Five-year-old killed in Kenosha crash that may have involved alcohol
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a five-year-old boy died Tuesday evening, October 8th as a result of a crash that may have involved drunk driving.The two-vehicle rollover crash occurred at 12th Street and 72nd Avenue in the Town of Somers around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.Officials say a van traveling north on 72nd Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a five-year-old boy died Tuesday evening, October 8th as a result of a crash that may have involved drunk driving.The two-vehicle rollover crash occurred at 12th Street and 72nd Avenue in the Town of Somers around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.Officials say a van traveling north on 72nd Ave.
Kenosha okays $17M in aid for Amazon distribution center
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports that Amazon.com’s planned 1 million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center must be complete by the end of 2016 under an agreement the city approved Monday.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved Monday night, October 7th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports that Amazon.com’s planned 1 million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center must be complete by the end of 2016 under an agreement the city approved Monday.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved Monday night, October 7th.
Law enforcement and families of missing persons gather in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials and the families of missing persons in Wisconsin gathered Sunday, September 29th in an effort to make sure these cases don't fade from anyone's memory.Stephanie Low's family members and friends made the four-hour drive from Wausau to Kenosha for Sunday's gathering."It doesn`t matter how far.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials and the families of missing persons in Wisconsin gathered Sunday, September 29th in an effort to make sure these cases don't fade from anyone's memory.Stephanie Low's family members and friends made the four-hour drive from Wausau to Kenosha for Sunday's gathering."It doesn`t matter how far.
Four arrested in heroin sting at Kenosha Taco Bell restaurant
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say four people were taken into custody in a heroin sting on Tuesday, September 17th.It happened at the Taco Bell restaurant near 52nd Street and 39th Avenue.The operation was set up in conjunction with the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force.Officials set up a controlled purchase that was to take place in the parking lot, however, the suspects would only deal inside the restaurant.Those taken into custody include 27-year-old Alfonzo Conner III (delivery of heroin), 44-year-old Jimmie Lee Shepard (delivery of heroin - party to a crime), and 24-year-old Jerrell Griffin (delivery of heroin - party to a crime.)A female was interviewed and later released.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say four people were taken into custody in a heroin sting on Tuesday, September 17th.It happened at the Taco Bell restaurant near 52nd Street and 39th Avenue.The operation was set up in conjunction with the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force.Officials set up a controlled purchase that was to take place in the parking lot, however, the suspects would only deal inside the restaurant.Those taken into custody include 27-year-old Alfonzo Conner III (delivery of heroin), 44-year-old Jimmie Lee Shepard (delivery of heroin - party to a crime), and 24-year-old Jerrell Griffin (delivery of heroin - party to a crime.)A female was interviewed and later released.
A closer look at how waterspouts form
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After seeing waterspouts form off the Kenosha County shore, you might wonder how waterspouts actually form.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After seeing waterspouts form off the Kenosha County shore, you might wonder how waterspouts actually form.
Search called off for boat that may have been on lake
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Coast Guard helicopters and Kenosha County emergency crews have called off the search for a boat that may have been on the water when the waterspouts appeared on Lake Michigan on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Coast Guard helicopters and Kenosha County emergency crews have called off the search for a boat that may have been on the water when the waterspouts appeared on Lake Michigan on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.
Kenall Manufacturing to move jobs from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenall Manufacturing is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha.Kenall produces durable lighting solutions for the most challenging environments including specialized healthcare applications and even detention facilities.A newly-constructed 354,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, located just East of I-94 at Highway 158, will allow Kenall adequate space for expansion to remain responsive to customer needs and support future growth creating new employment opportunities.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenall Manufacturing is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha.Kenall produces durable lighting solutions for the most challenging environments including specialized healthcare applications and even detention facilities.A newly-constructed 354,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, located just East of I-94 at Highway 158, will allow Kenall adequate space for expansion to remain responsive to customer needs and support future growth creating new employment opportunities.
Search for elderly man in Center Lake is now recovery effort
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has confirmed with FOX6 News that dive crews were searching Center Lake in the Town of Salem Kenosha County for an elderly man on Tuesday, September 10th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has confirmed with FOX6 News that dive crews were searching Center Lake in the Town of Salem Kenosha County for an elderly man on Tuesday, September 10th.
Kenosha to celebrate Harley 110th with festival, parade
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Harbor Thunder, a free festival celebrating the anniversary of Harley-Davidson, will take place along Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore on Wednesday, August 28th between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 pm.Celebration Place – where 54th and 56th Streets meet Lake Michigan – will be the location of this fest, featuring a Harley parade, live music, food and beverages, and family activities.From August 28th through September 1st, Kenosha will once again be a home-away-from-home to thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from around the country and the world who are visiting Wisconsin for the Harley 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Harbor Thunder, a free festival celebrating the anniversary of Harley-Davidson, will take place along Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore on Wednesday, August 28th between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 pm.Celebration Place – where 54th and 56th Streets meet Lake Michigan – will be the location of this fest, featuring a Harley parade, live music, food and beverages, and family activities.From August 28th through September 1st, Kenosha will once again be a home-away-from-home to thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from around the country and the world who are visiting Wisconsin for the Harley 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee.
