Posts from ‘January, 2025’

The body of a man who fell through the ice on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes Thursday afternoon has been recovered Friday morning, Twin Lakes Police said. The identity of the 70-year-old man is being withheld to allow notification of family members, the TLPD news release said. In all three people were in a UTV […]

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin and Illinois that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 9 a.m., Friday. Visibility less than a quarter of a mile is possible, says the advisory text. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and […]

Note: The following is a paid announcement from the town of Wheatland — DH Town of Wheatland Full Time Municipal Clerk The Town of Wheatland (population 3,376) is seeking applicants for an appointed Clerk position beginning April 2025. Position can expect 40+ hours weekly. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills, and a strong […]

Recovery efforts are expected to resume Friday morning on Lake Elizabeth after a UTV went through the ice there Thursday with three people aboard. Two of the three occupants of the UTV were able to get out of the lake Thursday. One is still missing. The incident triggered a large response from fire, rescue and […]

At about 3:26 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units, the Kenosha County Dive Team and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to Lake Elizabeth for a water rescue. Per dispatch: An ATV through the ice with two occupants reported. Location is about 800 feet northeast of the boat launch. UPDATE about 3:27 p.m. — […]

At about 10:45 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Kansasville Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a fire in the 20600 block of Forst Street in Paris. Per dispatch: Resident reports fire in detached garage. UPDATE 10:52 a.m. — Smoke and flames […]

At about 9:23 a.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a crash at Highways 50 and O. Per dispatch: Deputies already on the scene. Semi tractor trailer and SUV involved. Truck is in the ditch and leaking fluid. Injuries also being reported. Scene includes […]

Jim Walker has resigned from his position as vice president of the Silver Lake-Salem Jt 1 School District (Riverview School) board. The resignation was accepted at a board meeting Tuesday. Walker had been most recently elected to the board in April 2024, after not running for re-election in 2022. In all, he served as a […]

The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room #164-Community Room at the school. Agenda items include: Employee Engagement Survey Results Playground Renovation Options Open Enrollment Spaces for the 2025-2026 School Year Discuss Rescinding Policy 2264 The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Salem School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the large group instruction room. The meeting will be live streamed here. Agenda items include: Staff Presentation- Mentor & Mentee Program Approve Open Enrollment Openings for the 2025-2026 School Year 2023-2024 School District Financial Audit The full agenda is available […]

The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to meet Jan. 28 in the library. Agenda items include: Strategic Plan Update 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Seats for 2025-2026 Applying for a Line of Credit Administrative Contract Approval: District Administrator – Tracy Donich Closed session — staffing plan The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Accept the resignation of a School Board Member. Seek nominees among Board Members to serve as Vice President due to resignation; may take action to approve nominee to serve […]

At about 8:20 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 6000 block of 247th Avenue in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a fire and carbon monoxide alarm. UPDATE about 8:22 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports no signs of fire from exterior. ShareTweet0 Shares

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At about 5:44 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a crash at Cogswell (Highway B) and Prosser in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Deputies already on scene. One injury being reported. Vehicles on Prosser. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discuss and consider for approval the annual donation to the Deputy Friendly Safety Poster Contest. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Randall Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda itmes include: Plan Commission reduction of membership. Discussion, consideration, and action if any. Tabled. Appointment of a Plan Commission member. Discussion, consideration, and action if any. Removal of the Ethics Board. Discussion, consideration, and action if […]

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Agenda items include: February 18th Election – Appointment of Temporary Chief Inspector Approval of wages for Clerk and Treasurer starting April 2025 The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle […]

Temperatures will be noticeably warmer starting Monday — and windy too with the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory. The advisory is set to be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday. “West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, with isolated 50 mph possible,” the advisory […]

At about 9:26 a.m., some Western Kenosha County fire departments are responding for mutual aid to a structure fire in the 20 block of Netherland in Antioch. Requested to respond are: — Bristol Fire and Rescue with a ladder truck. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue with an engine. ShareTweet0 Shares

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From the village of Salem Lakes: The Village of Salem Lakes is seeking applicants for openings on Village Committees and Commissions. Current openings, for terms beginning in 2025 are listed below. If you are interested, please complete an Application for Appointment and submit in-person to the Village Clerk, Sara Spencer or by e-mail to sspencer@voslwi.gov Applications […]

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The Twin Lakes Village Board Monday gave its informal approval to an Aquanuts plan for improvements to the portion of Lance Park where the ski show group performs. Plans call for the seating area to be reconstructed to be larger and parallel to the lake shore instead of curved, install a new main pier, upgrade […]