Pleasant Prairie

Kenosha County police chase; Illinois man to pay $53K+ in restitution

February 26, 2025 12:22pm CST

Markeece Muhammad, an Illinois man convicted of leading Pleasant Prairie police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then ramming one of the squads in February 2024, has been ordered to pay $53,828.24 in restitution.

Pleasant Prairie uncleared snow, man unable to get around safely

February 20, 2025 5:39pm CST

Some Pleasant Prairie sidewalks and crosswalks are blocked by snow and ice, creating a roadblock for a man who uses a wheelchair.

Pleasant Prairie police chase stolen U-Haul, 2 women arrested

February 20, 2025 4:16pm CST

Pleasant Prairie police said two women were arrested after a high-speed chase of a stolen U-Haul van in January.

Pleasant Prairie police chase, Illinois teen arrested: video

February 5, 2025 6:04pm CST

Pleasant Prairie police released video from a January pursuit that ended with an Illinois teen in custody.

Pleasant Prairie squad totaled during enforcement for reckless driving

January 31, 2025 10:04am CST

Pleasant Prairie police were conducting traffic enforcement on Thursday, Jan. 29 and one of the department's officers ended up being involved in a serious three-car collision.

Fond du Lac synchronized skating team in French Cup, part of Team USA

January 27, 2025 4:40pm CST

The Fond du Lac Blades are gearing up to head overseas to compete in the French Cup.

Pleasant Prairie police chase; K-9 Chase secures 1 of 2 suspects

January 17, 2025 11:14am CST

Pleasant Prairie police arrested two Chicago area men after a police chase.

Kenosha County police chase; Illinois man pleads guilty to 2 charges

November 27, 2024 12:14pm CST

One of two Illinois men accused of leading Pleasant Prairie police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then ramming a squad has pleaded guilty to two of five charges against him.

Pleasant Prairie bank robbery; Paul Garchek sentenced, 14 years prison

November 26, 2024 4:10pm CST

A Kenosha County judge sentenced Paul Garchek to 14 years in prison in connection with an April bank robbery in Pleasant Prairie.

Silver Alert canceled: Pleasant Prairie woman found safe

November 9, 2024 9:43pm CST

A statewide Silver Alert was issued for missing 71-year-old Carolyn Bova of Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, Nov. 9.

National retail theft group suspects arrested in Pleasant Prairie

November 5, 2024 2:10pm CST

Three people were arrested at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets on Sunday, Oct. 26, who police say had already robbed one store and were planning to rob another store at the outlet mall.

Pleasant Prairie shooting; man fires at tree trimmer, officials say

October 23, 2024 10:43am CDT

Pleasant Prairie police arrested a man they say fired a gunshot at a tree trimming contractor narrowly missing the man on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22.

Pleasant Prairie police chase ends with foot pursuit, arrest

October 18, 2024 11:00am CDT

Pleasant Prairie released video from a police chase that led to a foot pursuit on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Pleasant Prairie police chase of limousine; K-9 deployed, man arrested

September 17, 2024 3:22pm CDT

A man was arrested following a limousine chase in Pleasant Prairie on Monday, Sept. 16.

Lake Michigan shipwreck scuba diver's body recovered

September 11, 2024 6:53pm CDT

Dive teams in Kenosha County recovered the body Wednesday of a scuba diver who failed to resurface while exploring a Lake Michigan shipwreck.

Lake Michigan shipwreck scuba diver missing, Kenosha County searches

September 10, 2024 2:32pm CDT

A scuba diver exploring a Lake Michigan shipwreck off the shore of Pleasant Prairie failed to resurface, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said.

Pleasant Prairie 1993 John Doe investigation; positive ID made

August 27, 2024 10:12am CDT

The Pleasant Prairie Police Department and Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27 that a positive identification has been made in a John Doe investigation from 1993.