Friends of man presumed drowned remember his life
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Friends of a 31-year-old man presumed drowned at Lake Michigan came together to remember his life and legacy on Tuesday, June 18th -- one day after he went missing near Kenosha's North Pier.Ben McCarter was swimming Monday afternoon with his friends in Lake Michigan near Kenosha's North Pier, when a strong current pulled him under.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Friends of a 31-year-old man presumed drowned at Lake Michigan came together to remember his life and legacy on Tuesday, June 18th -- one day after he went missing near Kenosha's North Pier.Ben McCarter was swimming Monday afternoon with his friends in Lake Michigan near Kenosha's North Pier, when a strong current pulled him under.
31-year-old Kenosha man missing after swimming in Lake Michigan
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Department officers responded with Kenosha Fire Department rescue personnel and US Coast Guard officials to the North Lighthouse Pier in regards to a swimmer in distress Monday, June 17th.According to officials, 31-year-old Benjamin McCarter from Kenosha had been swimming with friends off the North Lighthouse Pier when he began to struggle about 10 to 15 feet away from the east end of the pier.Authorities say it appears that the McCarter was having difficulty swimming against the waves, which had gotten rough.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Department officers responded with Kenosha Fire Department rescue personnel and US Coast Guard officials to the North Lighthouse Pier in regards to a swimmer in distress Monday, June 17th.According to officials, 31-year-old Benjamin McCarter from Kenosha had been swimming with friends off the North Lighthouse Pier when he began to struggle about 10 to 15 feet away from the east end of the pier.Authorities say it appears that the McCarter was having difficulty swimming against the waves, which had gotten rough.
Coast Guard to search water in Kenosha through the night
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
Kenosha man killed when his motorcycle is struck by car
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials say a 26-year-old Kenosha man was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a motor vehicle on Monday, June 17th.It happened at 39th Avenue and 52nd Street.Officials say the man was driving a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle, headed southbound on 39th Avenue.The other driver, a 69-year-old Kenosha man was driving a 2003 Honda SUV, and was exiting a parking lot onto 39th Avenue in the 5200 block.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials say a 26-year-old Kenosha man was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a motor vehicle on Monday, June 17th.It happened at 39th Avenue and 52nd Street.Officials say the man was driving a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle, headed southbound on 39th Avenue.The other driver, a 69-year-old Kenosha man was driving a 2003 Honda SUV, and was exiting a parking lot onto 39th Avenue in the 5200 block.
Kenosha man dies after crashing vehicle while fleeing officer
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 28-year-old man from Kenosha died Tuesday, June 11th after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from an officer on 30th Avenue just south of 52nd Street in Kenosha.According to police, an officer with the Kenosha Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. on a vehicle for violation of a traffic control signal.During the traffic stop, the driver fled the scene, traveling southbound on 30th Avenue at a high rate of speed.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 28-year-old man from Kenosha died Tuesday, June 11th after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from an officer on 30th Avenue just south of 52nd Street in Kenosha.According to police, an officer with the Kenosha Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. on a vehicle for violation of a traffic control signal.During the traffic stop, the driver fled the scene, traveling southbound on 30th Avenue at a high rate of speed.
Woman struck by vehicle on I-94 in Kenosha Co. dies
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 24-year-old Loretta Pollock of Milwaukee has died after being hit by a vehicle while she was walking on I-94 in Kenosha early Friday, June 7th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 24-year-old Loretta Pollock of Milwaukee has died after being hit by a vehicle while she was walking on I-94 in Kenosha early Friday, June 7th.
Motel helps police bust prostitution ring in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials in Kenosha were able to bust a prostitution ring, thanks to vigilant motel staff.Ray Fischer runs the Value Inn Motel in Kenosha -- a business that sees plenty of different kinds of clientele.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Officials in Kenosha were able to bust a prostitution ring, thanks to vigilant motel staff.Ray Fischer runs the Value Inn Motel in Kenosha -- a business that sees plenty of different kinds of clientele.
Lamarkous Washington arrested in connection with double shooting
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police said on Wednesday, May 22nd they have located 28-year-old Lamarkous Washington.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police said on Wednesday, May 22nd they have located 28-year-old Lamarkous Washington.
Man whose son died in hands of police making new accusations
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Four independent reviews cleared Kenosha police officers of any wrongdoing after a man was tased and died.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Four independent reviews cleared Kenosha police officers of any wrongdoing after a man was tased and died.
Recovered reptiles now getting care at Racine Zoo
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News gets a first-hand look at the care being given some reptiles recovered from a Kenosha home.
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News gets a first-hand look at the care being given some reptiles recovered from a Kenosha home.
Police investigate case of animal cruelty at Kenosha home
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police and the Racine Zoo rescued several exotic animals from an abandoned home near 14th Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police and the Racine Zoo rescued several exotic animals from an abandoned home near 14th Ave.
