A box that a parent looking to anonymously give up an infant can use was dedicated at Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 1 Monday afternoon. The Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station is the 346th such structure in the US and fifth in Wisconsin, said Jessi Getrost of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The boxes […]
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Twin Lakes PD K9 Jaxx medically retired
The Twin Lakes Police Department’s K9 Jaxx will be medically retired after action by the Village Board Monday. Jaxx joined the force in 2021. Jaxx will be sold to his handler Officer Jeffrey Comp for $1, as the contract governing the program calls for in the case of a medical retirement. Jaxx suffered a spinal […]
Units responding for crash in Slades Corners
At about 12:05 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at 392nd Avenue and Highway 50 in Slades Corners. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. UPDATE 12:19 p.m. — Response from Flight for Life medical transport helicopter requested […]
Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At about 7:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highway F and 273rd Avenue in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. UPDATE abut 7:43 p.m. — Unit on scene reports this is a single vehicle crash. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:40 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 31600 block of 77th Street In Wheatland for a crash. Per dispatch: This crash involves an overturned ATV. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 6:54 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 32400 block of Highway F in Randall. UPDATE about 7 p.m. — Unit on scene reports one vehicle off the road near a utility pole. UPDATE 7:05 p.m. — […]
Identity released of man who died in Randall crash
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of a man who died in a crash in Randall last week. The victim of the accident has been identified as Ashur D. Larson,19, of Delavan The investigation into this incident is ongoing, a KCSD news release said. Related posts Man dies in crash in Randall […]
Man dies in crash in Salem Lakes
A man died in a crash in Salem Lakes Friday. From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: On Friday, June 27th, 2025, at approximately 6:54 P.M., Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with the Village of Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue, responded to the 22400 block of STH 50 / 75th Street on the south side of […]
Man dies in crash along Bristol-Paris border
A man died in a crash along the Bristol-Paris border Wednesday evening. From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, at approximately 8:49 P.M., the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with the Village of Bristol Fire and Rescue, and the Town of Paris Fire and Rescue responded to the 18400 block […]
Car strikes building in Twin Lakes
From the Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue: This morning (Monday) at 07:49 A.M. Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 111 S. Lake Ave, the Twin Lakes Laundry, for a car vs. building. Upon arrival we found a four-door sedan that had driven over a parking block and drove into the building. The occupant […]
Units responding for investigation in Bristol
At about 4:43 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the area of 213th Avenue and 119th Street. Per dispatch: This being reported as a tree limb on a utility line. UPDATE 4:46 p.m. — Unit on scene confirms branch on wire. Reports no hazardous condition at this time. All […]
Units responding to fire in Trevor
At about 7:01 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in a field near 288th Avenue and 122nd Place in Trevor. Per dispatch: This is being reported as trees on fire. UPDATE 7:14 p.m. — Tree fire confirmed. Response from utility company underway. UPDATE 7:41 p.m. — Command reports […]
Units responding for gas line leak in Salem
At about 9:40 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are joining Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue already on the scene of a gas line leak in Salem. The incident is in the 8500 block of 226th Avenue in Salem. UPDATE 10:06 a.m. — Salem Lakes command reports We Energies crew on scene. Fire units preparing to return […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 9:10 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a power line that was smoking and now sparking when it hits the ground. Located behind a home. Utility company also […]
UPDATE: Twin Lakes FD releases info on Friday garage fire
The following is a news release from Twin Lakes Fire Department regarding a fire on West Hunt Avenue Friday afternoon (our initial reporting on this is here): At approximately 2:36 PM today, the Twin Lakes Fire Department, along with automatic aid response departments from the Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department, […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:27 p.m., Wheatland Vo. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways JI and W in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcycle. UPDATE 5:34 p.m. — Response requested from Flight for Life medical transport helicopter. […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 4:52 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 8200 block of 328th Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as an attached garage fire. UPDATE about 4:56 p.m. — Box alarm […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 5:52 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 3300 block of Dyer Lake Road (Highway P) in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Vehicle reported as off the road in a tree line. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Silver Lake
At about 5:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 1100 block of North School St. in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Fire is in an attached garage. UPDATE about 5:38 p.m. — Dispatch […]
Units responding gas line in Salem
At about 10:39 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a possible gas line break at 245th Avenue and 84th Place in Salem. Per dispatch: Caller reports a gas line may have been hit during digging, but no hissing heard. UPDATE 10:50 a.m. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue command requests second engine to respond. ShareTweet0 […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 7:44 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12200 block of I-94 northbound lanes. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one being a semi. Scene not blocking traffic. Injury being reported. ShareTweet0 […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 4:13 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a crash in the 7900 block of Highway KD in Wheatland. Per dispatch: One vehicle involved. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Wilmot
At about 1:19 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 11900 block of Highway W in WIlmot. Per dispatch: Two-vehicle crash involving head-on impact. Injuries unknown. UPDATE 1:29 p.m. — Unit on scene reports […]
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 3:46 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 14400 block of Highway C in Bristol. Per dispatch: SIngle vehicle has struck a pole. UPDATE 3:54 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports multiple lines down. ShareTweet0 Shares
Two face child porn possession charges after Twin Lakes PD arrests
From the Twin Lakes Police Department: The Twin Lakes Police Department recently conducted two separate investigations into child pornography, resulting in the execution of search warrants and the arrests of two individuals. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, officers executed a search warrant in the 800 block of Ridge Circle. Nathan Bollow (20) was taken into […]
Town of Randall Fire Department dedicates new helipad
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 […]
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 […]
