West of the I

At about 8:50 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report is a fire in the 18500 block of 120th Street in Bristol.

Per dispatch: House on fire being reported.

UPDATE about 8:55 p.m. — Units arriving on scene confirm house is on fire.

UPDATE about 9 p.m. — Bristol command activates MABAS box alarm. Additional fire departments to respond include Town of Randall Fire Department, Kenosha Fire Department, Kansasville Fire and Rescue, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Somers Fire and Rescue, Antioch (Ill.) Fire Department, Winthrop Harbor (Ill.) Fire Department and Racine Fire Belles.

UPDATE 9:20 p.m. — Kenosha County Fire Investigation Task Force dispatched to respond to the scene,

At about 3:51 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 16000 block of 7th Street in Paris.

Per dispatch: Caller reporting a tree on fire about 30 feet from a house. Evacuation underway.

The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm warning for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County.

The warning is set to be in effect until 4 p.m.

NWS says 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail have been radar indicated with this line of storms. Considerable tree damage and damage is mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings possible.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a large area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County.

The watch is set to be in effect until 7 pm.

Says NWS: “A severe thunderstorm watch is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour. The size of the watch can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They are normally issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch, people should review severe thunderstorm safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches.”

UPDATE 3:01 p.m. — NWS has now issued a severe thunderstorm warning.

Lake Shangri-la-220th is under a swim caution after testing Monday by Kenosha County found elevated levels of E.coli 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.

The result from Monday that prompted the caution at Lake Shangri-la was 249.0 E.coli/100 mL. That was scheduled to be resampled Tuesday.

Results from testing this week by Kenosha County (except where noted) are:

Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 9 E.coli/100 mL; DeWitt Park on Silver Lake 66 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 249 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 46 E.coli/100 mL; Rock Lake 162 E.coli/100 mL; Camp Lake 84.0 E.coli/100 mL

Paddock Lake — Old Settlers County Park beach 65 E.coli/100 mL; Hooker Lake launch 153.0 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Park 4 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Association 35 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA beach 66 E.coli/100mL; PHLA diving board 62 E.coli/100 mL.

Wheatland — Lilly Lake 3 E.coli/100 mL.

Twin Lakes — Lance Park on Lake Mary 3 E.coli/100mL

Randall — Powers Lake Beach 222.4 E.coli/100mL

UPDATE 11:25 a.m. — Resampling from Tuesday showed a result of 770.0 E.coli/100 mL at Lake Shangri-la. Swim caution remains in place.

From Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue:

UPDATE 6:47 a.m. — Fire units beginning to clear the scene.

UPDATE 7:30 a.m. — Passerby reports to westofthei.com that lanes are open again.

The Randall Town Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett.

Agenda items include:

• Appointment of Clerk/Treasurer position. Discussion, Consideration, and action if any.
• Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $2,760,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. Discussion, consideration, discussion, and action if any.
• Country Thunder decibel reading. Discussion, consideration, and action if any.
• Approval of New Town Assistant. Discussion, consideration, and action if any.

The full agenda is available here.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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:

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Washburn Lodge —

From the National Weather Service:

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.

Agenda items include:

• Open Public Hearing regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan [related to DNR required disinfection upgrades}.
• Discuss and consider approval of hiring Mary Gillmore as a full-time Public Works employee.
• Discuss and consider approval of adding David Thoss to the Plan Commission
• Discuss and consider approval of adding Abdul Durrani as an Alternate to the Plan Commission

The full agenda is available here.

At about 2:25 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding ro the 4800 block of 328th Avenue in Wheatland for a report of a gas line break.

UPDATE 2:27 p.m. — Unit on scene confirms leak from construction work. Asks for northbound traffic to be blocked at Highway K.

UPDATE 2:29 p.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department dispatched to respond with an engine.

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.

Agenda items include:

• RAYMOND A. & LARA J. ALCALDE, 33202 73rd St., Burlington, WI 53105 (Owner), requesting a variance (Section 12.20.050: Swimming pools and spas shall only be installed in the rear yard of a premise) to construct a swimming pool in the street yard in the A-2 General Agricultural Dist. on Tax Key Parcel #95-4-119-024-0301, Town of Wheatland.
• Fire/EMS consolidation discussion
• Seek authorization from Town Board to allow the Town Building Inspector to consult the Town Attorney for legal assistance to perform property maintenance enforcement.
• Closed session for discussion and Bi-Annual Review of EMS Contract with the Village of Twin Lakes.

The full agenda is available here.

Note: The following is a paid announcement from the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County. — DH

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Kenosha County offers no-cost, unbiased, Medicare workshops for those new to Medicare, or who want to learn more.

Trained benefit specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the decisions you’ll need to make, including the basics of Medicare coverage, options for private health and drug coverage, and public benefits that can help with health care costs. If possible, we recommend signing up for a workshop 3-4 months before your Medicare starts.

