Author: Jason Arndt

  • Another crash on Highway F

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Highway F in Western Kenosha County was the site of another crash, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, but there were no fatal injuries in the most recent accident on July 16. Deputies responded to the scene on the 31800 block of Highway F at about 11:15 p.m. where…

  • Excessive Heat Warning Thursday

    Health officials, National Weather service offer tips to keep cool With an anticipated heat index exceeding of 100 degrees Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the first time in four years, according to its website. “When warm temperatures combine with high humidity, conditions feel warmer than the actual air temperature,”…

  • Resurfacing project slated in Twin Lakes

    Highway Department reminds residents of parking restrictions By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With an anticipated road resurfacing project scheduled in the Village of Twin Lakes, Kenosha County Highway Department officials are reminding residents of lane closures and parking restrictions, according to Director Gary Sipsma. The project, expected to start July 27, centers around two roads,…

  • Community comes together for Virginia Gnat

    Late Twin Lakes/Westosha Report columnist honored in ceremony By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Love and dedication were two of several qualities that Virginia Gnat exhibited, which earned her a spot Monday on the Outstanding Citizen flagpole at Central Park in Twin Lakes, according to friends and family members. Along with her family and friends, elected…

  • Aquanuts stay strong on their feet and ballet line

    Defending national champions enter state tournament July 23 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As the Aquanuts enter the State Ski Show Tournament July 23, the Division 1 National Champion skiers know where they stand, after taking third at the Mercury Open in Janesville on June 25. The squad that performs twice weekly shows at Lance…

  • Local officials tout benefits of merger

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Earlier this spring, Salem and Silver Lake, in separate meetings, authorized the preparation of a cooperative boundary agreement between the town and village. The final version is yet to be worked out, is expected to include a plan that would merge the two into one single village. If the Department of…

  • A Progressive Run

    Nearly 200 people participated in the inaugural Bristol Progress Days 5K/Family Fun Run July 9. The run, sponsored by Absolute Chiropractic and Wellness, started and ended at the Hansen Park Pavilion where two winners were announced. Michael Hibbard, who clocked in at 21 minutes, 11 seconds, won the men’s portion while Renee Culbertson captured the…

  • One identified in double fatal Fox Lake crash

      Fiery crash involved several motorcycles, pickup By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Authorities identified one of two men involved in Saturday’s fatal crash in Fox Lake, Ill. as 43-year-old Matthew Stautz of Rothschild, Wis. Stautz, pronounced dead at Centegra Hospital McHenry, had been a driver of one of the three motorcycles that collided with a…

  • New Miss Bristol crowned at Progress Days

    Progress Days honor 4 Along with the crowning of Maria Regalado Vega as Miss Bristol for 2016, Bristol Progress Day acknowledged four citizens for their outstanding work in the community at a Friday awards banquet, including two youth. All statements were gathered by Earlene Frederick. MISS BRISTOL Vega, 19, is the daughter of Sara Vega…

  • Appeals court maintains stay in placement of sex offender

    Ruling in best interest of public, court says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A Wisconsin appellate court granted a stay in placement, pending appeal, of a violent sex offender into a Town of Wheatland residence, according to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s news release. The proposed Department of Health Services placement involves Michael McGee, convicted in…