Free household medication collection coming up in Kenosha

KENOSHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, April 26th, the Kenosha County Division of Health, Pleasant Prairie Police Department and UW–Parkside Police Department are planning a FREE HOUSEHOLD MEDICATION COLLECTION.

Kenosha police investigating stabbing incident

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday night, March 15th.It happened in the 6900 block of 13th Avenue, just before 11:00 p.m.Police say their investigation is ongoing -- and they haven't provided many details at this time.The age and gender of the victim is unknown -- as is the victim's condition.We do know that no one is in custody.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Kenosha man arrested, charged in several gas drive-offs

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 26-year-old Kenosha man has been arrested in connection with several gas drive-offs.26-year-old Andrew Jones faces three felonies, and three misdemeanors.Mount Pleasant police say on February 22nd, officers responded to the Kwik Trip on Durand Avenue after a store employee notified police that a vehicle was in their lot by a gas pump that matched the description of a suspect vehicle involved in several gas drive-offs from two Kwik Trip stores.Investigators were looking into two cases involving the Durand Avenue Kwik Trip and three cases involving the Kwik Trip on State Highway 20 and I-94.Police say that when the suspect vehicle arrived at the Durand Avenue Kwik Trip on February 22nd, the store employee did not authorize the pump.

Driver who slammed into school bus in Kenosha doing better

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6 News has received an update on a man seriously injured after his vehicle slammed into a school bus on Highway 45 in Kenosha County on Thursday, March 6th.35-year-old Shawn Hudon, from the Village of Paddock Lake was initially taken to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life, and was listed in critical condition in Froedtert's ICU.We have learned Hudon remains in the hospital -- but he is now in stable condition, and could be moved to a regular care hospital room soon.Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies have issued Hudon a traffic citation for inattentive driving.Sheriff's officials say evidence suggests Hudon swerved just prior to impacting the rear of the bus.

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?

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.

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.