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Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes

At about 8 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 29800 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Single vehicle rolled over. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 7:01 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a crash at Richmond Road and Highway P in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Twin Lakes Police officers on the scene. ShareTweet0 Shares

Snow this morning

Snow is coming down pretty good in Paddock Lake at about 6:15 a.m., Wednesday. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast calls for the snow to stop by 8 a.m. and result in less than a half inch of accumulation, but it seems to be going strong outside my window anyway. Wind of 20 mph […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board meeting Jan. 14, 2026

The Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board is scheduled to meet Wednesday starting at 4:15 p.m. in the school library. Agneda items include: Referendum to authorize exceeding the revenue limit by $800,000 per year for four years starting with the 2026-27 school year for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. Referendum […]

A word from our sponsors: Froedtert South welcomes back Dr. Goya Raikar

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Deaths Jan. 12, 2026: Shirley Mae Sandford, Clifford Hurley, Mary Esther Sullivan Shaffer, Bette G. Harbach

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Meetings set this week on battery storage facility proposal in Wheatland

People interested in a battery energy storage system facility proposed in Wheatland will have a chance to hear more about the project and express their opinion at a pair of meetings scheduled for this week. Robin Energy Storage is proposing a battery energy storage system facility located on approximately 12 acres within an approximately 19-acre […]

A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction

Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle […]

Spring election 2026: Uncontested race for Paddock Lake trustee

Voters in Paddock Lake will elect at least one new face to the Village Board, but there will not be a contest on the April 7 ballot. Three people filed to run for the office before last Tuesday’s deadline. They are: R.J. Howard Mike Jansen, an incumbent Ron Statz, an incumbent Three seats will be […]

Spring election 2026: Bristol to have uncontested election for village trustee

Voters in Bristol will see an uncontested election for village trustee on the April 7 ballot. Filing to run by last Tuesday’s deadline were: Chris Leker, an incumbent Ruth Atwood, an incumbent Two at-large seats will be filled. ShareTweet0 Shares

Wilmot UHS Shave 4 The Brave coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Friday afternoon, Wilmot High School held a pep rally for their St. Baldrick’s event “Shave 4 The Brave. This is the second year Key Club has organized the event. This year, Principal Rob Kreil allowed a pep rally, in addition to the event to be held after the basketball later that evening. He also participated […]

A word from our sponsors: Jan. 10, 2026 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths Jan. 9, 2026: Ronald S. Wuttke, Marilyn C. Lichter

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Deaths Jan. 8, 2026: Marie Theresa Hatcher

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Deaths Jan. 7, 2026: Sharon Alice Jones-Ester, Anthony Luis Castelluzzo-Alvarez, James L. Wehrman

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Spring election 2026: Salem Lakes to have contested race for village trustee

Voters in Salem Lakes will have a contested election for village trustee on the April 7 ballot. Six candidates filed candidacy papers by Tuesday’s deadline. They are: Steven Dunn Jr. Dennis Faber, an incumbent Adam Miller Amanda Procknow Kerry Verenski James Woodke Three, at-large seats will be filled. Two other incumbents, Bill Hopkins and Ron […]

Deaths Jan. 6, 2026: Joseph Michael Varhula, Kenneth J. Arber, Michele Lynn Markiewicz

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Spring election 2026: Twin Lakes to have contested race for village trustee

Voters in Twin Lakes will have a contested election for village trustee on the April 7 ballot. All three incumbents and two challengers filed candidacy papers by the deadline Tuesday. Appearing on the ballot will be: Barb Andres, an incumbent Bill Kaskin, an incumbent Robert Livingston Bryan Neal Ken Perl, an incumbent There are three, […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Jan. 6, 2026

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: New Riverview Grade School Administrator, Chris Trottier Introduction of Michael Kostiuk, new village administrator Review of past activities and performance of Economic […]

Warm-up in forecast this week

You’re going to notice it’s warmer this week. High temperatures are expected to be in the 40s Tuesday through Friday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast (Monday will almost be there with a high of 39). The most likely chances of rain are Monday night into Tuesday morning (40-60 percent) and late Thursday-Thursday […]

Deaths Jan. 2, 2026: Gary L. Grolle

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Units responding for crash in New Munster

At 4:58 p.m. Wheatland Volunteer Fire Dept., Town of Randall Fire Dept. and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding for a crash in the west bound lanes of the 34000 block of Hwy 50 in the Town of New Munster. Report is single vehicle vs. deer crash. Injuries to occupants of the vehicle. ShareTweet0 Shares

Brighton School Honor Roll 1st quarter 2025-26

The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-6 school year (*denotes Principal’s Honor Roll): 8th grade — *Nora Bassler, *Piper Bauer, *Teagan Follis, *Weston Ginn, *Tyler Hanzalik, Colin Harpe, *Madelyn McCravens, *Ilija Minic, *Stevie Multhauf, *Isabella Rodas, *Damian Rodriguez, *Mia Shulski, *Huntley Sinozich, *Phillip Terry, […]

Happy New Year 2026 from westofthei.com!

We will continue to work hard in 2026 to deliver the news you have come to expect from us and develop more useful content as well. Thank you for your readership and support! ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Sign up for 2026 Winter Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports League — DH Sign up for 2026 Winter Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex: 12-week 9 Hole Golf League Starts the week of 1/26/26 Cost: $280 – Sign up below or call us at 262-885-6110 First come first served gets choice of 5:00 or 7:00 tee […]

Units responding for crash in Trevor

At about 12:52 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units, Kenosha County Dive Team members and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash n the 11500 block of 286th Avenue in Trevor. Per disaptch: Vehicle is off the road and in a road side water channel. UPDATE about 12:54 p.m. — Unit on scene […]

Deaths Dec. 12, 2025: Harry L. Flood Jr.

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Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes

At about 12:58 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and a Twin Lakes Police Department officer are responding for an investigation in the 200 block of Oakwood Teail in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Smell of natural gas reported inside building. ShareTweet0 Shares

Lawsuit against Twin Lakes and Aquanuts dismissed

A lawsuit challenging the legality of an improvements project for Lance Park proposed as a joint effort between the village of Twin Lakes and Aquanuts Water Ski Shows has been dismissed by a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge. The suit, brought by village resident Bryan Neal, was dismissed with prejudice by Judge Angelina Gabriele at […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 5:30 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 9400 block of I-94, northbound lanes. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

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