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Geneva Road to be closed for intersection work

Geneva Road (old Highway 50) will be closed at the south side of the Highway 50 stop lights south to Geneva Place to allow for the removal of the blacktop, installation of traffic loops and repaving by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Road is scheduled to reopen Thursday, Sept. 16. Share4Tweet4 Shares

Units responding to crash in New Munster

At about 9:30 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding for a crash in the 34000 block of Geneva Road in New Munster. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. Share92Tweet92 Shares

Units responding to fire in New Munster

At about 6:55 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a fire in the 34800 block of Geneva Road in New Munster. Per dispatch: This is a fire in the downstairs of a bar. UPDATE 7:02 p.m. — Dispatch says […]

9th annual Labor of Love Music Festival is Sept. 2

The 8th annual Labor of Love Music Festival – in loving memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson — will take place 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2 at New Munster Park. Come prepared to dance and clap along to the finger picking styles that this year’s music festival is guaranteed to provide. Admission is free. All proceeds […]

2017 Labor of Love Music Festival coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

A large crowd gathered at New Munster Park for the eighth annual Labor of Love Music Festival. The music of the four bands leans towards bluegrass. There are various vendors, food, beverages, and raffles with really nice prizes. This year’s event raised $72,000  toward suicide prevention, education, and awareness of mental health issues. Every Labor […]

Units responding for crash in New Munster

At about 8:50 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and KD in New Munster. Per dispatch: Three vehicles involved. One rolled over; one vehicle leaking fluid. UPDATE 8:56  a.m. — Deputy on scene says Highway 50 westbound will be […]

Units responding for crash in New Munster

At about 4:16 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a crash at Highways 50 and KD in New Munster. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. UPDATE 4:19 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports one injury. ShareTweet0 Shares

Wheatland trick or treat forecast : Mostly cloudy and 54

Trick or treat in Wheatland Sunday looks to be dry, mostly cloudy with a high of 54, according to the latest local National Weather Service forecast for New Munster. There may be some drizzle this morning, but that is expected to end by about 10 a.m. Wheatland designated trick or treat hours are Sunday from 2 […]

Identity of fatal car fire victim released

The identity of a man who died in a car fire in New Munster Friday has been released. Paul H. Hoffman, 64, of Burlington, died of burn injury and smoke inhalation, said a media release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Hoffman’s pickup was reported on fire in the parking lot of the store where […]

Units responding for vehicle fire in New Munster

At about 7:55 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 6500 block of 352nd Avenue in New Munster for a vehicle fire. UPDATE about 7:58 a.m. — Deputy on scene reports vehicle is a pick-up truck and it is fully engulfed in flames. UPDATE […]

Meeting set for May 11 about release of sex offenders into Wheatland

Local law enforcement and state officials will be hosting a meeting on May 11, at 6 p.m. to answer questions regarding the release of two sex offenders in Wheatland, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced. Representatives from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, the Wisconsin Department of Health and the Wheatland Town Constable will be present. […]

Wheatland 4-H Club hosting blood Drive May 14

The Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club is hosting a BloodCenter of Wisconsin blood drive on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will take place at Wheatland Town Hall, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster. Appointments are encouraged. Refreshments will be provided. You can sign-up for an appointment here or call Mary Daniels at 262-492-9751. Share4Tweet4 Shares

St. Alphonsus GREAT Nite Out is Feb. 13

St. Alphonsus will host its 27th Annual GREAT Nite Out on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 7 p.m. to mat Bella Vita Banquet Hall (formerly Marino’s Banquet Hall), 34816 Geneva Rd., New Munster. The event includes games, raffles, eats and togetherness. The GREAT Nite Out is for everyone over the age of 18 from the parish and surrounding community to socialize, play cards […]

St. Alphonsus School 8th grade holding fundraiser breakfast Jan. 25

St. Alphonsus School will be sponsoring an 8th Grade Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 25. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the 8th grade class trip to Washington DC. It is an all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy breakfast served from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St Alphonsus Parish Center 6211 344th Ave New […]

Blood drives in New Munster, Silver Lake coming up in May

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is paying tribute this May to all those who save the day — our armed forces veterans as well as the everyday heroes who donate blood to help others in need. Community members are asked to donate at one of the upcoming blood drives: New Munster — Saturday, May 17, from 8 […]

