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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Continue reading →2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Animal auctions a highlight of the fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH
For many a youngster, the culmination of a year’s effort will be at the small and large animal auctions at the Kenosha County Fair.
The large animal sale starts at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22. The small animal sale takes place Sunday, Aug. 23, starting at 1 p.m.
The fair puts the purpose of the auctions as:
- Promote the development of young people.
- Develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the livestock-meat industry.
- Teach young people skills in livestock/meat production.
- Promote quality meat.
- Provide an opportunity to promote the importance of the livestock and small animal industry to rural and urban business communities.
- Develop responsibility in young people.
Need a good reason to participate as a bidder in the auctions? How about these, also offered by the fair:
- Support 4-H and other youth organizations.
- Advertise your business.
- Procure high quality, home grown meat for your freezer.
- Obtain complimentary ribbons to show your involvement.
- Publicly show support of this program (some of your donations may be tax deductible).
- If you’re a beginner don’t fear; the folks running the auction will give you the instruction you need.
This year’s Kenosha County Fair runs from Aug. 19-23.
Wilmot Union HS honor roll second semester 2025-26 school year
The following students were named to the Wilmot Union High School honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-26 school year.
Continue reading →Rain to continue Saturday
Rain is expected to continue through much of Saturday, bringing perhaps another three quarters of an inch, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.
The Wisconet weather station at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol says we received .70 of an inch of rain over the last 24 hours at 5:59 a.m.
The NWS hourly forecast calls for rain through about 1 p.m., with a diminished chance of more precipitation through 7 p.m.
Saturday’s high temperature is expected to each just 70.
More rain does not enter the forecast until Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, though at less than a 50 percent chance as of now.
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Powerful pedaling at pedal tractor pulls
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH.
Youngsters will be pushing the pedals for all they are worth on Thursday and Friday at the Kenosha County Fair as part of the annual Pedal Tractor Pulls. The competition is open to youngsters from 5 to 12 years old.
In pedal tractor pull, the kids pedal a special pedal-powered tractor pulling a sled that is a mini version of the type used in engine powered pulling competitions. The farther the competitor pedals, the heavier and harder to pull the sled becomes. The person that pulls the farthest with the most weight wins.
The competition is divided up into classes by age. Prizes are awarded for the top finishers. Competitors can register between 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday and Friday of fair week at the 4-H exhibit buildings. The pull takes place nearby starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday.
There also will be a special pedal pull for 13 to 16 year olds on Friday only.
This year’s fair runs from Aug. 19-23.
A word from our sponsors: H&R Block brings tax expertise & family fun to the 2026 Kenosha County Fair
Note: This is a paid announcement from H&R Block, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Genoa City. — DH
This summer, the Kenosha County Fair isn’t just about rides, food, and family fun—it’s also your opportunity to connect with trusted local tax professionals right in the heart of the community.
H&R Block is proud to be part of the 2026 Kenosha County Fair, with a booth in the Marketplace representing our local offices in Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, and Genoa City. Whether you’re stopping by between exhibits or taking a break from the midway, we invite you to come see us, have some fun, and learn how we can support you all year long.
Spin, Win, and Say Hello!
Our booth is designed with the whole family in mind. Stop by to:
- Spin the wheel for prizes
- Win fun giveaways and H&R Block swag
- Ask questions about taxes, credits, and financial planning
- Meet your local tax professionals face-to-face
More Than Just Tax Season
While many people think of H&R Block only during tax time, our services go far beyond filing returns. At our Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, and Genoa City locations, we’re here year-round to help with:
- Personal and small business tax preparation
- Tax planning to help you keep more of what you earn
- Understanding tax credits and deductions
- Support for life changes like marriage, retirement, or starting a business
- Help with IRS letters or tax concerns
Our knowledgeable team is right here in your community, ready to provide guidance tailored to your unique
situation.
Westosha Central HS honor roll third trimester 2025-26 school year
The following students were named to the Westosha Central High School honor roll for the third trimester of the 2025-26 school year:
Continue reading →Deaths July 30, 2026: Janet Barbara Helton
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Continue reading →2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Enter the Tallest Weed Contest
Note: The following is a paid announcement from the Kenosha County Fair — DH
So have you been neglecting your weeding this summer (I have) or have you just been gearing up for the Kenosha County Fair’s Tallest Weed Contest?
