From the Kenosha Cunty Department of Human Services: A state-mandated assessment of Kenosha County’s overall community health is now underway, and residents are encouraged to take an online assessment to help inform the process, Health Officer Lori Plahmer announced. The Community Health Assessment survey is conducted every three years, with the goal of providing an […]
Posts from ‘May, 2025’
A word from our sponsors: May 31, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
208 E Northwater St, Silver Lake 7623 288th Ave, Salem 9506 296th Ave, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
UPDATE: Twin Lakes FD releases info on Friday garage fire
The following is a news release from Twin Lakes Fire Department regarding a fire on West Hunt Avenue Friday afternoon (our initial reporting on this is here): At approximately 2:36 PM today, the Twin Lakes Fire Department, along with automatic aid response departments from the Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, […]
Deaths May 30, 2025: Peter Anthony Nicolazzi II,
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A word from our sponsors: Rock the Lake 2025 coming to Lance Park in Twin Lakes June 14
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Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 2:40 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol Fire Department units, Twin Lakes Police and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a fire in the 100 block of West Hunt Avenue in Twin Lakes. UPDATE about 2:43 p.m. — Twin Lakes activates MABAS box […]
Sheriff’s Dept. makes arrests in 2003 cold case murder
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in the September 2003 cold case murder investigation involving victim David A. Vanderzee of the Town of Randall, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Roxanna L. Collins (formerly Vanderzee) of McHenry, Illinois, was taken into custody regarding an arrest warrant for First Degree […]
May 29, 2025 lake test results: All lakes test within normal range
All local lakes sampled by Kenosha County were found to be within normal E.coli levels from testing performed this week. Results from Kenosha County this week are: Hoag Park beach on Paddock Lake: 6 E.coli/100mL North Shore Association on Paddock Lake: 15 E.coli/100mL Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake: 3 E.coli/100mL Paddock Hooker […]
Deaths May 28, 2025: Pamela Joyce Cook, Richard E. Diedrich, Thomas J. Poepping, Thomas G. Fait
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Units responding for crash in Trevor
At about 5:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway C and Highway 83 in Trevor. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 10:15 a.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 8400 block of 352nd Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is eing reported as a tree on fire, perhaps from a sparking wire UPDATE 10:22 a.m — […]
Deaths May 27, 2025: Joyce M. Pofahl
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Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 1:26 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies and the Wheatland constable are responding to a report of a crash at Highways O and 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. UPDATE about 1:27 p.m. — Unit on scene reports one […]
Units responding for gas line in Bristol
At about 1:03 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a gas line problem in the 8400 block of 184th Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: Construction crew struck a gas line. UPDATE 1:09 p.m. — Unit on scene reports active leak. Deputies blocking traffic in area. […]
A word from our sponsors: Registration underway for 2025 Western Kenosha County Tennis Association summer tennis and pickleball programs
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Western Kenosha County Tennis Association — DH Registration is underway for Western Kenosha County Tennis Association’s 2025 summer racquet sports program. Here’s the lineup: Click here for more information about WKCTA and to register. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths May 26, 2025: Mary Ann Madary
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2025 Twin Lakes Memorial Day parade & ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony Monday. The parade made its way from Lance Park, through downtown and out to Legion Park. There a ceremony marking the day was held. United States Air Force Lt. Col. (retired) Andresen, a native of New Munster, spoke on honoring the […]
2025 Silver Lake Memorial Day parade and ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony Monday in Silver Lake. The parade started at Riverview School and traveled down Cogswell Drive, through downtown and back toward teh school. Scouts, local businesses, marching bands, local elected officials and other groups recognized the day by participating in the parade. Here is […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:27 p.m., Wheatland Vo. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways JI and W in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcycle. UPDATE 5:34 p.m. — Response requested from Flight for Life medical transport helicopter. […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 4:52 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 8200 block of 328th Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as an attached garage fire. UPDATE about 4:56 p.m. — Box alarm […]
Units responding for burning in Randall
At about 2:20 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 38200 block of 97th Street in Randall. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths May 25, 2025: Dolores J. Otto
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Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 5:10 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lales Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at 98th Street and Highway KD. UPDATE about 5:13 p.m. — Randall command on scene reports two vehicles with moderate damage involves. UPDATE 5:14 p.m. — […]
A word from our sponsors: May 25, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
208 E Northwater St, Silver Lake 7623 288th Ave, Salem 9506 296th Ave, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
Wilmot UHS announced as 2024-25 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School
Wilmot Union High School announced that it has been recognized as a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to be recognized for their commitment to inspiring and engaging their students to unlock their potential through their PLTW Biomedical Science, Engineering, and […]
Sponsored post: Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital honors EMS week
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A word from our sponsors: May 24, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
8845 388th Ave, Burlington 208 E Northwater St, Silver Lake 7623 288th Ave, Salem 9506 296th Ave, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
Garage sales page updated
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Abby Sokoloskis presents at 2025 Research in the Rotunda in Madison
Abby Sokoloskis, a English Education major from Bristol, is one of eight students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who presented research at Wisconsin’s State Capitol on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the annual Research in the Rotunda in Madison. Sokoloskis presented their project titled “Exploring the Impact of a Young Adult Book Club on Teacher […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 4:41 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department inits are responding to a report of a fire in the 31400 block of 60th Street in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a vehicle fire. UPDATE 4:43 p.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department requested to respond. UPDATE about 5:21 p.m — Wheatland command […]



