From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: Kenosha County Highway EW (232nd Avenue) between highways K (60th Street) and JB (31st Street) in the Town of Brighton is set to have daily closures beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continuing approximately two weeks for asphalt milling and resurfacing. Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route. […]
Posts from ‘August, 2024’
Aug. 31, 2024 lake test results: Lance Park swim caution lifted
There’s good news for you if you were planning to swim at Lance Park this Labor Day weekend. A swim caution at Lance Park on Lake Mary has been lifted after re-sampling by Kenosha County Public Health showed E.coli levels within the acceptable range. The re-sampling result that prompted the lifting of the caution at […]
A word from our sponsors: Aug. 31, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths Aug. 30, 2024: Katie Ann Yates
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Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At about 3:23 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a crash at Highways W and F in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: This is a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries. Deputies on scene. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: 15th annual Labor of Love Music Festival to benefit suicide prevention and mental health resources is Sept. 1
Note: This is a paid announcement from Labor of Love Music Festival — DH Just Live, Inc., a dedicated non-profit organization committed to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, proudly announces the 15th Anniversary Labor of Love Music Festival. This heartfelt event, established in February 2012, serves as a tribute to the memory of Jamie […]
Deaths Aug. 29, 2024: Dennis F. Harmer
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Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 7:24 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a report of an alarm in the 500 block of Short Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is for an activated carbon monoxide alarm. UPDATE about 7:32 p.m. — Dispatch reports occupants have evacuated. UPDATE 7:35 p.m. — Personnel on scene reports […]
A word from our sponsors: 2024 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing is Sept. 18
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. — DH The 2024 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association golf outing will take place Wed. Sept. 18. The event is open to the public. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. This 34th annual outing will be held […]
Deaths Aug. 28, 2024: Sidney S. Weber
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Aug. 28, 2024: Lance Park beach under swim caution
Lance Park beach on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes is under a swim caution after re-sampling Tuesday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The result from Tuesday that prompted the caution for Lance Park was: 387 E.coli/100 mL. That location was not scheduled for re-sampling. ShareTweet0 Shares
Paddock Lake opens Mike Rayniak Memorial Kayak Launch
The Mike Rayniak Memorial Kayak Launch on Paddock Lake was officially opened Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Paddock Lake village officials, representatives of the Paddock Lake Area Lions Club, Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club Baxter & Woodman Engineering and the Rayniak family participated. The launch, designed to be accessible to people with disabilities, is located just […]
Units responding for water call on Lake Mary
At about 8:25 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire & Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a stranded boat on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Boat is stranded. No one is in water. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: 15th annual Labor of Love Music Festival to benefit suicide prevention and mental health resources is Sept. 1
Note: This is a paid announcement from Labor of Love Music Festival — DH The 15th annual Labor of Love Music Festival – in loving memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson — will take place 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 1 at New Munster Park. Come prepared to dance and clap along to the finger […]
Agenda: Randall School District annual and board meetings Aug. 28, 2024
The Randall School District annual and board meetings are scheduled for Wednesday in the school library. The annual meeting is first, starting at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: Set salaries for School Board Members for the 2024-2025 school year. Presentation of 2024-25 Budget Motion for Adoption of Budget Motion to approve Tax Levy The full […]
2nd severe thunderstorm watch issued
Nothing came of the first one, but the National Weather Service has now issued a second severe thunderstorm watch for Kenosha County on Tuesday. The watch is set to be in effect until 11 p.m., Tuesday. Other counties in the watch area are Racine and Walworth. At about 5:20 p.m., NWS radar shows a storm […]
Lake test results Aug. 27, 2024: Lance Park closed to swimming
Lance Park beach on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes is closed to swimming after testing by Kenosha County Pubic Health on Monday showed elevated E.coli levels there. The result from Monday that prompted the closure at Lance Park was 2419 E.coli/100 mL. That location was scheduled to be re-sampled Tuesday. Full Kenosha County Public Health test […]
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 4 p.m. Other counties included in the watch area are: Racine, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Rock, Ozaukee and Walworth. ShareTweet0 Shares
Excessive heat warning issued; maybe rain later
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning. The warning is set to be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A high of 94 and heat index values as high as 100 are forecast for our area. From the text of the NWS warning: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme […]
Deaths Aug. 26, 2024: Betty J Keisler
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Man taken out of Rock Lake house fire pronounced dead
A man taken from a Rock Lake house that was on fire Sunday was later pronounced dead. From Sgt. Colin Coultrip, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department public information officer: On Sunday morning around 9:30 am, Deputies and (Salem Lakes) fire/rescue responded to the 12600 block of 257th Ave. for a report of smoke coming from a house. […]
Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting Aug. 27, 2024
The Paris Town Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Ordinance #2024-04 for approval of a petition from Paul A. Hrupka, Dennis J. Hrupka, Brian J. Hrupka & Steven A. Hrupka, 481 18th Ave., Union Grove, WI 53182 (Owners), requesting an amendment to the Adopted Land […]
Paddock Lake to dedicate new kayak launch Tuesday
From the village of Paddock Lake: The Village of Paddock Lake Board of Trustees is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony dedicating the Michael Rayniak Memorial Kayak Launch to the residents of Paddock Lake. — Location: 7301-248th Avenue, Paddock Lake, WI 53168. — Date: Tuesday August 27, 2024 — Time: 6:00 pm. The Village […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board special meeting Aug. 27, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. The main agenda items is: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2024-8-2 Village of Twin Lakes Exercising Referenda Option for EMS Services. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Expected hot weather prompts heat advisory, excessive heat watch
Hot temperatures early this week have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for Monday and an excessive heat watch for Tuesday. The heat advisory is set to be in effect 1 to 8 p.m. Monday. During that period, the high temperature is expected to reach 92 with heat index values as […]
A word from our sponsors: Aug. 25, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths Aug. 24, 2024: Thomas J Hain
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Happening today: Wagner Family Fire Fund 3rd anniversary celebration fundraiser
The Wagner Family Fire Fund will be holding a 3rd anniversary celebration fundraiser Saturday, Aug, 24 at Rubber Ducky Country Market, 36116 128th St., Twin Lakes. The Wagner Family Fire Fund, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, is celebrating 3 years of helping families and individuals who lose their homes to a fire by working directly with […]
A word from our sponsors: Aug. 24, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths Aug. 23, 2024: Craig D. Wagner
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