Rescue calls

Salem Lakes was dispatched for a diabetic problem at Wilmot Raceway, 30820 111th St at 9:42 pm. There were already responding to a call in Silver Lake. Twin Lakes was also busy on a call. ShareTweet0 Shares

2023 Libertyfest Fireworks

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association’s Libertyfest concluded with a fireworks show over Lake Mary. Saturday evening began at Lance Park with DJ Keith, and food and beverages. Jim Cornelison sang the National Anthem before the Aquanut show. The fireworks began at dusk. ShareTweet0 Shares

2023 Rock the Lake coverage (PHOTOS)

The Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association and the Twin Runners Snowmobile Club hosted the third annual Rock the Lake on Saturday at Lance Park. The free event hosted several bands, food, and a show from H20Adaptive Water Sports. This was the group’s first show. Here are some more photos from the event: ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Chief on current burning conditions

Salem Lakes Fire Chief James Lejcar has a statement about the fire conditions in Salem Lakes. There are elevated fire conditions for most of the state today, according to the National Weather Service. Even if there’s no Red Flag Warning, burning when windy or during low humidity can still be dangerous. There has been a […]

Trevor Albrecht memorial dedicated (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Note: All photos and video by Earlene Frederick-Ember Images. Saturday afternoon a memorial was dedicated at the Paris Town Hall in remembrance of Trevor Albrecht. Trevor was a Paris resident, Kenosha Police Department Sergeant, and U.S Army National Guard Captain. He passed away as a result of a snowmobile accident in January 2021. The site […]

2023 Arbor Day in Bristol coverage

Saturday morning Bristol and Growing With Bristol in partnership with the village of Bristol held the 11th annual Arbor Day celebration. This year it was held at Hansen Park. Planners thought it would be fun for the kids to see the processes. To plant a seed or plant a bulb. They received a planter, lily […]

Units respond mutual aid

12:01am Bristol, Salem Lakes, and Paris are among the departments responding for the working still alarm in Pleasant Prairie, in the 3600 block of 104th St. First reports were a porch on fire. ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem Lakes officials sworn in

New Salem Lakes village Trustees Jared Young, Kathryn Kelly Sweeting, and Bill Barhyte, and new village President Rita Bucur were sworn in at Village Hall in Salem Saturday by Eileene Anderson, interim clerk. They were elected April 4th for terms lasting two years beginning April 18. ShareTweet0 Shares

Severe Thunderstorm warning

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kenosha County until 11:30 pm. Storms are in the area of Twin Lakes and moving in a northeast direction. ShareTweet0 Shares

2023 Bethel #79 Easter Egg Hunt coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Job’s Daughters Bethel #79 held their annual Easter Egg hunt Sunday after noon at Washburn Masonic Lodge, 8102 199th Ave., Bristol. It was too muddy to have it outside, so they held it inside. The eggs were hidden by Ava Ingram-Mow, Ash-Leigh Ours, Caelie Lovdahl, and Honored Queen Esmeralda Maldonado. Ash-leigh Ours is the Youth […]

Weather forecast

Today. Sunny. Near steady temperature around 40. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight Clear through around midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Tuesday Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday evening […]

Weather update

Road conditions are deteriorating. Cars are sliding off the road into the ditch. An area of moderate snow is moving through southeast WI this evening, around the 9 PM hour. This is reducing visibility to a half mile or less, and will move out of the area by 10 PM. The high snowfall rates are […]

Units responding to an accident

About 8:30 pm Kansasville and Salem Lakes are responding to the 30100 block of Hwy 142 for car vs semi accident. It is reported to be a head-on collision and the car is on fire, but everyone is out of the vehicles. Deputies are not yet on scene. A patient from each vehicle was transported […]

Units responding mutual aid

At 12:31 pm Salem Lakes and Bristol Fire Departments are responding mutual aid to Antioch for a structure fire on Woodbine Ave. Salem Lakes is sending an engine, Bristol, a truck. ShareTweet0 Shares

Snow calls

7:19 am Hwy 50 and 83 north – semi in the ditch 7:23 16000 blk of Hwy C – vehicle sideways in the road 7:25 I-94 southbound, Lane 1 covered with snow, needs plowing 8:15 I-94 and Hwy C – disabled vehicles ShareTweet0 Shares

