Posts from ‘August, 2023’

The project to bring high quality internet service to all Paris residents is aiming to have its first customers online yet later this year, officials for the company undertaking the project said at a Paris Town Board meeting last week. Aric Torkilson, FTTH operations manager for Midwest Fiber Networks, estimated his company’s crews have 14-16,000 […]

Three Western Kenosha County municipalities are working toward funding 24/7 in-station rescue services for their communities. The Twin Lakes Village Board, Randall Town Board and Wheatland Town Board met Tuesday at Twin Lakes Village Hall to hear a rough proposal from Twin Lakes Rescue Squad. The rescue squad, a free standing entity, currently provides emergency […]

Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. — DH The 2023 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing will take place Wed. Sept. 13. The event is open to the public. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. This 33rd annual outing will be held […]

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Note: The following is a paid announcement from Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Booster Club. — DH The community is welcome to attend and enjoy Taste of TWC, brought to you by TWC Booster Club. This family fun fundraiser will take place Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Trevor-Wilmot Grade School. The Taste will feature: […]

At about 8:31 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding for a report of smoke in the 8800 block of 136th Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: Smoke is in a basement. UPDATE about 8:33 a.m., Bristol command requests additional response from […]

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Western Kenosha County Transit — DH Western Kenosha County Transit has launched a community-wide survey aimed at gathering valuable feedback from residents west of I-94, including Bristol, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Salem Lakes. This survey marks a critical step toward shaping the future of transportation services […]

The Twin Lakes Village Board, Randall Town Board and Wheatland Town Board are scheduled to hold a joint meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room (lower level) of Twin Lakes Village Hall. On the agenda is discussion and possible action regarding shared EMS services between the Village of Twin Lakes, the Town of […]

Stage 4 Construction Work & Traffic Configuration is fully underway.  Stage 4 is a long-term stage involving repaving the westbound lanes on the north side of 75th Street.   A single lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the newly paved eastbound lanes on the south side of 75th Street.  Access to all businesses on […]

At about 12:18 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 28800 block of Highway NN in Brighton for a crash. Per dispatch: Single truck may have struck a pole or tree. Injury being reported. UPDATE 12:24 p.m. — Salem Lakes command arriving on scene reports truck against a tree. Truck […]

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a Town Board meeting starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hal in New Munster. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and voting on the improvement of roads in the Lilly Lake area. Discussion and possible purchase of speed trailers using grant funds Discussion and updates to Ordinance […]

The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hal in Salem Lakes. Agenda items include: Review and discuss the revised “Village of Salem Lakes Fire Commission Complaint Form” with possibleaction to adopt it for future use. Receipt of a second complaint against Fire Marshal Steve […]

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Among the agenda items are: Approval of Budget Version 23/24 for Annual Meeting Approval of Roof Repairs Approval Roofing Specs Work Referendum discussion: Pros, Cons, Questions to consider; Baird […]

At about 7 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and Highway 45 in Bristol. Per dispatch: Crash involves a car and a motorcycle. UPDATE 7:18 p.m. — One patient being transported by ambulance to a local hospital. ShareTweet0 Shares

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At about 3:21 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department and Town of Randall Fire Department units and Twin Lakes police officers are responding to a fire in the 700 block of Roosevelt Road in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 3:24 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports detached garage on fire. UPDATE 3:28 […]

Sunday was the demolition derby day at the Kenosha County Fair. Here is some video of the action from power wheels to law tractors to full sized vehicles: ShareTweet0 Shares

A separation agreement between Salem Lakes and former village administrator Michael Murdock ends an investigation into Murdock’s conduct and will pay him 26 weeks of compensation, says a news release on the agreement released via email Saturday morning. “The Board believes this separation agreement is in the best interest of the Village, having to put […]

The 34th annual hay bale tossing contest was Friday night at the Kenosha County Fair. For $1 anyone could try have two tries to toss a bale as far as they could. Competitors ranged in age from 2 to 81. It was sponsored by the Slades Corners Luck Clovers 4-H Club. The groups are listed […]

Note: This story was reported in part from an audio recording of a public meeting — DH The Salem Lakes Village Board has approved a separation agreement with village administrator Michael Murdock. The agreement was approved at a special board meeting Aug. 15. The agreement was approved by a 5 to 2 vote, with Trustees […]

At about 5:26 p.m., Kansasville Fire and Rescue has activated a box alarm for a structure fire in the 22300 block of 18th Street in Brighton. Other departments responding include Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Burlington Fire Department, Union Grove Fire Department, South Shore Fire Department, City […]

A swim caution at DeWitt Park Beach on Silver Lake has been lifted after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health on Wednesday showed E.coli levels there within an acceptable range. The result from Wednesday that prompted the lifting of the swim caution at DeWitt Park beach was 199 E.coli/100 mL ShareTweet0 Shares

Note: westofthei.com does not publish names of suspects in association with charges until they have been charged in court. — DH From a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release: On August 23rd 2023 members of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department (KSD) – Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), KSD Detectives and Deputies, and Officers from the Twin […]

The 2023 Kenosha County Fair truck and tractor pull was held last Thursday at the fairgrounds in Wilmot. Here are some photos and video highlights from Earlene Frederick: ShareTweet0 Shares

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a portion of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The watch is scheduled to be in effect until 10 p.m. The ongoing excessive heat warning is set to continue until 7 p.m. UPDATE 9:43 p.m. — Excessive heat warning expired and severe thunderstorm watch cancelled […]