Entering this contest is easy.
First, grow a tall weed.
Next, print off the entry form below (form available here, along with more info).
Bring your weed in a container to the Market Place Building on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 2 to 7p.m.
Attach a photo of the weed in it’s original spot and briefly explain what makes this plant a weed.
Good luck! There are cash prizes for first, second and third place.
This year’s Kenosha County Fair runs from Aug. 19-23.
A word from our sponsors: Westosha Senior Community Center hosting Tech Connect in August
Note: The following is a paid announcement from the Westosha Senior Center. — DH
Westosha Senior Community Center is hosting Tech Connect Sponsored by AARP.
Join us this July and August for informative Tech Connect lectures! Attend one lecture or join us for all four—everyone is welcome!
Dates and topics are:
- July 14 • 12:30 p.m., MyChart & Medical ID, $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card Drawing
- July 21 • 12:30 p.m., YouTube, $25 Bristol 45 Diner Gift Card Drawing
- August 4 • 12:30 p.m., Facebook, $25 Festival Foods Gift Card Drawing
- August 11 • 12:30 p.m., Video Chats, $25 Antonia’s Pancake House Gift Card Drawing
Participants must attend to be entered into that day’s $25 gift card drawing.
Westosha Senior Community Center is located at 19200 93rd Street, Bristol, WI 53104. Phone: (262) 891-3436
Fall election 2026: Kenosha County sheriff candidates Republican primary Q&A
The partisan primary election on Aug., 11 will include a contest on the Republican side for sheriff.
Appearing on the ballot will be:
- James Beller
- Tony Gonzalez
- David W. Zoerner, the incumbent
No candidates filed as Democrats or for any other recognized Wisconsin party.
The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email to the address they submitted with their candidate information.
Here is their biographical information followed by their question responses, presented in alphabetical order:
Continue reading →Deaths July 29, 2026: Thomas R. Miller
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Continue reading →2026 Kenosha County Fair preview: Recycled food container sculpture contest to benefit The Sharing Center
The Kenosha County Fair is holding a new contest this year that allows you to tap your creative energies and will help The Sharing Center
The contest asks participants to build a creative sculpture out of recycled, clean, empty, food containers. Fair guests will “vote” on their favorite sculpture by donating money to their favorite. The sculpture with the most donations by 7pm Sunday, Aug. 18 will be declared the winner.
All monetary donations will be donated to The Sharing Center.
The fair will not be collecting actual food or household items for The Sharing Center, only the money donations.
July 29, 2026 lake test results: Swim caution lifted for Center Lake; Hooker Lake boat launch under swim closure; Hoag Park beach, Old Settlers Park beach & Paddock Hooker Lakes Association diving board under swim cautions
A swim caution for Center Lake was lifted, a swim closure placed at Hooker Lake boat launch and swim cautions issued for the Paddock Lake locations of Hoag Park beach, Old Settlers County Park beach and Paddock Hooker Lakes Association diving board area (channel) after sampling by Kenosha County Tuesday.
The State Department of Health recommends posting warnings at beaches when test results indicate an E.coli level of 235/100mL or more and closing a beach when test results exceed E.coli 1000/100mL.
The results from the Tues that prompted the lifiting of one closure, the swim closure and the swim cautions were:
- Center Lake — 43.0 E.coli/100 mL
- Hooker Lake boat launch — 1300 E.coli/100 mL
- Hoag Park beach — 387.0 E.coli/100 mL
- Old Settlers County Park beach — 260.0 E.coli/100 mL
- PHLA diving board — 387.0 E.coli/100 mL
Hooker Lake, Hoag Park, Old Settlers beach and PHLA diving board are scheduled to be resampled, Typically that is done the next day, weather permitting.
