Officials ID 36-year-old man struck, killed by Metra passenger train in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police were called out to the scene of a fatal accident involving a train and a pedestrian on this Wednesday evening, October 7th.It happened on the train tracks east of Sheridan Road, and east of Simmons Field in Kenosha -- near the area of 7th Avenue between 78th and 79th Street.The train involved in the accident is a Metra train, and the incident occurred on Union Pacific tracks.The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Adam Richter of Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police were called out to the scene of a fatal accident involving a train and a pedestrian on this Wednesday evening, October 7th.It happened on the train tracks east of Sheridan Road, and east of Simmons Field in Kenosha -- near the area of 7th Avenue between 78th and 79th Street.The train involved in the accident is a Metra train, and the incident occurred on Union Pacific tracks.The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Adam Richter of Kenosha.
Kenosha Unified officials investigate text indicating "bomb threat by ISIS" will close schools
KENOSHA -- A message posted to Facebook late Wednesday, October 7th by the Kenosha Unified School District indicates an investigation is underway after a threat began circulating Wednesday, October 7th.According to the Facebook post, an "inappropriate ISIS text regarding the closing of schools began circulating."School officials say a text is being passed among students that states: "Schools will be closing Oct. 8 due to a bomb threat by ISIS.
KENOSHA -- A message posted to Facebook late Wednesday, October 7th by the Kenosha Unified School District indicates an investigation is underway after a threat began circulating Wednesday, October 7th.According to the Facebook post, an "inappropriate ISIS text regarding the closing of schools began circulating."School officials say a text is being passed among students that states: "Schools will be closing Oct. 8 due to a bomb threat by ISIS.
Kenosha police: Woman taken to the hospital after stabbing near 48th Street and 29th Avenue
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a woman was taken to the hospital after she was stabbed on Wednesday evening, October 7th.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 48th Street and 29th Avenue in Kenosha.There is no word at this point as to the severity of the woman's injuries -- and it is unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a woman was taken to the hospital after she was stabbed on Wednesday evening, October 7th.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 48th Street and 29th Avenue in Kenosha.There is no word at this point as to the severity of the woman's injuries -- and it is unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Video shows officer with hands around woman's neck; use of force ruled "justified"
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained new video out of Kenosha from the back of a Kenosha Police Department squad car -- showing an officer with her hands around the neck of a woman in handcuffs.
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained new video out of Kenosha from the back of a Kenosha Police Department squad car -- showing an officer with her hands around the neck of a woman in handcuffs.
Extra patrols mobilized in search for Andrew Obregon, "person of interest" in homicide
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth is upping the ante in the search for Andrew Obregon, a "person of interest" in a Kenosha County homicide.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth is upping the ante in the search for Andrew Obregon, a "person of interest" in a Kenosha County homicide.
ATM users beware: 'Skimming' at several Educators Credit Union ATMs; suspect images captured
KENOSHA -- Police are investigating a case of "skimming" at the Educators Credit Union branch in Kenosha -- and officials say at least five Educators Credit Union ATMs in southeastern Wisconsin have been targeted.Officials say around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, a female subject placed a skimming device on the ATM in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Police are investigating a case of "skimming" at the Educators Credit Union branch in Kenosha -- and officials say at least five Educators Credit Union ATMs in southeastern Wisconsin have been targeted.Officials say around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, a female subject placed a skimming device on the ATM in Kenosha.
"It's really sad:" A fifth night of prayers as family and friends prepare to lay Kenosha children to rest
KENOSHA -- A fifth night of prayers for a family in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- A fifth night of prayers for a family in Kenosha.
$5M cash bond: Kenosha mother awaits charges in deaths of her children
KENOSHA -- A $5 million cash bond has been set for a Kenosha woman awaiting formal charges in the deaths of her two young children.
KENOSHA -- A $5 million cash bond has been set for a Kenosha woman awaiting formal charges in the deaths of her two young children.
Police release disturbing new details on deaths of Kenosha children
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have released new details into the tragic deaths of two young children found dead inside their home.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have released new details into the tragic deaths of two young children found dead inside their home.
"This is a tragedy:" Two young children found dead inside Kenosha home
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say two young children were found dead inside a home near 50th St.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say two young children were found dead inside a home near 50th St.
"Case of misconduct:" Officer accused makes accusations of his own about Kenosha P.D.
KENOSHA -- A former police officer accused of planting evidence is making some serious accusations about the Kenosha Police Department.
KENOSHA -- A former police officer accused of planting evidence is making some serious accusations about the Kenosha Police Department.
Kenosha baby expected to recover after ingesting vodka; father charged for ensuing fight
KENOSHA — Kenosha police say an infant who landed in intensive care after her mother accidentally used two ounces of vodka to mix the baby's formula is expected to recover.
