The Twin Lakes Village Board and Lake District Board of Commissioners (same members) are scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The Village Board meeting is first. Agenda items include: Approval of various liquor licenses Discussion and possible action regarding a Short Term Rental License for 801 Hickory Road -Patricia Fitzgeral […]
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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 […]
ATVs/UTVs can now be used on Twin Lakes roads
Twin Lakes roads are now open to use by ATVs and UTVs after the last step of completing the installation of route signs was recently completed, village President Howard Skinner announced Monday. “The village is ready for the roads to be used,” Skinner said, advising “Follow the rules closely.” The village passed an ordiance permitting […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting June 2, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllenLLP) regarding the 2024 audit findings. Presentation by State Bank of the Lakes on two financing options. Approval of various Alcohol Beverage License applications The full […]
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, […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting April 21, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing. Discussion and possible action regarding new Short-Term Rental Applications: 707 Lake Street, Ryan Root; 620 Highland Dr, David Moss (Vacations […]
Spring election 2025: Twin Lake village trustee candidates Q&A
Voters in Twin Lakes can vote in a contested election for village trustee in this year’s spring non-partisan election. On the ballot will be: Jim Baxa Kevin Fitzgerald, an incumbent Tim Infusino, an incumbent Aaron Karow, an incumbent Bryan Neal Infusino was appointed to fill the vacancy of Sharon Bower, who resigned from the board […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Feb. 17, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding awarding the contract for the Village’s 2025 Street Resurfacing Project. Consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-2-1 to Rezone from the Residential Zone to the Commercial Zone Parcel 86-4-119-281-4001 […]
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 […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole, special board & Lake District meetings Feb. 3, 2025
There are a trio of meetings scheduled for Twin Lakes on Monday. All will take place at Village Hall. A Village Board committee of the whole meeting is first starting at 6:30 p.m. Committee of the whole meetings are for discussion only. No formal action is taken at committee of the whole meetings. Agenda items […]
Tim Infusino appointed to fill Twin Lakes trustee seat after resignation of Sharon Bower
Tim Infusino was appointed Monday to fill a vacant seat on the Twin Lakes Village Board. The vacancy was created by the resignation of longtime Trustee Sharon Bower, who resigned effective Jan. 15, village President Howard Skinner announced Monday. The vote to appoint Infusino was 5-0. Trustee Kevin Fitzpatrick said he was abstaining because of […]
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 […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole and special board meeting Oct. 7, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting on Monday. The committee of the whole meeting is first, starting at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding a Community Center Rental Contract from the Twin Lakes Chamber. Discussion regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement between Kenosha County […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Twin Lakes to request Highway O traffic study
The Twin Lakes Village Board is in favor of a traffic study on a portion of Highway O that could lead to the the speed limit being lowered there. The study would be conducted by Kenosha County, which sets the speed limit on the road since it is a county highway. Village administrator Laura Jager […]
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 […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Sept. 3, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation regarding the 2023 audit findings. Review of 2025 budget timeline. Discussion of 2025 Road Project Discussion regarding speed study for Highway O Discussion regarding school resource officer Update […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board special meeting Aug. 27, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. The main agenda items is: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2024-8-2 Village of Twin Lakes Exercising Referenda Option for EMS Services. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Fall Partisan Primary Election 2024: Randall, Twin Lakes and Wheatland EMS funding referendums results
Randall, Twin Lakes and Wheatland voters had referendums on the ballot Tuesday asking for authority to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit to fund improved emergency medical services. Results as of 8:51 p.m. with what may be incomplete totals were: Randall — Yes 433 (64.53%), No 238 (35.47%) Twin Lakes — No 532 (51.65%), Yes […]
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 […]
2024 Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Assoc. Libertyfest Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
The Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association hosted its annual Libertyfest Parade Saturday morning. The parade stepped off from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, traveled south down Lake Avenue and turned right at Main Street ending at Lance Park. Local police and fire departments, businesses, organizations and others were represented in the parade. Libertyfest […]
Units responding for tree down in Twin Lakes
At about 8:06 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a tree down in the 2100 block of East Lakeshore Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Tree reported down on wire with sparking seen. ShareTweet0 Shares
Holiday fireworks displays in Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes this week
You can get in the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday in Western Kenosha County this week with fireworks displays in Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes. In Paddock Lake, the display — organized by Paddock Lake Fireworks, Inc. — will take place on Wednesday, July 3 at dusk, about 9:30 p.m.. The display will […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board & Plan Commission joint meeting; Lake District Commissioners meeting July 1, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board and Plan Commission are scheduled to hold a special joint meeting and the Twin Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District commissioners hold a meeting Monday. The joint meeting will take place first, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Plan Commission/Village Board Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-7-1 An Ordinance […]
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 to host 2024 Memorial Day parade and cemetery observances on May 27
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 will host a Memorial Day parade on May 27. All entries with a patriotic or memorial theme are welcome. Please refrain from any political and/or campaign centered entries as this will be a non-partisan event (All incumbent office holders welcome). Parade staging will begin at 10 a.m. at Lance […]
