Kenosha police: We Energies workers find body in car near 18th Avenue & 62nd Street
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News We Energies workers on Sunday morning, June 19th located a body in a vehicle in the area of 18th Avenue and 62nd Street.Police say the We Energies employees were working on a repair in the area when they spotted the body of an adult male, identified as 45-year-old Muhammed Bell, in a vehicle shortly before 11:00 a.m.Police were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.Investigators are awaiting toxicology results to determine a cause and manner of death.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News We Energies workers on Sunday morning, June 19th located a body in a vehicle in the area of 18th Avenue and 62nd Street.Police say the We Energies employees were working on a repair in the area when they spotted the body of an adult male, identified as 45-year-old Muhammed Bell, in a vehicle shortly before 11:00 a.m.Police were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.Investigators are awaiting toxicology results to determine a cause and manner of death.
"What's happening?" Bodies of four men recovered in Kenosha in a month's time
KENOSHA -- The bodies of four men have been recovered in Kenosha County in just over a month's time.Below is a timeline of these incidents:
KENOSHA -- The bodies of four men have been recovered in Kenosha County in just over a month's time.Below is a timeline of these incidents:
Kenosha police: One-year-old child expected to be OK after falling into pool at home
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a one-year-old child was taken to the hospital after the child fell into a pool at a home near 73rd Street and 45th Avenue on Tuesday evening, June 21st.It happened around 5:30 p.m.Police say the child is expected to be OK.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a one-year-old child was taken to the hospital after the child fell into a pool at a home near 73rd Street and 45th Avenue on Tuesday evening, June 21st.It happened around 5:30 p.m.Police say the child is expected to be OK.
Funny money: Kenosha police warning about counterfeit "For Motion Picture Use Only" $100 bills
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning folks about counterfeit $100 bills being passed that are marked "For Motion Picture Use Only.Police say these bills look authentic, but lack the interior strip and watermarks found on actual bills.Police are warning residents and local merchants to be careful -- and to watch out for these fake bills.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning folks about counterfeit $100 bills being passed that are marked "For Motion Picture Use Only.Police say these bills look authentic, but lack the interior strip and watermarks found on actual bills.Police are warning residents and local merchants to be careful -- and to watch out for these fake bills.
Kenosha police: Bicyclist struck by vehicle near 39th Avenue and Washington Road
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle near 39th Avenue and Washington Road in Kenosha on Monday afternoon, June 6th.It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m.Police say the bicyclist, an adult male, was initially transported to Kenosha Medical Center for treatment of head injuries, before being taken to Froedtert Hospital.The driver of the striking vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle near 39th Avenue and Washington Road in Kenosha on Monday afternoon, June 6th.It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m.Police say the bicyclist, an adult male, was initially transported to Kenosha Medical Center for treatment of head injuries, before being taken to Froedtert Hospital.The driver of the striking vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Public meeting with experts set for June 7th amid severe bluff erosion in Racine, Kenosha counties
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, June 2nd announced that a meeting will take place involving state and federal officials on Tuesday, June 7th amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan in both Racine and Kenosha counties -- affecting homeowners in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Racine and Kenosha.This "Technical Assistance Community Meeting" will take place at the Village of Mount Pleasant Auditorium at 8811 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on June 7th.Affected property owners and local officials are invited to attend."It's taking your land, is what it's doing, you know?
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, June 2nd announced that a meeting will take place involving state and federal officials on Tuesday, June 7th amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan in both Racine and Kenosha counties -- affecting homeowners in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Racine and Kenosha.This "Technical Assistance Community Meeting" will take place at the Village of Mount Pleasant Auditorium at 8811 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on June 7th.Affected property owners and local officials are invited to attend."It's taking your land, is what it's doing, you know?
Five-year-old boy taken to hospital by Flight for Life after becoming trapped under car
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life as a precaution Thursday, June 2nd after that child became trapped under a car that struck him.It happened in the area of 55th Street and 49th Avenue -- near Curtis Strange School.Police were called out to that area just before 2:00 p.m. for a report of a child under a car.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life as a precaution Thursday, June 2nd after that child became trapped under a car that struck him.It happened in the area of 55th Street and 49th Avenue -- near Curtis Strange School.Police were called out to that area just before 2:00 p.m. for a report of a child under a car.
One year probation for Kyle Baars, former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 29-year-old Kyle Baars, a former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case has been sentenced to one year probation.Baars was in court for his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, June 1st.He was sentenced to serve one year in prison and one year extended supervision -- but that sentence was stayed, and Baars was instead ordered to serve the one year of probation.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 29-year-old Kyle Baars, a former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case has been sentenced to one year probation.Baars was in court for his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, June 1st.He was sentenced to serve one year in prison and one year extended supervision -- but that sentence was stayed, and Baars was instead ordered to serve the one year of probation.
Kenosha police ID body found after brush fire in Simmons Island Park
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department have identified a body that was found following a brush fire on Wednesday morning, May 18th.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Kortright of Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department have identified a body that was found following a brush fire on Wednesday morning, May 18th.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Kortright of Kenosha.
Fire investigation leads to discovery of body near 50th & Kennedy in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found at Simmons Island Park early Wednesday morning, May 18th.Kenosha police and fire officials were called out the park around 12:40 a.m. for reports of a brush fire.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found at Simmons Island Park early Wednesday morning, May 18th.Kenosha police and fire officials were called out the park around 12:40 a.m. for reports of a brush fire.
Kenosha man accused of running drug operation, says "I'm doing what I need to for my family"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 36-year-old Chad Holster of Kenosha is accused of running a drug operation out of his house -- which also happens to be located near an elementary school.Holster faces the following charges:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 36-year-old Chad Holster of Kenosha is accused of running a drug operation out of his house -- which also happens to be located near an elementary school.Holster faces the following charges:
Video: Semi drivers come to aid of man who suffered medical emergency on I-94 in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
For Kenosha Indian Trail baseball player, it's ASU or the pros next year: "Either way, a win-win"
KENOSHA -- A lifetime of playing baseball and some special inside information has a Kenosha high school baseball standout prepared for the decision of a lifetime.Indian Trail Academy in Kenosha has only had a varsity baseball team for four years, and Gavin Lux has been on it each of those seasons.
KENOSHA -- A lifetime of playing baseball and some special inside information has a Kenosha high school baseball standout prepared for the decision of a lifetime.Indian Trail Academy in Kenosha has only had a varsity baseball team for four years, and Gavin Lux has been on it each of those seasons.
Group volunteers their time to clear hundreds of tires illegally dumped in Kenosha: "Warms your heart"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- FOX6 News on Sunday, May 1st told you about supper club officials, forced to clean up hundreds of tires dumped along Lake Michigan in Kenosha.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- FOX6 News on Sunday, May 1st told you about supper club officials, forced to clean up hundreds of tires dumped along Lake Michigan in Kenosha.
Former Kenosha police officer, who admitted to planting evidence in murder case, reaches plea deal
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
Amazon makes donation to support Kenosha Police Department's K-9 unit
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
Evacuation at Harborside Academy, Reuther Central H.S. in Kenosha after threat found
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
Death investigation: Human remains found along road in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
Police: 38-year-old man being held in jail, accused of stabbing man in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Kenosha police seek suspect(s) after man shot & hurt in parking lot across from tavern
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.