"Just don't fall for it" woman says of new credit/debit card scam
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Scam alert!
Roommates without water pointing fingers at trailer park owner
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Kenosha women say their pipes have been frozen, and they've been without water for nearly a month.
City of Kenosha in search of a marketing identity
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Kenosha has gone by a few different names -- Southport and Pike.
Details on a movie that is being filmed in Kenosha
When you think of movie making -- you probably think of Hollywood or New York -- but what about Kenosha?
Altercation on bus leads to charges against teen, driver fired
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A bus full of passengers rolls into parked cars.
Police say woman, man found dead in Kenosha home on Saturday
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police confirm a death investigation is taking place in Kenosha, after two people were discovered dead inside a home over the weekend.Police say they are investigating the death of a 55-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man -- who were discovered inside a home in the 5800 block of 52nd Ave in Kenosha on Saturday, January 18th.The manner and cause of death has not been determined in this case.However, police say they are not looking for anyone in connection with the deaths, and they do not believe there is any danger to the public.Autopsies of the man and woman are being conducted Monday, January 20th."I'd like to know what happened, of course.
Kenosha Police Dept. issues warning about Facebook scam
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha Police Department issued a warning on Monday, January 20th regarding a Facebook scam.According to police, some Kenosha-area residents have reported receiving messages from their known "Facebook friends" asking if they have a Chase Bank account.According to authorities, if the person replies that they do have a Chase Bank account, their Facebook friend will then ask for their account number -- claiming they can get "grant money" deposited into their account.Officials say a person then calls the victim, claiming to be a part of the grant deal, and requests PIN numbers and the location of their bank.The Kenosha Police Department is advising residents to NEVER give out personal information via Facebook.
Kenosha Co. officials investigate fatal crash at I-94 & Hwy. 50
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person was killed in a crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, January 15th at the I-94 SB/Highway 50 interchange.Sheriff's officials say it appears the crash occurred on the new ramp where it intersects with 71st Street.This is the new route that runs parallel to and was built north of Highway 50 to alleviate traffic off of the Highway 50/I-94 intersection.FOX6 News spoke with a witness who estimates the vehicle involved was traveling at around 100 miles-per-hour before it reportedly struck a pole.Craig Judd says he and five co-workers had finished their work on a digital billboard when they witnessed the crash."All of a sudden, I heard a crash.
Mequon developer to start construction on Kenosha apt. complex
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A Mequon developer plans to start construction on a 70-unit apartment complex in Kenosha this Spring.It will be built on a vacant six acres south of the intersection of 70th Avenue and 75th Street.The site was sold for $575,000.The development, dubbed Sagewood Apartment Homes will have one and two bedroom units complete with appliances, including washers and dryers.
Kenosha officials release New Year's Day crash totals
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, January responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by snow that fell on New Year's Eve, and throughout the day on Wednesday, January 1st.Since 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, the Kenosha Co.
Business Journal: Second Amazon distribution center planned for Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6's media partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal are reporting Amazon's project in Kenosha is getting bigger.Back in November, The Business Journal reported Amazon.com's planned one-million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center is a go.With that project, Amazon is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center, planned for a 101-acre site east of I-94 near 122nd Street.Now, The Business Journal is reporting Amazon.com is moving forward with a second distribution center in Kenosha that would create 575 full-time jobs in addition to the 1,100 jobs in an initial building that is under construction.The new $62 million building would go up next to the initial Kenosha Amazon distribution center.The Business Journal says the buildings would be connected with a skywalk.The first building, which received a $17 million TIF grant, is planned for completion in October 2014.A Joint Review Board with representatives of the local taxing districts in Kenosha will consider the request for a second distribution center during a meeting on Wednesday, December 18th.
Kenosha police investigate double stabbing on 14th Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are investigating a double stabbing near 80th St.
Dramatic video shows Kenosha standoff explosive breach
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has received video showing an explosive breach used by officials in Kenosha on Wednesday, December 4th to end a day-long standoff situation.
Officials respond to scene in Kenosha and find two stabbing victims
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials in Kenosha on Thursday night, December 5th responded to the scene of a double stabbing incident.It happened near 80th Street and 14th Avenue just before 7:30 p.m.Officials say the scene encompassed two locations near the intersection -- where they discovered a man and a woman had been stabbed.Both were taken to the hospital.
Body found in Kenosha home after day-long standoff ends
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials in Kenosha said on Wednesday afternoon, December 4th a standoff situation beginning early Wednesday morning came to an end.
Kenosha priest cleared by law enforcement
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A priest at St.
Kenosha priest on admin. leave, being investigated by police
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The priest at St.
Kenosha sports bar fights to keep the music playing
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Alderman Kevin Mathewson and about a hundred of his constituents have had it with Big Shotz Sports Bar & Lounge on Roosevelt Rd."Calls for fights disturbances public urination those types of things and they're just, they're not going away," said Mathewson.Residents have circulated a petition seeking to suspend or revoke the bar's cabaret license.
Kenosha police officers make "infomercial" for Neighborhood Watch
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Some Kenosha police officers are stepping in front of the cameras to help fight crime -- producing an "infomercial" to promote its Neighborhood Watch program.Dennis Walsh is a "Safety Officer" with the Kenosha Police Department -- but in the video, he is "Ken Osha."For the past several years, "Ken Osha" and a couple of police officers have been moonlighting to produce dozens of entertaining, yet informational videos.In the videos, along with Crime Prevention officers Ron Francis and Jeff Wamboldt, Walsh covers topics like Halloween Safety and Neighborhood Watch."I saw infomercials, and I thought, 'Hey, you know what?
Kenosha police investigate death of 3-month-old baby girl
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are investigating the death of a three-month-old baby girl that occurred early Wednesday morning, November 13th.According to authorities, the initial investigation by officers indicates that the three-month-old girl was sleeping in a bed with a 15-month-old sibling and her parents.The three-month-old baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office.At this time, the cause and manner of death are undetermined.