Hoping for federal funds, Kenosha Co. officials urge homeowners with flooding damage to report it ASAP
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are urging anyone with flood damage to report it immediately, as they remain engaged in the process of applying for a presidential disaster declaration, and federal funding to assist with the cleanup.According to a news release from sheriff's officials Monday, July 24th, preliminary figures suggest SE WI will qualify for federal disaster assistance after the flooding July 11th-12th.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are urging anyone with flood damage to report it immediately, as they remain engaged in the process of applying for a presidential disaster declaration, and federal funding to assist with the cleanup.According to a news release from sheriff's officials Monday, July 24th, preliminary figures suggest SE WI will qualify for federal disaster assistance after the flooding July 11th-12th.
Hearing set as attorneys work to get 15-year-old accused of fatally stabbing classmate moved to juvenile court
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 15-year-old Timothy Carson, accused of stabbing a classmate to death at Bradford High School was in court Thursday, July 20th for his preliminary hearing.Carson has been charged as an adult for the death of Dezjon Taylor, who died after he was stabbed in the heart on April 25th.Probable cause was found for further proceedings in this case, and Carson was bound over for trial.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 15-year-old Timothy Carson, accused of stabbing a classmate to death at Bradford High School was in court Thursday, July 20th for his preliminary hearing.Carson has been charged as an adult for the death of Dezjon Taylor, who died after he was stabbed in the heart on April 25th.Probable cause was found for further proceedings in this case, and Carson was bound over for trial.
Sheriff's officials: Country Thunder attendees should pack patience as flooding recovery continues
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are asking that people pack their patience as Country Thunder begins Thursday, July 20th as the recovery process continues after severe flooding.As storms moved through Wednesday night, officials said there were no problems, or road closures as a result of the rainfall, which lasted into Thursday morning.Sheriff's officials offered an update Thursday, indicating since Sunday, they had responded to 690 calls for service, including 11 reports of minor road hazards, 22 motorist assist calls, 26 medical calls, 12 service calls, five citizen assist calls, five boating law violations, and 91 other additional patrols.Country Thunder was fully staffed beginning Wednesday, as the large festival begins Thursday.Sheriff's officials noted people began arriving Wednesday night to set up their campsites, and no incidents or violations were reported.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are asking that people pack their patience as Country Thunder begins Thursday, July 20th as the recovery process continues after severe flooding.As storms moved through Wednesday night, officials said there were no problems, or road closures as a result of the rainfall, which lasted into Thursday morning.Sheriff's officials offered an update Thursday, indicating since Sunday, they had responded to 690 calls for service, including 11 reports of minor road hazards, 22 motorist assist calls, 26 medical calls, 12 service calls, five citizen assist calls, five boating law violations, and 91 other additional patrols.Country Thunder was fully staffed beginning Wednesday, as the large festival begins Thursday.Sheriff's officials noted people began arriving Wednesday night to set up their campsites, and no incidents or violations were reported.
Kenosha police warn of unknown, aggressive men approaching women in the city
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say they have been investigating more incidents in which women have been followed and or approached by unknown men in various vehicles at different locations in the city.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say they have been investigating more incidents in which women have been followed and or approached by unknown men in various vehicles at different locations in the city.
"They were slowly following me:" Woman says 2 men in pickup truck tried to abduct her in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Officials are warning the public after an attempted abduction of a young woman in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Officials are warning the public after an attempted abduction of a young woman in Kenosha.
"Be aware of possible scams:" Kenosha officials emphasize public safety as flood cleanup continues
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County officials on Tuesday, July 18th provided an update on the flood recovery efforts.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County officials on Tuesday, July 18th provided an update on the flood recovery efforts.
"Record flooding:" Officials work to assess cost of damage in Kenosha Co., to be submitted to feds
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Some in Kenosha County Monday, July 17th were finally able to get back into their homes after severe flooding.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Some in Kenosha County Monday, July 17th were finally able to get back into their homes after severe flooding.
Water levels receding, but there's plenty to clean up in Racine and Kenosha Counties
BURLINGTON -- Water levels are receding and roads are reopening in Racine and Kenosha Counties.
