50-year-old Illinois man dies after his truck went into a pond in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 50-year-old Illinois man was killed on Friday night, April 22nd when his truck went into a pond.The crash involving just one vehicle happened around 6:00 p.m. on County Highway W/Fox River Road in Kenosha County.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Ford F-250 truck, being driven by Arthur Kraft of Spring Grove, Illinois was headed south on Fox River Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in front of the American Girl Brands business on Fox River Road.The truck then entered a pond after it rolled over -- coming to rest upside down in the pond.Officials say passersby worked to extricate Kraft from the truck, who was unresponsive after the crash.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 50-year-old Illinois man was killed on Friday night, April 22nd when his truck went into a pond.The crash involving just one vehicle happened around 6:00 p.m. on County Highway W/Fox River Road in Kenosha County.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Ford F-250 truck, being driven by Arthur Kraft of Spring Grove, Illinois was headed south on Fox River Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in front of the American Girl Brands business on Fox River Road.The truck then entered a pond after it rolled over -- coming to rest upside down in the pond.Officials say passersby worked to extricate Kraft from the truck, who was unresponsive after the crash.
Former Kenosha police officer, who admitted to planting evidence in murder case, reaches plea deal
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
Amazon makes donation to support Kenosha Police Department's K-9 unit
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
Evacuation at Harborside Academy, Reuther Central H.S. in Kenosha after threat found
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
Death investigation: Human remains found along road in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
Police: 38-year-old man being held in jail, accused of stabbing man in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Kenosha police seek suspect(s) after man shot & hurt in parking lot across from tavern
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
35 years in prison for Steven Zelich, who pleaded guilty in death of Jenny Gamez
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 54-year-old Steven Zelich, a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman, was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison on Wednesday, March 30th.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 54-year-old Steven Zelich, a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman, was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison on Wednesday, March 30th.
Analysis reveals "weathered gasoline" created "gas-like" odor in Kenosha; source unknown
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, March 29th provided an update on an investigation into a "gas-like" odor in downtown Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, March 29th provided an update on an investigation into a "gas-like" odor in downtown Kenosha.
Kenosha police: Taser used on man after shots fired into home near 54th Street, 16th Avenue
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a Taser had to be used on a man after shots were fired into a home near 54th Street and 16th Avenue on Monday morning, March 28th.The shots were fired around 6:00 a.m.Officers were called out to the scene around 1:00 p.m., when neighbors found bullet holes in the home.Police say a man had barricaded himself in a van in a driveway next to the home that the shots were fired into, and he refused to come out of the van.Tactical officers responded to the scene and got the man out of the van.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a Taser had to be used on a man after shots were fired into a home near 54th Street and 16th Avenue on Monday morning, March 28th.The shots were fired around 6:00 a.m.Officers were called out to the scene around 1:00 p.m., when neighbors found bullet holes in the home.Police say a man had barricaded himself in a van in a driveway next to the home that the shots were fired into, and he refused to come out of the van.Tactical officers responded to the scene and got the man out of the van.
Kenosha officer's actions justified after fatal shooting; not everyone believes ruling was fair
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Zapf has ruled a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened in Kenosha on March 14th, 2015 was justified.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Zapf has ruled a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened in Kenosha on March 14th, 2015 was justified.
Kenosha's "Dream Playground" temporarily closed months after opening due to issues with floor
KENOSHA -- Kenosha's "Dream Playground," which opened in October 2015, has been temporarily closed for repairs due to what officials are calling a "premature wearing" of the rubberized surface at the playground.Officials announced the closure on Friday, March 18th.City officials say the surface was tested for fall-related safety, and flaws were found in the rubberized surface that could endanger the safety of children in the event of a fall, and impact a child's head.The playground, located in Petzke Park, at 2900 14th Avenue (near 14th Avenue and 31st Street) has been closed pending a solution.The specially-designed floor is made of poured-in-place rubber, and, based on fall heights, officials say specific standards need to be met.The 15,000-square-foot "Dream Playground" has been a popular destination since it opened in October as the city's first fully accessible playground.City officials remain proud of the community effort in raising support and constructing the playground -- an effort that involved more than 3,000 volunteers.City officials have noted that the community participation with the build in August and September 2015 had nothing to do with the floor's performance.The goal is to address the flooring issue and reopen the playground as soon as possible.CLICK HERE to learn more about Kenosha's Dream Playground.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha's "Dream Playground," which opened in October 2015, has been temporarily closed for repairs due to what officials are calling a "premature wearing" of the rubberized surface at the playground.Officials announced the closure on Friday, March 18th.City officials say the surface was tested for fall-related safety, and flaws were found in the rubberized surface that could endanger the safety of children in the event of a fall, and impact a child's head.The playground, located in Petzke Park, at 2900 14th Avenue (near 14th Avenue and 31st Street) has been closed pending a solution.The specially-designed floor is made of poured-in-place rubber, and, based on fall heights, officials say specific standards need to be met.The 15,000-square-foot "Dream Playground" has been a popular destination since it opened in October as the city's first fully accessible playground.City officials remain proud of the community effort in raising support and constructing the playground -- an effort that involved more than 3,000 volunteers.City officials have noted that the community participation with the build in August and September 2015 had nothing to do with the floor's performance.The goal is to address the flooring issue and reopen the playground as soon as possible.CLICK HERE to learn more about Kenosha's Dream Playground.
