At about 8:37 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of the northbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares
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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 and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 4400 block of 392nd Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Conflicting reports on number of vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
More snow Friday night, Saturday; winter weather advisory issued
There’s more snow on the way for Western Kenosha County this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Kenosha County from 6 p.m., Friday to 6 a.m., Saturday. Snow is possible as early as 5 p.m., but most likely between 7 and 11 p.m., and then again Saturday between […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 3:22 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of I-94, northbound lanes. UODATE 3:24 p.m. — Location of scene is now reported as being on Highway 50 under the I-94 bridge. ShareTweet0 […]
Feb. 13, 2025 snow report & more snow coming Friday
We measured 5 inches of snow at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake at sbout 5:30 a.m. Thursday for the storm that started dropping snow Wednesday morning and finished sometime overnight. It is a dry relatively light snow. Low air temps are not helping get that last layer off the ground, including roads. We’re not done […]
Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the while meeting canceled
The Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The February committee of the whole meeting will be rescheduled to convene next week onWednesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m., along with the regular Village Board meeting, said village administrator Tim Popanda. ShareTweet0 Shares
Sponsored post: Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser Feb. 15
Note: The following is a paid announcement — DH A Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast will be held Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 554, 988 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes. Cost is by donation. The breakfast will benefit a Washington DC Class Trip for local student Keelia. There will be handmade jewelry […]
Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting Feb. 12, 2025
The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building). Agenda items include: Presentation from Salem Grade School Donation of two tax parcels Release Developers cash escrow Appointment of interim Municipal Judge 2024 Ordinance enforcement report Golf cart registration event […]
School closings for Feb. 12, 2025
The following schools have announced they will be closed due to forecasted severe weather Wednesday: Bristol School Westosha Central High School Lakewood School Paris School Riverview School Salem School St. Alphonsus School Trevor-Wilmot School Westosha Head Start Wilmot Union High School Randall School Wheatland Center School Brighton School ShareTweet0 Shares
Winter storm watch issued
It may look all sunny and tranquil outside this Monday afternoon, but just wait. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for later in the week. The watch is currently set to be in effect from noon Wednesday to 3 a.m., Thursday. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast says Western Kenosha […]
Applications being accepted for Kenosha Lions Foundation 2025 Grants Award Program
The Kenosha Lions Foundation has announced that they will continue their Grants Award Program in 2025 to Kenosha County service organizations. This will mark the 40th consecutive year that Lions Clubs of Kenosha county have made these grants available to the Kenosha community. Non-profit groups may request an application for funding and guidelines by writing […]
Deaths Feb. 7, 2025: Joanne Josephine Cerotzke, John Fitzgerald III
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Twin Lakes Village Board approves adding school resource officer for Randall School
The Twin Lakes Village Board agreed Monday to create a school resource officer position at Randall School.The officer will be an additional full-time member of the Twin Lakes Police Department. Estimated cost of the position for wages and benefits is $126,000, TLPD Chief Katie Hall said at Monday’s Village Board meeting. The school district has […]
Units responding for crash in Salem
At about 2:24 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 8900 block of Highway 83 (Antioch Road) in Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
Local groundhog Bristol Bob makes his 2025 forecast
From Kenosha County Parks: Move over, Punxsutawney Phil — Kenosha County’s resident groundhog forecaster has a more optimistic outlook. Hours after Pennsylvania’s famed Phil emerged to see his shadow on Sunday, Bristol Bob made his annual appearance at the Pringle Nature Center in Bristol Woods Park. And there was nary a shadow to be found. […]
Units responding for alarm in Randall
At about 2:02 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for an alarm in the 8800 block of 368th Avenue in Randall. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a fire alarm at a business. UPDATE 2:06 p.m. — Dispatch reports that technician on site […]
Units responding to Bristol School for medical call
At about 11:17 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to Bristol School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient had a seizure. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association seeking applicants for executive director
Note: The following is a paid advertisement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is looking for a new Executive Director. This position requires a person who is very organized and able to multi-task. The ideal candidate will have schedule flexibility in order […]
A word from our sponsors: Feb. 1, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Body of missing man recovered from Lake Elizabeth
The body of a man who fell through the ice on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes Thursday afternoon has been recovered Friday morning, Twin Lakes Police said. The identity of the 70-year-old man is being withheld to allow notification of family members, the TLPD news release said. In all three people were in a UTV […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin and Illinois that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until 9 a.m., Friday. Visibility less than a quarter of a mile is possible, says the advisory text. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and […]
A word from our sponsors: Town of Wheatland seeking applicants for appointed town clerk and appointed town treasurer
Note: The following is a paid announcement from the town of Wheatland — DH Town of Wheatland Full Time Municipal Clerk The Town of Wheatland (population 3,376) is seeking applicants for an appointed Clerk position beginning April 2025. Position can expect 40+ hours weekly. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills, and a strong […]
Recovery efforts to resume Friday on Lake Elizabeth
Recovery efforts are expected to resume Friday morning on Lake Elizabeth after a UTV went through the ice there Thursday with three people aboard. Two of the three occupants of the UTV were able to get out of the lake Thursday. One is still missing. The incident triggered a large response from fire, rescue and […]
Units responding for water rescue in Twin Lakes
At about 3:26 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units, the Kenosha County Dive Team and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to Lake Elizabeth for a water rescue. Per dispatch: An ATV through the ice with two occupants reported. Location is about 800 feet northeast of the boat launch. UPDATE about 3:27 p.m. — […]
Units responding for fire in Paris
At about 10:45 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Kansasville Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a fire in the 20600 block of Forst Street in Paris. Per dispatch: Resident reports fire in detached garage. UPDATE 10:52 a.m. — Smoke and flames […]
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 9:23 a.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a crash at Highways 50 and O. Per dispatch: Deputies already on the scene. Semi tractor trailer and SUV involved. Truck is in the ditch and leaking fluid. Injuries also being reported. Scene includes […]
Jim Walker resigns from Silver Lake-Salem Jt 1 School District (Riverview School) board; applicants sought for appointment to fill vacancy
Jim Walker has resigned from his position as vice president of the Silver Lake-Salem Jt 1 School District (Riverview School) board. The resignation was accepted at a board meeting Tuesday. Walker had been most recently elected to the board in April 2024, after not running for re-election in 2022. In all, he served as a […]
Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting Jan. 29, 2025
The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room #164-Community Room at the school. Agenda items include: Employee Engagement Survey Results Playground Renovation Options Open Enrollment Spaces for the 2025-2026 School Year Discuss Rescinding Policy 2264 The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Salem School District board meeting Jan. 28, 2025
The Salem School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the large group instruction room. The meeting will be live streamed here. Agenda items include: Staff Presentation- Mentor & Mentee Program Approve Open Enrollment Openings for the 2025-2026 School Year 2023-2024 School District Financial Audit The full agenda is available […]
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board meeting Jan. 28, 2025
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to meet Jan. 28 in the library. Agenda items include: Strategic Plan Update 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Seats for 2025-2026 Applying for a Line of Credit Administrative Contract Approval: District Administrator – Tracy Donich Closed session — staffing plan The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares