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Posts from ‘August, 2026’
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Children’s scavenger hunt is Thursday at the fair
Youth ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate in the Kenosha County Fair Children’s Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, Aug. 20. Starting at 10 a.m. at the ticket gates, a clue sheet will be handed out and your journey begins. Follow the clues, get your sheet stamped at each building/barn, and at the conclusion you will receive a “goodie bag.” The […]
Garage sales page updated
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Partisan primary election 2026: Kenosha County Sheriff Republican results
There are three candidates on the Republican side of the ticket for Kenosha County Sheriff in Tuesday’s partisan primary. The Republican candidates are: James Beller Tony Gonzalez David Zoerner, the incumbent There are no candidates on the Democratic ballot, with one designated write-in candidate. ( Note: This paragraph edited for accuracy from original version — […]
Town of Randall Fire Department to host summer picnic Aug. 15
The Town of Randall Fire Department will host a summer picnic on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community event for the whole family will take place at Station No. 2 in Bassett. We Energies will be present with up-close demonstrations and bucket rides. There will be a children’s firefighter course […]
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Visit Marketplace for booths a plenty
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Marketplace Building (formerly know as the commercial building) at the Kenosha County Fair hosts a wide variety of booths. Through the years I have seen booths from law enforcement, political parties, builders, computer repair, sellers of all types of merchandise and even cooking […]
It’s Election Day!
Tuesday is partisan primary Election Day in Wisconsin. In this election, parties will choose their candidates for the fall general election. That includes state constitutional offices such as governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state. State Assembly and state Senate candidates also will be selected. Partisan county offices also will be on […]
Deaths Aug. 10, 2026: Arlynn J. Shaw
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Twin Lakes PD investigating burglary
The Twin Lakes Police Department is investigating and seeking information about a burglary of a local business. From a TLPD news release: Monday, August 10, 2026 – The Twin Lakes Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of August 10 th , 2026. The burglary occurred at a local […]
Paddock Lake under slow no wake status
Paddock Lake is under slow no wake status as of Monday morning. The village has received 2.7 inches of recent rain, reported village administrator Tim Popanda. That has caused the lake to rise to the level necessary to close the lake to wake. With more rain on the way, the lake could be in the […]
A word from our sponsors: H&R Block brings tax expertise & family fun to the 2026 Kenosha County Fair
Note: This is a paid announcement from H&R Block, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Genoa City. — DH This summer, the Kenosha County Fair isn’t just about rides, food, and family fun—it’s also your opportunity to connect with trusted local tax professionals right in the heart of the community. H&R Block is proud to be […]
Aquanuts wins 2026 National Ski Show Tournament
The Aquanuts Water Ski Show team won a national title this weekend. The team took first place in Division 1 in the National Show Ski Association Championships . The Aquanuts competed against 13 other teams in Division 1 from all over the country to take home the title in the tournament held Aug. 7-9 and hosted […]
Kenosha County clerk warns against using stickers on ballots
From the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office: Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is reminding voters and candidates that the use of stickers on ballots is not authorized under Wisconsin law and poses significant risks to the proper functioning of election equipment. Wisconsin statute does not explicitly permit voters to place stickers on ballots. While Wis. Stat. […]
Local students named to spring 2026 UW-Whitewater Dean’s List
More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The following students were named to the list: Christopher Aguilar, Kenosha Cameron Beauford, Salem Bradley Becker, Twin Lakes Hunter Blaim, Bristol Kamryn Blaim, Bristol Ethan Bucher, Trevor Katie Calkins, Twin Lakes Maya Colborn, Twin […]
Twin Lakes Fire Department puts ultra high-pressure fire suppression pickup truck into service
Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue has announced the putting into service of a new piece of fire fighting equipment designed to increase fire suppression capability even with limited staffing. From a news release: Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue has placed a new Ultra High-Pressure (UHP) fire suppression pickup truck into service, enhancing the department’s ability to quickly and effectively […]
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair royalty to host Cookies & Crowns
