West of the I

At about 7:14 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a crash in the 3400 block of 368th Avenue in Wheatland.

Per dispatch: Deputy on the scene. Single vehicle up against a fence. Injuries being reported.

At about 2:16 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a fire at 92nd Street and Highway 45 in. Bristol.

Per dispatch: A semi truck is on fire.

UPDATE 2:19 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports semi is at 86th Street.

UPDATE 2:21 p.m. — Deputy reports burning smell, but no smoke or flames visible.

There’s an underwhelming warm-up in the forecast starting this weekend.

Why underwhelming? Well, while it will be quite a bit warmer than we’ve gotten used to, it won’t be even above freezing.

Temperatures are expected to start making a slow climb Friday, when the high temperature will be 17, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Saturday and Sunday the highs will be in the high 20s. That’s where the warm-up will stall out through Wednesday.

Better than sub-zero that’s for sure.

At about 7:32 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a crash at Highway C and 98th Street in Salem Lakes.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Eastbound traffic being diverted onto Highway V.

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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:

Westosha Drama of Westosha Central High School presents its biennial variety/talent show on Jan. 30 and 31 at 7 p.m.

The show is produced and directed by the students of Westosha Drama.

Modeled after classic tv shows like the “Carol Burnett Show” and “SNL,” WCHS’ “Time for Talent!” features music, comedy skits and much more.

General Admission is $5. Click here to purchase advance tickets.

That bone-chilling cold is not over yet.

The National Weather Service has a cold weather advisory for what appears to be all of Wisconsin including Kenosha County.

The advisory is set to be in effect form 12 a.m. to noon Monday.

During the advisory period, we could see wind chill values as low as -20, says the latest, local NWS forecast,. Monday’s high temperature is forecast for 6, with winds of 10 t0 15 mph.

Relief is all relative I guess and temps may climb into the low teens Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

A warm-up of sorts may start this weekend, with a high of 20 Saturday and 25 on Sunday.

At about 6:24 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to fire int he 8700 block of 184th Avenue in Bristol.

Per dispatch: A structure in a mobile home park is on fire. Residence reportedly has been evacuated.

UPDATE 6:32 p.m. — Bristol command activates MABAS box alarm. Departments due to respond include: Kansasville Fire and Rescue, Antioch (Ill.) Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Somers Fire and Rescue.

UPDATE 6:46 p.m. — Bristol command requests response from utility company for electric and gas.

UPDATE 6:50 p.m. — Salting of Highway D requested due to water freezing on the road.

UPDATE 7:26 p.m. — Response from Kenosha County Fire Investigation Task Force requested.

At about 5:44 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 8500 block of Highway W in Salem Lakes.

Per dispatch: A single vehicle has struck a tree.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Kenosha County.

The advisory is set to be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday.

The main concern in the advisory is lake effect snow. Accumulations are expected to be higher closer to Lake Michigan. The latest, local NWS forecast for Western Kenosha County says our area’s chance of snow is 50 percent. Hourly forecasts by NWS call for about half an inch of accumulation mid county, but maybe 1-2 inches close to I-94.

And with lake effect, you never know.

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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:

At about 1:41 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Fire Department units are responding to a possible fire in the 300 block of West Chestnut in Silver Lake.

Per dispatch: Homeowner trying to thaw pipe in kitchen. Room filled with smoke.

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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:

From the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department (via Facebook):

Just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Kansasville Fire & Rescue Department (KFRD) was dispatched along with Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies to respond to a reported three-vehicle crash that involved a head-on collision in the 2400 block of CTH BD in the western Kenosha County Town of Brighton. Multiple KFRD and Kenosha Sheriff’s units responded immediately and arrived quickly on scene to find a crash involving three vehicles with extensive damage, airbag deployment, entrapment, and requiring extrication. KFRD’s Paramedic team quickly triaged and assessed the patients, stabilized them during extrication and initiated care for the serious injuries they sustained in the crash. Mutual aid resources were requested from the Paris and Salem Lakes Fire Departments. Additional Ambulances and Engine companies responded to assist with the extrication of the injured drivers and to provide the emergency care necessary. A Flight for Life helicopter was also requested to respond to the scene. One driver was transported by ground ambulance to a Kenosha hospital. One driver was transported by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. The third driver, sadly, did not survive the extensive traumatic injuries and was deceased at the scene. County Highway BD was closed southbound at 18th Street and northbound at CTH JB/31st Street as emergency crews worked at the crash scene. Kenosha County’s MCAT team is investigating the cause of the crash. Note: This is the 2nd 3-vehicle crash within about 2 miles of each other and within a span of time of about 9 hours. Please drive safely!

UPDATE 3:49 p.m.– Additional details from thr Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office: “On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputies and area fire/rescue units responded to a serious three-vehicle crash in the 2400 block of County Trunk Highway BD in the Town of Brighton. The crash involved a Honda CR-V, a Ford Escape, and a Porsche Cayenne. Based on preliminary investigation and witness statements, the Honda was traveling southbound on CTH BD when it crossed the centerline and struck the northbound Ford head-on. Moments later, a Porsche, which was also traveling southbound, was unable to avoid the crash and struck the Honda before leaving the roadway and coming to rest in the east-side ditch. The driver of the Honda, a 75-year-old man from the City of Kenosha, was trapped in the vehicle and sustained life-threatening injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ford was also trapped and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. That driver was extricated and transported by Flight For Life helicopter to a Milwaukee-area hospital. The driver of the Porsche sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. However, investigators believe the crash may have been caused by a medical emergency. Roadway conditions and vehicle speeds do not appear to be factors in the crash. The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded and is conducting the crash investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency responders worked the scene and investigators documented evidence. This crash remains under investigation. No further information is being released at this time. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office reminds all motorists to remain attentive, avoid distractions, and drive safely.”

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If you are looking for a place to get warm during Friday’s extreme cold, following are designated warming center locations and hours:

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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:

At about 4:51 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 15000 block of Highway WG along the Wisconsin-Illinois border.

Per dispatch: A single vehicle has struck a tree.

At about 4:15 p.m., Kansasville Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 2400 block of Highway BD in Brighton.

Per dispatch: Three vehicles involved. Injuries being reported.

UPDATE 4:21 p.m. — Paris Fire and Rescue responding as mutual aid with an ambulance.

UPDATE 4:34 p.m. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue requested to respond with an ambulance. Kansasville command requests response from Flight for Life medical transport helicopter.

UPDATE 4:42 p.m. — Salem Lakes requested to respond with another ambulance.

Local school districts have announced closures for Friday in light of expected extremely cold weather.

Announcing a closure for Friday are:

Bristol School

Westosha Central High School

Lakewood School

Paris School

Riverview School

Salem School

Trevor-Wilmot School

Wheatland Center School

Wilmot Union High School

Randall School

The National Weather Service has an extreme cold warning in effect for Friday morning followed by a extreme cold watch Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon.

At about 8:11 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 11000 block of 336th Avenue in Randall for a crash.

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

The warning is set to be in effect from 12 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday.

The warning text says wind chill values could drop to -40 during the warning period.

A extreme cold watch will follow the warning, running from 1 p.m., Friday to noon, Saturday.