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The Western Kenosha County Historical Society hosted a picnic in the park Saturday afternoon. The gathering was in Miller Park, 25905 114th St. which also has the historical society’s buildings. Lots of food, including hot dogs, brats, burgers, chips, watermelon, and baked goods were available for free. County Executive Samantha Kerkman spoke at the flag […]

From Kenosha County Executive Office: A Federal Emergency Management Agency in-person support team will host office hours in Kenosha County next week to assist residents who experienced property damage and losses due to the severe storms and flooding that occurred April 13-23, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced (Friday). Office hours will be held from 8 […]

At about 12:43 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 26800 block of 104th Street in Trevor. Per dispatch: ATV rider has a leg injury. ShareTweet0 Shares

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The Twin Lakes Village Board appears to be open to some sort of exploration of consolidating fire departments with Wheatland and Randall. The board discussed the issue at its July 6 committee of the whole meeting. “I’m 100 percent in support of all three entities continuing talks,” said President Howard Skinner. Some sort of joint […]

The driver of a car that struck a building early Friday morning was determined to be dead at the scene in Randall. The occupants of the house in the 39400 block of 104th Street were not injured. From a news release issued by TLFR: At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, Twin Lakes […]

Note: The following is a paid announcement from the Western Kenosha County Historical Society — DH The Western Kenosha County Historical Society will host a Picnic in the Park on July 18. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Miller Park, 25905 114th St., Trevor. The event will include hot dogs, […]

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A swim caution for Rock Lake was lifted after resampling by Kenosha County Wednesday showed E.coli levels within acceptable range there. The result from Wednesday that prompted the lifting of the swim caution for Rock Lake was 22 E.coli/100 mL. ShareTweet0 Shares

Scouting America Three Harbors Council will host a drone open house at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta on Saturday, July 18. The event is event is geared towards boys and girls ages 14-20 who are interested in flying drones/learning about drones. They do not need to be members of Scouting America. The event is open to Scouts and […]

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The Western Kenosha County Historical Society will host a Picnic in the Park on July 18. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Miller Park, 25905 114th St., Trevor. The event will include hot dogs, chips, lemonade, music and old time games. There will be a flag ceremony at noon. Attendance […]

Note; The following is a paid announcement from the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association — DH You can register here. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 3:15 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Police are responding to the 500 block of Sunset Vale in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reporting hissing gas line. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 1:10 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 23900 block of Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. UPDATE 1:14 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports two vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares

Camp Lake is closed to swimming and Hooker Lake boat launch, Rock Lake and DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake are under swim cautions after testing by Kenosha County showed elevated E.coli levels at those locations. Results that prompted the closures and cautions from Monday sampling were: Camp Lake — 1553 E.coli/100 mL Hooker Lake […]

From the Twin Lakes Police Department: The Twin Lakes Police Department has arrested a 35-year-old Illinois man following an online child exploitation investigation conducted by the department. During the investigation, an adult male identified as Marc W. Bruce, of Woodridge, Illinois, engaged in online communications with who he believed to be a 15-year-old female. Throughout […]

At about 5:46 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to the 8400 block of Highway MB in Bristol for an investigation. Per dispatch: Smoke reported in this area. UPDATE 5:57 p.m. — Dispatch reports caller says smoke is more like in the 7600 block of MB. UPDATE 5:59 p.m. — Bristol command reports […]

A heat advisory has been issued for Kenosha County by the the National Weather Service. The advisory is set to be in effect from noon, Tuesday until 8 p.m., Wednesday. Heat index values of up to 102 are possible during this period. The NWS advises: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay […]

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At about 1:44 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of a gas line leak in the 19400 block of Wilmot Road. Per dispatch: Fiber optic crew struck a gas line. UPDATE 1:50 p.m. — Deputies dispatched to close down road in both directions at request of Salem Lakes command. ShareTweet0 Shares

We’re going to see high temperatures in the 90s through Friday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. It will be warm at night too with lows in the low 70s-high 60s. So far, there have been now heat advisories or warnings issued. Heat index values could be as high as 96 Monday and […]

The annual Silver Lake Boat Parade was held on July 4. The parade had 41 entries this year. This year’s theme was: Patriotic for 250 Years. Prizes were awarded for the best decorated boats and pier: First — Perez Second — Higgins Third — Malek Fourth — Albrecht Fifth — Schecckel Sixth — Schrader Pier […]

The Bristol Progress Days Parade wound its way through downtown Bristol Sunday afternoon. There were floats, cars, Miss Bristol contestants and Bristol outstanding citizens, Scouts, bands and more as well as of course candy everywhere. Here is video of the fire equipment — sirens on — that started the parade: Here is video of the […]

There were multiple injuries, including one person being airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital, in a crash on Highway F in Randall Sunday afternoon. From a Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue news release: At approximately 2:17 p.m. today, Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, and the Town of Wheatland Fire Department were dispatched to the […]

Elizabeth Bergene was named Miss Bristol 2026 at the Progress Days Banquet, which takes place on the first evening of the annual community festival. The banquet took place Friday at The Parkway Chateau. Bergene was one of three contestants for Miss Bristol this year. First runner up was Allison Chmielski. Second runner-up was Carly Corelli. […]

Grace Bies and Zoe Jonas were the 2026 Bristol Junior Outstanding Citizens at the Progress Days Banquet which takes place on the first evening of the annual community festival. Grace Bies is a member of Bristol Strivers 4-H Club and plays for Jr. Illinois Wave Softball. Her nomination lauded her having a “habit of showing […]

Jonah and Brittany Gauger were named the 2026 Bristol Outstanding Citizens at the Progress Days Banquet, which takes place on the first evening of the annual community festival. The banquet took place Friday evening at the Parkway Chateau. The Gaugers were recognized for their involvement in the Bristol community in a number of areas. Brittany […]

At about 9:47 a.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and the Wheatland constable are responding to an alarm in Wheatland Per dispatch: This is a supervisory alarm at Wheatland Center School. UPDATE 9:51 a.m. — Wheatland command releases all units still responding. ShareTweet0 Shares