Property owners in Twin Lakes will have their land revalued this year. Accurate Appraisals, the village’s assessor since 2014, gave a presentation on the process at Monday’s Village Board committee of the whole meeting. The Wisconsin-based company works in thee-year contracts with the village, explained Accurate representative Bill Gaber. The first and third years see […]
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Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes
At about 5:36 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an address on Point O’ Woods Drive for an investigation of a reported burning smell. Share6Tweet6 Shares
Twin Lakes Fire Department has new breathing equipment, UTV
The Twin Lakes Fire Department has acquired some new equipment recently. New self-contained breathing apparatus are going out with firefighters on calls. The equipment was purchased with a $75,000 donation from an anonymous donor in honor of John Kjallander, with the village government kicking in another $20,000, said Chief Stan Clause Jr. “The donation meant […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Committee of the Whole meeting March 1, 2021
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting on Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Alstadt of Randall school regarding their upcoming referenda. Presentation by Accurate Appraisers regarding the 2021 revaluation year. Discussion regarding Air B & B’s in […]
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 7:44 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report 33000 block of Highway CK for a report of a crash. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a single vehicle rollover. Injuries being reported. Occupants may be trapped inside. UPDATE 7:45 a.m. — Randall […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board regular meeting Feb. 15, 2021
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding a new Water Patrol Boat. Discussion and possible action regarding cost estimates and future use of the Village Hall storage garage. Consideration of a motion to approve […]
UPDATE: No injuries in Twin Lakes fire
No one was injured in a fire that damaged a downtown multi-unit residential building in Twin Lakes Thursday night. Twin Lakes Fire Department Chief Stan Clause Jr. said neither residents of the building in the 300 block of Main Street nor firefighters were injured. “We had a lot of of great help and all crews […]
Units responding to fire in Twin Lakes
At about 9:16 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department and Town of Wheatland Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police offices are responding to a fire in the 350 block of East Main Street in Twin Lakes. UPDATE about 9:19 p.m. — Dispatch reports this is a confirmed fire in a multiple […]
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 5:13 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue are responding to a crash in the 1600 block of Wilmot Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: A single vehicle has struck a pole. UPDATE 5:17 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports pole is down. UPDATE 5:21 p.m. — One injured person, unit at […]
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 4:43 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police are responding for a report of a crash on Legion Drive at Buck’s Trail in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a single car off the road in the ditch. UPDATE 4:48 p.m. — Police officer on the scene says fire […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association to host WinterFest Pond Ice Hockey Tournaments Feb. 13
Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association. — DH The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association is hosting a new event this winter: the WinterFest Pond Ice Hockey Tournaments at Lance Park in Twin Lakes on Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pond Ice Hockey Tournament […]
Sons of the American Legion Post #544 donates to Twin lakes Food Pantry
Sons of the American Legion Post #544 of Twin Lakes as a service agency in the area and proponent of helping families in need during this time, is giving back to the community with a monetary donation of $100 to the Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry. The Post is dedicated to giving back to the […]
Units responding for a investigation in Twin Lakes
At about 9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to the 600 block of Bayview Avenue in Twin Lakes for an investigation. Per dispatch: Caller reporting smell of natural gas outside. UPDATE 9:33 a.m. — Police officer on scene and investigating. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board special meeting Jan. 26, 2021
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Resolution 2021-01-04 Ratifying Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,275,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021a. Consideration of a motion to approve various requests by Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 8:44 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department and Town of Wheatland Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a fire in the 500 block of North Lake Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a garage fire. 8:46 p.m. — […]
Spring Election 2021: Twin Lakes to have contested race for trustee
Twin Lakes voters will be able to vote in a contested election for village trustee on April 6. Filing by Tuesday’s deadline to fill the three at-large seats are: Sharon Bower, incumbent. Kevin Fitzgerald, incumbent. Aaron Karow, incumbent. Bob Wagner. Village president will also be on the ballot. Only incumbent Howard Skinner filed to run. […]
Units responding for fire in Randall
At about 5:33 p.m., Randall Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 9300 block of Highway P in Randall. Per dispatch: Caller reports flames in a field. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Twin Lakes PD Sgt. Dzbinski recognized for service
Twin Lakes Police Department Sgt. Robert Dzbinski was recognized for his 28 years of service to the village at a special board meeting Monday. Dzbinski recently retried with his last shift coming Jan. 2. He began with the department as a water patrol officer in 1992. Here is video of Trustee Aaron Karow (chairing the […]
Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes
At about 11:25 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to the 200 block of Christie Lane in Twin Lakes for an investigation. Per dispatch: Caller reports an electrical burning smell, but no flames or smoke seen. Share6Tweet6 Shares
Twin Lakes to get new police K9
The Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday approved the purchase of a new K9 for the village Police Department The new dog, named Jaxx, is a malinois. Jaxx, who was born in Sept. 2019, will be purchased from Double Dutch Farms for $10,000, said Chief Adam Grosz. The purchase was approved unanimously with Trustee Aaron […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 14, 2020
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. The typical committee of the whole meeting scheduled for the first week of the month was cancelled and the typical regular meeting that would be the third Monday of the month will be held instead […]
Santa to visit Twin Lakes in Fire Department truck
COVID-19 has changed the typical Santa visit at the Twin Lakes Fire Department to an extended cruise through town visiting youngsters for 2020. Here are details from the fire department Facebook page: Santa is coming to town Saturday, Dec 12th from 10am to 1pm. He won’t be able to welcome families to our fire house […]
Twin Lakes Police make arrest in drug death
Twin Lakes Police have made an arrest in the case of a Twin Lakes resident who died this summer of a opiate overdose. From a new release distributed Monday (Note: The name of the suspect has been removed because westofthei.com does not associate individuals with specific criminal charges until they have been charged in court […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 4:25 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Richmond (Ill.) Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a fire in the 400 block of Waldeck Drive. Per dispatch: Caller reporting their attached garage is on fire, with flames […]
2020 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Trees on Parade and tree lighting coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association hosted its annual Tree Lighting and kicked off a mini Trees on Parade Friday evening. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused some changes in the typical program, but people still turned out to mark the beginning of the holiday season. Here is video of the tree lighting, led […]
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. […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes special Village Board meeting Nov. 28, 2020
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special Town Board meeting on Monday starting at 6:30 p.m., at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Public hearing on the 2021 Village Budget. Motion to adopt the 2021 Village Budget and establish the 2020 Property Tax Levy for the Village of Twin Lakes. […]
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 […]
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
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