UPCOMING MEDICARE 2026 WORKSHOPS:

• Westosha Senior Community Center, 19200 93rd Street, Bristol, Great Room: Wednesday, June 24, 1 – 3 p.m.
• Twin Lakes Community Library, 110 S Lake Ave, Twin Lakes, Meeting Room: Tuesday, August 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Call the ADRC at 262-605-6646 to make a reservation or to learn more.

The Wilmot Union High School board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.

This meeting will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here.

Agenda items include:

• Athletic Fees
• Overnight Field Trips
• Class Fee for New Graphic Communications Courses
• New Hires, Resignations, Retirements
• Shared Service – DHH Teacher with Trevor Wilmot Consolidated
• State Required Yearly Report on Crime Statistics
• Location of July Board Meetings during Construction
• Preliminary Budget for 2026-2027

The full agenda is available here.

At about 5:16 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to report of a crash at Highways U and WG in Bristol.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Scene blocking westbound traffic on Highway WG.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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:

There is still time to enter the Miss Bristol contest that is part of the 2026 Progress Days community festival.

Miss Bristol contestants must be between the ages of 15 and 21 as of July 1, 2026, and a resident of the Village of Bristol. Judging is based on civic accomplishments, speaking ability, personality, poise, and appearance. Contestants receive gifts; winner receives cash and gifts. The winner is announced at the Coronation Banquet on Friday of Bristol Progress Days at the Parkway Chateau. 

Nominations/interest for Miss Bristol 2026 should be directed to Carol Gorsuch at 262-758-3912 or Cheryl Nichols at 262-945-4481.

Nominations also are being sought for Outstanding Citizen and Junior Outstanding Citizens.

Each year, Progress Days recognizes an Outstanding Citizen or Citizens. This person is selected from nominations explaining why this person is an Outstanding Citizen of Bristol. The Outstanding Citizen is announced at the Banquet on Friday of Progress Days at the Parkway Chateau.

We  also recognize an Outstanding Junior Girl and Boy.  These children will need to be in grade 5-7 (as of fall 2026), live in Bristol and be an asset to the community. 

If you are interested in nominating an Outstanding Citizen or Junior Outstanding Citizen, contact Carol Gorsuch at 262-758-3912

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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:

The Sharing Center is partnering with the YMCA to provide free summer meals to local children and teens throughout the summer months.

Beginning Tuesday, June 9, through Aug. 18, meal distributions will take place every Tuesday at Lakewood Elementary from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Salem Community Park from noon to 12:45 p.m.

All children 18 years of age and younger qualify for meals. Adults ages 19–21 diagnosed with a disability and currently attending a public or private school also qualify.

Each child will receive one Meal Kit containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches designed to be easy, convenient, and family-friendly. Meals are shelf-stable and include nutritional information and storage suggestions.

“This partnership helps address a significant gap in food access for children in rural Kenosha County,” said Sharon Pomaville, The Sharing Center executive director. “While some schools provide meals during their four-week summer school programs, there are currently no summer-long meal sites serving rural children. As families continue to face rising food, transportation, and housing costs, access to nutritious meals during the summer can be a challenge. By offering meal sites in Salem and Twin Lakes, the YMCA and Sharing Center are helping fill this critical need.”

The locations were picked with an eye to providing accessibility to the program, Pomaville said.

“These locations were intentionally selected to reduce barriers to access in a largely rural area where transportation options are limited and most families rely on personal vehicles,” Pomaville said. “The program ensures that more children have consistent access to healthy meals throughout the summer, providing valuable support to families and helping reduce food insecurity when school is out of session.”

Families are encouraged to pre-register using the QR code below, which links directly to the Summer Meals To Go registration form (form also available by clicking here). Families also may register by emailing Gabby Ruiz at gruiz@kenoshaymca.org or Rachel Mall at rmall@kenoshaymca.org. Walk-ups are also welcome during distribution times.

To register, families should provide:

• Name of parent or person picking up meals
• Names of children, ages, and schools attended
• Address
• Parent contact information (phone and email)

The YMCA-The Sharing Center relationship is not new though the program is, Pomaville said.

“The partnership grew out of a long-standing relationship between the YMCA and the Sharing Center,” Pomaville said. “Earlier this year, the YMCA received grant funding from YMCA of the USA to expand nutrition programs throughout Kenosha County. The Sharing Center joined in supporting that effort, helping make healthy, easily accessible summer meals available to children across both urban and rural communities in the county.”

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated.

Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.

If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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:

At about about 3:08 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a crash at Highways KD and C in Twin Lakes.

Per dispatch: No injuries being reported.

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated.

Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.

If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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:

At about 1:20 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 23500 block of 31st Street in Brighton.

UPDATE 1:21 p.m. — Salem Lakes command comfirms presence of black smoke.

UPDATE 1:26 p.m. — SL command holds response to SL units only. Rubbish pile on fire.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

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: