Waterspouts spotted over Lake Michigan near Kenosha shoreline
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News viewers spotted waterspouts out over Lake Michigan due east of the Kenosha shoreline on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News the warning sirens sounded at 1:16 p.m. because of reports of a funnel cloud a couple of miles off shore south of 104th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News viewers spotted waterspouts out over Lake Michigan due east of the Kenosha shoreline on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News the warning sirens sounded at 1:16 p.m. because of reports of a funnel cloud a couple of miles off shore south of 104th St.
A closer look at how waterspouts form
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After seeing waterspouts form off the Kenosha County shore, you might wonder how waterspouts actually form.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After seeing waterspouts form off the Kenosha County shore, you might wonder how waterspouts actually form.
Search called off for boat that may have been on lake
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Coast Guard helicopters and Kenosha County emergency crews have called off the search for a boat that may have been on the water when the waterspouts appeared on Lake Michigan on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Coast Guard helicopters and Kenosha County emergency crews have called off the search for a boat that may have been on the water when the waterspouts appeared on Lake Michigan on Thursday afternoon, September 12th.
Kenall Manufacturing to move jobs from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenall Manufacturing is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha.Kenall produces durable lighting solutions for the most challenging environments including specialized healthcare applications and even detention facilities.A newly-constructed 354,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, located just East of I-94 at Highway 158, will allow Kenall adequate space for expansion to remain responsive to customer needs and support future growth creating new employment opportunities.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenall Manufacturing is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Kenosha.Kenall produces durable lighting solutions for the most challenging environments including specialized healthcare applications and even detention facilities.A newly-constructed 354,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, located just East of I-94 at Highway 158, will allow Kenall adequate space for expansion to remain responsive to customer needs and support future growth creating new employment opportunities.
Drowning victim recovered from Center Lake in Kenosha Co.
SALEM (WITI) -- Investigators recovered a body from Center Lake in the Town of Salem following reports of a missing swimmer Tuesday night, September 10th.According to officials, Kenosha Dispatch received a call just before 3 p.m. regarding a 75-year-old man who went under the water and did not resurface.
SALEM (WITI) -- Investigators recovered a body from Center Lake in the Town of Salem following reports of a missing swimmer Tuesday night, September 10th.According to officials, Kenosha Dispatch received a call just before 3 p.m. regarding a 75-year-old man who went under the water and did not resurface.
Search for elderly man in Center Lake is now recovery effort
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has confirmed with FOX6 News that dive crews were searching Center Lake in the Town of Salem Kenosha County for an elderly man on Tuesday, September 10th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has confirmed with FOX6 News that dive crews were searching Center Lake in the Town of Salem Kenosha County for an elderly man on Tuesday, September 10th.
Kenosha to celebrate Harley 110th with festival, parade
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Harbor Thunder, a free festival celebrating the anniversary of Harley-Davidson, will take place along Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore on Wednesday, August 28th between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 pm.Celebration Place – where 54th and 56th Streets meet Lake Michigan – will be the location of this fest, featuring a Harley parade, live music, food and beverages, and family activities.From August 28th through September 1st, Kenosha will once again be a home-away-from-home to thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from around the country and the world who are visiting Wisconsin for the Harley 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Harbor Thunder, a free festival celebrating the anniversary of Harley-Davidson, will take place along Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore on Wednesday, August 28th between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 pm.Celebration Place – where 54th and 56th Streets meet Lake Michigan – will be the location of this fest, featuring a Harley parade, live music, food and beverages, and family activities.From August 28th through September 1st, Kenosha will once again be a home-away-from-home to thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from around the country and the world who are visiting Wisconsin for the Harley 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee.
Bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Division of Health reports a dead Crow/Blue Jay found in Kenosha County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Division of Health reports a dead Crow/Blue Jay found in Kenosha County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Police warn of new phone scam in three counties
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says a phone scam in the area has been going on since at least July, and they are warning residents not to fall for it.Residents in Waukesha, Caledonia and Kenosha have recently received bogus calls from suspects claiming to be with the Sheriff's Department.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says a phone scam in the area has been going on since at least July, and they are warning residents not to fall for it.Residents in Waukesha, Caledonia and Kenosha have recently received bogus calls from suspects claiming to be with the Sheriff's Department.
