Posts from ‘October, 2023’

At about 8:25 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the northbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 50. Per dispatch: Crash involves a semi and another vehicle. ShareTweet0 Shares

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At about 5:55 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 28400 block of Highway C in Trevor. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a smell of natural gas. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes has a new police chief. Katie Hall, who was a captain on the department and was serving as interim chief, was sworn in as chief of the Twin Lakes Police Department by village Clerk Sabrina Waswo at a special Village Board meeting Monday. Hall succeeds Adam Grosz, who retired in May as chief. […]

A chance of snow in the Halloween forecast is far from a treat, but likely won’t turn into a nasty trick either. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast includes a 60 percent chance of snow Tuesday. The white stuff could start falling as early as 7 a.m. and continue through mid afternoon (just before […]

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Kenosha County. The warning is set to be in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m., Monday. The latest, local NWS forecast calls for a low of 21 Sunday night. The NWS advises: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To […]

A special joint board meeting of the Randall Town Board, Twin Lakes Village Board and Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to be held Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at 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 Randall, and […]

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items incude: Consideration of a motion to approve an employment contract with Katie Hall for Police Chief. Swearing in of Police Chief Katie Hall. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 3:44 p.m., Western Kenosha County fie departments are responding to a MABAS box alarm by Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue for a brush fire near a structure in the 11700 block of 45th Avenue in Pleasant Prairie. Among the departments requested to respond are: Bristol Fire and Rescue with an engine. Paris Fire […]

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From Westosha Central High School: The Westosha Central High School Board of Education and Administration would like to invite the community to experience the newly renovated high school facility. We are extremely excited to showcase the new additions and remodeled areas; the “new” Westosha Central High School is a celebration of our community and will […]

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The coldest low and high temperatures we have seen this season are expected to start this weekend, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. High temperatures are expected to be under 50 degrees Saturday and Sunday and creep below 40 on Monday and Tuesday, Halloween. Low temperatures will be in the 30s Friday and […]

At about 3:22 p.m. Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 3100 block of Highway 83 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. UPDATE 3:28 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports two vehicles with moderate damage involved. ShareTweet0 Shares

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The Salem Lakes Fire Commission accepted a formal resolution to the disciplinary complaints filed against fire Chief James Lejcar and Inspector/Marshall Steve Ptaszynski. John Fuchs, an attorney retained to represent the commission on the disciplinary complaints, said at a commission meeting Monday that the agreement had the approval of all parties. “I applaud the efforts […]

As the Highway 50 construction in Paddock Lake grinds on, there’s a announcement that another project on the same Highway in Western Kenosha County is set to start Monday. From the state Department of Transportation: To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has signed a $4 million contract for a multi-year reconstruction project on […]

From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events will be held at four Kenosha County locations Saturday, Oct. 28, County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced. The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these sites: Probation and Parole Office, 1212 60th St., Kenosha The […]

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The Randall Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. (new time) at Town Hal in Bassett. Agenda items include: November 23rd and December 28th Town Board/Plan Commission meetings. Discussion, consideration, and action if any. Continue Budget work session. Discussion, consideration, and action if any. The full agenda is available […]

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH Hey Softball Enthusiasts! We’ve got exciting news for you. Westosha Sports Complex is thrilled to announce our upcoming Softball Hitting Camp – the ultimate opportunity to supercharge your batting skills! Dates: Nov 20th, 27th Dec 4th,11th,18th Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM or 7:00PM-8:00PM Location: Westosha […]

At about 5:01 p.m., the Bloomfield Fire Department has activated a MABAS box alarm for a combine fire at Highways U and 12 in Blomfield. Among the departments requested to respond are Twin Lakes Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 4:25 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Wheatland Fire Department units are responding to a fire in the 31100 block of 75th Place in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Garage on fire near a house. Occupants of home are out. UPDATE about 4:40 p.m. — MABAS box alarm activated. Among the departments responding are Twin […]

At about 4:23 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a tree on power line. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 12:56 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 12200 block of West Frontage Road in Bristol. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a vehicle fire. ShareTweet0 Shares

We should be in for some quite a bit warmer than normal late October days over the next few days, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The warm wave begins Tuesday, when a high temperature of 78 is expected. Wednesday’s high will be 68 and Thursday’s 70. There is a down side however. […]