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.
Three injured in two crashes on State Highway 31 early Sunday morning
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Three people were injured in a crash that occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 24th on WIS 31 at Old Green Bay Road near Kenosha.Officials say a Toytoa was headed west on Old Green Bay Road, while a GMC was headed north on State Highway 31.Officials say traffic traveling on Old Green Bay Road must yield to vehicles traveling on State Highway 31.The Toyota entered the northbound lanes of State Highway 31 and was struck on its drivers side by the front of the GMC.Both vehicles came to their final resting location in the southbound lanes of State Highway 31.Officials say the driver of the Toyota was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital with life-threatening injuries.The driver of the GMC was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Officials say it is unclear at this time whether either driver was impaired at the time of the crash.A secondary crash occurred later, involving the GMC, Saturn and Chevrolet.Officials say the driver of the GMC had exited his vehicle, and the driver of the Chevrolet parked his vehicle near the northwest corner of the intersection, as a result of the initial crash.This individual was attempting to render aid to the driver of the GMC and Toyota.A Saturn traveling south on State Highway 31 struck the passenger side of the GMC, and the Saturn struck the Chevrolet during its post-impact movement.Officials say the driver of the Saturn was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Officials do not know whether the driver of the Saturn was impaired at the time of the crash.This crash remains under investigation.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Three people were injured in a crash that occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 24th on WIS 31 at Old Green Bay Road near Kenosha.Officials say a Toytoa was headed west on Old Green Bay Road, while a GMC was headed north on State Highway 31.Officials say traffic traveling on Old Green Bay Road must yield to vehicles traveling on State Highway 31.The Toyota entered the northbound lanes of State Highway 31 and was struck on its drivers side by the front of the GMC.Both vehicles came to their final resting location in the southbound lanes of State Highway 31.Officials say the driver of the Toyota was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital with life-threatening injuries.The driver of the GMC was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Officials say it is unclear at this time whether either driver was impaired at the time of the crash.A secondary crash occurred later, involving the GMC, Saturn and Chevrolet.Officials say the driver of the GMC had exited his vehicle, and the driver of the Chevrolet parked his vehicle near the northwest corner of the intersection, as a result of the initial crash.This individual was attempting to render aid to the driver of the GMC and Toyota.A Saturn traveling south on State Highway 31 struck the passenger side of the GMC, and the Saturn struck the Chevrolet during its post-impact movement.Officials say the driver of the Saturn was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Officials do not know whether the driver of the Saturn was impaired at the time of the crash.This crash remains under investigation.
Beyond the Game: Kenosha star basketball player Sidney Cooks
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Sidney Cooks is a sight to behold.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Sidney Cooks is a sight to behold.
Kenosha police investigating stabbing of 29-year-old man
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, March 19th just before 4:00 a.m. in the 6000 block of 18th Avenue.Police say a 29-year-old man suffered stab wounds to the chest area and was taken to the hospital for treatment.A 37-year-old female was taken into custody.Detectives will be forwarding a request for charges of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety to the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, March 19th just before 4:00 a.m. in the 6000 block of 18th Avenue.Police say a 29-year-old man suffered stab wounds to the chest area and was taken to the hospital for treatment.A 37-year-old female was taken into custody.Detectives will be forwarding a request for charges of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety to the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office.
Some in southeast Wisconsin dealing with minor flooding
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Some in Kenosha County on Monday, March 11th were dealing with minor flooding.In Twin Lakes, neighbors reported garages, yards and basements seeing flooding.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Some in Kenosha County on Monday, March 11th were dealing with minor flooding.In Twin Lakes, neighbors reported garages, yards and basements seeing flooding.
Kenosha daycare full after school cancelled due to snow
KENOSHA (WITI) -- For the third time in a row this season, the southern part of the FOX6 viewing area (Racine/Kenosha counties) were hit hardest by Tuesday's winter storm.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- For the third time in a row this season, the southern part of the FOX6 viewing area (Racine/Kenosha counties) were hit hardest by Tuesday's winter storm.
ALERT: In case of emergency, dial 911 and NOT 112
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Information being distributed on some social media sites, including Facebook, suggests people in the U.S. and Canada should dial 112 instead of 911 in certain emergencies.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Information being distributed on some social media sites, including Facebook, suggests people in the U.S. and Canada should dial 112 instead of 911 in certain emergencies.
Kenosha P.D. taking added step to protect dashcam video
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Police dashcam video is a critical piece of evidence that can make or break a case, and now, Kenosha police officials are taking steps to make sure this dashcam video can be seen and heard when it is needed to help solve a case.When police officers are racing to a crime scene, adrenaline is high, and officers often aren't thinking about how loud their music is."If it's a hot call, you're going to jump out.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Police dashcam video is a critical piece of evidence that can make or break a case, and now, Kenosha police officials are taking steps to make sure this dashcam video can be seen and heard when it is needed to help solve a case.When police officers are racing to a crime scene, adrenaline is high, and officers often aren't thinking about how loud their music is."If it's a hot call, you're going to jump out.
Kenosha officer cleared of any wrongdoing in taser incident
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Chief John Morrissey says an officer who used a taser to control a man who he believed was ready to fight him "properly utilized the training provided to him."That officer was called to the scene of a fight in Kenosha in July 2012.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Chief John Morrissey says an officer who used a taser to control a man who he believed was ready to fight him "properly utilized the training provided to him."That officer was called to the scene of a fight in Kenosha in July 2012.