Author: Jason Arndt
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Person of interest arrested in Janesville for homicide of Twin Lakes man
By Jason Arndt Editor With help from the Janesville Police Department, authorities arrested a person of interest in the fatal armed robbery involving a 56-year-old Twin Lakes man Friday afternoon, a Janesville Police press release reports. “Janesville Police Department officers assisted members of the Madison Police Department in searching for a person of interest in…
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WHEATLAND WINNER
Mikelle Miles, an incoming Burlington Catholic Central senior, was crowned Miss Wheatland at the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department Festival on June 23. Miles, who is a member of St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster, is also involved with the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H club. For the Hilltoppers, Miles serves as student council vice president and…
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Aquanuts seeking new members
Officials encourage community to come forward By Jason Arndt Editor For the Twin Lakes Aquanuts, the 2017 season marks a year of growth, and the organization is in search of new members to join the squad. The search of new members, including non skiing staff, comes after some members experienced changes in their lives. “This…
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Local man dies after Madison armed robbery
Twin Lakes family in need of support While Madison police are reportedly seeking two suspects in an armed robbery, which left a 56-year-old Twin Lakes man dead of a heart attack after Tuesday’s robbery, the city’s police chief characterized the suspects as vile and reprehensible at a news conference to Madison area reporters this week.…
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Three charged in Twin Lakes armed robbery
Formal complaints filed Thursday By Jason Arndt Editor An armed robbery investigation led Twin Lakes police to the Tan Oaks apartment complex June 22, when officers surrounded the building to arrest three suspects, village police said. The three suspects, who are being held on $50,000 temporary cash bonds, each face two counts of felony armed…
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Kansasville woman still missing after massive search
Entering day four of a massive search, about 130 officials from five counties still could not find a Kansasville woman missing since Sunday, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office reports. Lynn M. Rickard, 59, was reported missing from her residence in the 4900 block of Schoen Road in the Town of Dover in the early morning…
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Two new K9s added to Sheriff’s Department
By Jason Arndt Editor Since last November, when the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department laid K9 officer Klaus to rest after he suffered internal bleeding, the department was left with one K9 unit. The shortage was addressed earlier this month, however, when the Sheriff’s Department welcomed two new K9 officers to the mix. “We are now…
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Sharing their love of the water
By Jason Arndt Editor Whether someone is seeking an adventure or a simple afternoon out on the lake, Twin Lakes Boat Rental has an inventory to suit most needs, according to Dave Lang, a partner in the business. From aluminum fishing boats to kayaks, whatever activity you want to do, they’ll most likely be able…
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SOFTBALL ALL-STATE: Wilmot boasts four representatives
Falcons’ Hrncar, Mickelson earn honorable mention After finishing as the WIAA Division 1 state softball runner-up, two Wilmot Union High School seniors earned first team all-state recognition and another received second team honors, the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association reports. Additionally, a fourth Panther senior joins two representatives from Westosha Central on the honorable mention…
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Twin Lakes police officers to carry Narcan
Village looks to raise awareness By Jason Arndt Editor Drugs are in Twin Lakes, along with other municipalities, and village police plan to add Narcan to its arsenal to tackle a rising heroin epidemic. The decision is the latest in a series of maneuvers to address these concerns, starting with a June 5 proposal before…