Posts from ‘July, 2026’

A pop-up splash pad will be getting people wet on what is forecast to be a warm day in Paddock Lake Tuesday, July 28. The event will use fire department equipment to create a fun, wet splash zone in the Paddock Lake Village Hall parking lot from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is co-sponsored […]

Robert Brenner, who served as Paddock Lake’s municipal judge for almost four decades, was remembered with a memorial before municipal court this week at Paddock Lake Village Hall. The memorial was conducted by Richard Ginkowski, the village’s interim municipal judge and past president of the Wisconsin Municipal Judges Association. Brenner served as Paddock Lake Municipal […]

At about 5:41 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 34700 block of 116th Street in Randall for a crash. Per dispatch: This is a vehicle versus bicyclist. UPDATE 5:44 p.m. — Randall chief says Wheatland units can hold in […]

The Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday approved joining an effort to study consolidating fire and emergency medical services with Randall and Wheatland. The Twin Lakes Board unanimously approved a motion to request village President Howard Skinner appoint two board members and Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue Chief Ron Redlin to a joint consolidation committee. Skinner was […]

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Note; The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor — DH This year’s Kenosha County Fair will host a sensory friendly period for the carnival from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19. Says a social media post from the fair: This is a free time for special needs kids and adults who would not […]

At about 6:40 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding for a crash in the 15200 block of Highway 142 in Paris. Per dispatch: Two vehicle crash. Injuries being reported, Deputies already on the scene. UPDATE 6:45 a.m. — Fire unit on scene reports one injury and oil on the ground. ShareTweet0 Shares

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At about 7:31 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 12700 block of Highway 45 for a report of a crash. UPDATE 7:34 p.m. — Bristol command reports three patients. Requests response from Newport Fire Protection District with a medical unit and possibly Flight for Life medical transport helicopter. UPDATE […]

FEMA staff are on the scene Wednesday at The Sharing Center to help people who suffered damage in the April storms with applying for assistance, said Sgt. Chris Hannah, emergency management director for the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. A Federal Emergency Management Agency in-person support team will host office hours in Kenosha County this week […]

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH The Kenosha County Fair is right around the corner. The fair will take place this year from Aug. 19-23 at the fairgrounds in Wilmot adjacent to Wilmot Union High School. The theme this year is “Fun for the Whole Herd.” Daily […]

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The Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach is closed to swimming and Camp Lake is under a swim caution after testing by Kenosha County showed elevated levels of E.coli at those locations, The result from Monday that prompted the closure and caution were: PHLA beach — 1300 E.coli/100 mL Camp Lake — 276 E.coli/100 mL Salem […]

There is still time to enter the Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair contest. The Fairest of the Fair winner selected this year will reign from January 2027 – January 2028 and will represent Kenosha County Fair at the State of Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair competition in January 2028. The Kenosha County Fair Fairest […]

At about 12:25 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12700 block of Highway 45 in Bristol. UPDATE 12:35 p.m. — Bristol command reports two vehicles involved, one showing heavy damage. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 11:19 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 17100 block of 75th Street (Highway 50) in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a wood pile on fire. Not near a structure, but trees nearby. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Awarding of Village Hall HVAC system #4 replacement contract Awarding of the 2026 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to Fischer Excavating, in […]

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The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Street Resurfacing Bids. Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Storm Sewer Improvement Bids. Discussion and possible action regarding creating a committee for EMS/Fire consolidation. Discussion and […]

Rain. You remember rain. Your landscaping may not, but surely you do despite not seeing much of it in the last couple of hot — sometimes sweltering — weeks. So when is it going to rain? Monday night may be the night, says the National Weather Service. There’s a 70-40 percent chance of rain Monday […]

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The Western Kenosha County Historical Society hosted a picnic in the park Saturday afternoon. The gathering was in Miller Park, 25905 114th St. which also has the historical society’s buildings. Lots of food, including hot dogs, brats, burgers, chips, watermelon, and baked goods were available for free. County Executive Samantha Kerkman spoke at the flag […]

From Kenosha County Executive Office: A Federal Emergency Management Agency in-person support team will host office hours in Kenosha County next week to assist residents who experienced property damage and losses due to the severe storms and flooding that occurred April 13-23, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced (Friday). Office hours will be held from 8 […]

At about 12:43 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 26800 block of 104th Street in Trevor. Per dispatch: ATV rider has a leg injury. ShareTweet0 Shares

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The Twin Lakes Village Board appears to be open to some sort of exploration of consolidating fire departments with Wheatland and Randall. The board discussed the issue at its July 6 committee of the whole meeting. “I’m 100 percent in support of all three entities continuing talks,” said President Howard Skinner. Some sort of joint […]

The driver of a car that struck a building early Friday morning was determined to be dead at the scene in Randall. The occupants of the house in the 39400 block of 104th Street were not injured. From a news release issued by TLFR: At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, Twin Lakes […]