency […]
Deaths Robert “Bob” J. Howe, Linda Mays
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Brothers charged in vaping manufacturing case
Two brothers from Paddock Lake have been charged in connection with a THC vaping cartridge manufacturing operation out of a Bristol condo. According to online court records,Tyler Huffhines, 20, was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with: Three counts of possession with intent-THC (>10,000g). One count of Maintain Drug Trafficking Place. One count of […]
Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Burlington for fire
Local fire departments are responding for mutual aid to the Burlington Fire Department for a structure fire in the 500 block of State Street. Due to respond are: Town of Wheatland Fire Department with an engine, Randall Fire Department with a tender (water tanker) and Paris Fire and Rescue with an ambulance. Requested to respond […]
Units responding for fire in Bristol
At about 7:14 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to Highway 50 near the Highway MB-north intersection for a report of a grass fire. Per dispatch: Fire is reported to be south of the eastbound lanes of Highway 50. UPDATE 7:16 a.m. — Deputy on scene says he has located a controlled burn […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The fog outside Monday night apparently is expected to stick around for a while. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Kenosha County until 10 a.m., Tuesday. During this period, visibility may be “as low as a quarter mile to near zero,” the advisory says. Share5Tweet5 Shares
Deaths Sept. 16, 2019: Betty Lynn Jones
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Units responding for alarms in Paddock Lake
At about 10:21 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to alarms in the 6800 block of 243rd Avenue in Paddock Lake Per dispatch: This is for fire and carbon oxide alarms at a residence. UPDATE 10:26 a.m. — Dispatch reports property owner says this is a test. All fire units but one returning to […]
A word from our sponsors: Now is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard
Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard. 2019 marks Hafs Road Orchard’s 26th 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 […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Monday. Visibility of a quarter mile or “much less” is possible during this period. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Fox River receding; flood warning remains in effect
The Fox River is receding after cresting Saturday night. A National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect. The river crested with a reading of 13.15 feet at 9:30 p.m., Saturday at the New Munster gauge. At 6 p.m., Sunday, the Fox was at 12.96 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. The current forecast for […]
A word from our sponsors: Sept. 15, 2019 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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2019 Old Settlers Oktoberfest coverage (VIDEO & PHOTOS)
The 9th annual Old Settlers Oktoberfest took place amid perfect weather at Old Settlers Park in Paddock Lake Saturday afternoon and evening. The free admission event features a wide range of activities including German food, German music and dancing, the Dachshund Dash dog races, a car show, a stein hoisting competition and children’s activities. Proceeds […]
Work along Highway 50 on Paddock Lake water system to begin next week
Work is expected to begin next week along Highway 50 on the Paddock Lake water system project. The work along Highway 50 will be to install a main that that will connect the village’s east side water system with wells west of Highway 83 that will serve development in that area. Here’s a rundown on […]
Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 10:24 a.m., Randall Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at 125th Street and 336th Avenue in Randall. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Fox River approaching 13 feet; flood warning in effect
The latest National Weather Service forecast for the Fox River in Western Kenosha County is calling for a crest over 13 feet. The latest crest is projected to come at 13.3 feet by early Sunday morning as measured at the New Munster gauge. Flood stage is 11 feet. At 8 a.m., Saturday, the river was […]
A word from our sponsors: Sept. 14, 2019 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
1787 Knob Rd, Burlington 21515 81st St, Bristol 12303 233rd Ave, Trevor Share2Tweet2 Shares
Units responding to Central HS for medical call
At about 9:17 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Central High School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient is an injured football player . Share31Tweet31 Shares
Wheatland fire chief and town chairman argue at meeting
An update on how contracted rescue service were working for Wheatland residents devolved into a heated exchange between fire Chief Lou Denko and town Chairman Bill Glembocki at Monday’s Town Board meeting. On the meeting agenda was a report from Chief Stan Clause Jr., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, on how contracting for emergency medical […]
Deaths Sept. 13, 2019: Jay Rasmussen
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Paddock Lake under slow no wake
Paddock Lake is under a slow no wake order after heavy rains this week. Slow no wake means any watercraft used on a lake must travel slow enough to not cause a wake. Share3Tweet3 Shares
County highway road closures due to water
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Slow no wake ordered for Lilly Lake
Town Chairman Bill Glembocki has ordered slow no wake for Lilly Lake due to high water, effective immediately, town Clerk Sheila Siegler reported Friday afternoon. Slow no wake means any watercraft used on a lake must travel slow enough to not cause a wake. Share30Tweet30 Shares
Slow no wake ordered for lakes in Salem Lakes
All lakes within the village of Salem Lakes are under a slow no wake order, due to high water levels after this week’s heavy rains. Slow no wake means any watercraft used on a lake must travel slow enough to not cause a wake. Share149Tweet149 Shares
Slow no wake ordered in Twin Lakes
Lakes Mary and Elizabeth are under a slow no wake order after heavy rains this week. At 10:30 a.m., Friday, the lake was measuring at 794.9. The lake will have to drop below 794.5 before the order can be lifted. Here’s a graph showing the drastic increase in lake level this week as measured by […]
Slow no wake ordered for Randall lakes
Slow no wake has been ordered for Powers Lake and Lake Benedict in Randall, town Chairman Bob Stoll reports Friday morning. Slow no wake means any watercraft used on the lake must travel slow enough to not cause a wake. Share4Tweet4 Shares
