Rock Lake is closed to swimming after testing by Kenosha County Wednesday showed elevated E.coli levels there. The result from Wednesday that prompted the closure was greater than 2419 E.coli/100. That location was scheduled to be resampled Thursday. ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘July, 2025’
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Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society to hold pancake breakfast, Davidson Hall open house July 12
The Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society will hold a pancake breakfast in conjunction with the Bristol Progress Days 5K Run & 1.5 mile walk. The breakfast is open to the public, runner/walker or not. Serving for the breakfast runs from 7:45 from to 11 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the Bristol Municipal Building, 19801 […]
Deaths July, 9, 2025: Daniel Albert Skora
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Wheatland Town Board OKs contract for EMS for 2026-27
The Wheatland Town Board has approved a new contracts with its existing contractor for emergency medical services. The board approved a two-year contract with Twin Lakes Rescue for EMS. The town will pay $235,000 for 2026 and $242,050 for 2027, a 3 percent increase. The contract was approved by unanimous vote at the June 23 […]
July 9, 2025 lake test results: Rock Lake under swim advisory, Old Settlers Park beach open to swimming
Rock Lake is under a swim advisory and Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake is open to swimming after resampling by Kenosha County conducted Tuesday. The result from Tuesday that prompted the advisory at Rock Lake was 548.0 E.coli/100 mL. That location is scheduled to be resampled, The result from Tuesday that allowed […]
A word from our sponsors: 2025 Bristol Progress Days is July 11, 12, 13
Note: This is a paid announcement from Bristol Progress Days — DH 2025 Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July in Bristol, will take place over three days on July 11, 12 and 13. The theme for this year is “Bristol will Thrive in 2025.” The festivities […]
Garage sales page updated
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A word from our sponsors: Cut the Cable! Slades Corners Computer Repair Installs and Repairs TV Antennas
Note: This is a paid announcement from Slades Corners Computer Repair — DH If you’re tired of shelling out money for cable TV, it might be time to go back to basics. TV antennas are making a comeback, and SCCR can help you get set up. Whether you’re looking to catch the local news or […]
Highway C construction detour in effect
From Kenosha County: Milling and resurfacing of Highway C between highways 45 and 83 is now underway. A detour is in effect as of (Tuesday) and continuing for several weeks. The detour is sending drivers around the closure via highways 83, 50 and 45. Local access remains within the closure area, but flagging operations will […]
Deaths July 8, 2025: Mark and Dory Weis
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Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting July 9, 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 items include: Insurance claim and Statewide Services claim denial request Final pay request from Asphalt Contractors for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation project Discussion: Authorizing the Village Administrator to issue […]
July 8, 2025 lake test results: Rock Lake closed to swimming; Old Settlers Park Beach under swim advisory
Rock Lake is under a swim closure and Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake is under a swim advisory after testing by Kenosha County showed elevated E.coli levels in those locations. The result from Monday that prompted the closure for Rock Lake was >2419 E.coli/100mL The result from Monday that prompted the advisory […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 3:28 p.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 32800 block of Geneva Road in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a lawn mower on fire in a driveway. Mower is near a building […]
Deaths July 7, 2025: Arda Hanna
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Units responding to crash on I-94
At about 5:07 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 9400 block of the northbound lanes of I-94. UPDATE about 5:10 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports two vehicles against the inside wall and one […]
A word from our sponsors: 2025 Bristol Progress Days is July 11, 12, 13
Note: This is a paid announcement from Bristol Progress Days — DH 2025 Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July in Bristol, will take place over three days on July 11, 12 and 13. The theme for this year is “Bristol will Thrive in 2025.” The festivities […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole & special board meetings July 7, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting Monday. First is the committee of the whole meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding Resolution R2025-6-2 Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from the Proceeds of Borrowing Discussion regarding a […]
A word from our sponsors: 2025 Bristol Progress Days is July 11, 12, 13
Note: This is a paid announcement from Bristol Progress Days — DH 2025 Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July in Bristol, will take place over three days on July 11, 12 and 13. The theme for this year is “Bristol will Thrive in 2025.” The festivities […]
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association’s 2025 Rally for Life is July 26
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association — DH Tournament spaces are limited be sure to register ASAP to secure your spot. More information and registration is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Highway C resurfacing to begin July 8
From Kenosha County Division of Highways: Resurfacing of Kenosha County Highway C (WIlmot Road/93rd Street) from Highway 45 to Highway 83 in Bristol and Salem Lakes is set to begin Tuesday, July 8, continuing into early August. A full closure of Highway C will be in place during most of this time, with local access […]
Units responding for crash in Slades Corners
At about 12:05 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at 392nd Avenue and Highway 50 in Slades Corners. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. UPDATE 12:19 p.m. — Response from Flight for Life medical transport helicopter requested […]
2025 Silver Lake Fourth of July boat parade (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The boat parade was delayed by the weather but it did not dampen the turnout for the 4th annual Silver Lake Fourth of July boat parade. Over 30 boats took to the lake to celebrate July 4th. Each boat had to complete a circle around the whole lake to be eligible for prizes. Here are […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2025 Libertyfest fireworks (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association concluded its annual Libertyfest celebration with a fireworks display over Lake Mary Saturday. With bad weather bearing down on the area that threatened to wash out the display, the show started earlier than usual. As the show finished about 8:45 pm, the crowd exited the park, with […]
A word from our sponsors: July 6, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At about 7:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highway F and 273rd Avenue in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. UPDATE abut 7:43 p.m. — Unit on scene reports this is a single vehicle crash. ShareTweet0 Shares
2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. Libertyfest Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
The annual Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Libertyfest Parade took place Saturday morning. The parade started at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and traveled south along North Lake Avenue to Main Street and then to Lance Drive, ending at Lance Park. Local police and fire departments, businesses, organizations and others were represented […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:40 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 31600 block of 77th Street In Wheatland for a crash. Per dispatch: This crash involves an overturned ATV. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: July 5, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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2025 Paddock Lake Bike Parade coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
For about 30 years the village of Paddock Lake has hosted a bike parade to celebrate the Fourth of July. For virtually all of those years, the event has been blessed with good — though sometimes really hot — weather. This year it looked like that lucky streak may have run out. It rained Friday, […]
