Author: Jason Arndt
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READER PHOTOS: Flooding in Western Kenosha County
Sparked by torrential rain, and a record-setting Fox River flood stage, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser declared a state of emergency June 12. The floods have caused several roads to close in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties as officials declare them impassable. Kenosha County residents Sarah Strasser, Tanika Johnson, Kyle Foulke, Kayla Crichton, Heather Keung…
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STORM UPDATES: Warnings, Closures, Advisories
Note: With ongoing flooding issues across the region, this link will get updated, as needed. UPDATES 3:15 p.m. Wednesday: “The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be closing Hwy 50 at the Fox River due to flooding. This closure will take place at 6:00PM tonight and last for several days. Detours will be posted,” Sheriff’s Department…
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Officials: Some county roads impassable due to flooding
With torrential rainfall the last 24-48 hours, some Kenosha County highways are impassable due to flooding, authorities are responding to reports of washouts Wednesday morning. “We ask for public patience and please allow for extra time driving in Kenosha County during this event,” a Sheriff’s Department news release states. “The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department and the…
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Rummage with a cause
Annual event part of Relay for Life drive for one family By Jason Arndt Editor Drawing inspiration from her own cancer diagnosis, Bristol’s Rae Anne Niles knew what to do five years ago, start an annual rummage sale fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society. As part of the fundraiser, Niles and a team of…
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Appointments to clerk, treasurer on horizon
Salem Lakes has items on July 10 agenda By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent According to village president Diann Tesar, Salem Lakes plans to appoint a clerk and treasurer in July. The regular meeting, scheduled for July 10 at 7 p.m., is at the Salem Town Hall. “We had to wait for 60 days to appoint a…
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Highway W construction continues
Work continues on a summer-long project to straighten out a nearly-90-degree curve on Kenosha County Highway W (Fox River Road) in the Village of Salem Lakes. The construction area, alongside the Fox River near 82nd Street, has been closed to through traffic since May 30, though residents who live within the project zone have access…
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Charges pending in fatal armed robbery of local man
By Jason Arndt Editor Madison authorities are seeking a murder charge against one of two suspects involved in a June 27 armed robbery at a Culver’s Restaurant on Beltline Highway, Madison, where a 56-year-old Twin Lakes man was killed, according to a press release. Nicholas Ivy, 32, was arrested in Janesville on June 30 after…
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Narcan grant already saving lives
Town of Wheatland the first, county said Courtesy of a recent Wisconsin Department of Health Services grant, the availability of treatment for opioids has increased. The grant was given to help raise awareness of the opioid crisis while also researching potential medications and treatments that can be used. Now, lots more addicts know that they…
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Parade marshals show love for village
Messmer shares Anthem voice with Twin Lakes By Jason Arndt Editor After last weekend’s Libertyfest parade, the Village of Twin Lakes and Chicago Cubs have a person in common, Wayne Messmer. Messmer, known for his baritone voice, has shared it with Chicago area sports fans, including the Cubs, through a rendition of the National Anthem…
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PHOTOS: Libertyfest Parade
On a sunny Saturday in the Village of Twin Lakes, hundreds of people came together for the annual Libertyfest parade, which brought in regional and some national visitors into the village. With Wayne and Kathleen Messmer serving as the parade grand marshals, elected officials, including Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth, Executive Jim Kreuser along with…