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
Posts from ‘May, 2025’
Deaths May 20, 2025: Christopher J. Pearson
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Proposal to reduce Lake Elizabeth weekday slow no wake hours fails
A proposal to reduce the slow no wake hours on Lake Elizabeth by two hours on two weekdays was rejected by the Twin Lakes Village Board Monday. The proposal to start wake allowed hours at 7 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday was defeated by a 1 to 6 vote. Trustee Kevin Fitzgerald, who made the […]
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 to host 2025 Memorial Day parade and cemetery observances on May 26
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 will host its annual Memorial Day parade on May 26. All entries with a patriotic or memorial theme are welcome. Please refrain from any political entries as this will be a non-partisan event. Parade staging will begin at 10 a.m. at Lance Park, and the parade will begin promptly […]
Rain dominating forecast Tues., Wed
Rain is prominent in the Western Kenosha County weather forecast through at least Wednesday night. There’s a 100 percent chance of rain Tuesday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. A thunderstorm is possible after 1 .m. and through the evening. We may receive 1 to 2 inches of rain. Tuesday’s high temperature should […]
Deaths May 19. 2025: Richard A. Kloster, Dennis Landry
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Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 to host 2025 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Silver Lake May 26
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 26. 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 […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting May 19, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding a Fireworks Application from MDS LLC Jimmy Ellis for Fireworks on July 12th, 2025. Discussion and possible action regarding a Lake Elizabeth expanded wake hours proposal. Discussion and possible action […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting May 19, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Public Comment Policy and Procedures Suspend Economic Development Commission meetings until July 7th 2024 Audit presentation by Clifton Larson Allen LLP […]
Units responding for fire in Bristol
At about 5:25 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 16700 block of 93rd Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: Small fire in ditch being reported. UPDATE 5:40 p.m. — Bristol command reports fire extinguished. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: May 18, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2025 Business in the Park & Car Show coverage (PHOTOS)
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association hosted its annual Business in the Park & Car Show on Main Street in downtown Twin Lakes Saturday. The street was lined with interesting vehicles. There were vendor and craft stalls and food to purchase. Here’s a list of the car show inners from the chamber’s Facebook […]
Deaths May 17, 2025: Erica Jean Weingart
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Happening now: 2024 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Business in the Park and Car Show is underway
Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s Business in the Park & Car Show is underway May 17. Hours for the event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The car show will take place from 10 a.m. to […]
A word from our sponsors: May 17, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths May 16, 2025: Roy J. Johnson, Joan F. Hinz, Elisabeth Johanna Maria Severa Pawela
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Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:52 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 3300 block of Dyer Lake Road (Highway P) in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Vehicle reported as off the road in a tree line. ShareTweet0 Shares
Westosha Central High School Band travels to Canada for Maple Leaf Classic
The Westosha Central High School Band travelled to Toronto & Niagara Falls Canada from May 1-4. While there, the WCHS Band performed in the Maple Leaf Classic held at York University in Toronto. The WCHS Band performed two music selections and their performance was critiqued and rated by three adjudicators. The WCHS Band received a […]
A word from our sponsors: Dr. Haider, Hematologist & Medical Oncologist, accepting patients at Froedtert South
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Storm related incidents
Here are incidents of emergency response related to this evening’s storms: UPDATE 7:16 p.m. — Sheriff’s deputy responding to report of tree down at Highways 45 and NN in Paris. UPDATE 7:20 p.m. — Units responding to are of Highways MB and N in Paris for a report of a down utility pole. UPDATE 7:22 […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kenosha County, according to the Kenosha County Emergency Warning Center. The storm warning is set to be in effect until 7:30 p.m., Thursday. Hail and high winds have been associated with this storm. A tornado watch also continues until 10 p.m. ShareTweet0 Shares
Tornado watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kenosha County. The watch is set to be in effect until 10 p.m. All but the most northern parts of the state are in the watch area. Even it doesn’t get to the tornado level, storms are expected later Thursday. UPDATE 9:21 p.m. — Tornado […]
A word from our sponsors: 2024 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Business in the Park and Car Show is May 17
Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s Business in the Park & Car Show is May 17. Hours for the event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The car show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
High temps over 80 expected Thursday & Friday; storms possible later Thursday
The National Weather Service says we’re headed for a very warm Thursday and Friday. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid 80s both days says the latest, local NWS forecast. Thursday afternoon and evening may bring showers and thunderstorms, perhaps severe, the forecast says. Rain and storms most likely between 4 and 8 […]
Randall Town Board to fill seat vacated by resignation
Randall Town Board members will be filling a supervisor seat opened by a resignation. The town received notice from Supervisor #3 Nancy Kemp on May 4 that she was resigning from her position due to “personal reasons.” Kemp had been re-elected to the position in April. The board on Monday decided to take applications through […]
Dense fog advisory issued
For the second day in a row the National Weather Service has issue a dense for advisory for Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 10 a.m., Thursday. Other counties in the advisory area are: Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha counties. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction
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 […]
Garage sales page updated
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Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting May 14, 2025
The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building). Agenda itesm include: Committee assignments Village mission and vision policy Special event permit for outdoor worship and picninc Water system needs assessment 2024 General Fund budget transfers Cell tower lease […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 10 a.m., Wednesday. Fog is expected to spread inland from Lake Michigan. Low visibility may make driving conditions hazardous, the advisory text says. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty […]