At about 6:50 a.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and Highway 83/75 (Brass Ball Corners) in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Crash is blocking traffic, but those involved are trying to move into a parking lot. No injuries being reported at this time. Share4Tweet4 Shares
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Units responding for gas leak in Salem
At about 7:58 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a gas leak in the area of the 23500 block of Highway AH in Salem. We have a report from the road that Highway AH is closed to traffic in that area. UPDATE 8:31 a.m. — Salem Lakes commands reports to dispatch […]
Units responding for water call on Lake Elizabeth
At 4:50 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Kenosha County Dive Team along with Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a water incident on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: A caller reports kayakers who appear to be in the water and calling for help. UPDATE 4:56 p.m. […]
Units responding for crash in Bassett
At about 4:49 p.m., Randall Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a crash in the 34400 block of Bassett Road (Highway F) in Bassett. Per dispatch: This is a car versus guard rail crash. UPDATE 4:51 p.m. — Everyone out of vehicles. Share7Tweet7 Shares
Units responding for alarm in Trevor
At about 4:49 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 25000 block of 119th Street in Trevor for an alarm. Per dispatch: This is a fire alarm. UPDATE 4:51 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that the resident reports no signs of smoke or flames. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Units responding for crash along Salem Lakes/Brighton border
At about 11:25 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 29600 block of Highway K (60th Street) along the Salem Lakes/Brighton border. Per dispatch: This is reported as a two-vehicle crash with one vehicle in the ditch rolled over. UPDATE 11:27 a.m. — Additional […]
Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Antioch, Ill.
At about 3:56 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a request for mutual aid from the Antioch (Ill.) Fire Department for a structure fire in the 40100 block of North Deep Lake Road in Antioch. Per dispatch: Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is requested to respond with a tender and Bristol Fire and Rescue with […]
Units responding for burning in Trevor
At about 8:20 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 26000 block of 103rd Place in Trevor for a report of burning. Per dispatch: Fire is in a backyard. UPDATE about 8:33 p.m. — Personnel on scene report bonfires were within village code. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Units responding for loose cows in Brighton
At about 7:21 p.m., a Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy is responding to the 29800 block of Highway JB in Brighton for a report of two cows in the roadway. Per dispatch: Caller reported almost striking the cows. Share29Tweet29 Shares
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 8:16 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 38000 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a truck in the westbound lanes on fire, with flames visible. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Racine County
At about 9 a.m., local fire departments are responding to a MABAS box alarm from the Town of Raymond Fire Department for a structure fire in the 2700 block of Nicholas Avenue. Per dispatch: Paris Fire and Rescue requested to respond with a tender, Bristol Fire and Rescue requested to respond with a squad and […]
Kitchen fire damages home in Silver Lake
A little before midnight, Sunday, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Randall Fire Department responded for a house fire in the 300 block of Chestnut Street in Silver Lake. Salem Lakes asked for a MABAS Box, thus receiving extra help and tenders (water) from other departments, including Bristol and Union Grove. The initial crews were successful in […]
Units responding for burning in Brighton
At about 6 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 24400 block of 31st Street in Brighton. UPDATE 6:05 p.m. — Fire unit on scene reports this is a large burn, with someone out controlling it. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 2:54 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an alarm in the 130 block of Lane Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a fire alarm. UPDATE 2:55 p.m. — TLPD officer on the scene reports no signs of smoke or fire visible […]
Units responding for fire in Salem Lakes
At about 5:26 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 10200 block of 256th Avenue in Salem Lakes for a report of a fire. Per dispatch: Transformer fire reported. Share12Tweet12 Shares
Units responding for crash along the Bristol-Paris border
At about 5:13 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 21200 block of 60th Street (Highway K) along the Bristol-Paris border. Per disaptch: This is a single vehicle crash. Vehicle went off the road. Share7Tweet7 Shares
Tornado warning issued
At about 5:14 p.m., the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for an area of Kenosha County from Paddock Lake east to the lake. The warning is set to be in effect until 5:30 p.m. UPDATE 5:32 p.m. — The warning has been allowed to expire. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Unit responding for down tree in Twin Lakes
At about 5:06 p.m., a Twin Lakes Police officer is responding to a report of a tree down in the 200 block of Esch Road. Share5Tweet5 Shares
Units responding for trees, wires down in Salem Lakes
At about 4:59 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of trees and wires down at Highways F and W in Salem Lakes. UPDATE about 5:03 p.m. — Station No. 4 in Silver Lake initially to respond but cannot due to power outage. Units from Station No. 1 in Trevor to respond. […]
Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Town of Burlington
At about 4:53 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department is responding to a request for mutual aid from the Town of Burlington Fire Department. Per dispatch: Wheatland requested to respond with an engine to Fish Hatchery Road and Karcher Road for a utility pole down with arcing wires. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At about 8:19 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 21900 block of Highway C in Salem Lakes for a report of a crash. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 12:38 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to the 9900 block of 336th Avenue (Highway KD) for a crash. Per dispatch: Possible injuries being reported. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Units responding for burning in Brighton
At about 6:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 3400 block of 264th Avenue in Brighton. UPDATE 7:03 p.m. — Fire personnel on scene determine this is not a hazard, Units returning to quarters, Share2Tweet2 Shares
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 6:09 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 8800 block of West Frontage Road in Bristol. Per dispatch: This is a motorcycle crash. Single motorcycle off the road about 30 feet. UPDATE 6:24 p.m. — One person injured. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 7:56 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a fire in the 32200 block of 45th Street in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Fire is in a field, not close to any structures. Share2Tweet2 Shares
Austin Sobczak sworn in as newest Twin Lakes PD dectective
Twin Lakes Police Department has a new detective, Austin Sobczak. Sobczak has been a full-time TLPD officer since Feb. 2016. Here is the announcement of Sobczak’s swearing in as a detective from the TLPD Facebook page. Related posts Twin Lakes swears in Austin Sobczak as new full-time police officer Share11Tweet11 Shares
Fire damage at Wheatland School confined to closet; school to proceed Thursday as usual
A fire in a custodial closet at Wheatland Center School Wednesday evening is not expected to curtail classes there Thursday morning, district administrator Marty McGinley said. “We will have school as scheduled,” McGinley said in an email to westofthei.com Wednesday night. “Our staff and an outside contractor are onsite cleaning up the area.” Firefighters were […]
Units responding for alarm at Wheatland Center School
At about 5:29 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to an alarm at Wheatland Center School. Per dispatch: This is a commercial fire alarm. UPDATE 5:43 p.m. — Active fire in elementary area reported. Wheatland command has activated a MABAS box alarm. Departments responding include Twin Lakes Fire […]
Units responding to Wilmot UHS for alarm
At about 7:27 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an alarm at Wilmot Union High School. Per dispatch: This is a supervisory alarm. Security is attempting to cancel. Fire department still responding. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Kansasville
At about 12:45 p.m., local fire departments are responding for a MABAS box alarm from the Kansasville Fire Department for a barn fire in the 23300 block of County Line Road. Per dispatch: Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is to respond with an engine and chief to the scene. Paris Fire and Rescue is to respond with […]
