West of the I

There’s a chance of rain of Tuesday and Wednesday (and lesser so on Thursday and Friday), says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.

Later in the week, temperatures will be a lot warmer than they have been.

Rain Tuesday could come anytime after about 7 a.m., but is most likely in the afternoon, with the chance of rain peaking at 90 percent.

A lesser chance of rain will linger into Wednesday, not forecast to be greater than 40 percent.

There’s a slight chance of a thunderstorm Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Tuesday’s high temperature will be in the 60s and creep into the mid 70s on Wednesday. But Thursday through Monday should see high temperatures in the 80s.

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH

Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 15,725 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 26 more than Friday. There have been 305 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 78,869 negative test results.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 9,356/100,000 people and a 2.0 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Monday.

In Kenosha County, 40.23 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 35.08 percent are fully vaccinated as of Monday, reports Kenosha County Public Health.

Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Monday:

• Bristol — 428 cases
• Paddock Lake — 275 cases
• Salem Lakes — 1,063 cases (3 more than Friday)
• Randall — 232 cases (2 more than Friday)
• Twin Lakes — 411 cases (1 more than Friday)
• Wheatland — 254 case
• Paris — 101 cases
• Brighton — 115 cases

All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.

Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:

Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average (Note: Moving average has been paused due to adjustment of positives for March 5, 6 and 17– DH):

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 606,274 positive tests and 2,907,785 negative tests with 6,958 deaths statewide as of Monday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 61,013 positives as of Monday.

A meeting for parents of incoming Wilmot Union High School freshmen athletes will take place Wednesday, May 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the WUHS fieldhouse.

This will be an opportunity to learn more about upcoming summer athletic camps, contact days, workouts, athletic registration, sports physicals and more.

The 9th annual Salem Lakes Spring cleanup was Saturday morning, beginning at Fox River Park. Everything exceeded any previous cleanup. More people, more food, more prizes, more food to eat. A record-breaking 185 people of all ages, from all over the area, gathered to start the event. Besides their efforts, they brought bags of food for the Sharing Center.

They divided into groups to cover 17 routes all over Salem Lakes. In 4 hours, a 40 yard dumpster was filled over the top.

Light rain didn’t damper the spirits. It made the air smell cleaner, too.

People find all sorts of things in the ditches. There are always some unusual items.

About 75 prizes were given out to adults and children.

Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH

Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 15,699 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 20 more than Thursday. There have been 305 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 78,586 negative test results.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 9,341/100,000 people and a 2.0 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Friday.

In Kenosha County, 39.72 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 34.67 percent are fully vaccinated as of Friday, reports Kenosha County Public Health.

Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Friday:

• Bristol — 428 cases (1 more than Thursday)
• Paddock Lake — 275 cases
• Salem Lakes — 1,060 cases (3 more than Thursday)
• Randall — 230 cases
• Twin Lakes — 410 cases
• Wheatland — 254 case
• Paris — 101 cases
• Brighton — 115 cases

All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.

Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:

Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average (Note: Moving average has been paused due to adjustment of positives for March 5, 6 and 17– DH):

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 605,376 positive tests and 2,894,760 negative tests with 6,953 deaths statewide as of Thursday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 60,740 positives as of Thursday.

From Wheatland Center School:

Two Wheatland Center School teams placed in the top 5 during the STEM Forward Middle School Contrapt Wisconsin Competition. They were awarded 2nd and 3rd place in the final judging last week. This year¶s task was to turn on a light in at least 8 steps. This project allows students to work on skills involving engineering, simple machines, trial and error, project planning, physics, teamwork, and creativity.

A contraption is a machine that accomplishes a simple task in a complicated, fun way by transferring energy from one object to another in a chain reaction. There were 34 teams representing 14 different schools that competed virtually by submitting a video presentation and a successful run of their machine to turn on the light. Students then joined live on Friday, May 7th via Zoom to meet with judges for questions and answers and to perform a live run to be scored for the competition. Judges were from different types of engineering backgrounds and also teachers from around Wisconsin. Mrs. Kandi Horton, Wheatland Teacher said, “I love this competition! Students have to really work on patience and perseverance because connecting the steps is pretty challenging especially since the goal is to complete the task without having to intervene. It requires students to problem-solve, learn to fail, and try new ways of thinking in order to be successful.”

