West of the I

At about 8:09 a.m, Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 12900 block of Highway 142 in Paris.

Per dispatch: Deputy already on scene. Single vehicle off the road in the roadside ditch.

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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:

Cub Scout Pack 328 is having a Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Kenosha, Nov. 9 from from 3 to 10 pm. 

Enter the barcode from this flyer and 10 percent of your purchase will be donated to Pack 328. Order takeout and use code JMGZTWB.

Texas Roadhouse is located at 11841 71st St., Kenosha.

The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District issued a statement Wednesday after its second failed operational referendum this year.

In the statement, school board President Sandy Quaintance said the outcome will necessitate “significant operating budget reductions.”

The district was seeking authority to exceed the revenue limit by $1,900,000 per year for four years. The measure failed by a vote of No 967 (56.29%) to  Yes 751 (43.71%).

Here is the full statement:

Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District did not approve a four-year, non-recurring operational referendum question on Tuesday, Nov. 3, by a vote of 967 (56.29%) No, to 751 (43.71%) Yes, according to unofficial results.

“Thank you to every community member who took the time to learn about the referendum question and vote,” said School Board President Sandy Quaintance. “This decision belongs to our community, and the board respects it.”

The referendum asked to exceed the state revenue limit by $1.9 million per year for four years, which would have replaced expiring local funding, including an operational referendum approved in 2022.

To address a growing budget deficit, the district has made significant reductions, including suspending summer school, reducing staff positions and hours, combining bus routes, delaying technology replacement, and deferring building maintenance projects.

Beginning next school year, the district will no longer have voter-approved authority to exceed the state revenue limit. The School Board will need to make significant operating budget reductions to address a projected deficit. No decisions have been made about which programs and services will be impacted.

“As we plan for next school year, the decisions ahead will be hard,” Quaintance said. “Our students will be at the center of every one.”

The School Board will begin 2027–28 budget planning at its meeting on January 26th, 2027, at Trevor-Wilmot School. The meeting is open to the public.

About Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District: Trevor-Wilmot is a PreK–8 district serving about 425 students at Trevor-Wilmot School, 26325 Wilmot Rd., Trevor, Wis. Learn more at twc.k12.wi.us.

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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 will present Mamma Mia! this weekend at Westosha Central High School.

Show times are: Nov. 6 & 7 at 7 pm and Nov. 8 at 2 pm.

General Admission tickets are: $10; Students: $5.

For more ticket information and to purchase tickets visit westoshadrama.com

Drawn from the works of the Swedish pop group, ABBA, this jukebox musical enraptures you into the life of Sophie Sheridan, an engaged 20 year old who has never met her father. As her wedding hastily approaches, she invites 3 possible paternal candidates in hopes that she will find him. At the same time, Donna Sheridan, Sophie’s mother, is stretched to her limits over her daughter’s wedding. Faced with her former lovers, Donna must look back on her past while facing both her and Sophie’s future. Set on the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi, Mamma Mia! is a tale of love and identity sure to make you feel like you’re on vacation.

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Riverport Chorus — DH

From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office:

At approximately 5:42 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau executed a search warrant at a residence in the 37000 block of 52nd Street in Kenosha County as part of an investigation involving alleged child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The investigation was referred to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office on October 27, 2026.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas W. Johnson, a 51-year-old man, superintendent of Union Grove High School, was taken into custody. Investigators seized several electronic devices during the execution of the search warrant.

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has submitted two counts of Possession of Child Pornography to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration. Mr. Johnson was booked into the Kenosha County Jail this morning.

Sheriff David Zoerner issued the following statement:

“The protection of children is one of the most serious responsibilities of law enforcement. Allegations involving the sexual exploitation of children demand a thorough, deliberate, and impartial investigation. Our detectives will continue to follow the evidence wherever it leads, and we will work closely with the District Attorney’s Office to ensure this matter is addressed through the appropriate legal process. Anyone who exploits children must be held accountable under the law.”

This is still an ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.

At about 5:03 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 14300 block of 12th Street in Paris.

Per dispatch: Single vehicle in ditch. Injury being reported.

UPDATE 5:07 p.m. — Paris command arriving on scene reports single vehicle on its side. Dispatch reports deputy on scene says occupant is trapped in vehicle.

UPDATE about 5:19 p.m. — Paris command requests status of Flight for Life medical transport helicopter.

UPDATE 5:21 p.m. — Dispatch reports that flight unable to fly due to weather.

There is a contest on the Nov. 3 ballot for Kenosha County clerk of circuit court.

Incumbent Rebecca Matoska-Mentink did not run for re-election. Looking to fill the spot are Republican Zach Rodriguez and Democrat Brian Sheffler.