Pet blessing set for St. Alphonsus Friday morning

A pet blessing in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi will be held in the St. Alphonsus Prayer Garden Friday, Oct. 4,  immediately following the 8:30 a.m. mass (approximately 9:10 a.m.). Father Dennis Stafford will conduct the blessing. School families as well as any member of the parish or community is welcome to […]

BloodCenter of Wisconsin blood drive set for New Munster Sept. 9

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is providing Kenosha County residents with and opportunity to make a life-saving gift at its upcoming blood drive on Sept. 9. from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Parish Center, 6301 344th Ave., New Munster. To make an appointment, call Linda Kron at 857-4177. · BloodCenter is the sole provider of […]

Labor of Love Day Music Festival is Sept. 1

The 4th Annual Labor of Love Day Music Festival in memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson will take place Sunday, Sept. 1, from noon to 7 p.m.,  at New Munster Park, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster. This year, admission is free. This year’s festival will include live music, a dove release, food, local vendors, and entry […]

Foster Parents Needed in Kenosha County

Throughout the state, there are many children in need of homes on a short or long-term basis. For that reason, in Kenosha County, the Community Impact Programs, Inc is seeking foster care parents. “We always need families,” said Foster Care Coordinator, Ann Dreschler, to the Twin Lakes Village Board. “We are in crisis mode right […]

Units responding to church for medical call

At 8:52 a.m., Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a medical call at St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster. Patient is a man in his 80s who may have had a seizure, dispatch reports. UPDATE 8:54 a.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that patient is […]

Fox River over flood stage at New Munster

The Fox River was measured as being over flood stage this evening at the measuring station at New Munster. At 7:30 p.m., the river was at 10.18 feet. Flood stage is 10 feet. The river is expected to peak at a little under 11 feet Wednesday and be back under flood stage by Thursday afternoon, […]

The Forgotten Man, A Story of Joseph of Nazareth to be performed at Wilmot High School

When Lance Haas, former Wilmot Union High School band and choir director was given a cancer diagnosis in April 2010, he was told he had just 10 months to live. During those months, he began growing closer to God through prayer, reading his Bible more and trying to discern the reason he was still alive […]

Units responding for gas smell in Wheatland

At 9:22 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a strong smell of gas in the 34400 block of Geneva Road in New Munster. The smell is inside a building, dispatch said. UPDATE 9:35 a.m. — We Energies response being requested. Share1Tweet1 Shares

Labor of Love Day Music Festival is Sept. 2

The 3rd Annual Labor of Love Day Music Festival in memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson will take place Sunday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,  at New Munster Park, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster. Tickets are $10 in advance – $15 at the door available at: Dave’s Saloon, Ray’s Change of Pace, J.Croz’s, […]

Mighty Grand Time at Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast

It takes a lot of help to make breakfast for guests, especially 3000 of them. By 6 a.m. visitors were lined up at Mighty Grand Dairy Farm for the annual Dairy Breakfast. According to Kim Daniels, wife of David Daniels, co-owners with Myron Daniels and Gene Weis, volunteers were cooking up scrambled eggs with ham […]

Fishing cancelled but other activities on for tavern league event

Unsafe ice conditions have caused the cancellation of fishing, but the other activities associated with the Kenosha County Tavern League annual ice fishing party will still take place as planned. The event will take place Feb. 25 at Marino’s Country Aire, New Munster. Doors will open at 10 a.m. There will be music, food, raffles […]

Units responding to crash on Highway KD

At about 9:10 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a repor tof a crash at Highway KD and Geneva Road (Old Highway 50), New Munster. Dispatch reports that the crash is along Highway KD between Geneva Road and Highway 50 and involves a single […]

Timothy Driscoll puts his ‘sole’ into new Farrier business

Note: Driscoll Farrier Services is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH It takes a certain type of person to endure the ruggedness of the horseshoeing business. A farrier must have physical strength and fortitude, as well as a knowledge of equine physiology, a readiness to work long hours in any type of weather and an instinct […]

Foster Parents needed in Kenosha County

Throughout the nation, there are many children in need of homes on a long-term basis. For that reason, in Kenosha County, as everywhere, many organizations are seeking foster care parents. According to Jessica Marie Scheeler, Community Impact Programs Foster Parent Trainer and Recruiter, there are 95 general foster homes in the county and 115 children […]

Units responding to report of stove fire

At 5:23 p.m., units from Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a stove fire in a building  in the 34500 block of Geneva Road, New Munster. UPDATE 5:27 p.m. — Twin Lakes Rescue being told by dispatch to disregard call. View Larger Map […]

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