Team Chill Pill, created an ’80s themed machine, using 14 steps to turn on their light. From a pac-man golf ball rolling down an inclined plane to a lightning strike wedge that releases the DeLorean from Back to the Future, this contraption won the team 2nd place overall in the competition. Team members were Abby daSilva and Caden Ludwig. “I really enjoyed building and designing our project. When I was in front of the judges I thought I was going to mess up, but I didn¶t.” Abby DaSilva was also proud of her work, “Past competitions, like Future City, helped me gain presentation skills, so this time I was more confident.”

Team Goofy Gumballs received 3rd place for their carnival themed contraption that used all 6 simple machines and 22 steps to turn on a light. Team members included Sofia Bronson, Zoey Ormonde, Safyire Guthrie, and Brianna Neubauer. Student Sofia Bronson felt it helped her for the future, “The best thing about Contrapt Wisconsin are the opportunities it presents, like furthering STEAM and engineering skills for a possible career.” Their machine consisted of a student designed and built ferris wheel, tubes and tunnels for a roller coaster and a mouse trap
to turn on the light! Zoey Ormonde reflected, “I thought being a part of a team was the greatest aspect of this project because hanging out with friends was fun and I learned how to build my teamwork skills.”

At about 5:10 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue, Newport Fire Protection District and Antioch Fire Department units are responding to a fire in the 13900 block of Horton Road in Bristol.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a porch on fire.

UPDATE 5:20 p.m. — Arriving fire unit reports small fire on porch of a home.

UPDATE about 5:30 p.m. — Fire under control. Most units been sent back to quarters.

At about 4:52 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 14200 block of 38th Street.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a shed on fire. Only wood inside shed.

UPDATE 4:55 p.m. — Paris command arriving on scene reports shed is fully involved.

Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association. — DH

Have some stuff you’d like to get rid of and make a little extra cash? How about the chance to browse many garage sale offerings at one location?

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber “Hidden Treasures Sale” outdoor garage sale event May 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. may be for you.

The event will take place rain or shine at the chamber parking lot, 349 E. Main St., Twin Lakes.

Registration for selling at the event is due by May 17. An application and additional information is available here. Selling spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

The chamber will be selling food. Everyone i

Wednesday at noon, law enforcement of Kenosha county gather at the Public Safety Monument to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Remembers: Blanco Aquino James C.Rieschel Frank Fabiano Jr. Jacob Keul

The Kenosha Police Department remembers: Antonio Pingitore Gary Fraid Donald Murphy Dreux Beaulier

They also remembered other Wisconsin officers: Milwaukee Police Officer Mattew Rittner, Racine Police Officer John Hetland, Milwaukee Police Officer Mark Lentz, and Dane County Deputy Richard Treadwell.

In 2019 there were 134 Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty. Of those, 47 were killed by gunfire.

In 2020 there were a total of 264 officers who died in the line of duty. Of those officers, 45 were killed by gunfire, and 234 were Covid-19 related deaths. It was deadliest year for law enforcement since 1974.

In 2021, there have already been 125 line of duty deaths.

In 2019, 28 K9s were killed in the line of duty. In 2020, 22 K9s were killed the line of duty.

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.

At about 4:37 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 32200 block of 45th Street in Burlington.

Per dispatch: Caller reporting what appears to be a strong smell of natural gas.

At about 1:27 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department is responding for mutual aid to the Burlington Fire Department.

The incident is a structure fire in the 3100 block of Spring Drive.

UPDATE 1:43 p.m. — Randall Fire Department requested to respond with an engine and chief for a change of quarters.