Early incomplete, unofficial results at 8:50 p.m. show:

• Sheffler 24645 (51.89%)
• Rodriguez 22805 (48.01%)

UPDATE 8:53 p.m. — Latest results show:

• Sheffler 26006 (51.48%)
• Rodriguez 24461 (48.42%)

UPDATE 9:07 p.m. — Latest results show:

• Sheffler 27094 (50.65%)
• Rodriguez 26348 (49.25%)

UPDATE 9:26 p.m. — Latest results show:

• Sheffler 27832 (50.53%)
• Rodriguez 27192 (49.37%)

UPDATE 10:20 p.m. — Latest results show:

• Sheffler 32814 (52.96%)
• Rodriguez 29084 (46.94%)

UPDATE 4:47 a.m., Wednesday — Latest results show the following (these reflect all Election Day and Central Count absentee votes):

• Sheffler 35747 (54.11%)
• Rodriguez 30257 (45.8%)

Voters in the Twin Lakes No. 4 School District (Lakewood School) had an operational referendum on the Nov. 3 election ballot.

The district is seeking to exceed the revenue limit by $800,000 per year for four years.

Early unofficial and perhaps incomplete results at 8:44 p.m. show:

•  No 721 (51.61%)
•  Yes 676 (48.39%)

Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District have an operational referendum on the Nov. 3 election ballot.

The district is seeking authority to exceed the revenue limit by $1,900,000 per year for four years.

Unofficial, incomplete results at 8:36 p.m. show:

•  No 536 (54.69%)
•  Yes 444 (45.31%)

UPDATE 8:55 p.m. — Latest results show:

•  No 764 (57.06%)
•  Yes 575 (42.94%)

UPDATE 9:24 p.m. — Latest results show:

•  No 804 (56.74%)
•  Yes 613 (43.26%)

UPDATE 9:24 p.m. — Latest results show:

•  No 967 (56.29%)
•  Yes 751 (43.71%

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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 6:48 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a crash in the 27800 block of 75th Street (Highway 50) in Salem Lakes.

Per dispatch: This is a vehicle versus deer crash. Injured person being reported.

At about 6:20 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 23900 block of Highway C in Trevor.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported.

Western Kenosha County voters can cast ballots in the fall partisan election Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Your polling place may have changed recently if you live in Salem Lakes. If you used to vote at the Wilmot Fire Station (wards 7,8,9,10) you will now vote at Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station No. 1, 11252 254th Ct., Trevor. If you used to vote at Silver Lake Village Hall (11,12,13) you will now vote at Salem Lakes Village Hall, 9814 Antioch Rd, Salem. Voters who already voted at Salem Lakes Village Hall (wards 1,2,3,4,5,6) will continue to do so.

Voters can find their polling place here.

Wisconsin voters will be selecting their representative to the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Republican Bryan Steil is being challenged by Democrat Mitchell Berman.

State legislature and constitutional offices of governor/lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer are on the ballot. Statewide. there are three referendum questions that relate to proposed amendments to the state constitution.

There is a contest on the ballot for Kenosha County clerk of circuit court. Incumbent Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is not running for re-election. Looking to fill the spot are Republican Zach Rodriguez and Democrat Brian Sheffler.

Two local school districts will have referendums on the ballot.

Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District is seeking authority to exceed the revenue limit by $1,900,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year and ending with the 2030-2031 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to maintaining educational programming, safety and facilities.

Twin Lakes School District Number 4 (Lakewood School) is seeking authority to exceed the revenue limit by $800,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses.

At about 9 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire at Highways C and KD in Randall.

Per dispatch: Fire in road side ditch being reported.

UPDATE 9:04 p.m. — Randall command reports a small box of fireworks burning. Units still responding released.

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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 11:55 a.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a possible gas line break in the 9000 block of Lake Park Drive in Powers Lake.

Per dispatch: Telecommunications crew drilling in area struck a gas line. No smell or hissing detected.

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold committee of the whole and special board meetings On MOnday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

The committee of the whole meeting is first. Agenda items include:

• Discussion regarding Final Pay Request from Payne and Dolan for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project.
• Discussion regarding the Village’s 5-year roads Capital Improvement Plan.
• Discussion regarding damage to the Mechanical Sludge Thickener
• Discussion regarding rebuilding two pumps for lift stations.
• Budget Workshop #4.

The full committee of the whole meeting agenda is available here.

The special board meeting will follow the committee of the whole meeting. Agenda items include:

• Closed session to discuss and deliberate regarding a grievance filed under the collective bargaining agreement between the Village of Twin Lakes and the police union, including employee compensation and potential resolution of the grievance, where competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.

The full agenda for the special board meeting is available here.

Paddock Lake Area Lions Club will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Luisa’s at 6806 317th Avenue on Monday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 7pm.

The dinner includes Luisa’s spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and a cookie.  Tickets are $15 with children 6 to 12 $10. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased from Lions Clubs members or at the door.  Gluten free dinners are also available. Carry out also is available.

While you’re there tickets are also available for many basket drawings.  There will also be a drawing for the sportsman raffle, which includes a rifle, shotgun, pistol, chainsaw and weed wacker.  Tickets for this are $10 each and can be purchased from Lion members or at the dinner.

Proceeds benefit the community through the service projects of this club.

At about 1:03 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Highways 45 and K along the Bristol-Paris border.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported.

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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:

The Twin Lakes 1st Annual Community Halloween Light Parade took place Friday.

The event, organized by Dena Prestininzi and Laura Kaskin, featured lighted entries of various types on a route from North Lake Avenue, through downtown and out to Lance Park.

Here is a video of dance routine set to Thriller:

Here are some more photos from the event: