Equipping parents to protect their children: Kenosha Co. Sheriff's Dept.'s internet safety initiative
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is releasing a new internet safety initiative for parents."Computer Cop" is free to the public in Kenosha County.Computer Cop is a program on a CD that parents can place in their computer to monitor all activity that occurs on the computer 24 hours a day.The program will catch key words, photographs and even codes or abbreviations used by our children and predators that we as parents don’t always understand.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is releasing a new internet safety initiative for parents."Computer Cop" is free to the public in Kenosha County.Computer Cop is a program on a CD that parents can place in their computer to monitor all activity that occurs on the computer 24 hours a day.The program will catch key words, photographs and even codes or abbreviations used by our children and predators that we as parents don’t always understand.
"We think that's a sign:" Kenosha home has major wind damage but one item remains untouched
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The National Weather Service says a cluster of thunderstorms strengthened over southeast Wisconsin late Saturday, July 12th -- and one turned severe in Kenosha.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The National Weather Service says a cluster of thunderstorms strengthened over southeast Wisconsin late Saturday, July 12th -- and one turned severe in Kenosha.
Boy riding bike in Kenosha struck by vehicle, flown Flight for Life
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 10-year-old child riding his bike was hit by car and flown Flight for Life Saturday evening, July 12th.Kenosha Police say the boy was riding his bike on 34th Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 10-year-old child riding his bike was hit by car and flown Flight for Life Saturday evening, July 12th.Kenosha Police say the boy was riding his bike on 34th Ave.
Caught on camera: Kenosha County officials ask for your help to ID theft suspects
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft where the victim’s credit cards were used at various locations throughout Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie.Officials are urging you to take a close look at the photos below.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft where the victim’s credit cards were used at various locations throughout Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie.Officials are urging you to take a close look at the photos below.
Kenosha police: Shots fired after Fourth of July fireworks show Friday night
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say shots were fired after the fireworks show in Kenosha on the Fourth of July.One person was struck by the gunfire -- and was injured.It is believed the victim suffered non life-threatening injuries.It happened near 13th Ct.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say shots were fired after the fireworks show in Kenosha on the Fourth of July.One person was struck by the gunfire -- and was injured.It is believed the victim suffered non life-threatening injuries.It happened near 13th Ct.
"Every child is special:" Hitting the golf course to benefit "Every Child's Place in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Rejection isn't easy for anyone to take.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Rejection isn't easy for anyone to take.
Sheriff's officials: 51-year-old man crashes his ATV and dies Tuesday in the Town of Salem
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal crash involving an ATV on Tuesday, July 1st.It happened around 4:00 p.m. on Highway NN and Highway EW in the Town of Salem -- just northeast of Paddock Lake.Sheriff's officials say a 51-year-old man was operating an ATV, when for an unknown reason, he crashed the ATV and suffered serious injuries.A passerby came upon the crash scene and alerted authorities, but the man died at the scene.The man, whom Sheriff's officials say was a resident of Kenosha County was not wearing a helmet.His name is not being released at this time.Sheriff's officials say there are no indications alcohol or drugs played a role in this incident -- but a Medical Examiner will be performing toxicology tests.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal crash involving an ATV on Tuesday, July 1st.It happened around 4:00 p.m. on Highway NN and Highway EW in the Town of Salem -- just northeast of Paddock Lake.Sheriff's officials say a 51-year-old man was operating an ATV, when for an unknown reason, he crashed the ATV and suffered serious injuries.A passerby came upon the crash scene and alerted authorities, but the man died at the scene.The man, whom Sheriff's officials say was a resident of Kenosha County was not wearing a helmet.His name is not being released at this time.Sheriff's officials say there are no indications alcohol or drugs played a role in this incident -- but a Medical Examiner will be performing toxicology tests.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
"No doubt it was her:" Friends & family of Jenny Gamez were just waiting on dental records to prove it
WALWORTH CO./KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- After seeing the sketch put out by officials in Walworth County after two bodies were found in suitcases in the Town of Geneva, friends and family members of Jenny Gamez in Oregon say they knew it was her.
