The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 1,505 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 13 more positives than Monday. There have been 43 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 16,960 negative test results, a positive rate of 892.9/100,000 people and a […]
Posts from ‘June, 2020’
Deaths June 30, 2020: Verle Roy Swenson, Richard E. Ball, Allan Charles Eilts Jr.
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Free educational series for caregivers to be held online starting July 16
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free, 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to give you tools to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one. Caregivers are currently spending much of their time at home with their loved ones or are unable to visit their loved ones who are quarantined in care […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 2:42 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to the 100 block of Lance Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This response is for a activated fire alarm. Share124Tweet124 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Register now for Westosha Falcons Youth Football 100% all-play league
Secure your athlete’s spot for Westosha Falcons Youth Football (WFYF) Fall 2020 action today! Teams forming now for 1st -2nd grade Fall Flag, 3rd-8th grade Fall Tackle, and 3rd-8th grade Summer Camp (July 21-23, 2020). Visit www.westoshafootball.org to register online. Our Heads-Up Tackling Certified league provides 100% ALL-PLAY opportunity for every athlete: Westosha Youth Falcons […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update June 29, 2020: 1,492 positives
The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 1,492 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 37 more positives than Friday. There have been 43 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. That’s 2 more than Friday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 16,588 negative test results, a positive rate […]
Deaths June 29, 2020: Larry Joe Gipson, Virginia M. Norgard-Oost
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Explanation of why COVID-19 gating criteria dropped by Kenosha County; new data to be displayed
Are you wondering why the gating criteria with the red and green markers were eliminated at the Kenosha County COVID-19 Kenosha County Kickstart website (and we used to post in our wstofthei.com updates too)? The Kenosha County Division of Health issued a news release Monday through the Joint Information Center about the change from the […]
A word from our sponsors: The Sharing Center seeks food pantry manager
Become part of the team making a difference every day in Western Kenosha County! A key position, the Food Pantry Manager handles the everyday management of the pantry, works as a community advocate locally and regionally, and is key in facilitating community programs. Must be able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly during a shift, and […]
Units responding for alarm in Powers Lake
At about 5:33 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for an alarm in the 39100 block of 92nd Place in Powers Lake. UPDATE 5:39 p.m. — People on scene report this is a false alarm. Response continuing non emergency. UPDATE 5:40 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene confirms no signs […]
Units responding for crash in Brighton
At about 2:04 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report 9f a crash in the 21700 block of Burlington Road (Highway 142) in Brighton. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Wilmot
At about 2:01 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to the 12400 block of Fox River Road in Wilmot. Per dispatch: This is for a small fire not near a building. Share128Tweet128 Shares
A word from our sponsors: June 28, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Some county offices reopening starting Monday
If you have business to do with Kenosha County face to face it may be a little easier starting Monday. From a news release from the county executive’s office: Kenosha County government offices will begin a phased-in reopening on Monday, June 29, when the County Treasurer’s Office will open to begin accepting property tax payments. […]
A word from our sponsors: Join the 2020 season of WKCYF Jr. Panthers Football & Cheer
Note: This is a paid announcement from WKCYF Jr. Panthers. — DH Sign up now for the 2020 season of Western Kenosha County Youth Football Jr. Panthers Football & Cheer and get in the game. The program is for boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade who reside in Western Kenosha County. Affordable payment […]
June 27, 2020: Needs for local food pantries update
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 is this week’s update for The Sharing Center: Sharing Center, 25700 Wilmot Road (Highway C), Trevor: Donations accepted 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon Friday; nights and […]
A word from our sponsors: June 26, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Kenosha County COVID-19 update June 26, 2020: 1,455 positives
The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 1,455 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 13 more positives than Thursday. There have been 41 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 16,175 negative test results, a positive rate of 861.4/100,000 people and a […]
Deaths June 26, 2020: Bryan Rahn
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Units responding for investigation in Bristol
At about 6:37 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 9100 block of 176th Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reporting an odor like ammonia. Share180Tweet180 Shares
Highway K resurfacing to begin next week
Resurfacing of Highway K is scheduled to start next week and perhaps continue through July. From a news release from the Kenosha County Division of Highways distributed Friday: The Kenosha County Division of Highways is scheduled on Monday, June 29, to begin a resurfacing project on Highway K (60th Street) between the Interstate 94 West […]
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 set to be in effect until 9 p.m. Share90Tweet90 Shares
Thunderstorms likely Friday, Friday night
We should see some thunderstorms Friday and Friday evening, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Thunderstorms and rain could start as early as 8 a.m. and are most likely between 4 and 11 p.m. The high temperature Friday will reach the mid 80s. A 20 percent chance of rain will persist through Saturday […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update June 25, 2020: 1,442 positives
The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 1,442 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 4 more positives than Wednesday. There have been 41 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 15,856 negative test results, a positive rate of 855/100,000 people and a […]
Deaths June 25, 2020: Phyllis J. Gerber
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June 25, 2020 lakes test results: Center Lake closed to swimming; Lake Shangri-la caution lifted
Center Lake is closed to swimming after resampling there Wednesday showed elevated E.coli levels. The result for Center Lake that prompted the closure was 1,046 E.coli/100 mL. A swimming caution at Lake Shangri-la (220th Ct) has been lifted after resampling Wednesday. Lake Shangri-la’s result was 58 E.coli/100 mL. Share177Tweet177 Shares
Troy Hickey named to Spring 2020 Bradley University Dean’s List
More than 2,600 students were named to Bradley University’s Dean’s List for Spring 2020. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Local residents include: Troy Hickey of Silver Lake, who is majoring in marketing. Bradley University is a […]
Emergency culvert work closing portion of Highway K Thursday
Kenosha County released the following information Thursday morning: A portion of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) will be closed today, Thursday, June 25, for an emergency culvert replacement. The closure includes the section of Highway K between highways W (328th Avenue) and B (288th Avenue). Drivers are encouraged to use Highway JB or Highway […]
Garage sales page updated
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Kenosha County COVID-19 update June 24, 2020: 1,438 positives
The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 1,438 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 13 more positives than Tuesday. There have been 41 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. That’s 2 more than Tuesday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 15,476 negative test results, a positive rate […]
