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Units responding for fire in Randall

At about 9:15 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible structure fire on the 9000 block of 359th Avenue in Randall. Per dispatch: Caller reporting the fire cannot say exactly what […]

Highway 50 update June 3, 2023

Hey, westofthei.com, didn’t you just do one of these the other day. We did, on Thursday. But this update went out from engineering firm GRAEF and it was more detailed so we decided to share it as well: Stage 2 Construction Work & Traffic Configuration continue to progress.  This configuration is expected to be in […]

Units responding for fire in Center Lake

At about 8:31 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a structure fire in the 26700 block of 91st Place in Center Lake. UPDATE 8:38 p.m. — Incident command on the scene reports […]

Highway 83 work to begin June 5

Another local big road project for drivers to to work around is set to start up next week. Resurfacing of Highway 83 (Antioch Road) between Highway 50 and the state line is scheduled to begin June 5, says the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The project will include: Pavement resurfacing Curb ramp and sidewalk replacements Storm […]

Deaths June 1, 2023: Marian H. Ehlert

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Highway 50 update June 1, 2023

Traffic Updates (Current Stage Configuration: 2A) Stage 2B switch scheduled for overnight June 4th  into the 5th. Sidewalk closures in place on South side of road from STH 83 to 246th Ave. Sheriff department has had a patrol unit placed at Falcon Way entrance on STH 83 to assist with traffic control for school during drop off […]

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May 31, 2023 lake test results: All lakes test within normal range

For the second week in a row, all Western Kenosha County lakes tested by Kenosha County Public Health on Tuesday were within normal E.coli levels. Test results from Tuesday are: Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 5 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park 3 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 5 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake […]

Deaths May 31, 2023: Ronald Koca, R. Wayne Thomas

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Units responding for crash in Salem

At about 7:11 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/ Rescue units are responding to Highway 83 and Highway AH in Salem for a crash. Per dispatch: Unit from Randall Fire Department happen3d upon scene reported need for washdown and possible injuries UPDATE 7:15 a.m. — SL unit arriving on scene reports two vehicles involved, showing moderate damage. […]

It could rain Wednesday, Thursday … maybe

It could rain Wednesday and Thursday. But according to the latest, local National Weather Service forecast it’s still not very likely. Still since there’s been so little rain for most of May it seems like it’s of note that there is a 20 percent chance of rain or a thunderstorm Wednesday afternoon. There’s the same […]

Deaths May 30, 2023: Sabina Rose Cymbal, Dawn M. Smyre

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2023 Twin Lakes Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

American Legion Post 544 hosted its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday in Twin Lakes. The parade was first, starting at Lance Park and working its way through downtown and out to the Legion Post in Legion Park. The parade included veterans, government officials, law enforcement and police vehicles and marching bands. Here […]

2023 Silver Lake Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 held its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Silver Lake Monday. First was the parade, stepping off from Riverview School and working its way down Cogswell Drive, through downtown and back to the school. In the parade were scouts, marching bands, units from local business, local government officials and […]

Units responding to fire in Wheatland

At about 6:37 p.m., Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report fo a fire in the 35400 block of Geneva Road in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a large grass fire. UPDATE 6:43 p.m. — Wheatland unit on scene reports this was a controlled burn […]

Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Newport Fire Protection District

At about 10:35 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding for mutual aid to Newport Fire Protection District. Per dispatch: This is for a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94 at mile marker 1. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to crash in Wheatland

At about 2:33 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash at Highways W and JI in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcyclist who ran into a ditch. Motorcyclist conscious and breathing, caller reports. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: May 27, 2023 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths May 26, 2023: Lidia M. Moats

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Westosha Central HS’s Jazz Central participates in 2023 Music in the Parks Festival

Westosha Central High School’s Jazz Central participated in the Music in the Parks Festival hosted by Six Flags Great America on May 19 and 20. Jazz Central performed two selections for a panel of adjudicators. Jazz Central received a rating of Superior, 1st Place, and the Best Overall Jazz Ensemble with a score of 98/100 […]

2023 Salem Lakes Concerts in the Park series begins June 1

The 2023 Salem Lakes Concerts in the Park series begins next week. All concerts are on the first and third Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. Here is the schedule: June 1: Myles Wangerin June 15: Midnight Rider Band July 6: Double Bourbon Quick July 20: […]

Westosha Central HS named among 2023 Best Communities for Music Education

Westosha Central High School has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to […]

Temps to dip for rest of the week

As quickly as summer like temperatures arrived they are going to disappear. Tuesday’s high hereabouts was around 80. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast calls for a high on Wednesday about 20 degrees cooler at 61. Talk about your rude awakenings. Thursday is expected to be a repeat of Wednesday with a high of […]

Air quality alert issued

The National Weather Service has issued a air quality alert for virtually all of Wisconsin, including Kenosha County. The alert is in place until 11 p.m., Tuesday. From the text of the alert: Due to sunny skies, warm temperatures, low humidity, and southerly transport of pollutants and precursors, the air quality index is expected to […]

May 23, 2023 lake test results: All lakes test within normal range

All Western Kenosha County lakes tested by Kenosha County Public Health on Monday were within normal E.coli levels. This is the first sampling of the 2023 season. The State Department of Health recommends posting warnings at beaches when test results indicate a E.coli level of 235/100mL or more and closing a beach when test results […]

Deaths May 23, 2023: Robert Wayne Shannon

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Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting May 24, 2023

The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to hold a meeting Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. in Room 164 (Community Room) at Wheatland Center School. Agenda items include: Open enrollment spaces New teacher contracts A closed session regarding employee contracts. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem Lakes Fire Commission asks for amended complaints from businesses

Two Salem Lakes businesses that filed complaints about fire inspection will be asked to amend their complaints with more specific allegations after action by the Salem Lakes Fire Commission Monday. The commission unanimously voted to ask Stage Stop restaurant and Auto Truck Equipment to detail what specific ordinances, statutes and regulations they contend have been […]

Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting May 23, 2023

The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Agenda items include Recommendation from the Plan Commission:  Petition from Janet Gumm and Donna Kirschbaum, 112430 7th Street (owners) to rezone portions of Tax Parcels 45-4-221-014-0320; 45-4-221-014-0310 and 45-4-221-014-0300 from A-1 – Agricultural Preservation District, R-1 – […]

Deaths May 22, 2023: Jeanette Lovely, Catherine Marie Huntley

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