Woman dies after being pulled from Kenosha duplex fire
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 67-year-old woman has died after being pulled from a fire in a duplex in the city of Kenosha on Wednesday morning, April 24th.The home where the fire broke out is located on 28th Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 67-year-old woman has died after being pulled from a fire in a duplex in the city of Kenosha on Wednesday morning, April 24th.The home where the fire broke out is located on 28th Ave.
State of Emergency issued for parts of Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser today (Thursday, April 18, 2013) declared a local state of emergency for parts of Kenosha County as a result of flooding.“Due to the recent heavy rains that have caused sporadic flooding throughout Kenosha County, a Local State of Emergency is in effect,” Kreuser said.The Emergency Declaration states:“The Fox River, which lies in Western Kenosha County, is currently at 13.19 feet.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser today (Thursday, April 18, 2013) declared a local state of emergency for parts of Kenosha County as a result of flooding.“Due to the recent heavy rains that have caused sporadic flooding throughout Kenosha County, a Local State of Emergency is in effect,” Kreuser said.The Emergency Declaration states:“The Fox River, which lies in Western Kenosha County, is currently at 13.19 feet.
Officials in Kenosha watching levee closely
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Rain over the past several days is causing issues in Kenosha -- where officials fear a levee that retains Vern Wolf Lake near the Bong Recreation Area could fail.This past summer, places like the Epper's Dairy Farm were in desperate need of water.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Rain over the past several days is causing issues in Kenosha -- where officials fear a levee that retains Vern Wolf Lake near the Bong Recreation Area could fail.This past summer, places like the Epper's Dairy Farm were in desperate need of water.
Those who live near Fox River in Kenosha worry as river rises
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Root River Canal is one of the main waterways in Racine County and it is not immune to all the rain that has fallen this week.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Root River Canal is one of the main waterways in Racine County and it is not immune to all the rain that has fallen this week.
Kenosha police arrest armed robbery suspect
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police have announced they have made an arrest following an armed robbery of a U.S. Bank branch on Tuesday, April 9th.The woman's identity has not yet been released as the investigation continues.Police say the armed robbery happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of 22nd Avenue.Dispatchers received information that the suspect in this robbery had fled on foot, westbound from the bank.The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 30 years of age, 5'8" tall, weighing 130 pounds with dark hair, wearing a blue hat, dark clothing and armed with a black handgun.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police have announced they have made an arrest following an armed robbery of a U.S. Bank branch on Tuesday, April 9th.The woman's identity has not yet been released as the investigation continues.Police say the armed robbery happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of 22nd Avenue.Dispatchers received information that the suspect in this robbery had fled on foot, westbound from the bank.The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 30 years of age, 5'8" tall, weighing 130 pounds with dark hair, wearing a blue hat, dark clothing and armed with a black handgun.
Kenosha police seeking armed bank robbery suspect
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police officials are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, April 9th at a U.S. Bank branch.Police say it happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of 22nd Avenue.Dispatchers received information that the suspect in this robbery had fled on foot, westbound from the bank.The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 30 years of age, 5'8" tall, weighing 130 pounds with dark hair, wearing a blue hat, dark clothing and armed with a black handgun.Anyone who was in the area of this crime, or may have information, is requested to contact Kenosha Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333, or Detective Arnold Pederson at 262-605-5278.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police officials are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, April 9th at a U.S. Bank branch.Police say it happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of 22nd Avenue.Dispatchers received information that the suspect in this robbery had fled on foot, westbound from the bank.The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 30 years of age, 5'8" tall, weighing 130 pounds with dark hair, wearing a blue hat, dark clothing and armed with a black handgun.Anyone who was in the area of this crime, or may have information, is requested to contact Kenosha Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333, or Detective Arnold Pederson at 262-605-5278.
Water receding on part of northbound I-94 in Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The two right lanes of northbound I-94 just north of Highway C and south of State Highway 50 in Kenosha County were temporarily flooded and shut down on Monday morning, April 8th.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The two right lanes of northbound I-94 just north of Highway C and south of State Highway 50 in Kenosha County were temporarily flooded and shut down on Monday morning, April 8th.
Loved ones hold vigil in honor of two men gunned down in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A vigil was held Sunday evening, April 7th in the 5100 block of 25th Avenue in Kenosha for two men who were gunned down on Friday night.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A vigil was held Sunday evening, April 7th in the 5100 block of 25th Avenue in Kenosha for two men who were gunned down on Friday night.
Kenosha neighborhood on edge after double-fatal shooting
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A double-fatal shooting has Kenosha residents and family members of the victims on edge.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A double-fatal shooting has Kenosha residents and family members of the victims on edge.