Opponents of placing a battery energy storage site in Wheatland outlined points they would like to see in a town ordinance governing the facilities. The presentation took place at a meeting Wednesday at Wheatland Center School. The opponents had requested the meeting to be able to present the info outside of the constraints of a […]
Posts from ‘March, 2026’
Deaths March 6, 2026: Gloria J. Olson
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Another dense fog advisory issued
This is not some kind of post repeating glitch. The National Weather Service has in fact issued a dense fog advisory for Kenosha County for the third straight day. This advisory is set to be in effect until 9 a.m., Friday. Visibility of one quarter mile or less is possible in such conditions. Friday also […]
UPDATE: Bayview fire result of construction activity
Construction activity is believed to be the cause of fire in an apartment building on Bayview Avenue in Twin Lakes Thursday. From the Twin Lakes Fire Department: At approximately 1:53 p.m. on March 5, 2026 , Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue was dispatched to the 500 block of Bayview Avenue for the report of a porch fire. […]
Deaths: March 5, 2026: Bruce Mitchell Nopenz
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Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 1:54 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police Department officers are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 500 block of Bayview in Twin Lakes Per dispatch: Large amount of smoke from basement reported. UPDATE 1:58 p.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol […]
Warm spell in forecast
Temperatures are going to increase a lot and stay in that neighborhood for a while, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The warm-up starts Friday, with a forecasted high of 68, an increase of 23 degrees from Thursday’s forecasted high. Friday also should be rainy, with showers likely Friday a.m. and then again […]
Dense fog advisory issued
A dense fog advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Kenosha County for the second day in a row. The advisory is set to remain in effect until noon Thursday, later than typical for these advisories. Visibility of less than one mile is possible during the advisory period. “If driving, slow down, […]
Deaths March 4, 2026: Kimberlee Ann Hood
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Fire damage limited to kitchen in Twin Lakes house fire (VIDEO)
Fire damage to a house on Matthew Avenue in Twin Lakes was limited to the kitchen during a Tuesday evening incident thanks to quick response by a Twin Lakes Police officer: From the Twin Lakes Fire Department: At approximately 1802 hours, the Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Richmond Illinois Fire Protection District, […]
Units responding for fire in Salem Lakes
At 1:55 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 22400 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes for a report of a fire. Per dispatch: Caller reporting possible brush fire. UPDATE 2 p.m. — Location updated to 22400 block of Highway K. UPDATE 2:04 p.m. […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Western Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 9 a.m., Wednesday. Visibility may be one quarter of a mile or less during this period. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.,” the […]
Deaths March 3, 2026: James Shelly Gooch
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Twin Lakes still on board with road consortium
At least three municipalities continue to pursue creating a road consortium as a deadline for action on a state grant looms, the Twin Lakes Village Board learned Monday. Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes have been discussing creating a road consortium that would allow the three villages to bid road projects together, perhaps drawing […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 6:05 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 2000 block of Matthew in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reported seeing fire. UPDATE 6:10 p.m. — Police officer on scene reports […]
Wheatland meeting on battery storage sites set for March 4
A meeting on battery storage projects in Wheatland will be held Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. at Wheatland Center School. Opponents of placing a battery storage project in Wheatland sought the meeting in order to discuss the issue outside of the regular Town Board meeting format. The agenda posted for the meeting says there will […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting March 3, 2026
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. This meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items are: Consideration of approval for Purchased Services: Sharing Center ($20,000) and Westosha Senior Center ($5,000) Ordinance 2026.03-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR […]
Deaths March 2, 2026: Rosalia Richter
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Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting March 2, 2026
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation from CLA on the Village’s financials. Discussion regarding 2027 Budget Timeline and Process. Discussion regarding Village Board Agenda Submission and Scheduling Policy. Discussion regarding a new roof at […]
Deaths March 1, 2026: Donna Jean Nelson, Phyllis Ann Giorno
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Local students among UW-Whitewater winter 2025 graduates
Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held Dec. 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. The following students with local connections earned degrees from the UW-Whitewater at winter commencement: Nathan Brewer, Bristol, graduated with the following degree: Marketing – MS Jasmine Castillo Wagner, Twin Lakes, graduated with […]
