Driver taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after two-vehicle crash in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 23-year-old man had to be taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life after a crash on Monday afternoon, July 20th.It happened near 79th and Sheridan Road shortly before 2:30 p.m.Police say the driver of one vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign and his vehicle was struck by another vehicle as he tried to clear the intersection.The driver of the striking vehicle suffered minor injuries.The investigation into this incident is underway.
One day after FOX6 airs story on him, Kenosha police arrest Lee Hagopian, a local optician
KENOSHA -- A local optician is under arrest -- one day after an eye-opening FOX6 investigation.
Police: 11-year-old girl struck by vehicle, injured in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say an 11-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle near 30th Avenue and 18th Street in Kenosha on Monday evening, July 20th.It happened shortly before 7:30 p.m.The extent of the girl's injuries is unclear at this time.We're told the vehicle that struck the girl was reportedly a red van.It is unclear what caused this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"If you're looking for a job, this is the place to be:" Amazon holds job fair to fill 1,000 new positions
KENOSHA -- When you think of online retail giant Amazon, you probably think of shipping 'out' -- but on Thursday, July 16th, it was all about shipping 'in.'A prime offer for residents of Wisconsin, Amazon is offering 1,000 new jobs."It's Amazon.
Kenosha police: 51-year-old woman found dead in backseat of car
KENOSHA -- A 51-year-old woman was found dead in the back of a car in the 4700 block of Sheridan Road in Kenosha.Authorities say the deceased Kenosha woman was found on Friday, July 3rd at approximately 3:20 a.m.At this time, the cause of death is unknown.It is unclear if the woman's death is being treated as suspicious or not.
Four-year-old boy taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after he was hit by a truck in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old boy had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after he was struck by a pickup truck on Sunday evening, June 21st.It happened in the 1100 block of 61st Street shortly before 6:30 p.m.The extent of the boy's injuries is unclear at this time.We're told the male driver of the pickup truck is cooperating with the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Warning as basketball courts reopen at Kenosha park: "If bad behavior continues, we'll shut it down"
KENOSHA -- The basketball hoops are back, and the courts have reopened at Lincoln Park in Kenosha.
Game on in Kenosha: Basketball hoops return to Lincoln Park following string of police calls
KENOSHA -- It is 'game on' in Kenosha.
After multiple fights, some caught on camera, basketball courts at Lincoln Park will soon reopen
KENOSHA -- Two weeks after fights led officials to shut down the basketball courts at Kenosha's Lincoln Park, officials have announced the courts will soon reopen -- but there will be changes.
Police: 45-year-old Kenosha man killed when his pickup truck left the roadway, struck tree
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 45-year-old Kenosha man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree on Thursday evening, June 4th.It happened near 85th and Sheridan around 6:30 p.m.Police say the pickup truck was driving in the area when it left the roadway and struck a tree.The 45-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Amazon welcomes employees for first day of work at brand new fulfillment center in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Amazon welcomed new employees for their first day of work on Wednesday, June 3rd at Amazon's one-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha.Amazon has hired more than 1,000 full-time employees who will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods.Associates will work alongside innovative technologies, including Amazon robotics, that will be used on a daily basis to fulfill customer orders.In addition to competitive wages, employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that include health insurance, 401(k) with 50 percent match, bonuses, company stock awards and a network of support to help ensure employees succeed.Amazon also offers full-time employees innovative programs like Career Choice, where the company will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.The first item picked and packed on Wednesday was the book "The Learning Habit."Some positions are still available and interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.workatamazonfulfillment.com to learn more and apply online.
Kenosha man accused of buying luxury vehicles through identity theft to ship to China
KENOSHA -- 25-year-old Meo Peng of Kenosha has been federally charged in a three-count criminal information with conspiring to engage in wire fraud, identity theft and misuse of the United States’ Automated Export System to further criminal activity.
No more games: Basketball courts at Lincoln Park in Kenosha to close temporarily
KENOSHA -- No more games.
Video shows apparent beating of teens by Kenosha officers, chief says videos don't tell the whole story
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Video posted to social media led to a demonstration outside the Kenosha Police Department on Tuesday, May 26th.
Two motorcycle riders suffer serious injuries after collision with car
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two riders on a motorcycle were taken to a hospital late Friday, May 22nd after a collision with a car in Kenosha.The collision happened near 56th and Sheridan just before 9 p.m. Two Flight for Life helicopters were dispatched to the scene.Officials say neither of the motorcycle riders was wearing a helmet.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
41-year-old man arrested in Kenosha, over $9K worth of heroin, other drugs seized as search warrant executed
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 41-year-old man was arrested and a significant amount of drugs were recovered as a "no knock" search warrant was executed early Tuesday morning, May 19th.Just before 5:00 a.m., the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's Tactical Response Team executed the no knock search warrant on behalf of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group with assistance from the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Crimes Unit, Kenosha police officers, Racine County Drug Task Force members and Kenosha Sheriff's Department K9 officers.A 41-year-old man and a woman were inside the home.The man was arrested, and the woman was released at the scene.Authorities recovered the following:
Former Kenosha police officer who admitted to planting evidence in murder case has now been charged
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- He is a former Kenosha police officer who admitted to planting evidence in a murder case, and now, he has been criminally charged.
NFL Draft: Cornerback Trae Waynes, who played at Kenosha Bradford picked at #11 by Vikings
CHICAGO (WITI) -- Trae Waynes, who played football at Bradford High School in Kenosha was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft.
"Why are they doing this to us?" Family of Aaron Siler "deeply offended" by billboard featuring Officer Torres
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The family of Aaron Siler, shot and killed by Kenosha Police Officer Pablo Torres on March 14th is deeply offended by a new billboard that popped up in Kenosha on Monday, April 20th.
Officer Pablo Torres' file: Nearly 200 pages of documents reveal tale of two officers
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned new information about a Kenosha police officer who shot two people over a ten-day period in March.