Crash totals: Slick roads to blame for multiple accidents in Kenosha County Wednesday night
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff’s officials on Wednesday, January 11th responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by the freezing rain that fell throughout the afternoon and night.Between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Wednesday, the Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff’s officials on Wednesday, January 11th responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by the freezing rain that fell throughout the afternoon and night.Between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Wednesday, the Kenosha Co.
"We are concerned:" Police search for young sisters, ages 6 & 8, missing from Genoa City
Update: Both child were found safe in Kansas.
Update: Both child were found safe in Kansas.
"Remember your job:" Kenosha officer accused of threatening, punching doctor while on duty
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha police officer, placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on Sunday, January 1st has now been criminally charged.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha police officer, placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on Sunday, January 1st has now been criminally charged.
Kenosha police officer on administrative leave, faces possible charges
KENOSHA -- A Kenosha police officer was arrested early Sunday, January 1st and faces possible charges including battery, officials say.A news release from the Kenosha Police Department says the officer, age 29, became involved in an altercation stemming from a personal matter.
KENOSHA -- A Kenosha police officer was arrested early Sunday, January 1st and faces possible charges including battery, officials say.A news release from the Kenosha Police Department says the officer, age 29, became involved in an altercation stemming from a personal matter.
Family visiting from out-of-state discovers severely decomposed body along Lake Michigan in Somers
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A family visiting from out-of-state discovered human remains while walking along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the Village of Somers in Kenosha County on Wednesday, December 28th.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A family visiting from out-of-state discovered human remains while walking along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the Village of Somers in Kenosha County on Wednesday, December 28th.
Family of Chicago man whose remains were found in Kenosha meet with police: "Someone had to bring him here"
KENOSHA -- The family of Hozia Jackson, whose remains were found in Kenosha County in April met with Kenosha police on Monday, December 26th.Police on December 19th announced the remains found in April had been identified.The remains were found in a wooded area to the west of 122nd Avenue -- just off the west frontage road of I-94 in Kenosha on April 5th.
KENOSHA -- The family of Hozia Jackson, whose remains were found in Kenosha County in April met with Kenosha police on Monday, December 26th.Police on December 19th announced the remains found in April had been identified.The remains were found in a wooded area to the west of 122nd Avenue -- just off the west frontage road of I-94 in Kenosha on April 5th.
Update: Kenosha County officials identify victim in crash on Highway SA
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A fatal crash happened in Kenosha County on Tuesday afternoon, December 20th -- on County Highway SA near 256th Avenue.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A fatal crash happened in Kenosha County on Tuesday afternoon, December 20th -- on County Highway SA near 256th Avenue.
School district officials: Kenosha police investigate possible attempted abduction of 12-year-old girl
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a possible attempted abduction, officials with the Kenosha Unified School District said Tuesday, December 20th.It happened near 40th Street and 28th Avenue.In a post on their Facebook page, KUSD officials said a 12-year-old child was on the sidewalk when she was approached by a male in a vehicle who waved at her and asked her to get in the vehicle.The child then ran to her home.The suspect/driver was described as an older white male with white hair and a medium build wearing a brown winter jacket.The suspect vehicle was described as a red, four-door vehicle.Although there was no physical contact, the suspect did attempt to wave the child to his car.The Kenosha Police Department asks everyone to report any suspicious activity to KPD's Dispatch Center at 262-656-1234 or dial 911.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a possible attempted abduction, officials with the Kenosha Unified School District said Tuesday, December 20th.It happened near 40th Street and 28th Avenue.In a post on their Facebook page, KUSD officials said a 12-year-old child was on the sidewalk when she was approached by a male in a vehicle who waved at her and asked her to get in the vehicle.The child then ran to her home.The suspect/driver was described as an older white male with white hair and a medium build wearing a brown winter jacket.The suspect vehicle was described as a red, four-door vehicle.Although there was no physical contact, the suspect did attempt to wave the child to his car.The Kenosha Police Department asks everyone to report any suspicious activity to KPD's Dispatch Center at 262-656-1234 or dial 911.
Remains found in Kenosha in April determined to be those of Chicago man missing since 2012
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department announced Monday, December 19th skeletal remains found on 122nd Avenue near 71st Street in April have been identified.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department announced Monday, December 19th skeletal remains found on 122nd Avenue near 71st Street in April have been identified.
Fatal crash temporarily shut down stretch of southbound I-94 in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- All southbound lanes on I-94 were shut down late Monday night, December 12th near Highway 142 in Kenosha County due to a fatal crash.The wreck involved two vehicles and happened around 11:15 p.m. The interstate reopened at 3:00 a.m. after being closed for about three-and-a-half hours.The preliminary investigation has determined that a black Volkswagen sedan, operated by 28-year old Elmhurst, Illinois resident Maureen Ohler, was southbound on I-94 when she lost control of the vehicle.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- All southbound lanes on I-94 were shut down late Monday night, December 12th near Highway 142 in Kenosha County due to a fatal crash.The wreck involved two vehicles and happened around 11:15 p.m. The interstate reopened at 3:00 a.m. after being closed for about three-and-a-half hours.The preliminary investigation has determined that a black Volkswagen sedan, operated by 28-year old Elmhurst, Illinois resident Maureen Ohler, was southbound on I-94 when she lost control of the vehicle.