WALWORTH CO./KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- After seeing the sketch put out by officials in Walworth County after two bodies were found in suitcases in the Town of Geneva, friends and family members of Jenny Gamez in Oregon say they knew it was her.
DOT: Ramps at WIS 50 in Kenosha County to reopen Tuesday morning
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to reopen the I-94 West (Northbound) exit and I-94 East (Southbound) entrance ramps at WIS 50 in Kenosha County by 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 1st, weather permitting.The ramps have been closed since March as crews reconstructed the eastbound lanes of WIS 50 between 104th and 130th avenues.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to reopen the I-94 West (Northbound) exit and I-94 East (Southbound) entrance ramps at WIS 50 in Kenosha County by 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 1st, weather permitting.The ramps have been closed since March as crews reconstructed the eastbound lanes of WIS 50 between 104th and 130th avenues.
"He was unable to find anyone willing to assist in hiding him:" M.L. Dale turns himself in after fatal shooting at Kenosha tavern
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal tavern shooting has turned himself in -- and is in custody.M.L. Dale was described by police as "armed and dangerous."Police say Dale turned himself in around 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29th.Police believe Dale to be responsible for a shooting in a tavern in the 2400 block of 52nd Street -- the Shenanigans Tavern and Liquor Store.Police say a 31-year-old Gurnee, Illinois woman was struck, after police say a black man entered the tavern with a pistol and began shooting -- before fleeing the bar.She was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police were searching for Dale after this shooting -- which occurred around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, June 28th.The shooting has left the neighborhood on edge.Javier Jaramillo works right next door to Shenanigans Tavern and Liquor Store.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal tavern shooting has turned himself in -- and is in custody.M.L. Dale was described by police as "armed and dangerous."Police say Dale turned himself in around 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29th.Police believe Dale to be responsible for a shooting in a tavern in the 2400 block of 52nd Street -- the Shenanigans Tavern and Liquor Store.Police say a 31-year-old Gurnee, Illinois woman was struck, after police say a black man entered the tavern with a pistol and began shooting -- before fleeing the bar.She was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police were searching for Dale after this shooting -- which occurred around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, June 28th.The shooting has left the neighborhood on edge.Javier Jaramillo works right next door to Shenanigans Tavern and Liquor Store.
Could unidentified woman found in suitcase in the Town of Geneva actually be from Oregon?
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI/AP) — Kenosha police are saying a woman whose body was one of two found in suitcases in the Town of Geneva on June 5th is not believed to be from the Kenosha area.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI/AP) — Kenosha police are saying a woman whose body was one of two found in suitcases in the Town of Geneva on June 5th is not believed to be from the Kenosha area.
Police: Man pronounced dead after body found in water near Southport Beach
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a body was discovered in the water near Southport Beach in Kenosha on Monday afternoon, June 23rd.The Kenosha Police Department was notified shortly after 4:30 p.m.Police say an individual told police they came upon a body in the water.The body was pulled from the water, and the man was pronounced dead.Police say the victim is an older man -- in his 50s or 60s.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a body was discovered in the water near Southport Beach in Kenosha on Monday afternoon, June 23rd.The Kenosha Police Department was notified shortly after 4:30 p.m.Police say an individual told police they came upon a body in the water.The body was pulled from the water, and the man was pronounced dead.Police say the victim is an older man -- in his 50s or 60s.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Police: BMO Harris Bank in Kenosha robbed twice within past two weeks
KENOSHA (WITI) -- City of Kenosha police detectives are investigating two bank robberies that occurred within the past two weeks at BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street in Kenosha.According to officials, on May 30th around 3:30 p.m. a male entered the bank, handed the teller a note asking for money.The second robbery occurred in the same fashion on June 13th at 12:53 p.m.The suspect is described as a white male white, approximately 6” tall, average build, dark hair, mustache, approximately 40 years old.If you have any information regarding these robberies, please call Detective Joshua Zeller at 262-605-5281.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- City of Kenosha police detectives are investigating two bank robberies that occurred within the past two weeks at BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street in Kenosha.According to officials, on May 30th around 3:30 p.m. a male entered the bank, handed the teller a note asking for money.The second robbery occurred in the same fashion on June 13th at 12:53 p.m.The suspect is described as a white male white, approximately 6” tall, average build, dark hair, mustache, approximately 40 years old.If you have any information regarding these robberies, please call Detective Joshua Zeller at 262-605-5281.