Deal in the works? Industrial park developers negotiate for former dog track in Kenosha
KENOSHA — The broker for the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha says there are a few offers on the table for the 228-acre site from developers interested in making the property an industrial park.Transwestern principal Thomas Boyle says he's currently negotiating terms for the property near Interstate 94.
KENOSHA — The broker for the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha says there are a few offers on the table for the 228-acre site from developers interested in making the property an industrial park.Transwestern principal Thomas Boyle says he's currently negotiating terms for the property near Interstate 94.
Aaron Siler case: Kenosha Co. D.A. says use of deadly force necessary to stop threat
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Zapf says the use of deadly force by Kenosha police officer Pablo Torres in the death of 26-year-old Aaron Siler was necessary to stop the threat that Torres "believed" to be present.Siler was shot and killed by Officer Torres, an 18-year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department on March 14, 2015.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Zapf says the use of deadly force by Kenosha police officer Pablo Torres in the death of 26-year-old Aaron Siler was necessary to stop the threat that Torres "believed" to be present.Siler was shot and killed by Officer Torres, an 18-year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department on March 14, 2015.
Another call to emergency crews regarding gas-like odor near 52nd & Sheridan in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- On Tuesday, March 8th, there was another call to emergency crews regarding a gas-like odor coming from the downtown Kenosha area.
KENOSHA -- On Tuesday, March 8th, there was another call to emergency crews regarding a gas-like odor coming from the downtown Kenosha area.
Ten loose bison euthanized in Kenosha Co., seven others safely corralled
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies responded after a herd of bison escaped from a local farm near County Highway NN in the Town of Paris on Saturday, March 5th.The call to authorities came in shortly after 8:00 a.m."Started looking and saw the tracks leading out of the property and started making phone calls," said Tom Pierson, bison owner.Missing were 17 bison who were able to escape their enclosure due to a fallen tree that had compromised the fence."There were 17 animals and they were all gone and they split up into two different groups," said Pierson.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies responded after a herd of bison escaped from a local farm near County Highway NN in the Town of Paris on Saturday, March 5th.The call to authorities came in shortly after 8:00 a.m."Started looking and saw the tracks leading out of the property and started making phone calls," said Tom Pierson, bison owner.Missing were 17 bison who were able to escape their enclosure due to a fallen tree that had compromised the fence."There were 17 animals and they were all gone and they split up into two different groups," said Pierson.
Hazmat team investigates abandoned sewer line at Kenosha Co. Public Safety Building
KENOSHA -- A potential gas leak lead to a minor evacuation near the Kenosha County Public Safety Building on Thursday afternoon, March 3rd.
KENOSHA -- A potential gas leak lead to a minor evacuation near the Kenosha County Public Safety Building on Thursday afternoon, March 3rd.
Charged: Illinois man arrested for allegedly trying to sell marijuana in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- An Illinois man faces drug charges in Kenosha County for allegedly trying to sell marijuana.
KENOSHA -- An Illinois man faces drug charges in Kenosha County for allegedly trying to sell marijuana.
Troopers busy in Kenosha County as snow fell; drivers going "just too fast for conditions"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County was one of the areas hit harder by the snow storm that dropped a fresh layer of snow on the ground on Tuesday, March 1st.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County was one of the areas hit harder by the snow storm that dropped a fresh layer of snow on the ground on Tuesday, March 1st.
Home invasion case: Kenosha police search for two armed and dangerous men
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department are searching for two men suspect in a recent home invasion -- 18-year-old Matthew Turner and 24-year-old Nicky Harris.According to police, both men currently have active warrants and should be considered armed and dangerous.PHOTO GALLERY
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department are searching for two men suspect in a recent home invasion -- 18-year-old Matthew Turner and 24-year-old Nicky Harris.According to police, both men currently have active warrants and should be considered armed and dangerous.PHOTO GALLERY