Good Samaritans stop to help after wrong-way driver on I-94 causes fatal crash
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha authorities and the Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened on I-94 early Sunday, September 21st.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha authorities and the Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened on I-94 early Sunday, September 21st.
Union workers picket outside Amazon distribution center, but why?
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Dozens of union workers picketed the construction site for the massive Amazon distribution center in Kenosha Friday, September 19th.They're upset contract workers are coming in from out of state to build a facility partly paid for with tax payer money.The Amazon distribution center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs once it opens."This is what it's going to take for people to realize that," said Craig Hanson, Union Machinist from St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Dozens of union workers picketed the construction site for the massive Amazon distribution center in Kenosha Friday, September 19th.They're upset contract workers are coming in from out of state to build a facility partly paid for with tax payer money.The Amazon distribution center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs once it opens."This is what it's going to take for people to realize that," said Craig Hanson, Union Machinist from St.
A warning from Kenosha police: People are passing counterfeit $50 bills
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they're investigating several cases involving the passing of counterfeit $50 bills.The Kenosha Police Department's "Financial Crimes Unit" is investigating.Meanwhile, Kenosha police are warning business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills -- advising that business owners check the bills carefully for security features.Police say it appears those passing these fake bills are using them to request money orders, or they're making small purchases in order to get real money back in change.Police are also cautioning folks who use Craigslist to be on the lookout for fake bills.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they're investigating several cases involving the passing of counterfeit $50 bills.The Kenosha Police Department's "Financial Crimes Unit" is investigating.Meanwhile, Kenosha police are warning business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills -- advising that business owners check the bills carefully for security features.Police say it appears those passing these fake bills are using them to request money orders, or they're making small purchases in order to get real money back in change.Police are also cautioning folks who use Craigslist to be on the lookout for fake bills.
Crews search for missing boater on Kenosha County lake
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Authorities are searching Silver Lake in Kenosha County for a missing fisherman from McHenry, Illinois.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Authorities are searching Silver Lake in Kenosha County for a missing fisherman from McHenry, Illinois.
Kenosha police: Smoke inhalation killed 33-year-old woman following fire
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 33-year-old woman has died following a fire on Friday afternoon, September 12th.Police and fire officials responded to a fire occurring on 85th Street just after 3:00 p.m. Friday.There, they discovered the 33-year-old woman inside an apartment, unconscious and unresponsive.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 33-year-old woman has died following a fire on Friday afternoon, September 12th.Police and fire officials responded to a fire occurring on 85th Street just after 3:00 p.m. Friday.There, they discovered the 33-year-old woman inside an apartment, unconscious and unresponsive.
RECOVERED! Rare African tortoise, worth $4,000, returned to its owner
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a rare African tortoise -- stolen in Kenosha, has been recovered and returned to its owner.Police say just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, the tortoise was dropped off at a Kenosha pet store.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a rare African tortoise -- stolen in Kenosha, has been recovered and returned to its owner.Police say just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, the tortoise was dropped off at a Kenosha pet store.
One person killed in two-vehicle crash in Kenosha County
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, September 9th.It happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway KR and the West Frontage Road west of I-94 in the Town of Paris.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle headed northbound on the West Frontage Road proceeded through the intersection at County Highway KR.A vehicle headed eastbound on County Highway KR struck the northbound vehicle.The driver of the northbound vehicle was killed in the crash.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, September 9th.It happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway KR and the West Frontage Road west of I-94 in the Town of Paris.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle headed northbound on the West Frontage Road proceeded through the intersection at County Highway KR.A vehicle headed eastbound on County Highway KR struck the northbound vehicle.The driver of the northbound vehicle was killed in the crash.
Dump truck driver's medical emergency leads to series of crashes in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a dump truck driver suffered a medical emergency -- triggering a series of crashes on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Police tell FOX6 News the dump truck's driver suffered a medical emergency between 52nd and 60th streets and struck a vehicle.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a dump truck driver suffered a medical emergency -- triggering a series of crashes on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Police tell FOX6 News the dump truck's driver suffered a medical emergency between 52nd and 60th streets and struck a vehicle.
BUSTED: Illinois men arrested in Kenosha, in possession of crystal meth
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Illinois men were busted -- arrested and taken to jail on felony charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal meth after law enforcement officials in Kenosha conducted a "controlled purchase" on Wednesday morning, August 27th.Shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group, the Milwaukee DEA, the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit, Kenosha police officers and a Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Sheriff conducted the controlled purchase, and subsequent arrests.The arrests occurred in the 8000 block of 60th Avenue.Police say 30-year-old Omar Villalobos of Harvey, Illinois and 33-year-old Jesus Flores of Posen, Illinois were taken into custody.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Illinois men were busted -- arrested and taken to jail on felony charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal meth after law enforcement officials in Kenosha conducted a "controlled purchase" on Wednesday morning, August 27th.Shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group, the Milwaukee DEA, the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit, Kenosha police officers and a Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Sheriff conducted the controlled purchase, and subsequent arrests.The arrests occurred in the 8000 block of 60th Avenue.Police say 30-year-old Omar Villalobos of Harvey, Illinois and 33-year-old Jesus Flores of Posen, Illinois were taken into custody.