BMO Harris bank robbed again! Can YOU help Kenosha police?
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say the BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street has been robbed again.The latest robbery happened on Friday, June 13th.Police have released a photo of the suspect in that robbery:
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say the BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street has been robbed again.The latest robbery happened on Friday, June 13th.Police have released a photo of the suspect in that robbery:
Inspired by one of their own: Kenosha high schoolers donate to Children's Hospital program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kenosha high school students gave back in a big way on Thursday, June 12th.Students from Kenosha Bradford High School presented a check for $12,800 to Children's Hospital's "Flashes of Hope" program.The program pays for a professional photographer to take pictures of cancer patients with a loved one, and they're then given copies.The Bradford students began raising the money after a fellow student was diagnosed with leukemia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kenosha high school students gave back in a big way on Thursday, June 12th.Students from Kenosha Bradford High School presented a check for $12,800 to Children's Hospital's "Flashes of Hope" program.The program pays for a professional photographer to take pictures of cancer patients with a loved one, and they're then given copies.The Bradford students began raising the money after a fellow student was diagnosed with leukemia.
Sheriff's officials: Men headed home from Stumble Inn Tavern at time of fatal crash
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- One person was killed in a crash that shut down U.S. Highway 45 Sunday, June 8th.The crash happened early Sunday -- just before 2:00 a.m. on Highway 45 north of State Highway 50.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a single vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 45 when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a curve.The vehicle slid sideways into the west ditch and struck a culvert -- which caused the vehicle to roll multiple times.The vehicle then struck a fire hydrant and utility pole -- snapping the utility pole off.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle was occupied by two local men -- who were on their way home from the Stumble Inn Tavern -- located at Highway 45 and State Highway 142.27-year-old Brian Smith from the Town of Salem was killed in the crash. 29-year-old Christopher Orozco from the Village of Paddock Lake was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.Sheriff's officials say Orozco was placed under arrest for homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.That man also received traffic-related citations -- as speed appears to have been a factor in this crash -- according to Sheriff's officials.A We Energies crew was dispatched to the scene to replace the utility pole.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- One person was killed in a crash that shut down U.S. Highway 45 Sunday, June 8th.The crash happened early Sunday -- just before 2:00 a.m. on Highway 45 north of State Highway 50.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a single vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 45 when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a curve.The vehicle slid sideways into the west ditch and struck a culvert -- which caused the vehicle to roll multiple times.The vehicle then struck a fire hydrant and utility pole -- snapping the utility pole off.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle was occupied by two local men -- who were on their way home from the Stumble Inn Tavern -- located at Highway 45 and State Highway 142.27-year-old Brian Smith from the Town of Salem was killed in the crash. 29-year-old Christopher Orozco from the Village of Paddock Lake was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.Sheriff's officials say Orozco was placed under arrest for homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.That man also received traffic-related citations -- as speed appears to have been a factor in this crash -- according to Sheriff's officials.A We Energies crew was dispatched to the scene to replace the utility pole.
Email tampering? The city of Kenosha the subject of a criminal investigation
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is the subject of a criminal investigation, and allegations of email tampering.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The city of Kenosha is the subject of a criminal investigation, and allegations of email tampering.