HUD approves $4.7M loan to City of Kenosha to help build new fire station
KENOSHA -- The City of Kenosha is set to receive a $4.7 million loan to help build a new fire station on the vacant site of the former Bain School.The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made the announcement that it is approving the loan on Monday, December 12th.According to a news release, HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program enables local governments to borrow money at reduced interest rates to promote economic development, stimulate job growth and improve public facilities.
KENOSHA -- The City of Kenosha is set to receive a $4.7 million loan to help build a new fire station on the vacant site of the former Bain School.The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made the announcement that it is approving the loan on Monday, December 12th.According to a news release, HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program enables local governments to borrow money at reduced interest rates to promote economic development, stimulate job growth and improve public facilities.
Police: 9-year-old girl whipped for taking candy cane without permission to mail to Santa
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 33-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with child abuse after officials say he whipped a nine-year-old girl with a belt because she had taken a candy cane without permission and was attempting to mail it to Santa Claus along with her Christmas wish list.33-year-old Louis Morgan Jr.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 33-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with child abuse after officials say he whipped a nine-year-old girl with a belt because she had taken a candy cane without permission and was attempting to mail it to Santa Claus along with her Christmas wish list.33-year-old Louis Morgan Jr.
Jeffrey Schmeckel pleads guilty to 1 felony charge after more than 80 cattle found dead on two farms in May
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 32-year-old Jeffrey Schmeckel, charged after more than 80 cows were found dead on two farms in Kenosha County back in May has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 32-year-old Jeffrey Schmeckel, charged after more than 80 cows were found dead on two farms in Kenosha County back in May has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
"Klaus will be missed:" Kenosha County Sheriff's Department sad to announce death of K9 'Klaus'
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is sad to announce the death of K9 "Klaus."According the sheriff's department, Klaus became ill suddenly on November 27th, and was brought to an emergency veterinarian where he was diagnosed with internal bleeding, and masses on his spleen.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is sad to announce the death of K9 "Klaus."According the sheriff's department, Klaus became ill suddenly on November 27th, and was brought to an emergency veterinarian where he was diagnosed with internal bleeding, and masses on his spleen.
18-year-old Kenosha man died from injuries suffered in Salem rollover crash
SALEM -- An 18-year-old Kenosha man identified as Cody Grinus died from injuries suffered in a rollover crash that happened in the Town of Salem on Monday afternoon, November 21st.The wreck happened shortly after noon on 60th St. (County Highway K) near 218th Ave.
SALEM -- An 18-year-old Kenosha man identified as Cody Grinus died from injuries suffered in a rollover crash that happened in the Town of Salem on Monday afternoon, November 21st.The wreck happened shortly after noon on 60th St. (County Highway K) near 218th Ave.
1 dead, another hurt after rollover crash on County Trunk Highway K in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two people were hurt, one of them very seriously in a crash that happened Monday afternoon, November 21st in Kenosha County.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two people were hurt, one of them very seriously in a crash that happened Monday afternoon, November 21st in Kenosha County.
Driver of semi tanker truck hurt when vehicle rolled in Kenosha County; diesel fuel spilled
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The driver of a semi tanker truck was hurt in a crash that happened in the 2500 block of 176th Avenue, County Trunk Highway D on Monday morning, November 21st.It happened shortly before 9:00 a.m.Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found a semi tanker truck hauling diesel fuel had been headed southbound on 176th Avenue when it left the roadway, crossed the northbound lanes and overturned in the east ditch line.The semi tractor detached from the tanker trailer, and the tractor and trailer overturned -- blocking the roadway.Diesel fuel spilled at the scene.The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are assisting in the investigation.The semi's driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.The roadway was closed for cleaning.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The driver of a semi tanker truck was hurt in a crash that happened in the 2500 block of 176th Avenue, County Trunk Highway D on Monday morning, November 21st.It happened shortly before 9:00 a.m.Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found a semi tanker truck hauling diesel fuel had been headed southbound on 176th Avenue when it left the roadway, crossed the northbound lanes and overturned in the east ditch line.The semi tractor detached from the tanker trailer, and the tractor and trailer overturned -- blocking the roadway.Diesel fuel spilled at the scene.The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are assisting in the investigation.The semi's driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.The roadway was closed for cleaning.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kenosha police hope you might be able to help ID skeletal remains found in April near 122nd Avenue
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have released new information after skeletal remains were discovered in April in a wooded area to the west of 122nd Avenue -- in the hopes that someone can help identify the remains.The remains were discovered on April 5th, and Kenosha police say they were sent to a forensic anthropologist for examination.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have released new information after skeletal remains were discovered in April in a wooded area to the west of 122nd Avenue -- in the hopes that someone can help identify the remains.The remains were discovered on April 5th, and Kenosha police say they were sent to a forensic anthropologist for examination.
ALL CLEAR: Vehicle fire slows traffic on I-41 SB near County ML in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- Authorities responded to a vehicle fire on I-41 southbound near County ML in Kenosha Saturday, November 19th.The call to officials came in shortly after 4:15 p.m.Three right lanes were closed due to this incident.Officials say it was an electrical fire.No one was injured.
KENOSHA -- Authorities responded to a vehicle fire on I-41 southbound near County ML in Kenosha Saturday, November 19th.The call to officials came in shortly after 4:15 p.m.Three right lanes were closed due to this incident.Officials say it was an electrical fire.No one was injured.
Bound over for trial: Kenosha man accused of secretly recording people in women's restroom
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha County man is expected to face 14 additional charges after disturbing videos were discovered in his home.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha County man is expected to face 14 additional charges after disturbing videos were discovered in his home.