2024 August – West of the I (2024)

Aug 5th, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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In May more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees. Students with local connections included: Jacinta Petersen of Bristol, College of Engineering; Major: Civil Engineering; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Patrick Johnson of Bristol, Graduate College; Major: Mass Communication; Degree: Doctor of Philosophy] ShareTweet0 Shares

Some rain in the forecast

Aug 4th, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. […]

2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair includes a chance for sweet bids

Aug 4th, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH If bidding on beef, swine and poultry is not your thing, you still have other options at the Kenosha County Fair. The annual pie auction takes place starting at Saturday, Aug. 17 cat 7 p.m., in the animal sale and show arena. Up for […]

Tyler Andrews named to Miami University 2024 spring semester Dean’s List

Aug 4th, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Tyler Andrews of Salem was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2024 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2024 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Miami University is a public […]

Accident on I-94

Aug 4th, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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At 2:57am Pleasant Prairie, Bristol and Newport responded for a two vehicle accident in the 12100 block of southbound I-94. One car is on the median shoulder, one is on the outer shoulder. ShareTweet0 Shares

Water call

At 10:07 pm Kenosha Fire and the Kenosha County Dive team were called for a boat in trouble offshore. It turned out the boat was not in as much distress as originally thought, and the Dive Team and other units were cleared from the scene. Kenosha Sheriff’s Department did respond with a boat, and did […]

Mutual aid call

Aug 4th, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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Kenosha Fire Department had responded Saturday morning for a fire at The Coffee Pot, 4914 7th Ave. A Kenosha landmark since the 1930’s, and a flourishing restaurant the last 20 years. Early evening, Kenosha Fire was called back to the scene for smoke coming out of the roof. About 7 pm they requested mutual aid. […]

A word from our sponsors: Aug. 4, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

Aug 4th, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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798 4th Ct, Silver Lake 25811 91st St, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares

2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Combine crunching at the fair

Aug 3rd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Chances are sometime on TV or in person you’ve seen the spectacle of organized cars smashing together known as demolition derby. But put afair in an area where there’s still some agriculture going on, like Kenosha County, and unique events like combine demolition derby […]

Local students make MSOE Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Aug 3rd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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The following students were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Erik Barron of Trevor who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Maxwell Matushek of Bristol who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Alexander Hyde of Twin Lakes who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science […]

Accident

Aug 3rd, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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12:04 pm Wheatland Fire and Twin Lakes are on scene at an accident at Hwy 50 and 83 north. ShareTweet0 Shares

House fire in Silver Lake

Aug 3rd, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue was dispatched at 5:53 am Saturday morning to a report of a house with siding on fire in the 100 block of South Cogswell in Silver Lake. . They found fire on the side of the house. They attacked the fire from outside the house and the inside. They determined […]

A word from our sponsors: Aug. 3, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

Aug 3rd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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798 4th Ct, Silver Lake 25811 91st St, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares

Aug. 2, 2024 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach and DeWitt Park beach remain under swim closures through weekend

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake and DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake will remain closed for swimming through the weekend for elevated E.coli levels. The locations listed above were scheduled to be resampled Thursday, but that was cancelled by weather. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units respond for possible drowning

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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2:44pm Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and the Kenosha County Dive Team responded for the report of a drowning in Lake Elizabeth. Staging at the Sand Bar. At 2:54 pm all units were released, with just a rescue squad to Storms Dr. 2:59 all units were released and returning to quarters. ShareTweet0 Shares

Water call

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Earlene Frederick.

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2:17 pm The dive team responded for the report off person in distress in Lake Michigan. It was determined that the person was fine and they were released. ShareTweet0 Shares

2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: The fair has plenty of pull

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Kenosha County Fair has plenty of pull — as in pulling competitions. There will be two nights of truck and tractors pulls in the grandstand this year. The first truck and tractor pull is scheduled for Thursday starting at […]

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: The following is a paid announcement from H&R Block of Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes & Genoa City — DH H&R Block wants to see you at the Kenosha County Fair this year August 14th through August 18th! Want a chance to win a prize? Come Spin The Wheel at our booth! There is also […]

Wilmot UHS custodian Nathan Hansen wins state cleaning challenge

Aug 2nd, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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From Wilmot Union High School: Clean & healthy buildings appear to be a top priority for Wilmot Union High School custodian Nathan Hansen. Hansen won the individual challenge in the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials’ (WASBO) Cleaning Challenge at the WASBO Custodial & Maintenance Conference in Mukwonago on July 24. The Cleaning Room Challenge […]

Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes

Aug 1st, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 9:32 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 31000 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. One of the road. UPDATE 9:37 p.m. — Fire unit on the scene reports scene is in westbound lanes. ShareTweet0 Shares

Aug. 1, 2024 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach & DeWitt Park beach remain closed to swimming; Camp Lake under swim caution; restrictions lifted at PHLA diving board. Lance Park beach and Old Settlers Park

Aug 1st, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake and DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake remain closed to swimming and a swim caution is in effect at Camp Lake after resampling Wednesday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels in those locations. PHLA Diving Board (channel), Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin […]

2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: This fair has music, music, music

Aug 1st, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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The music lover will have daily reasons to attend the Kenosha County Fair. A variety of acts coming to the Creekside Stage should mean most everyone finds something they can tap their foot — or bob their head — to. Here’s the lineup: Wednesday, Aug. 14: 95 WIIL Rocks the Stage, with a night full […]

Paris School honor roll 2023-24 third trimester

Aug 1st, 2024

by Darren Hillock.

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The following students were named to the Paris School honor roll for the first trimester of the 2023-24 school year (an asterisk denotes straight A’s): 6th Grade — *Luke Aiello, *Alvin Arizmendi, *Ashlynn Booth, Brandon Boyd, *Stella Charles, *Caleb DeVore, *Caleb Engle, *Louisa Fonk, George Hamm, *Andi Hammond, Milanela Iljaz, *Griffin Liegel, *Ty Lother, Daniel […]

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