Man killed in crash involving utility pole in Kenosha County
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a man was killed in a crash involving a utility pole on Thursday morning, August 22nd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a man was killed in a crash involving a utility pole on Thursday morning, August 22nd.
Kenosha putting up signs to remind drivers not to use cell phones
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is putting up signs to remind drivers NOT to use their cell phones in school zones -- something that is already illegal."The biggest thing is we are all guilty of this.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is putting up signs to remind drivers NOT to use their cell phones in school zones -- something that is already illegal."The biggest thing is we are all guilty of this.
Aldi to hold hiring event for positions at Kenosha store
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Aldi will host a hiring event for its Kenosha store (6406 75th St.) on Wednesday, August 14th.Aldi is looking to fill part-time and full-time cashier positions as well as full-time shift manager positions.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Aldi will host a hiring event for its Kenosha store (6406 75th St.) on Wednesday, August 14th.Aldi is looking to fill part-time and full-time cashier positions as well as full-time shift manager positions.
Four-year-old child dies after suffering injuries in fall from window
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old child died after suffering injuries in a fall from a second story window of his home.Officials say the child was taken to the hospital with injuries, and later died.Kenosha Police Department Detectives are continuing their investigation.The official cause and manner of death are to be determined by the Kenosha County Medical Examiners Office.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a four-year-old child died after suffering injuries in a fall from a second story window of his home.Officials say the child was taken to the hospital with injuries, and later died.Kenosha Police Department Detectives are continuing their investigation.The official cause and manner of death are to be determined by the Kenosha County Medical Examiners Office.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Police investigate attempted child abduction in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha parents are on edge after an attempted child abduction on the morning of Thursday, August 8th.The possible abduction attempt took place near the park at Nash Elementary School.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha parents are on edge after an attempted child abduction on the morning of Thursday, August 8th.The possible abduction attempt took place near the park at Nash Elementary School.
Kenosha woman working to get buses to run to Walmart
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Currently, Kenosha Area Transit does not provide bus service to Walmart, but one woman is making it her mission to change that.Unable to drive temporarily due to a bad back, Mary Parker has relied on the bus in recent weeks.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Currently, Kenosha Area Transit does not provide bus service to Walmart, but one woman is making it her mission to change that.Unable to drive temporarily due to a bad back, Mary Parker has relied on the bus in recent weeks.
Kenosha firefighters, police respond to house explosion
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters and police responded to an emergency near 60th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters and police responded to an emergency near 60th St.
Kenosha police warning residents about sweepstakes scam
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are warning residents about a scam taking place in the city, in which a person calls residents to inform them they have won a prize in the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.Kenosha police say the person who receives the call is advised to go to the drug store to purchase a certain type of card for a dollar amount specified -- with the promise that the prize would arrive at their home in a few hours.Police say the person receiving the call is then asked for their banking information.Police say residents should NEVER give out any personal or banking information to anyone over the phone.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are warning residents about a scam taking place in the city, in which a person calls residents to inform them they have won a prize in the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.Kenosha police say the person who receives the call is advised to go to the drug store to purchase a certain type of card for a dollar amount specified -- with the promise that the prize would arrive at their home in a few hours.Police say the person receiving the call is then asked for their banking information.Police say residents should NEVER give out any personal or banking information to anyone over the phone.
Crash halts traffic on I-94 near County Highway C
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A crash shut down part of Interstate 94 in Kenosha County on Sunday afternoon, July 8th.It happened just before 1:00 p.m. on I-94 northbound near County Highway C -- a few miles from the Illinois border.Two vehicles were involved, and one ended up on its side.There is no word at this time as to the severity of the injuries, but several ambulances were called.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A crash shut down part of Interstate 94 in Kenosha County on Sunday afternoon, July 8th.It happened just before 1:00 p.m. on I-94 northbound near County Highway C -- a few miles from the Illinois border.Two vehicles were involved, and one ended up on its side.There is no word at this time as to the severity of the injuries, but several ambulances were called.
Twins serving overseas surprise Kenosha parents on Fourth
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
Officials working to identify body pulled from water in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, July 1st in Kenosha, after a body was pulled from Lake Michigan in Kenosha on Saturday night, June 29th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, July 1st in Kenosha, after a body was pulled from Lake Michigan in Kenosha on Saturday night, June 29th.