Kenosha putting up signs to remind drivers not to use cell phones
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is putting up signs to remind drivers NOT to use their cell phones in school zones -- something that is already illegal."The biggest thing is we are all guilty of this.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is putting up signs to remind drivers NOT to use their cell phones in school zones -- something that is already illegal."The biggest thing is we are all guilty of this.
Aldi to hold hiring event for positions at Kenosha store
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Aldi will host a hiring event for its Kenosha store (6406 75th St.) on Wednesday, August 14th.Aldi is looking to fill part-time and full-time cashier positions as well as full-time shift manager positions.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Aldi will host a hiring event for its Kenosha store (6406 75th St.) on Wednesday, August 14th.Aldi is looking to fill part-time and full-time cashier positions as well as full-time shift manager positions.
Four-year-old child dies after suffering injuries in fall from window
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old child died after suffering injuries in a fall from a second story window of his home.Officials say the child was taken to the hospital with injuries, and later died.Kenosha Police Department Detectives are continuing their investigation.The official cause and manner of death are to be determined by the Kenosha County Medical Examiners Office.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old child died after suffering injuries in a fall from a second story window of his home.Officials say the child was taken to the hospital with injuries, and later died.Kenosha Police Department Detectives are continuing their investigation.The official cause and manner of death are to be determined by the Kenosha County Medical Examiners Office.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Police investigate attempted child abduction in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha parents are on edge after an attempted child abduction on the morning of Thursday, August 8th.The possible abduction attempt took place near the park at Nash Elementary School.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha parents are on edge after an attempted child abduction on the morning of Thursday, August 8th.The possible abduction attempt took place near the park at Nash Elementary School.
Kenosha woman working to get buses to run to Walmart
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Currently, Kenosha Area Transit does not provide bus service to Walmart, but one woman is making it her mission to change that.Unable to drive temporarily due to a bad back, Mary Parker has relied on the bus in recent weeks.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Currently, Kenosha Area Transit does not provide bus service to Walmart, but one woman is making it her mission to change that.Unable to drive temporarily due to a bad back, Mary Parker has relied on the bus in recent weeks.
Kenosha firefighters, police respond to house explosion
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters and police responded to an emergency near 60th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters and police responded to an emergency near 60th St.
Kenosha police warning residents about sweepstakes scam
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are warning residents about a scam taking place in the city, in which a person calls residents to inform them they have won a prize in the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.Kenosha police say the person who receives the call is advised to go to the drug store to purchase a certain type of card for a dollar amount specified -- with the promise that the prize would arrive at their home in a few hours.Police say the person receiving the call is then asked for their banking information.Police say residents should NEVER give out any personal or banking information to anyone over the phone.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are warning residents about a scam taking place in the city, in which a person calls residents to inform them they have won a prize in the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.Kenosha police say the person who receives the call is advised to go to the drug store to purchase a certain type of card for a dollar amount specified -- with the promise that the prize would arrive at their home in a few hours.Police say the person receiving the call is then asked for their banking information.Police say residents should NEVER give out any personal or banking information to anyone over the phone.
Twins serving overseas surprise Kenosha parents on Fourth
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
Officials working to identify body pulled from water in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, July 1st in Kenosha, after a body was pulled from Lake Michigan in Kenosha on Saturday night, June 29th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, July 1st in Kenosha, after a body was pulled from Lake Michigan in Kenosha on Saturday night, June 29th.
62-year-old man drowns in Town of Randall Tuesday
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 62-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water off of Lake Side Park Beach in the Town of Randall on Tuesday, June 25th.Officials say they responded to the scene just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Thomas Salack of Powers Lake was found floating in the water off the beach by other citizens who were at the beach.Officials say witnesses saw Salack enter the water approximately 25 minutes prior to him being found, but did not report hearing any swimmer distress during that time.CPR was administered by witnesses, but resuscitation was not successful.Drowning is suspected to be the cause of death pending the Medical Examiner’s Report.No foul play is suspected.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 62-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water off of Lake Side Park Beach in the Town of Randall on Tuesday, June 25th.Officials say they responded to the scene just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Thomas Salack of Powers Lake was found floating in the water off the beach by other citizens who were at the beach.Officials say witnesses saw Salack enter the water approximately 25 minutes prior to him being found, but did not report hearing any swimmer distress during that time.CPR was administered by witnesses, but resuscitation was not successful.Drowning is suspected to be the cause of death pending the Medical Examiner’s Report.No foul play is suspected.
Kenosha police defend the badge against ad campaign
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Members of the Kenosha Police Department spoke out on Tuesday morning, June 25th against an ad campaign they say paints an inaccurate picture about their force.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Members of the Kenosha Police Department spoke out on Tuesday morning, June 25th against an ad campaign they say paints an inaccurate picture about their force.