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
Vehicle drops debris on I-94 near County Highway E, leading to flat tires
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
Man accused of manufacturing/delivering meth, fire started during execution of search warrant
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning, February 23rd, and he is expected to face several charges related to the manufacture and delivery of meth and marijuana.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's "Drug Operations Group" executed a search warrant at the man's home on 104th Street in Pleasant Prairie around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.Kenosha officials received assistance from the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab, a K-9 deputy, Pleasant Prairie police, and Pleasant Prairie fire officials.Around 12:15 p.m.the man left his home and drove away in his vehicle.He was stopped by a Pleasant Prairie police officer and a Kenosha County Sheriff's K-9 unit and taken into custody.The man was advised that a search warrant was being executed at his home due to several prior controlled purchases of meth and marijuana.The man was transported to the Kenosha County Jail.Around 12:30 p.m., officials with the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab team entered the home.Due to the "volatile and potentially toxic nature of manufacturing meth," this team was the only law enforcement personnel allowed to enter the home.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning, February 23rd, and he is expected to face several charges related to the manufacture and delivery of meth and marijuana.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's "Drug Operations Group" executed a search warrant at the man's home on 104th Street in Pleasant Prairie around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.Kenosha officials received assistance from the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab, a K-9 deputy, Pleasant Prairie police, and Pleasant Prairie fire officials.Around 12:15 p.m.the man left his home and drove away in his vehicle.He was stopped by a Pleasant Prairie police officer and a Kenosha County Sheriff's K-9 unit and taken into custody.The man was advised that a search warrant was being executed at his home due to several prior controlled purchases of meth and marijuana.The man was transported to the Kenosha County Jail.Around 12:30 p.m., officials with the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab team entered the home.Due to the "volatile and potentially toxic nature of manufacturing meth," this team was the only law enforcement personnel allowed to enter the home.
Arson fire in Kenosha: Two men quickly arrested and charged
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two Kenosha men are facing charges in connection with an arson fire that destroyed a barn and left a home with significant damage early on Thursday morning, February 18th.Firefighters were called out to the scene shortly before 5:00 a.m.The fire occurred at a home/barn in the 19400 block of 38th Street/County Highway N in Kenosha County.A passerby reported a large wooden barn fully engulfed in flames.An unoccupied home on the property was also determined to be on fire once firefighters arrived.The barn was a total loss.The house had significant damage to the basement and was determined to have been unoccupied for the past several years.Investigators learned these fires appeared to have been intentionally set.Two suspects were developed partially based on an item left at the scene of the fire.The suspects were arrested the following day -- on February 19th.21-year-old Damien Struble of Kenosha faces the following charges:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two Kenosha men are facing charges in connection with an arson fire that destroyed a barn and left a home with significant damage early on Thursday morning, February 18th.Firefighters were called out to the scene shortly before 5:00 a.m.The fire occurred at a home/barn in the 19400 block of 38th Street/County Highway N in Kenosha County.A passerby reported a large wooden barn fully engulfed in flames.An unoccupied home on the property was also determined to be on fire once firefighters arrived.The barn was a total loss.The house had significant damage to the basement and was determined to have been unoccupied for the past several years.Investigators learned these fires appeared to have been intentionally set.Two suspects were developed partially based on an item left at the scene of the fire.The suspects were arrested the following day -- on February 19th.21-year-old Damien Struble of Kenosha faces the following charges:
Man hospitalized after ingesting controlled substance, resisting arrest in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital after authorities believe he ingested a controlled substance and resisted arrest Friday evening, February 19th.The incident took place near 28th Avenue and 41st Street in Kenosha.According to the Kenosha Police Department, officers attempted to take the man into custody on an outstanding felony Department of Corrections warrant.
KENOSHA -- A 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital after authorities believe he ingested a controlled substance and resisted arrest Friday evening, February 19th.The incident took place near 28th Avenue and 41st Street in Kenosha.According to the Kenosha Police Department, officers attempted to take the man into custody on an outstanding felony Department of Corrections warrant.
Kenosha police investigate death of five-month-old girl, fourth infant death in February
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home near 28th and Washington around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th.The infant could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident remains under investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.Kenosha police say this is the fourth infant death this month.Police say a seven-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha on February 2nd.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home near 28th and Washington around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th.The infant could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident remains under investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.Kenosha police say this is the fourth infant death this month.Police say a seven-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha on February 2nd.
Latest: Kenosha man charged in wake of hours-long standoff
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 34-year-old David Leasure is now charged in connection with a standoff that lasted hours in the neighborhood near 35th and Roosevelt in Kenosha this past weekend.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 34-year-old David Leasure is now charged in connection with a standoff that lasted hours in the neighborhood near 35th and Roosevelt in Kenosha this past weekend.
Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff near 35th & Roosevelt in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday morning, February 13th following a standoff in Kenosha.According to police, the standoff started around 11:00 p.m. Friday, February 12th near 35th and Roosevelt.We're told police responded to the area in reference to a weapon being discharged in an upper flat.
KENOSHA -- A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday morning, February 13th following a standoff in Kenosha.According to police, the standoff started around 11:00 p.m. Friday, February 12th near 35th and Roosevelt.We're told police responded to the area in reference to a weapon being discharged in an upper flat.
Kenosha police investigate death of five-month-old girl, third infant death in February
KENOSHA — The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 61st Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11th in reference to the child not breathing.
KENOSHA — The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 61st Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11th in reference to the child not breathing.