Results from testing this week by Kenosha County (except where noted) are:
Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 260 E.coli/100 mL; DeWitt Park on Silver Lake 99 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 101 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 547 E.coli/100 mL; Rock Lake 167 E.coli/100 mL; Camp Lake 14 E.coli/100 mL
Paddock Lake — Old Settlers County Park beach 260 E.coli/100 mL; Hooker Lake launch 1300 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Park 387 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Association 30 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA beach 144 E.coli/100mL; PHLA diving board 387 E.coli/100 mL.
Wheatland — Lilly Lake 7 E.coli/100 mL.
Twin Lakes — Lance Park on Lake Mary 76 E.coli/100mL
Randall (reported by the District of Powers Lake) — Powers Lake Beach 9 E.coli/100mL
Deaths July 28, 2026: Richard W. Robers
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Continue reading →2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Hay bale toss contest is Friday evening at fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH
The hay bale throwing contest at the Kenosha County Fair will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday of the fair. Pre-registration starts at 5:30 p.m. There is a $1 entry fee.
The event is sponsored by Slades Corners Lucky Clovers 4-H Club.
The premise is simple. Take a bale of hay and see how far you can toss it. Techniques vary.
Classes are divided by gender and age. Prizes are awarded for the top finishers. Usually fair royalty give the contest a heave.
Bristol Fire and Rescue, village of Paddock Lake and Scout Troop 328 host pop-up splash pad at Village Hall
It was a good evening Tuesday to get a little — or a lot — wet and there was just the activity for that at the Paddock Lake Village Hall parking lot.
The Paddock Lake village government, Bristol Fire and Rescue and Scout Troop 328 hosted a pop up splash pad.
The star of the show was the Bristol ladder truck that sprayed water down on people below. Over 100 people attended this first time event, said Tim Popanda, village administrator.
Scouts handed out free popsicles and conducted a meat stick fundraiser too.
Those wishing to get wet were able to run, walk or otherwise place themselves under the spray from the fire truck.
Here are some more photos from the event:
Continue reading →July 28, 2026 lake test results: Center Lake under swim caution
Center Lake is under a swim caution after sampling by Kenosha County on Monday showed elevated E.coli levels there.
The State Department of Health recommends posting warnings at beaches when test results indicate an E.coli level of 235/100mL or more and closing a beach when test results exceed E.coli 1000/100mL.
Results from testing this week by Kenosha County (except where noted) are:
The result that prompted the closure at Center Lake was 547.0 E.coli/100 mL.
The above locations are scheduled to be resampled. That typically occurs the next day, weather permitting.
Monday’s storm prevented some sites from being sampled. Those locations also were scheduled to be sampled Tuesday.
Results available from Monday from Kenosha County (except where noted) are:
Salem Lakes — Camp Lake 14 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 547 E.coli/100 mL; Lake Shangri-la 101 E.coli/100 mL; Rock Lake 167 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park beach 99 E.coli/100 mL; and Silver Lake County Park beach 40 E.coli/100 mL.
Wheatland — Lilly Lake beach 7.0 E.coli/100 mL.
Randall (reported by District of Powers Lake) — Powers Lake beach 9 E.coli/100 mL.
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board meeting July 28, 2026
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the school library.
Click here for a Google meeting link.
Agenda items include:
- Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $1,700,000 Per Year for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes
- Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $1,700,00 for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes.
- Academic Standards for 2026-2027
The full agenda, including links to supporting information, is available here.
Agenda: Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board meeting July 28, 2026
The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. in Classroom 42, enter door #15 (by gym).
Agenda items include:
- Education for Employment
- Substitute Teacher Rates
- State Standards
- Referendum Update
- Budget Update
- Safety and Security Updates
- Closed session for Administrative Assistant and Director of Business Services Contract
Deaths July 27, 2026: Thomas John Erickson, Michelle Anderson, Terry Thomas Krueger
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Continue reading →Tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Western Kenosha County.
This warning is in effect until noon. Places included in the warning area include Twin Lakes, Silver Lake, Camp Lake, Powers Lakes New Munster, Slades Corners with possible impact in Salem.
NWS also has isssued a severe thunderstorm warning until 12:15 p.m. for all of Kenosha County.