Weather update

Areas of blowing snow until late afternoon. Snow until late afternoon, then chance of light rain and snow late in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow accumulation of 4 to 5 inches. Total snow accumulation 4 to 8 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 […]

Weather update

Tonight Chance of light rain and snow late in the evening. Rain likely after midnight. Snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times early in the morning. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of […]

Westosha Central construction update

The improvements and changes to Westosha Central are in progress. Wednesday, District Administrator John Gendron and Project Manager Steve Richard from Scherrer Construction gave Westofthei a tour of the school. The $39.6 project includes new Family and Consumer Science Labs, classrooms, kitchen, servery, a new art department and gallery, safety and security improvements including a […]

Feb. 22-23, 2023 Ice Storm damage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Here are some photos from photographer Earlene Frederick of ice and damage from the Feb. 22-23 storm: ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem Lakes new rescue squads

Monday, 5842, the second of Salem Lakes Fire and rescue Department arrived. 5841 arrived in January. The two new apparatus are taking the place of two 2008 rescue squads. The units had been ordered in June of 2019. Much of the wait was on the chassis. 5841 is ready and responding to calls. 5842 will […]

EM road project ready to begin

Monday night, an informational meeting was held at the Twin Lakes Village Hall. Clement Abongwa, PE, Director – Kenosha County Highways and Len Roecker, main design consultant on project gave a presentation on East Lakeshore Drive/EM construction project. The 2.6 mile project will run from the state line to Wilmot Avenue/Z. Improvements will include a […]

Father and stepson recognized with Paris Standing Ovation Award

“Too often people do remarkable things, and we accept them as everyday occurrences and they need to be recognized.” Town Chairman John Holloway The Town of Paris and The Town of Paris Fire and Rescue presented the Standing Ovation Award. Town Chairman John Holloway said “The Town of Paris created the Standing Ovation Award to […]

A New Sheriff: David Zoerner sworn in

David Zoerner was formally sworn in as the 59th Sheriff of Kenosha County. A full courtroom witnessed the event, Tuesday afternoon at the Courthouse. 912 56th St. Zoerner was elected November 8th, when he defeated James Simmons for the job. Previous Sheriff, David Beth, retired after 40 years of service to the department. Zoerner was […]

New Paris Fire Chief formally appointed

Colin Hennessey was formally appointed Chief of the Town of Paris Fire and Rescue Department Thursday.. Colin Hennessey is the first full-time chief appointed for the Paris Fire Department. This was also the first time the department has held a ceremony like this. It was the culmination of a process that began with the retirement […]

2022 Silver Lake Festival of Lights Parade (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The first Festival of Lights Parade was Friday night, organized by Silver Lake Happenings. A light misting rain didn’t dampen spirits of those who came out to see the approximately 40 units traveling around Silver Lake. After the parade there were bonfires, popcorn, making ornaments, and Santa Claus. Here is video of the parade (by […]

Wilmot Veterans Day Observance

Wilmot held their annual Veterans Observance Friday morning. It began with breakfast, then program for them and the school. There was a processional into the field house, flanked by students waving small American flags. Share33Tweet33 Shares

Salem School Celebrates Our Veterans

About 1,000 kids gathered in the small gym Thursday afternoon for Salem School Veterans Day program. The veterans were on stage, as each grade made their presentation. Thank you cards were given to the veterans by 5th and 6th grade students. Share49Tweet49 Shares

Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park roads named for Cloyd Porter, Karow family

People gathered at the entrance to the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park, 8530 352nd Avenue, Monday morning to witness the naming of the roadway into the park from CTH KD as Porter Parkway. It is named for former Assemblyman Cloyd Porter. Porter was elected to the Assembly in 1972 and served for 28 years. Samantha […]

Cereal dominoes at Bristol School

To celebrate the collection of over 500 boxes of cereal by Bristol’s School’s Student Council from 10/3/22-10/11/22 to stock the Sharing Center’s shelves, they were set up like dominoes. Students gathered to watch them fall. Share62Tweet62 Shares

Twin Lakes Village Hall ribbon cutting

At the end the open house at the Twin Lakes Village Hall today, members of the Village Board cut the ribbon, officially opening the new building. The Village moved into the building last Spring, while details were still being completed. The old hall has been torn down and is in the process of becoming a […]

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