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Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 5:45 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a crash at Highways P and O in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: A vehicle is rolled over. Occupants out of the vehicles. Injuries being reported UPDATE 5:50 p.m. — Twin Lakes command requests mutual aid […]

Wheatland Center School students compete in 2026 Academic Bowl

Wheatland students participated in an Academic Bowl hosted at Phoenix Middle School in Delavan. Teams were made up of five students from each grade – sixth through eighth. Students were nominated by teachers to compete within their designated area of expertise – Math, Science, English/Language Arts, or Social Studies. Students participated in an individual test […]

A word from our sponsors: Kenosha Advance Care Planning Community Collaborative to host National Decisions Day event April 16

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Hospice Alliance — DH On National Healthcare Decisions Day, The Kenosha Advance Care Planning Community Collaborative will be hosting a program aimed to encourage community members to complete an Advance Directive. Hear from members of our community what completing an Advance Directive has meant to them followed […]

Deaths April 10, 2026: Larry W. Marchel, Peggy Ann Bambrough

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Paddock Lake, Salem Lakes form road consortium, apply for state grant

Two Western Kenosha County municipalities have formed a road consortium and hope to land almost $3 million from a state grant program as a result. Late last month, the Salem Lakes Village Board and the Paddock Lake Village Board took the final steps of approving an intergovernmental agreement setting up how the consortium will work […]

Nominations for 2026 Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award sought

Nominations are now being sought for the 2026 Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. Established in 2025, this annual award honors veterans for their achievements and contributions after their time in service. Kenosha resident Milt Dean was the inaugural honoree. This year’s award will be presented at Kerkman’s annual […]

Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes

At about 6:41 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding for an investigation in teh 200 block of West Main Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reporting smell of natural gas. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Register now for 2026 Western Kenosha County Tennis Association summer programs

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Deaths April 8, 2026: Doris E. Kunz, Sandra Marie Christison

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Units responding for alarm in Randall

At about 7:05 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 12000 block of 336th Avenue in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 7:09 p.m. — Randall command holds Twin Lakes in quarters. Dispatch reports owner says is this is a false alarm. Randall command to […]

Units responding for fire in Bristol

At about 5:27 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for a report of a fire in the 15600 block of 104th Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: Passerby reporting a possible small brush fire. ShareTweet0 Shares

Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting April 8, 2026

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: Village Planning Commission favorable recommendation to approve the Mary & Brian Sullivan minor land division and petition to rezone parcels Traffic control light 2026 Water Patrol contract […]

Spring election 2026: Bristol School Board results

Voters in the Bristol #1 School District had a contested election for school board on the April 7 ballot. One seat will be filled. With four polls of five reporting incomplete results at 9 p.m.: Danielle Whitaker 413 (59.08%) Kevin Weeks 281 (40.2%) UPDATE 9:08 p.m.: Whitaker 450 (60.32%) Weeks 291 (39.01%) UPDATE 9:43 p.m. […]

Spring election 2026: Randall School Board results

Voters in Randall School District had a contested race for school board on the April 7 ballot. Two seats will be filled. With two of three polls reporting what may be incomplete results at 9 p.m.: Melissa Grochowske 746 (43.91%) Jeff Swanson 589 (34.67%) Steven Calderwood 353 (20.78%) UPDATE 10:07 p.m. — The above are […]

Spring election 2026: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District referendum results

Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District had an operating referendum on the April 7 ballot. The district was seeking seeking authority to exceed the state revenue limit by $1.1 million for the 2026-27 school year and then $1.9 million per year for the 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 school years. With three of three polls […]

Spring election 2026: Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) referendum results

Voters in Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) had a operating referendum on the April 7 ballot. The district was seeking approval of a 4-year operating referendum that is equal to $800,000 each year for a total of $3.2 million over the four years. With one of one poll reporting what may be incomplete […]

