Kenosha police: 54-year-old man fires gun he believes to be unloaded inside his apartment
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a man accidentally fired his gun inside his apartment on Wednesday afternoon, October 1st.It happened at the Wood Creek Apartments on 15th Street in Kenosha.Police were notified of the incident shortly before 1:00 p.m.Police say a neighbor told police she heard a loud noise while she was in her bedroom.
Kenosha police identify body found on railroad tracks near 80th and Sheridan
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police have identified a body discovered on railroad tracks near 80th Street, east of Sheridan Road on Saturday afternoon, September 27th.Police say the body is that of 35-year-old Shane Miller.Body parts were found on train tracks around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, after a Union Pacific crew member called authorities.Police say their preliminary investigation has determined Miller was struck by a southbound freight train near 68th Street someone after 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 26th.The incident remains under investigation.
Shocking discovery found on train tracks in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- There was a gruesome discovery in Kenosha on Saturday, September 27th.
Union workers picket outside Amazon distribution center, but why?
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Dozens of union workers picketed the construction site for the massive Amazon distribution center in Kenosha Friday, September 19th.They're upset contract workers are coming in from out of state to build a facility partly paid for with tax payer money.The Amazon distribution center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs once it opens."This is what it's going to take for people to realize that," said Craig Hanson, Union Machinist from St.
A warning from Kenosha police: People are passing counterfeit $50 bills
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they're investigating several cases involving the passing of counterfeit $50 bills.The Kenosha Police Department's "Financial Crimes Unit" is investigating.Meanwhile, Kenosha police are warning business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills -- advising that business owners check the bills carefully for security features.Police say it appears those passing these fake bills are using them to request money orders, or they're making small purchases in order to get real money back in change.Police are also cautioning folks who use Craigslist to be on the lookout for fake bills.
Kenosha police: Smoke inhalation killed 33-year-old woman following fire
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 33-year-old woman has died following a fire on Friday afternoon, September 12th.Police and fire officials responded to a fire occurring on 85th Street just after 3:00 p.m. Friday.There, they discovered the 33-year-old woman inside an apartment, unconscious and unresponsive.
RECOVERED! Rare African tortoise, worth $4,000, returned to its owner
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a rare African tortoise -- stolen in Kenosha, has been recovered and returned to its owner.Police say just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, the tortoise was dropped off at a Kenosha pet store.
Dump truck driver's medical emergency leads to series of crashes in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a dump truck driver suffered a medical emergency -- triggering a series of crashes on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Police tell FOX6 News the dump truck's driver suffered a medical emergency between 52nd and 60th streets and struck a vehicle.
BUSTED: Illinois men arrested in Kenosha, in possession of crystal meth
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Illinois men were busted -- arrested and taken to jail on felony charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal meth after law enforcement officials in Kenosha conducted a "controlled purchase" on Wednesday morning, August 27th.Shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group, the Milwaukee DEA, the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit, Kenosha police officers and a Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Sheriff conducted the controlled purchase, and subsequent arrests.The arrests occurred in the 8000 block of 60th Avenue.Police say 30-year-old Omar Villalobos of Harvey, Illinois and 33-year-old Jesus Flores of Posen, Illinois were taken into custody.
Potawatomi Casino at risk to lose thousands of slot machines
MILWAUKEE/KENOSHA (WITI) -- The controversy over a proposed Kenosha casino just keeps heating up.
Mystery inside a Kenosha tattoo parlor: Owners find BONES inside crawl space!
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A mystery inside a Kenosha tattoo parlor.
"It really fit the theme I wanted for the film:" Feature-length film "God Forgive Us" shot in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- It screens for the first time on Saturday, August 9th.
Neighbors in Kenosha alert homeowners to fire; all able to safely escape
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters in Kenosha battled a fire that occurred at a home on 19th Avenue just after midnight on Sunday, August 3rd.It happened in the 1600 block of 19th Avenue.Fire officials say upon their arrival at the scene, flames were visible on the back side of the home.
UPDATE: 27-year-old man dies after serious crash Wednesday evening in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 27-year-old man was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life following a serious crash that occurred on Wednesday evening, July 23rd.
Construction accident: OSHA investigating after worker becomes trapped at Amazon complex site
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police and fire officials were called out to a construction accident that occurred at the site of the Amazon Distribution Center complex being built on Burlington Road in Kenosha.The call came in just before 3:30 p.m.Officials were dispatched for a report of a worker pinned between a beam and an aerial lift in the Onyx Building on the construction site.Before emergency crews responded to the scene -- co-workers were able to free the worker who was trapped.We're told no one saw the accident happen, or how the worker became trapped.The 35-year-old worker was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Child on his bicycle struck by car near 60th Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a child was struck by a car near the intersection of 60th Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.It happened just before 6:30 p.m.Police say the child was on his bike when he was struck.
"We think that's a sign:" Kenosha home has major wind damage but one item remains untouched
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The National Weather Service says a cluster of thunderstorms strengthened over southeast Wisconsin late Saturday, July 12th -- and one turned severe in Kenosha.
Boy riding bike in Kenosha struck by vehicle, flown Flight for Life
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 10-year-old child riding his bike was hit by car and flown Flight for Life Saturday evening, July 12th.Kenosha Police say the boy was riding his bike on 34th Ave.
Kenosha police: Shots fired after Fourth of July fireworks show Friday night
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say shots were fired after the fireworks show in Kenosha on the Fourth of July.One person was struck by the gunfire -- and was injured.It is believed the victim suffered non life-threatening injuries.It happened near 13th Ct.
"Every child is special:" Hitting the golf course to benefit "Every Child's Place in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Rejection isn't easy for anyone to take.