The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to meet starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building). Agenda items include: Appoint Kim Lewis of Levinson Law as Municipal Attorney and prosecuting attorney Authorize the Village Administrator to reimburse SMMFLP Limited Partnership for tax incentive district #2 public infrastructure improvements Authorize Village Administrator to reimburse […]
Posts from ‘December, 2025’
Deaths Dec. 16, 2025: Elmer Nunemaker
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Units responding to crash in Paris
At about 4:36 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a crash at Highways 45 and 142 in Paris. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries uncertain. UPDATE 4:43 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue dispatched to respond with an ambulance. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash along Kenosha-Racine county line
At about 10:37 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 45 and Highway KR along the Kenosha-Racine county line. Per dispatch” Caller reporting as many as three vehicles may be involved. One is in the ditch. UPDATE 10:46 a.m. — Paris unit arriving […]
Warm wave in the forecast
A trend of warmer days is starting Tuesday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. After getting used to (sort of) high temperatures in single digits over the weekend, we should be back over 30 for most of the balance of the week and maybe even over 40 Thursday. Forecasted high temps are: Tuesday, […]
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board meeting Dec. 16, 2025
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Agenda iems include: Strategic Plan Updates 2024-2025 Audit Results from Baker Tilly Financial Update and Referendum Discussion Referendum Resolutions Calendar 2026-2027 The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 16, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, 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: Kenosha County Fair Association Inc., 30820 111th Street Wilmot, WI 53192-0096 (Owner), Jennifer Hesse, PO Box 96, Wilmot, WI 53192 (Agent), […]
Deaths Dec. 15, 2025: Angela Scott
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Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 12:46 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 report of a crash in the 7600 block of I-94, southbound lanes. Per dispatch: Crash involves a semi and another vehicle. Injuries being reported. Scene is on on ramp. […]
Agenda: Randall Consolidated School board meeting Dec. 15, 2025
The Randall Consolidated School board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the front elementary conference room. Agenda items include: 2024-2025 Audit The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 15, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agedna items include: Consideration of a motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 200 (Public Works and Sewer). Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2025-12-1 to Appoint Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 Term. Discussion and possible […]
Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At about 5:26 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Carla Court and Berwick Avenue in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Car struck a parked vehicle and rolled over. UPDATE 5:37 p.m. — Fire unit on scene confirms single vehicle on its side. UPDATE 5:45 p.m. — Driver freed […]
2025 Town of Randall Fire Department Santa breakfast coverage (PHOTOS)
The Town of Randall Fire Department hosted its annual breakfast with Santa Sunday morning. The event took place at Randall Station No. 2 in Bassett. Featured was an eggs, pancakes and sausage breakfast, a chance to get a close-up look at fire equipment and visits with Santa. The event was free, though donations to the […]
A word from our sponsors: Dec. 14, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 5:43 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 northbound lanes of I-94 near the Highway 165 interchange. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one rolled over onto its roof. ShareTweet0 Shares
2025 Silver Lake Happenings Festival of Lights Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
Silver Lake Happenings held its Festival of Lights Parade Friday evening. The parade started at Schmalfeldt Park, made its way through the streets of Silver Lake and ended back at the park. At the park after the parade, there were visits with Santa, free hot chocolate, warm donuts, and s’mores kits. Here are some more […]
A word from our sponsors: Dec. 13, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths Dec. 12, 2025: Stanley A. Clause Sr.
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Omission means revised Salem Lakes village tax bills going out next week
Note: Information was added to this story from its original version. — DH Salem Lakes property owners will be getting a revised tax bill next week. An omission of tax needed for the Salem Business Park Tax Increment District was the cause of the problem, a notice sent via email from the village treasurer said. […]
Cold weather advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect from 6 p.m., Saturday to 10 a.m., Sunday. The latest, local NWS forecast says we could see a high temperature of 7 and a low of -6 during […]
A word from our sponsors: 2025 St. Alphonsus Cookie Walk is Dec. 13
Note: The following is a paid announcement — DH St. Alphonsus Parish is once again hosting its “Cookie Walk”. Thousands of delicious homemade Christmas cookies will be sold at this event. The Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (or until sold out). The event will take […]
Silver Lake Happenings 2025 Silver Bells Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 12
Silver Lake Happenings 2025 Silver Bells Festival of Lights Parade will take place on Friday, Dec. 12. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and will start at Schmalfeldt Park. After the parade there will be photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and free donuts and hot chocolate at Schmalfeldt Park. Here is a map of […]
Deaths Dec. 11, 2025: Thomas John Noodwang, Mary Blackman Chase
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A word from our sponsor: Westosha Sports Complex Holiday Break Baseball Camp
Note: The following is a paid advertisement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH Join us for this year’s Holiday Break Baseball Camp at Westosha Sports Complex! Key Focus Points: Hitting drills that will have you knocking it out of the park! Pitching fundamentals to perfect your game on the mound Proper warm-up routines to stay […]
2025 Randall Fire Department Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 14
The Town of Randall Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14 at Station No. 2 in Bassett. Come give Santa your Christmas wish list; bring your own camera for photos. Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice prepared by the department’s firefighters and […]
Deaths Dec. 10, 2025: Charles Michael Sumid, Glenn E. Muhlenbeck, Edith Marie Edwards
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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 […]
Rain, snow rain/snow expected Wednesday
Rain snow and a combination of those are in the latest, local National Weather Service forecast for Wednesday. Falling temperatures through the day means it will be rain first (before 5 a.m.) then rain/snow and later snow. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. That cooling trend is expected to continue through […]
Agenda: Randall Town Board meeting Dec. 10, 2025
The Randall Town Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda items include: Road design and improvements agreement with Ruekert Mielke, discussion and possible action if any. Increase of cemetery plot marking fees, discussion, consideration, and action. Review possible renewals of pier slip leases for 2026. Discussion, […]
Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole Dec. 10, 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: Community Library agreement Appointment of Kim Lewis of Lewis & Levinson Tax Incentive District municipal revenue obligation to Lakeland Tax Incentive District municipal revenue obligation to Bear […]