Spring election 2026: Wheatland J1 School District referendum results

Voters in the Wheatland J1 School District had an operating referendum on the spring election on April 7. The school district was seeking authority to exceed to exceed the revenue limit by $400,000 per year, for the 2026-2027 school year through the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes. With four of four polls reporting what may still […]

Spring election 2026: Twin Lakes village trustee results

Voters in Twin Lakes had a contested race for village trustee on the April 7 ballot. With one of one poll reporting what may be incomplete results at 8:38 p.m. Robert Livingston 696 (23.06%) Ken Perl 614 (20.34%) Barbara Andres 609 (20.18%) Bill Kaskin 548 (18.16%) Bryan Neal 527 (17.46%) UPDATE 10:07 p.m. — The […]

Spring election 2026: Salem Lakes village trustee results

Salem Lakes voters had a contested race for village trustee on the April 7 ballot. The top three candidates will be elected. With 3 of 3 polls reporting what may be incomplete results at 8:29 p.m.: Dennis Faber 1053 (20.56%) James Woodke 969 (18.92%) Amanda Procknow 893 (17.43%) Steven Dunn Jr. 889 (17.36%) Kerry Verenski […]

Deaths April 7, 2026: Antonio Asevedo, Lois J. Grossman, David Lawrence Menke, Geraldine Beth Thurber

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2026 Westosha Central High School Performing Arts Booster Club spaghetti dinner fundraiser is April 11

The Westosha Central High School Performing Arts Booster Club is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, at Westosha Central High School. The event includes the dinner, student performances, auctions and raffles. Dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets: $17 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 plus), performer $10 […]

Units responding for fire in Wilmot

At about 12:53 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Bristol Fire and Rescue and Paris Fire and Rescue are responding to a fire in the 11300 block of 306th Court in Wilmot. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a fire from an apartment over a garage. UPDATE 1:01 p.m. — […]

Units responding for alarm in Powers Lake

At about 11:46 a.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a alarm in the 40200 block of 91st Street in Powers Lake. Per dispatch: This is an activated smoke alarm. UPDATE 11:49 a.m. — Randall command holds Wheatland units in quarters. UPDATE 11:57 a.m. […]

Spring election 2026: It’s Election Day

Western Kenosha County voters can cast ballots in the spring non-partisan election Tuesday, April 7. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your polling place may have changed if you live in Salem Lakes. If you used to vote at the Wilmot Fire Station (wards 7,8,9,10) you will now vote at Salem Lakes […]

Deaths March 6, 2026: Margaret Ann Marsh, Patricia M. Zinser

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Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole, special board meeting and Lake District commissioners meeting April 6, 2026

There will be a triple header of government meetings Monday in Twin Lakes. The Village Board is scheduled to have a committee of the whole meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. and a special board meeting following that. A Lake District commissioners meeting is scheduled to take place following the special meeting. The Lake District commissioners […]

Westosha Central HS band students compete in 2026 Festival Disney Competition

The Westosha Central High School Band recently participated in the 2026 Festival Disney Competition. The WCHS Combined Band received a rating of Superior and took the Bronze Mickey award – 3rd place overall. WCHS’ Jazz Central received a rating of Superior and took the Silver Mickey award – 2nd place overall. Jazz Central also had […]

Trevor-Wilmot Battle of the Books team places 15th in state

The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School Battle of the Books team recently competed in the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association’s state Battle of the Books contest. The team achieved an impressive accomplishment by finishing 15th place in the state of Wisconsin out of 235 teams in this year’s competition. The team consisted of 6th Graders Gabe Fox, Avery […]

Deaths April 3, 2026: Anna Mary Ross-Rodgers, George J. Wronowski, Steven Reuter

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A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association to host Family Color Run April 18

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH Get ready for a fun, colorful community event coming to Twin Lakes this spring! Our Color Run is all about movement, laughter, and bringing people together for a high-energy, feel-good experience. The Twin Lakes Family Color Run kicks […]

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