Posts from ‘May, 2024’

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 1 p.m. Racine, Rock and Walworth counties also are included. If you’re traveling south much of northeast Illinois also is under a severe thunderstorm watch. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Registration underway for 2024 Western Kenosha County Tennis Association summer tennis and pickleball programs

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Wheatland Center School students compete in 2024 Academic Bowl

Wheatland Center School students recently participated in an Academic Bowl hosted at Phoenix Middle School in Delavan. Teams were made up of five students from each grade – sixth through eighth. Students were nominated by teachers to compete within their designated area of expertise – Math, Science, English/Language Arts, or Social Studies. Students participated in […]

Randall sets August referendum for emergency medical services

The Randall Town Board Thursday set a referendum asking for authority to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit for emergency medical services. The referendum will be on the Aug. 13 ballot. Holding the referendum was approved by a unanimous voice vote. The referendum will seek the authority to levy an additional $150,000 per year for […]

Twin Lakes sets August referendum to fund EMS

The Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday set an Aug. 13 referendum to seek approval to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit in order to fund enhanced emergency medical service. The board is seeking authority to exceed the limit by $526,436, for five years, said Laura Roesslein, village administrator. That amount is higher than what […]

Weapon tip at Wheatland Center School results in lockdown; no weapons found

A tip about a high school student with a weapon at Wheatland Center School resulted in a lock down Thursday, but ultimately no weapons were found by law enforcement officers. From a news release from the school district: On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department received a tip from the Wisconsin Department […]

Agenda: Randall Town Board & Plan Commission meeting May 23, 2024

The Randall Town Board and Plan Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda items include: IRVING ONE LLC, 1222 N. Grant Ave., Odessa TX 79761 (Owner), Vincent Abben, 15 Park Pl, Tiffin IA 52340 (Agent), requesting approval of a temporary use (Section III. S. 12.18.7-4: which […]

Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) holds third Community Strategic Planning Workgroup

From Silver Lake=Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School): The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District held its third Community Strategic Planning Workgroup meeting on Tuesday, May 21, as part of the district’s ongoing strategic planning process. The meeting provided an important platform for discussion on the state of the district and its facilities, including […]

Units responding for crash in Silver Lake

At about 8:46 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways B and F in Silver Lake. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for crash in Wheatland

At 4:30 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Highways O and 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: One vehicle rolled over. UPDATE about 4:34 p.m. — Wheatland unit arriving on scene reports two vehicles involved, one rolled over. Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

Sponsored post: Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital to host community talk on elbow & shoulder surgery on June 5

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Tornado watch issued

Kenosha County — and four other southeastern Wisconsin counties — have now joined the National Weather Service tornado watch area. The watch is set to be in effect until midnight, Wednesday. ShareTweet0 Shares

Severe thunderstorms possible Tuesday night

The National Weather Service office in Sullivan is saying a line of storms expected to pass through our area Tuesday night could bring severe weather. Here’s a graphic: Just to our west and northwest, including Walworth County, a tornado watch is in effect. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for smoke in Bristol

At about 3:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of smoke in a building in the 8400 block of 198th Avenue in Bristol. UPDATE about 4:02 p.m. — Bristol command reports source of smoke in apartment found. […]

Units responding to Wilmot UHS for alarm

At about 2:11 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Wilmot Union High School for an alarm. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a smoke detection alarm. UPDATE about 2:14 p.m. — Dispatch reports this is believed to be a false alarm. UPDATE about 2:18 p.m. — Fire unit on the scene reports […]

Dense fog advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 10 a.m., Tuesday. Visibility of a quarter of a mile or less possible in dense fog areas, the advisory text says. ShareTweet0 Shares

Peter Poli appointed Salem Lakes trustee

Peter Poli was appointed a Salem Lakes trustee by the Village Board at its meeting Monday. Poli was appointed in a 5 to 1 vote. Poli was sworn in during the meeting and began acting in his new capacity for the balance of the meeting. Poli will serve out the remainder of the term of […]

Deaths May 20, 2024: Kim Anne Nyden

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Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 to host 2024 Memorial Day parade and cemetery observances on May 27

Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 will host a Memorial Day parade on May 27. All entries with a patriotic or memorial theme are welcome.  Please refrain from any political and/or campaign centered entries as this will be a non-partisan event (All incumbent office holders welcome).  Parade staging will begin at 10 a.m. at Lance […]

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 5 p.m. The watch area also includes some northeastern Illinois counties. ShareTweet0 Shares

Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 to host 2024 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Silver Lake May 27

Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 27. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade route typically starts at Prosser Street and Cogswell Drive and proceeds south on Cogswell to First Street. The parade follows First Street to East Lake Street, turning north […]

A word from our sponsors: Purely Paws Spa offers dog grooming and pet supply

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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting May 20, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting will be live streamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Appointment of a candidate to fill the Trustee vacancy for duration of term ending April 2025. Such appointment will proceed as follows: […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting May 20, 2024

The Twin Lakes Village is scheduled to meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2024-5-4 Exercising ReferendumOption for EMS services. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2024-5-3 to Borrow $220,000 fromthe Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin for the purchase of […]

Highway Q to close for resurfacing

From the county Division of Highways: A resurfacing project on Kenosha County Highway Q in the Village of Bristol is set to begin Tuesday, May 21, and will involve daily closures to through traffic. The work area includes the portion of Highway Q (104th Street/Winfield Road) between highways U (136th Avenue) and 45 (Bristol Road). […]

A word from our sponsors: May 19, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Sons of the American Legion Post #293 rehabbing Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake

Sons of the American Legion Post #293 members were working Saturday on their rehabilitation of Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake. The SAL post, affiliated with Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 in Silver Lake, has been working on shaping up the park. Earlier this year, it received approval to do the work from the Salem […]

Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Pleasant Prairie

At about 1 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid from Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue. Per dispatch: Bristol is responding for a rollover crash at Highway 165 and 120th Avenue with multiple injuries. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. 2024 Business in the Park & Car Show coverage (PHOTOS)

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. 2024 Business in the Park & Car Show is taking place downtown Saturday. The event, featuring vendor and business booths, food, DJ music and a car show filling Main Street, continues until 3 p.m., Saturday. Here are some more photos from the event just after the car […]

A word from our sponsors: May 18, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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