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.
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.