Potawatomi Casino at risk to lose thousands of slot machines
MILWAUKEE/KENOSHA (WITI) -- The controversy over a proposed Kenosha casino just keeps heating up.
MILWAUKEE/KENOSHA (WITI) -- The controversy over a proposed Kenosha casino just keeps heating up.
Driver attempts to pass dump truck, hits utility pole in Town of Somers
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News of a fatal accident that occurred a little after 12 p.m. in the Town of Somers.The driver of the car was attempting to pass a dump truck when they lost control.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News of a fatal accident that occurred a little after 12 p.m. in the Town of Somers.The driver of the car was attempting to pass a dump truck when they lost control.
Former officer accused of killing two women, hiding their remains in suitcases to appear in court
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A prosecutor in southern Wisconsin will summarize evidence during a preliminary hearing for a former police officer accused of killing two women and hiding their remains in a pair of suitcases.Steven Zelich is due in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday in the 2012 death of Jenny Gamez, of Cottage Grove, Oregon.
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A prosecutor in southern Wisconsin will summarize evidence during a preliminary hearing for a former police officer accused of killing two women and hiding their remains in a pair of suitcases.Steven Zelich is due in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday in the 2012 death of Jenny Gamez, of Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Mystery inside a Kenosha tattoo parlor: Owners find BONES inside crawl space!
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A mystery inside a Kenosha tattoo parlor.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A mystery inside a Kenosha tattoo parlor.
"It really fit the theme I wanted for the film:" Feature-length film "God Forgive Us" shot in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- It screens for the first time on Saturday, August 9th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- It screens for the first time on Saturday, August 9th.
Neighbors in Kenosha alert homeowners to fire; all able to safely escape
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters in Kenosha battled a fire that occurred at a home on 19th Avenue just after midnight on Sunday, August 3rd.It happened in the 1600 block of 19th Avenue.Fire officials say upon their arrival at the scene, flames were visible on the back side of the home.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Firefighters in Kenosha battled a fire that occurred at a home on 19th Avenue just after midnight on Sunday, August 3rd.It happened in the 1600 block of 19th Avenue.Fire officials say upon their arrival at the scene, flames were visible on the back side of the home.
One person killed in rollover crash in Kenosha County Monday night
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead following a rollover crash that occurred on Monday evening, July 28th on County Highway C -- near the border of the Village of Bristol and the Town of Salem.The crash occurred just before 8:30 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say their preliminary investigation indicates the involved vehicle was headed eastbound on County Highway C when it left the roadway on the right shoulder.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead following a rollover crash that occurred on Monday evening, July 28th on County Highway C -- near the border of the Village of Bristol and the Town of Salem.The crash occurred just before 8:30 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say their preliminary investigation indicates the involved vehicle was headed eastbound on County Highway C when it left the roadway on the right shoulder.
UPDATE: 27-year-old man dies after serious crash Wednesday evening in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 27-year-old man was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life following a serious crash that occurred on Wednesday evening, July 23rd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 27-year-old man was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life following a serious crash that occurred on Wednesday evening, July 23rd.
Construction accident: OSHA investigating after worker becomes trapped at Amazon complex site
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police and fire officials were called out to a construction accident that occurred at the site of the Amazon Distribution Center complex being built on Burlington Road in Kenosha.The call came in just before 3:30 p.m.Officials were dispatched for a report of a worker pinned between a beam and an aerial lift in the Onyx Building on the construction site.Before emergency crews responded to the scene -- co-workers were able to free the worker who was trapped.We're told no one saw the accident happen, or how the worker became trapped.The 35-year-old worker was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police and fire officials were called out to a construction accident that occurred at the site of the Amazon Distribution Center complex being built on Burlington Road in Kenosha.The call came in just before 3:30 p.m.Officials were dispatched for a report of a worker pinned between a beam and an aerial lift in the Onyx Building on the construction site.Before emergency crews responded to the scene -- co-workers were able to free the worker who was trapped.We're told no one saw the accident happen, or how the worker became trapped.The 35-year-old worker was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
"I want as many people as possible to use these:" New program helps protect your kids online
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The entire world is at your fingertips while surfing the web, but that world also includes plenty of predators.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The entire world is at your fingertips while surfing the web, but that world also includes plenty of predators.
Child on his bicycle struck by car near 60th Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a child was struck by a car near the intersection of 60th Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.It happened just before 6:30 p.m.Police say the child was on his bike when he was struck.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a child was struck by a car near the intersection of 60th Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.It happened just before 6:30 p.m.Police say the child was on his bike when he was struck.