KENOSHA — Kenosha police say an infant who landed in intensive care after her mother accidentally used two ounces of vodka to mix the baby's formula is expected to recover.
Police: Baby ends up in ICU after accidentally consuming vodka; BAC .294
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a baby ended up in the ICU on Monday, September 7th after accidentally ingesting vodka.Police say it happened at a home near 50th Street and 52nd Avenue in Kenosha -- when the 1.5-month-old child's mother had filled a container with water to mix a bottle with.The baby's father poured out the water, and filled the container with vodka, police say.The vodka was then used by the mother to make the baby's bottle.Police say the baby's BAC was .294.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a baby ended up in the ICU on Monday, September 7th after accidentally ingesting vodka.Police say it happened at a home near 50th Street and 52nd Avenue in Kenosha -- when the 1.5-month-old child's mother had filled a container with water to mix a bottle with.The baby's father poured out the water, and filled the container with vodka, police say.The vodka was then used by the mother to make the baby's bottle.Police say the baby's BAC was .294.
22-year-old woman dies after she and her vehicle were pulled from water in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 22-year-old woman has died after her SUV went into the harbor on Sunday, September 6th.It happened around 2:00 p.m. near the Best Western Hotel.Police say Coast Guard and Dive Team officials entered the water and pulled the driver and vehicle out.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 22-year-old woman has died after her SUV went into the harbor on Sunday, September 6th.It happened around 2:00 p.m. near the Best Western Hotel.Police say Coast Guard and Dive Team officials entered the water and pulled the driver and vehicle out.
"Awesome for Amazon to do this:" Special delivery at school in Kenosha; boxes filled with supplies!
KENOSHA -- Amazon recently joined the Kenosha community -- opening its fulfillment center on Burlington Road in Kenosha, and even though it's fairly new to the area, it's definitely a friend to one school in the area.Employees with the online retailer known for delivering goodies purchased online delivered a big surprise to a local elementary school on Friday, August 28th.
KENOSHA -- Amazon recently joined the Kenosha community -- opening its fulfillment center on Burlington Road in Kenosha, and even though it's fairly new to the area, it's definitely a friend to one school in the area.Employees with the online retailer known for delivering goodies purchased online delivered a big surprise to a local elementary school on Friday, August 28th.
Kenosha police encourage residents to be alert after two armed robberies in five-day period
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning residents after two armed robberies that have occurred within a five-day period.Police say during these armed robberies, the victims were robbed of personal belongings.The robberies occurred during the hours of darkness between 75th Street - 80th Street, and 30th Avenue - 39th Avenue.The suspect is described as a black male, with a medium build.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning residents after two armed robberies that have occurred within a five-day period.Police say during these armed robberies, the victims were robbed of personal belongings.The robberies occurred during the hours of darkness between 75th Street - 80th Street, and 30th Avenue - 39th Avenue.The suspect is described as a black male, with a medium build.
Kenosha police looking to ID woman in connection with hit-and-run investigation
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are looking to identify a woman in connection with a hit-and-run investigation.The hit-and-run occurred on August 14th around 7:00 p.m.Police say two vehicles crashed in the 5200 block of Green Bay Road.The woman police would like to identify took off -- possibly in a newer, dark-colored SUV.The image of the woman now being distributed by police was captured at a nearby business near 52nd and Green Bay Road.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are looking to identify a woman in connection with a hit-and-run investigation.The hit-and-run occurred on August 14th around 7:00 p.m.Police say two vehicles crashed in the 5200 block of Green Bay Road.The woman police would like to identify took off -- possibly in a newer, dark-colored SUV.The image of the woman now being distributed by police was captured at a nearby business near 52nd and Green Bay Road.
"Just a family pet," but English bulldog 'Tank' accused of previous attack on sixth grader
KENOSHA -- The dog attack that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th near 76th Street and 19th Avenue continues to be investigated by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.
KENOSHA -- The dog attack that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th near 76th Street and 19th Avenue continues to be investigated by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.
"The dog would not let go:" Kenosha police shoot, kill dog after it attacks several people
KENOSHA -- Police shoot and kill an English bulldog after they say it goes on a rampage, but that's not all they shot.
KENOSHA -- Police shoot and kill an English bulldog after they say it goes on a rampage, but that's not all they shot.
"Digging around:" Former Kenosha alderman says public needs access to city records
KENOSHA -- We're hearing from the former elected official who discovered the surveillance video that led a Kenosha police officer getting a 60-day suspension.
KENOSHA -- We're hearing from the former elected official who discovered the surveillance video that led a Kenosha police officer getting a 60-day suspension.