Want to feel like a princess or prince for the day? Then you should check out the Cookies & Crowns event at this year’s Kenosha County Fair. Cookies & Crowns will be held Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at the tent outside of the poultry building. Come on over to decorate crowns […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for an area that includes Kenosha County. The watch is set to be in effect until 2 p.m. Other Wisconsin counties included in the watch are Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington and Rock. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Aug. 9, 2026: Steven M. Lacny
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Local students among Carthage College Spring 2026 graduates
Carthage College in Kenosha announced the following local students completed degree requirements in May 2026. Aleena Haider of Kenosha graduated earning a degree/s in Accounting. Andrew Del Real of Kenosha, graduated Summa Cum Laude earning a degree/s in Computer Science and Mathematics. Aubrey Brown of Kenosha, graduated Summa Cum Laude earning a degree/s in Chemistry. […]
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair includes a chance for sweet bids
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH If bidding on beef, swine and poultry is not your thing, you still have other options at the Kenosha County Fair. The annual pie auction takes place starting at Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., in the animal sale and show arena. Up for […]
Deaths Aug, 7, 2026: Andrew Scott Villup, Edward C. Moder III, Theodore L. Renwick, Richard D. Porter
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Aug. 8, 2026 leaked test results: Dewitt Park closed to swimming, Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach under swim caution
Dewitt Park beach on Silver Lake is closed to swimming and Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake is under a swim caution after re-sampling by Kenosha County Thursday found elevated E.coli levels at those locations. Results from Thursday that prompted the closure and cautions were: DeWitt Park beach — 1986.0 E.coli/100 mL PHLA […]
Retirement of Sharon Pomaville from The Sharing Center announced
Sharon Pomaville, executive director of The Sharing Center, will be retiring, the local food pantry and resource center announced Friday. Pomaville has lead the organization for 15 years. The following is from a news release distributed Friday via social media and email: The Sharing Center announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Sharon Pomaville, who […]
Local students named to Milwaukee School of Engineering Spring Semester 2026 Dean’s List, Honors List
Students with local connections were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering Spring Semester 2026 Dean’s List and Honors List. Dean’s List: Joshua Felske of Salem was named to the Dean’s List with High Honors. Felske is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in BioMolecular Engineering at MSOE. Danny Henningfeld of Kenosha was named to the […]
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Combine crunching at the fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Chances are sometime on TV or in person you’ve seen the spectacle of organized cars smashing together known as demolition derby. But put a fair in an area where there’s still some agriculture going on, like Kenosha County, and unique events like combine demolition derby […]
Deaths Aug, 6, 2026: James Walter Paulaski Jr.
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Natalie Kessel graduates from Western Technical College
Natalie Kessel, of Twin Lakes, graduated from Western Technical College from the Interior Design program. Kessel is one of 843 graduates to receive an associate’s degree or technical diploma in the 2026 Spring Term. To learn more about Western Technical College programs and services, visit www.westerntc.edu. ShareTweet0 Shares
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: The fair has plenty of pull
Note: Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Kenosha County Fair has plenty of pull — as in pulling competitions. There will be one night of truck and tractors pulls in the grandstand this year. Badger Truck Pullers and South Central Wisconsin Tractor Pullers are scheduled for […]
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair has daily family activities
Note: Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor — DH Some things only happen once a year at the Kenosha County Fair, which this year runs from Aug. 19-23. But some of the entertainment happens every day, throughout the day. Daily entertainment will be: Nick’s Kid Show. Fun on the Run Animal Races Milwaukee Flyers. […]
Aug. 5 lake test results: Swim cautions for Hoag Park beach and Lance Park beach lifted; Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach and DeWitt Park beach under swim cautions
Swim cautions for Hoag Park beach on Paddock Lake and Lance Park beach on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes have been lifted while Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach and DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake are under swim cautions after resampling Tuesday by Kenosha County. The results from Tuesday that prompted the above actions were: […]
