Posts from ‘July, 2020’

Deaths July 20, 2020: John E. Aschauer

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Water main break closes county courthouse

Are you headed to the Kenosha County Courthouse Monday? Better check first. Here’s an announcement from Joe Potente, communications manager, Kenosha County: The Kenosha County Courthouse is closed this morning due to a water main break that has left the building without service. It will tentatively reopen at 1 p.m. today, pending repair of the […]

A word from our sponsors: 2020 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing is July 22; Walk-ins welcome

Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. — DH The 2020 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing will take place Wed. July 22. The event is open to the public and walk-ins are welcome. This 30th annual outing will be held at the Twin […]

Units responding for burning in Paddock Lake

At about 9:26 p.m., Salem lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 6000 block of 242nd Avenue in Paddock Lake. Share66Tweet66 Shares

Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 7:38 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and 123rd Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: Crash involves a semi truck and a car. UPDATE 7:44 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports vehicles have minor damage. Share12Tweet12 Shares

Units responding to fire in New Munster

At about 6:55 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a fire in the 34800 block of Geneva Road in New Munster. Per dispatch: This is a fire in the downstairs of a bar. UPDATE 7:02 p.m. — Dispatch says […]

Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 11:43 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin lakes Police officer are responding to a report of a crash in the 8800 block of Highway O in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is reported as a roll over crash. UPDATE 11:47 a.m. — Police officers at the scene looking for […]

A word from our sponsors: July 19, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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July 18, 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: July 18, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Units responding to crash in Randall

At about 10:08 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 31600 block of Bassett Road (Highway F) in Randall. Per dispatch: This is a single vehicle crash. Vehicle has struck a pole. Driver may be trapped in vehicle. UPDATE about […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update July 17, 2020: 1,904 positives

Note: We have upgraded some of the charts in our week day COVID-19 updates by creating them with a new program that will allow us to embed more interactive charts into our posts. For example, you will be able to hover your cursor over individual data points and see the date and precise value. You […]

Heat advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Saturday for much of the central US, including Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday. The latest, local NWS forecast calls for a high temperature of 93 Saturday with heat index values of up to 105. […]

Units responding for fire in Salem Lakes

At about 10:14 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a fire in the 28500 block of 69th Place in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a possible fire in an electrical outlet in a deck. UPDATE 10:25 p.m. — Fire is out. Units beginning […]

Units responding for fire in Paddock Lake

At about 9:57 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 6900 block of 236th Avenue in Paddock Lake for a report of a fire. Per dispatch: This is a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of Paddock Lake Village Hall. Flames reported. UPDATE 9:59 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update July 16, 2020: 1,879 positives

Note: We have upgraded some of the charts in our week day COVID-19 updates by creating them with a new program that will allow us to embed more interactive charts into our posts. For example, you will be able to hover your cursor over individual data points and see the date and precise value. You […]

Paddock Lake to require masks in village owned buildings

The Paddock Lake Village Board has enacted a policy addressing reduction of spread of COVID-19 within village buildings that includes face coverings among its provisions. The policy passed unanimously at the regular board meeting Wednesday, with all board members present. The policy calls for the maintenance of social distancing in all village buildings, including during […]

Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 8:12 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to a report of a crash in the 1500 block of Richmond Road in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a four-wheeler crash, which reportedly involves a child. Share102Tweet102 Shares

Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School offering summer meals to children

Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious meals to children during the summer, when free and reduced-price school meals are typically […]

Fire in Trevor destroys garage (PHOTOS)

A fire destroyed a garage in Trevor Thursday morning. The garage was in the 10400 block of 256th Avenue. The fire was initially reported as being in the garage, which was attached to a house. Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue initially responded, but box alarms brought in addtional personnel and equipment from […]

Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Walworth County

At about 10:11 p.m., local fire departments are responding to a MABAS box alarm activated by the Bloomfield Fire Department for a structure fire in the N1100 block of Walnut Road in Bloomfield. Due to respond to the scene are: Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue with a chief and an engine. Randall Fire Department with […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update July 15, 2020: 1,833 positives

Note: We have upgraded some of the charts in our week day COVID-19 updates by creating them with a new program that will allow us to embed more interactive charts into our posts. For example, you will be able to hover your cursor over individual data points and see the date and precise value. You […]

Deaths July 15, 2020: Dennis E. Linn Sr., William “Bill” H. Drissel, Cynthia Grace (Oros) Fredericksen

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Units responding for roof collapse in Silver Lake

At about 8:38 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a roof collapse in the 300 block of Lake Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Building is believed to be vacant. UPDATE 8:43 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that it is confirmed the building is […]

July 15, 2020 lake test results: Swim caution removed for Center Lake

A swim caution in effect at Center Lake since last week has been removed after re-sampling Tuesday showed E.coli levels within allowable levels there. Tuesday’s sampling by the Kenosha County Division of Health at Center Lake showed 14 E.coli/100 mL. Share233Tweet233 Shares

House destroyed in Paddock Lake fire (PHOTOS)

A house was destroyed in a fire overnight in the 24300 block of 67th Street in Paddock Lake. Units from Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue were initially dispatched. Eventually activation of a MABAS box alarm brought in units from other departments. Occupants of the home are believed to have gotten out safely. […]

A word from our sponsors: 2020 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing is July 22

Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. — DH The 2020 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing will take place Wed. July 22. The event is open to the public. This 30th annual outing will be held at the Twin Lakes Country Club. Event […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update July 14, 2020: 1,809 positives

Note: We have upgraded some of the charts in our week day COVID-19 updates by creating them with a new program that will allow us to embed more interactive charts into our posts. For example, you will be able to hover your cursor over individual data points and see the date and precise value. You […]

Deaths July 14, 2020: Judith Ann Hanna, David D. Ludwig

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July 14, 2020 lake test results: Center Lake at swim caution

Center Lake is under a swim caution after testing Monday by the Kenosha County Division of Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The test result that prompted the caution for Center Lake was 488 E.coli/100 mL. Center Lake was scheduled to be retested Tuesday. Other results from Monday as reported by the Kenosha County Division […]

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