Posts from ‘January, 2022’

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Jan. 31, 2022: 32,822 positives

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 32,822 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 241 more than Friday. There have been 541 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 3 more than Friday. Wisconsin […]

Warm Tuesday in forecast; then back to the 20s

The latest, local National Weather Service forecast is calling for a high temperature over 40 degrees Tuesday. Unfortunately, the relative warmth will be short-lived with highs temps dropping back into the 20s for Thursday and beyond. And maybe you’ve heard of some impending sizable snow this week, say if you get your forecast from Chicago-based […]

Deaths Jan. 31, 2022: Leon Charles Marshall, Christine A. Forster

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Man dies from crash on I-94

A Kenosha man died as the result of a crash on I-94 Sunday night. From a news release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: On January 30th, 2022, at 11:33 PM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Villages of Bristol, Pleasant Prairie, and Newport, IL responded to the 8000 block of I-94 southbound […]

A word from our sponsors: Jan. 30, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Local students receive scholarships for UW-Whitewater 2021-22 year

The following students with local connections are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2021-22 academic year. Tyler Carver, Trevor, who is studying General Management, won the following scholarship(s): General Merit Scholarship Gabrielle Clark, Kenosha, who is studying Art, won the following scholarship(s): Excellence in Printmaking Scholarship; Mary Weiser Art […]

A word from our sponsors: Jan. 29, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Jan. 28, 2022: 32,581 positives

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 32,581 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 161 more than Thursday. There have been 538 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 7 more than Thursday. Wisconsin […]

Deaths Jan. 28, 2022: David Allen Suk

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Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Burlington

At about 10:35 a.m., Western Kenosha County fire departments are responding to a request for mutual aid from the Burlington Fire Department for a structure fire in the 800 block of McHenry Street in Burlington. Requested to respond are: Town of Wheatland Fire Department with an engine and a truck. Bristol Fire and Rescue with […]

Paris officials urge caution to thwart home invasions

Paris officials are urging that residents be alert to a “troubling increase in crime, including home invasions, breaking and entering and distraction burglary.” Town Chairman John Holloway said the town’s website has been updated with some advice for town residents on how to avoid such crimes and how to react if confronted by someone trying […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Jan. 27, 2022: 32,420 positives

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 32,420 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 113 more than Wednesday. There have been 531 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 4 more than Wednesday. Wisconsin […]

Deaths Jan. 27, 2022: Rose Mary Kocol, Gerald D. Luke, Shirley A. Demrow, Margaret A. Gray

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Wisconsin author Miranda Paul participates in STEAM day at Wheatland Center School

From a news release from Wheatland Center School: Wheatland Center School hosted Wisconsin-based author Miranda Paul for virtual visits with students throughout the day on Jan. 13. Paul shared her vast knowledge of the writing process as well as her stories with all Wheatland students during the school day. Students enjoyed listening to examples of […]

Units responding for alarm in Wilmot

At about 4:42 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an alarm in the 12400 block of Fox River Road in Wilmot. Per dispatch: This is a supervisory fire alarm. UPDATE 1:53 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports no signs of fire from three […]

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus to host 2022 GREAT Nite Out Feb. 12

Note: The following is a paid announcement from St. Alphonsus Parish. — DH St. Alphonsus will host its 32nd Annual GREAT Nite Out. The GREAT Nite Out will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 from 7pm to Midnight at Bella Vita Banquet Hall, 34816 Geneva Rd., New Munster, WI. The event is a fun-filled […]

Brief reprieve from bitter cold? Sort of …

At first glance, Thursday looks like a welcome reprieve from the recent bitter cold in the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Well it will be sort of. The temperature is expected to reach almost 30 by this afternoon. But about 15 mph wind with gusts as high as 30 mph will keep what it […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Jan. 26, 2022: 32,307 positives

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 32,307 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 141 more than Tuesday. There have been 527 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 5 more than Tuesday. Wisconsin […]

Deaths Jan. 26, 2022: Ryan John Michael Hoff, Michael Andrew Anderson

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Spring election 2022: Wheatland Town Board OKs referendum on appointed town clerk and treasurer

The Wheatland Town Board on Monday approved holding a referendum as a first step in making the postions of town clerk and town treasurer appointed by the board rather than elected by town voters. The vote to hold the referendum was unanimous with all board members present. The referendum will appear on the April 5 […]

Units responding to crash in Trevor

At about 12:18 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a crash in the 27400 block of Highway C in Trevor. Additional ambulances from Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue are now responding. Share23Tweet23 Shares

Wind chill advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for Kenosha County, and actually all of Wisconsin and much of northern Illinois. The local advisory is set to be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to noon, Wednesday. Tuesday’s low is expected to dip to -10 and Wednesday’s high to reach just 9. Wind […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Jan. 25, 2022: 32,166 positives

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 32,166 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 586 more than Friday. There have been 522 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 14 more than Friday. Wisconsin […]

Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting Jan. 26, 2022

The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. in the school Community Room. Among the agenda items are: Roofing Project Information and Considerations Update on Potential Solar Project Open Enrollment Spaces for the 2022-2023 School Year The agenda also includes notice of a closed session […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Assoc. 2022 Winterfest 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Tournament registration underway

Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association. — DH Registration for the 2022 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Winterfest 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Tournament is underway. Register your team before Feb. 1 to be included in this fun event. Teams can consist of 4 […]

Bristol OKs developing concept site design for fire training facility and second station

The Bristol Village Board on Monday approved having its consulting engineering firm develop a concept site plan for a new fire department training facility and second station. The estimated cost of $26,000 will be paid through impact fees already collected by the village, Randy Kerkman, village administrator said. Strand Associates Inc will do the work. […]

Local forecast turns from snow to cold

After a couple of days where the focus was snow, the latest, local National Weather Service forecast is turning to significantly colder temperatures. Monday night’s low is expected to reach -2 with wind chill values between -5 and -15. Tuesday’s high will be just 8, with daytime wind chills between -5 and -15 on winds […]

Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting Jan. 24, 2022

The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m., at Town Hall. Among the agenda items are: Authorize Clerk to hire part time person to sort and file back log of building permit files and organize map room.  Request for Kenosha County to conduct a traffic study at the […]

Snow report Jan. 24, 2022: 2 inches

We measured a total of about 2 inches of accumulation for the snow that fell overnight Sunday and into Monday morning. That measurement was taken at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake. Share8Tweet8 Shares

Rebecca Bell, Austin Eifert named to Olivet Nazarene University fall 2021 dean’s list

The following local students were named to the Olivet Nazarene University fall 2021 dean’s list: Rebecca Bell of Salem Austin Eifert of Trevor To qualify for inclusion on the Dean’s List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on […]

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