Markese Tibbs sentenced to prison in shooting death as former officer awaits trial, accused of planting evidence

KENOSHA COUNTY -- 20-year-old Markese Tibbs, one of three men charged in connection with the shooting death of Anthony Edwards that occurred on April 14th, 2014 has been sentenced to prison.

Two men from Kentucky, killed in plane crash in Kenosha County have now been identified

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials have identified two men who were killed when a Zenith CH601XL airplane, last known to be en route to EAA in Oshkosh crashed in the Village of Bristol.The pilot of the plane has been identified as 69-year-old William Lester Lanman of Louisville, Kentucky.

Two men found dead inside plane that crashed in Kenosha County, en route to EAA in Oshkosh

BRISTOL -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say two men were killed when a Zenith CH601XL airplane, last known to be en route to EAA in Oshkosh crashed in Kenosha County.On Sunday morning, July 26th, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department contacted the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department regarding an overdue aircraft.The plane was approximately 20 hours overdue -- last known to be en route to EAA in Oshkosh.

Driver taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after two-vehicle crash in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 23-year-old man had to be taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life after a crash on Monday afternoon, July 20th.It happened near 79th and Sheridan Road shortly before 2:30 p.m.Police say the driver of one vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign and his vehicle was struck by another vehicle as he tried to clear the intersection.The driver of the striking vehicle suffered minor injuries.The investigation into this incident is underway.

Police: 11-year-old girl struck by vehicle, injured in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say an 11-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle near 30th Avenue and 18th Street in Kenosha on Monday evening, July 20th.It happened shortly before 7:30 p.m.The extent of the girl's injuries is unclear at this time.We're told the vehicle that struck the girl was reportedly a red van.It is unclear what caused this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

"If you're looking for a job, this is the place to be:" Amazon holds job fair to fill 1,000 new positions

KENOSHA -- When you think of online retail giant Amazon, you probably think of shipping 'out' -- but on Thursday, July 16th, it was  all about shipping 'in.'A prime offer for residents of Wisconsin, Amazon is offering 1,000 new jobs."It's Amazon.

Kenosha police: 51-year-old woman found dead in backseat of car

KENOSHA -- A 51-year-old woman was found dead in the back of a car in the 4700 block of Sheridan Road in Kenosha.Authorities say the deceased Kenosha woman was found on Friday, July 3rd at approximately 3:20 a.m.At this time, the cause of death is unknown.It is unclear if the woman's death is being treated as suspicious or not.

Four-year-old boy taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after he was hit by a truck in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old boy had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after he was struck by a pickup truck on Sunday evening, June 21st.It happened in the 1100 block of 61st Street shortly before 6:30 p.m.The extent of the boy's injuries is unclear at this time.We're told the male driver of the pickup truck is cooperating with the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

After multiple fights, some caught on camera, basketball courts at Lincoln Park will soon reopen

KENOSHA -- Two weeks after fights led officials to shut down the basketball courts at Kenosha's Lincoln Park, officials have announced the courts will soon reopen -- but there will be changes.

Police: 45-year-old Kenosha man killed when his pickup truck left the roadway, struck tree

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 45-year-old Kenosha man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree on Thursday evening, June 4th.It happened near 85th and Sheridan around 6:30 p.m.Police say the pickup truck was driving in the area when it left the roadway and struck a tree.The 45-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Amazon welcomes employees for first day of work at brand new fulfillment center in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Amazon welcomed new employees for their first day of work on Wednesday, June 3rd at Amazon's one-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha.Amazon has hired more than 1,000 full-time employees who will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods.Associates will work alongside innovative technologies, including Amazon robotics, that will be used on a daily basis to fulfill customer orders.In addition to competitive wages, employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that include health insurance, 401(k) with 50 percent match, bonuses, company stock awards and a network of support to help ensure employees succeed.Amazon also offers full-time employees innovative programs like Career Choice, where the company will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.The first item picked and packed on Wednesday was the book "The Learning Habit."Some positions are still available and interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.workatamazonfulfillment.com to learn more and apply online.

Kenosha man accused of buying luxury vehicles through identity theft to ship to China

KENOSHA -- 25-year-old Meo Peng of Kenosha has been federally charged in a three-count criminal information with conspiring to engage in wire fraud, identity theft and misuse of the United States’ Automated Export System to further criminal activity.