Posts from ‘April, 2020’

Kenosha County COVID-19 Q&A, April 25, 2020

The Kenosha County Joint Information Center is continuing to provide answers to the community’s most frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Here is the most recent session in video form, followed by a written synopsis: The Kenosha County Division of Health is accepting questions by email at COVID19@kenoshacounty.org. Those asked most frequently will be answered each […]

Agenda: Randall School Board reorganization meeting April 27, 2020

The Randall School Board is scheduled to hold a board reorganization meeting starting at 6 p.m., Monday at the school. The Regular April Board Meeting place has been changed to address concerns related to COVID-19 and to allow for public access. The Board Meeting will be held in the Middle School Gymnasium to allow for […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 peak date projected as June 3, model says

Kenosha County has released modeling Saturday that shows the local peak of COVID-19 cases could be reached in early June. The model finds that Kenosha County’s new COVID-19 peak date would be on approximately June 3, with 2,480 people infected. Figuring a 20 percent hospitalization rate and a 30 percent intensive care rate of hospitalizations, […]

A word from our sponsors: Losing health insurance? HealthMarkets Insurance Agent Tim Hodgman can help

Note: The following is a paid announcement from HealthMarkets Insurance Agent Tim Hodgman. — DH If you lose your job, and with it your job-based health insurance coverage, you have a number of options. You may buy an individual plan through the Marketplace or off the Marketplace through an independent insurance company. You may also […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 cases update April 24, 2020: 319 positive

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 319 positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 11 more positives than Thursday. There have been 7 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. That’s one more than Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 1,633 negative test results in Kenosha County as […]

Deaths April 24, 2020: Elsie J Webster

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Community Library begins curbside pick-up and reference help

Libraries in Wisconsin are now able to provide some services under the most recent revision of the state’s Safer at Home order and the Community Library — which serves Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Randall — is ready. The library issued the following information about how it will be delivering services: The Community […]

Needs for local food pantries listed

The Kenosha County Joint Information Center is going to publish a weekly update on the needs of food pantries during the COVID-19 emergency. Here this week’s update for The Sharing Center in Trevor: Sharing Center, 25700 Wilmot Road (Highway C), Trevor. Donations accepted 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; all other days by appointment at […]

Sheriff Beth urges Wisconsin sheriffs to think hard before not enforcing safer at home order

Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth sent a letter to his fellow Wisconsin sheriffs Thursday urging them to think hard before not enforcing the state’s Safer at Home order, aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has said enforcing Safer at Home will not be a priority for his department as […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 cases update April 23, 2020: 308 positive

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 308 positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 26 more positives than Wednesday. There have been 6 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 1,588 negative results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. Kenosha County Division of […]

Deaths April 23, 2020: George W. Hucker

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Wheatland postpones annual town meeting

Wheatland town Clerk Sheila Siegler made the following announcement regarding the town’s annual meeting: Due to the current Covid-19 public health emergency and under the provisions of 2019 Wisconsin Act 185, Town of Wheatland Chairman William M. Glembocki has postponed the annual town meeting to a date and time no earlier than 61 days following […]

Kenosha County dog parks to temporarily close as COVID-19 caution

From the Kenosha County Division of Parks: Based on the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and updated recommendations on COVID-19, the Kenosha County Dog Parks will be closed temporarily effective Friday, April 24. The closure will continue until further notice, pending further advisories from public health authorities. A new CDC […]

A word from our sponsors: Losing health insurance? HealthMarkets Insurance Agent Tim Hodgman can help

Note: The following is a paid announcement from HealthMarkets Insurance Agent Tim Hodgman. — DH If you lose your job, and with it your job-based health insurance coverage, you have a number of options. You may buy an individual plan through the Marketplace or off the Marketplace through an independent insurance company. You may also […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 cases update April 22, 2020: 282 positive

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 282 positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 7 more positives than Tuesday. There have been 6 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 1,578 negative results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. Kenosha County Division of […]

Deaths April 22, 2020: Robert Charles Lasco, Helen Dabrowski

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Agenda: Randall Town Board meeting April 23, 2020

The Randall Town Board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Social distancing will be strictly adhered to for this meeting, he agenda states. Agenda items include: Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Randall and Village of Twin Lakes concerning road work on 344th […]

Units responding for vehicle smoke in Paris

At about 4:06 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of smoke coming from the rear of a vehicle in the 19000 block of Highway K along the Paris-Bristol border. Share15Tweet15 Shares

Kenosha County COVID-19 cases update April 21, 2020: 275 positive

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 275 positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 16 more positives than Monday. There have been 6 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 1,492 negative results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. Kenosha County Division of […]

Bristol School Pride Staff Vehicle Parade coverage (VIDEO)

Bristol School staff reached out to connect with the school’s students with a Bristol Pride Staff Vehicle Parade Tuesday morning. The parade traveled through 12 neighborhoods in the district. Bristol Fire and Rescue led the parade along with Deputy Friendly/DARE Officer Raymond Rowe. Some school districts have been having such parades as a way to […]

Units responding for gas line break in Twin Lakes

At about 9:57 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a report of a gas line break in the 700 block of Country Lane in Twin Lakes. Share25Tweet25 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Paddock Lake accepting seasonal public works applications

The Village of Paddock Lake is accepting applications for two (2) full-time seasonal public works positions, May through October, and one (1) Lake Protection District position May through September. Responsibilities will include the ability to assist existing Village Public Works staff with day-today operations involving maintenance projects and assist the Lake District aquatic weed harvester […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 cases update April 20, 2020: 259 positive

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 259 positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday afternoon. That’s 30 more positives than Friday. There have been 6 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. That’s one more than Friday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 1,472 negative results in Kenosha County as […]

Bristol School Pride staff vehicle parade is Tuesday morning

The Bristol School staff will be holding a Bristol Pride Staff Parade on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Click here for a schedule of the parade route. During the parade, families are encouraged to: Wear Bristol’s colors/Renegade gear. Wave out your windows. Stand on your lawn. See Bristol’s teachers and staff drive around the […]

Agenda: Board of Education of Central High School District of Westosha regular board meeting April 21, 2020

The Board of Education of Central High School District of Westosha is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, starting at 5 p.m., in the All-Purpose Room at the school. Due to executive orders given by Gov. Tony Evers regarding the COVID-19 health emergency, board members will attend either physically or virtually. Among the […]

Deaths April 20, 2020: James “Jay” Jeffry Weiss

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Rain and high winds expected this evening

The National Weather Service has issued the following special weather statement concerning thunderstorms and strong wind expected here this evening: A line of showers with isolated thunderstorms is producing strong, gusty winds, mainly out of the northwest. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are common with these showers, but isolated gusts of 50 to 55 […]

Units responding for fire in Wheatland

At about 1:13 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a fire in the 7000 327th Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is a brush fire in a sideyard that is getting out of control. Share53Tweet53 Shares

County Division of Health seeking donations of cloth masks and gowns

From the Kenosha County Joint Information Center: The Kenosha County Division of Health is in need of donations of cloth masks and gowns. Masks are being dropped off to residents who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts. Cloth masks and gowns are also needed for long-term care and assisted living facilities in the […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting April 20, 2020

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually via GoToMeeting. New to GoToMeeting? Get the app here:https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/916565877 You can join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone. Click the following link when ready to join the meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/916565877 […]

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