BURLINGTON -- Water levels are receding and roads are reopening in Racine and Kenosha Counties.
1,263 calls for service in Kenosha Co. since Monday amid severe flooding; Red Cross opens shelter
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County officials on Sunday, July 16th offered an update on the severe flooding as the American Red Cross opened a shelter for flood victims in Salem.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County officials on Sunday, July 16th offered an update on the severe flooding as the American Red Cross opened a shelter for flood victims in Salem.
Additional county roads closed in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, July 14th provided an update regarding road closures.At this time State Highway 50 remains completely closed at the Fox River in the Town of Wheatland.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, July 14th provided an update regarding road closures.At this time State Highway 50 remains completely closed at the Fox River in the Town of Wheatland.
"Drive safely and only if you need to:" List of Kenosha County roads still closed due to flooding
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department on Thursday, July 13th provided an update regarding road closures.Below is a list of roads that are under water:
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department on Thursday, July 13th provided an update regarding road closures.Below is a list of roads that are under water:
"A swimming pool:" 8 people, 2 dogs evacuated from Kenosha Co. mobile home park due to flooding
TOWN OF SOMERS -- Eight people and two dogs were evacuated from the Pleasant Prairie Mobile Home Park in the Town of Somers in Kenosha County due to severe flooding.The mobile home park is located on 60th Street near 120th Avenue.
TOWN OF SOMERS -- Eight people and two dogs were evacuated from the Pleasant Prairie Mobile Home Park in the Town of Somers in Kenosha County due to severe flooding.The mobile home park is located on 60th Street near 120th Avenue.
Emergency Operations Center activated in Kenosha County after storms, numerous roads closed
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12th activated the Kenosha County Emergency Operations Center due to the heavy rainfall and severe flooding.Road conditions were reported as poor for almost all roads within Kenosha County in at least one or more locations.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12th activated the Kenosha County Emergency Operations Center due to the heavy rainfall and severe flooding.Road conditions were reported as poor for almost all roads within Kenosha County in at least one or more locations.
"A real headache," but Kenosha mayor credits city workers for quick response to flash flooding
KENOSHA -- Heavy rain fell in SE Wisconsin early Monday, July 10th, and Kenosha was hit hard.
KENOSHA -- Heavy rain fell in SE Wisconsin early Monday, July 10th, and Kenosha was hit hard.
"I have seen flooding, but not this bad:" Flash flooding made for dangerous driving conditions in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Flash flooding in Kenosha made for dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, July 10th.
KENOSHA -- Flash flooding in Kenosha made for dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, July 10th.
Kenosha police look to identify 2 strong-armed robbery suspects
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are searching for two men in connection to a strong-armed robbery.The photos were released on the department's Facebook page Wednesday, July 5th.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are searching for two men in connection to a strong-armed robbery.The photos were released on the department's Facebook page Wednesday, July 5th.
Vehicle found partially submerged in pond in Kenosha, no one injured
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating after a vehicle was found partially submerged in a pond early Tuesday morning, July 4th.It happened near the Hampton Inn -- located in the area of 75th Street and 125th Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 6:15 a.m. after receiving a call from a Hampton Inn employee regarding the partially submerged vehicle.When police arrived on scene, they found the front end of a car immersed in water.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating after a vehicle was found partially submerged in a pond early Tuesday morning, July 4th.It happened near the Hampton Inn -- located in the area of 75th Street and 125th Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 6:15 a.m. after receiving a call from a Hampton Inn employee regarding the partially submerged vehicle.When police arrived on scene, they found the front end of a car immersed in water.
24-year-old man suffers life-threatening injuries following shooting in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A 24-year-old man was shot during a multi-vehicle crash that stemmed from an altercation involving two groups in Kenosha Thursday, June 29th.Kenosha police say the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of 14th Avenue.Officials say two groups of males were involved in an argument which escalated into a physical fight.
KENOSHA -- A 24-year-old man was shot during a multi-vehicle crash that stemmed from an altercation involving two groups in Kenosha Thursday, June 29th.Kenosha police say the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of 14th Avenue.Officials say two groups of males were involved in an argument which escalated into a physical fight.