Mechanical issue led to semi fire on I-41/94 at WIS 158 in Kenosha County; no injuries

KENOSHA -- A semi fire closed all lanes on I-41/94 at WIS 158 on Tuesday morning, Feb. 19.It happened around 8 a.m.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the Wisconsin State Patrol was leading the investigation, but sheriff's officials were able to confirm there were no injuries.

40-year-old man arrested on drug charges; search warrant executed at home in Kenosha

KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 40-year-old man was arrested before officials with the "Kenosha Drug Operations Group" served a search warrant Tuesday morning, Feb. 5 at a home on 50th Street near 42nd Avenue in Kenosha.The "knock and announce" search warrant was served around 9 a.m., and officials with the Kenosha Police Department's "Gang Unit" assisted.The suspect was taken into custody before the warrant was executed.

Police: Man found dead on ice in Kenosha park

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a body found at Southport Park Sunday morning, Feb. 3.According to officials, police received a call around 8:36 a.m. regarding what appeared to be a person laying out on the Lake Michigan ice.

Caught on camera: Kenosha police seek to ID 2 armed suspects who robbed cellphone store

KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is asking for help from the community to help solve an armed robbery.On Friday, Jan. 18, officers responded to Mobile One, a cellphone operator located at 26th Ave.

Wanted for escape: Work crew inmate walked away from job assignment in Kenosha, sheriff says

KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are looking for a "work crew inmate" who walked away from her job.It happened on Friday, Jan. 18.Sheriff's officials said Pauline Rider, 20, walked away from her job assignment in Kenosha, and did not return to jail.She is wanted for escape.She was described as a woman, white, standing 5'1" tall and weighing 115 pounds.Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.

Police: Person struck by vehicle in Kenosha may have been under the influence

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a possible drugged driving crash, but it's not the person behind the wheel that's suspected.Officers say a driver hit someone walking near 21st and 52nd Street Thursday evening, Dec. 20.The person struck was wearing dark clothing and was not in a crosswalk.PHOTO GALLERYOfficers believe the pedestrian may have been under the influence.The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with police.

59-year-old man in custody following 3-hour standoff in Pleasant Prairie

PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A 59-year-old Pleasant Prairie man was taken into custody Monday night, Dec. 17 after a three-hour standoff at his home near 48th Avenue and 85th Street.According to police, at approximately 7:15 p.m., residents in the area called police and reported that a neighbor had fired a weapon outside of his home multiple times and retreated back into his house.Police responded and set up perimeter to contain the individual and the incident.The Kenosha County Tactical Response Team was notified and responded with tactical personnel and negotiators.As the Tactical Response Team approached the house, a shot could be heard from inside the home.

Man faces charges for allegedly stealing vehicle belonging to Jason Killips, killed in Kenosha

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Charges have been filed in connection with the homicide of Jason Killips, 36, a Carthage College student found dead in a Kenosha apartment on Nov. 30.Daniel Vanderpool, 39, faces one count of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, repeater and one count of felony bail jumping, repeater.

Man arrested in Kenosha homicide case; victim's vehicle missing

KENOSHA -- A man has been arrested in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jason Killips, a Carthage College student who was found dead in an apartment near 15th Street and 38th Avenue in Kenosha on Friday, Nov. 30.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, injured near 60th and Pershing in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday morning, Dec. 3 near 60th and Pershing Blvd.Officials say the pedestrian was transported to St.

State Patrol confirms multiple injuries in crash on I-41 SB near Bristol

BRISTOL -- A crash closed lanes on I-41 southbound near County Highway ML (Mile Marker 348.4) near Bristol in Kenosha County Sunday night, Dec. 2 -- and officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol confirmed it involved multiple injuries.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, it happened around 7:15 p.m.WisDOT cameras in the area showed a very large law enforcement presence, and traffic backups in the area.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the crash is believed to have involved three vehicles, including possibly a squad.

Homicide investigation: Man found dead in Kenosha apartment

KENOSHA -- Police are investigating a homicide, after a man was found dead in an apartment near 15th Street and 39th Avenue in Kenosha.Police responded to the apartment building around 10:40 a.m. for a welfare check.