Category: News

  • Farmer to Farmer: Hay, Forage and Corn list

    Drought conditions in many parts of Wisconsin have left pastures dried up and non-productive, while pastures in some areas to the north have had more rainfall. “For some producers, relocating livestock might be an effective strategy for them,” said Rhonda Gildersleeve, University of Wisconsin-Extension grazing specialist. She noted that the Farmer to Farmer Corn and…

  • EAA AirVenture travel advisory

      The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, that while US 41 road construction may be taking a brief break during the annual event in Winnebago County, drivers will still encounter road conditions in work zones that could cause backups, requiring patience and advanced planning.…

  • Kindered Kitties fundraiser set for July 28

    Stein BP, which is located on the corner of 75th Street (Hwy. 50) and Green Bay Road in Kenosha, is hosting a Kindred Kitties Car Wash Day on Saturday, July 28, with 25 percent of all car washes purchased that day to be donated to Kindred Kitties. This is an all-day event. Stein BP is…

  • Quiet night for deputies on day one of Country Thunder

    With country duo Big and Rich closing out the first night of Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is reporting very few problems. On July 18, one citation for obstructing an officer and two citations were issued for underage alcohol. Sgt. Bill Beth noted, there was “lots of driving in the…

  • Burning ban in effect in the Village of Richmond

    Effective immediately and until further notice, open burning is banned in the Village of Richmond (VOR) and the unincorporated areas of the Richmond Fire Protection District (RTFPD). Most burning is already prohibited by a County wide Health Department ordinance and a local VOR ordinance.  Campfires and bonfires (with a permit), which would be allowed under…

  • No campfires at Country Thunder unless we get a downpour

    Town of Randall officials and the fire department are enforcing a total campfire/cooking fire ban at the Country Thunder campgrounds this week, unless a heavy down pour changes current tinder-like conditions. Town of Randall President Bob Stoll said there will be patrols going through the campground enforcing this rule. If campers won’t cooperate, the county…

  • No campfires at Bong until further notice

    There will be no campfires at Bong until further notice, due to extreme dry conditions. Wisconsin’s continuing drought and existing high fire threat conditions have prompted officials to extending the emergency burning restrictions to Jackson, Monroe, Waupaca, Wood, Portage and Waushara counties and additional portions of Adams and Juneau counties. Campfires also will be banned…

  • Country Thunder hits Twin Lakes next week

    Has your foot been tapping uncontrollably lately? Do you find yourself suddenly perusing the ad section of the paper that lists the pick ups for sale? Do you find yourself driving past the Country Thunder grounds, even though its empty and there is a hay crop where the camp ground will be? You’ve got it.…

  • Prairie Family Days to be held at Prairie Springs Park

    All are invited to Prairie Family Days in Pleasant Prairie on July 21. Admission is free, though certain activities are fee based. Prairie Family Days will take place inside Prairie Springs Park at a new location, lakeside, between RecPlex and Lake Andrea. Prairie Family Days activities include: sporting tournaments (throughout the weekend); a youth fishing…

  • Pike River Rendezvous os Aug. 3-5

    More than 300 re-enactors will be encamped on Simmons Island from Friday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 5 for the 15th Annual Pike River Rendezvous. The public is welcome to explore the rendezvous from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Step back in time when Native…