Agenda: Lily Lake Board of Commissioners meeting July 27, 2026
The Lily Lake Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Monday at Wheatland Town Hall in New Munster, starting after the Wheatland Town Board meeting (which begins at 6 p.m.).
Agenda items include:
- Audit of Lake District Books
- Review of Financial report
- Set up for 2027 Budget
- Approve agenda for Annual Meeting
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Kenosha County.
The advisory is set to be in effect until 8 a.m., Monday.
Visibility could be as low as 1/2 mile in dense fog areas, the advisory text says.
“If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.,” advisory says.
Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting July 27, 2026
The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.
Agenda items include:
- Discuss and consider for approval the Developer’s Agreement with Continental Properties regarding their development of the Springs of Bristol.
- Discuss and consider for approval a 3-year contract extension for the Village Administrator.
- Discuss the comments of Strand regarding the CSM and need for stop sign for Springs at Bristol and take possible action.
- Discuss and consider for approval of the Strand Flood Study
- Discuss and consider for approval of the 600,000-Gallon Elevated Tank Change Order
- Discuss and consider approval of the 600,000-Gallon Elevated Tank Pay Application No. 6.
- Discuss and consider for approval of Task Order 26-04 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Final Design, Bidding and UD-1 rate structure review.
- Discuss and consider for approval of Task Order 26-05 for engineering services for Rehabilitation of the Existing 100,000-gallon water tower.
- Consider for approval combined authorization resolution for urban forestry grant and urban forestry catastrophic storm grant program.
Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting July 27, 2026
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.
Agenda items include:
- Discussion and possible motion for increasing court costs to $48 from $38.
- Continued discussion of Fire/EMS consolidation.
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: See the antique farm machinery exhibit at the fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. – DH
For over 50 years there has been an antique farm machinery exhibit at the Kenosha County Fair.
That’s a long time. But much of the equipment in this display will be considerably older.
Some of the machinery you might see includes:
- Old-fashioned pitcher pump to draw water.
- Rope maker, which makes rope from baling twine.
- How corn was ground into feed.
- Old tractors, including John Deere, Allis Chalmers and Farmall models.
The antique farm machinery exhibit is located just inside the Kenosha County fair main gate on the north end of the fairgrounds.
The Antique Tractor Parade will start at the Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit and head to the Grandstand area at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
If you have any old engines, tractors, horse drawn equipment, garden or farm equipment, tools or any farm related paraphernalia you would like to display, your are invited to join the Antique Machinery Exhibit. For more information contact the fair office at 262-862-6121.
The Kenosha County Fair runs Aug. 19-23 this year at the fairgrounds in Wilmot.
It just might rain
Monday has the highest chance in weeks of it raining here in Western Kenosha County.
The latest, local National Weather Service forecast includes a 70 percent chance of rain Monday morning. From a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain could happen, even more if a thunderstorm develops.
The NWS hourly forecast says the rain could start as early as 4 a.m. Monday , but is most likely between 7 and 9 a.m. After a break in the afternoon, there could be a little more rain in the early evening.
It will still be a pretty warm on Monday, with a high of 89.
There’s no chance of rain in the forecast Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and less than a 50 percent chance on Thursday night, Friday, Friday night and Saturday.
2026 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Demo derby for crunching, crashing fun
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH
The sound of the fenders of two cars crunching can be sickening — unless you’re at the Kenosha County Fair’s demolition derby
There will be plenty of intentional crunching at the Wilmot Raceway on the fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 23, starting at 1 p.m. with International Demolition Derby. More information — including how to enter — available here.
In demolition derby, competitors try to disable each other’s vehicles by running into them. The last driver with a car that can still get around is the winner.
The demo derbies always draw a good crowd to the grandstand. Seeing all the destructive action of the derbies is included in the gate admission.
Heat advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a portion of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County.
The advisory is set to be in effect from noon to 9 p.m., Sunday.
The latest, local NWS forecast says Sunday’s high temperature could reach 92, with hear index values as high as 100.
It’s going to be hot Monday too, with a high temp of 90, but no heat advisory yet.
There’s a chance of rain developing Sunday night. That chance of rain increases to 40-50 percent Monday, before tapering off to 20 percent Monday night and disappearing for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
