Randall Fire Department formally dedicated their helipad by Randall Station#2 at 9575 336th Avenue. The helipad will be used as a landing zone for Flight For Life. Flight For Life is the helicopter that responds to take critically injured people to a Level 1 trauma center, usually Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Their helicopter and crew […]
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Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Pell Lake
At about 5:33 p.m., some Western Kenosha County fire departments are responding for mutual aid for a fire in the W1000 block of Hyacinth Road in Pell Lake. Requested to respond are: Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue with a truck and a chief. Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue with an ambulance. ShareTweet0 Shares
Salem School issues statement on staff member investigation
The following message was sent to Salem School staff and families Monday: Dear Salem Staff and Families, I am writing to update you on an ongoing situation involving a Salem staff member. Please know that this individual has been on a leave of absence since October 3, 2024. The individual, a special education teacher, was […]
Units responding for smoke in Wheatland
At 8:24 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of smoke coming from a vehicle in about the 32100 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Smoke reported coming from engine compartment of a semi tractor. Truck is on the shoulder […]
Riverview School staffer target of sexual misconduct investigation by Sheriff’s Dept.
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: On October 9, 2024, the Sensitive Crime Unit of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department began in investigation involving sexual misconduct allegedly committed by a 33-year-old female staff member of Riverview Elementary School. This misconduct involved a current and former student of the school. We are early in the investigation […]
Twin Lakes OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Wheatland & Randall
Twin Lakes Monday approved a memo of understanding to work toward developing an emergency medical services collaborative with four other Western Kenosha County municipalities. The vote was unanimous, with Trustees Sharon Bower and Barbara Andres absent. The memo of understanding is to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and […]
Units responding for possible fire in Silver Lake
At about 7:39 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue (all stations), Bristol Fire and Rescue and Town of Randall Fire Department units are responding for a possible fire on Lotus Light Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: A possible electrical fire being reported. No flames seen, but smoke reported along with a burnign smell. UPDATE 7:51 p.m. […]
New information released on 1989 newborn baby John Doe case
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office today released new information about a 1989 John Doe case involving a newborn boy. On Nov. 9, 1989, the newborn was found deceased beneath the bridge over the Des Plaines River on Highway N in the Town […]
Units responding to crash in Randall
At about 8:39 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in at 95th Street and 402nd Avenue in Randall. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. UPDATE about 8:48 p.m. — Flight for […]
Units responding to crash in Wheatland
At about 5:18 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 7800 block of Highway P in Wheatland. Per dispatch: One injury being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 5:10 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash in the 900 block of Wilmot Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a truck that has struck some power lines. UPDATE 5:14 p.m. — Fire unit arriving […]
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 4:17 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12500 block of Highway 50 in Bristol. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries unknown. UPDATE 4:22 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue dispatched to respond to scene. ShareTweet0 Shares
Wheatland OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes & Randall
Wheatland has joined Randall and Salem Lakes in approving what is expected to be a five municipality collaborative for providing emergency medical services starting in 2026. The vote to approve the memo of understanding to develop an intergovernmental agreement at a Wheatland Town Board meeting Monday was 3-0, said town Clerk Donna Deuster. The memo […]
Units responding to crash in Twin Lakes
At about 5:15 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a crash in the 500 block of 98th Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcycle and another vehicle. ShareTweet0 Shares
Randall OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes & Wheatland
The Randall Town Board Monday approved a memo of understanding to work toward developing an emergency medical services collaborative with four other Western Kenosha County municipalities. The vote was 4-0 with all current members present. The memo of understanding is to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall […]
Units responding for crash in Paris
At about 10:22 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12000 block of Highway 142 in Paris. Per dispatch: Scene is at the southbound on ramp to I-94 from Highway 142. UPDATE 10:27 a.m. — Paris command reports one vehicle involved with occupants […]
Units responding for crash in Camp Lake
At about 9:55 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 9400 block of Highway AH (Camp Lake Road) in Camp Lake. Per dispatch: One vehicle on its side. UPDATE 9:58 a.m. — Dispatch reports to Salem Lakes command that deputy on scene says extrication […]
Sheriff’s Dept. warns of scammers posing as law enforcement
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind our community that legitimate law enforcement officials will never demand gift cards, cash, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or any other form of payment and threaten your arrest if you do not comply. Scammers continue to contact our community members claiming to […]
Salem Lakes OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, Wheatland & Randall
The Salem Lakes Village Board on Monday formally started a process to develop an emergency medical services collaborative with four other Western Kenosha County municipalities. The Salem Lakes board unanimously approved a memo of understanding to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall governing an entity operated by […]
Units responding for crash in Wilmot
At about 11:50 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 19800 block of Highway C in Wilmot. Update about 11:55 a.m. — Unit on scene reporting some injuries. UPDATE about 11;58 a.m. — Deputy blocking westbound traffic on Highway C at 286th Avenue. ShareTweet0 Shares
Unita responding for fire in Paris
At about 11: 20 A.M., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible structure fire in the 19500 block of 60th Street (Highway K) in Paris. Per dispatch: A possible fire reported in a pole barn. UPDATE […]
Units responding for crash in Slades Corners
At about 12:26 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to the 39200 block of Highway 50 in Slades Corners. Per dispatch: This is for a single vehicle crash. Vehicle struck a deer and driver is injured. Scene is in westbound lanes. UPDATE about 12:35 p.m. — […]
Sheriff’s Dept. releases info about Paddock Lake car vs. pedestrian crash
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department issued the following news release Monday via Facebook regarding the car vs. pedestrian crash in Paddock Lake Friday in which a Westosha Central High School cross country team member sustained severe injuries (click for a larger view): ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Trevor
At about 8:23 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Town of Randall Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a possible structure fire in the 11400 block of Highway 83 (Antioch Road) in Trevor. Per dispatch: Flames seen by caller. Not sure if […]
Twin Lakes to try again in November for EMS referendum passage
Twin Lakes voters will have another chance to vote on a referendum to authorize the village to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit for funding emergency medical services. Last week at a special meeting, the board voted to have a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot. That referendum will seek authorization to exceed the levy […]
Man taken out of Rock Lake house fire pronounced dead
A man taken from a Rock Lake house that was on fire Sunday was later pronounced dead. From Sgt. Colin Coultrip, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department public information officer: On Sunday morning around 9:30 am, Deputies and (Salem Lakes) fire/rescue responded to the 12600 block of 257th Ave. for a report of smoke coming from a house. […]
Units responding for investigation in Brighton
At about 8:39 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an investigation in the 28000 block of Highway JB in Brighton. Per dispatch: Caller reports a large plume of black smoke somewhere between Highway 75 to the east and Highway J to the west along Highway JB. UPDATE 8:49 p.m. […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 9 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an alarm in the 200 block of Christie Lane in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a residential fire alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares
Randall-Wheatland to send out pre-EMS-referendum mailer; considering intergovernmental agreement for EMS with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake & Twin Lakes
The Randall and Wheatland town boards agreed Tuesday to send out a mailer to their respective residents informing voters about the upcoming referendums on emergency medical services funding. The boards made last minute changes to a draft copy of the mailing at a joint meeting Tuesday and would not release to westofthei.com a copy of […]
Units responding or fire in Wheatland
At 3:13 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a possible structure fire in the 5000 block of 376th Avenue in Wheatland. UPDATE about 3:15 p.m. — Dispatch reported this may be trees on fire. UPDATE 3:22 […]