ROBBED: Kenosha police seeking suspects in BMO Harris incident
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are seeking the suspect responsible for a bank robbery at the BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street.It happened on Friday, May 30th around 3:30 p.m.Police describe the suspect as a white man with a thin build.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are seeking the suspect responsible for a bank robbery at the BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street.It happened on Friday, May 30th around 3:30 p.m.Police describe the suspect as a white man with a thin build.
Man dies after shooting near Shalom Center in Kenosha...but who shot him?
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a 33-year-old man shot near the Shalom Center in Kenosha on Wednesday afternoon, May 21st has now died.The Shalom Center is located in the 1700 block of 62nd Street.Kenosha police say a 33-year-old man was shot while sitting in a car.It is unknown at this time whether the man shot himself -- or whether he was shot by someone else.Police were conducting interviews with the man, and witnesses in the neighborhood.Neighbors tell FOX6 News they heard one loud "bang," and then saw a man bleeding in the street.Neighbors say the man got right back into the vehicle and drove himself to the hospital.Neighbors say a second man jumped out of the truck and took off running.The shooting incident happened just before 1:30 p.m.Police have not recovered a weapon.The victim in this case was able to drive himself to a hospital for treatment.He later died as a result of injuries suffered.The investigation is ongoing.Kenosha Unified School District tells FOX6 News four schools have been given the "all clear" but were briefly placed on lockdown due to the incident near the Shalom Center.Those schools include: Brass Community School, Frank Elementary School, Kenosha School of Technology, and Lincoln Middle School.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a 33-year-old man shot near the Shalom Center in Kenosha on Wednesday afternoon, May 21st has now died.The Shalom Center is located in the 1700 block of 62nd Street.Kenosha police say a 33-year-old man was shot while sitting in a car.It is unknown at this time whether the man shot himself -- or whether he was shot by someone else.Police were conducting interviews with the man, and witnesses in the neighborhood.Neighbors tell FOX6 News they heard one loud "bang," and then saw a man bleeding in the street.Neighbors say the man got right back into the vehicle and drove himself to the hospital.Neighbors say a second man jumped out of the truck and took off running.The shooting incident happened just before 1:30 p.m.Police have not recovered a weapon.The victim in this case was able to drive himself to a hospital for treatment.He later died as a result of injuries suffered.The investigation is ongoing.Kenosha Unified School District tells FOX6 News four schools have been given the "all clear" but were briefly placed on lockdown due to the incident near the Shalom Center.Those schools include: Brass Community School, Frank Elementary School, Kenosha School of Technology, and Lincoln Middle School.
DISMISSED: Restraining order filed by parents of six-year-old against five-year-old
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a judge has dismissed a restraining order filed by the parents of a Kenosha County six-year-old against her five-year-old classmate.This case reportedly all started with a boy telling a girl he wants to slit her throat and watch her bleed -- according to a police report obtained by FOX6 News.The students in this case are in kindergarten at Prairie Lane Elementary School in Kenosha County.Police records indicate "bullying behavior" has been going on since April.In one instance, the bully kicked the girl in the face and later threw sand and rocks at her, according to the police report.The police report says the victim's parents told school officials about the increasingly violent behavior, but felt enough wasn't being done, so they filed a retraining order against the boy they see as a bully.In court documents, a handwritten note written by the victim's mother, states her daughter had scratches on her face and was stabbed in the back with a stick during one altercation.A spokesperson for the Kenosha Unified School District declined to comment on camera, but issued this statement to FOX6: "KUSD is working directly with the families involved and will continue working with them.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a judge has dismissed a restraining order filed by the parents of a Kenosha County six-year-old against her five-year-old classmate.This case reportedly all started with a boy telling a girl he wants to slit her throat and watch her bleed -- according to a police report obtained by FOX6 News.The students in this case are in kindergarten at Prairie Lane Elementary School in Kenosha County.Police records indicate "bullying behavior" has been going on since April.In one instance, the bully kicked the girl in the face and later threw sand and rocks at her, according to the police report.The police report says the victim's parents told school officials about the increasingly violent behavior, but felt enough wasn't being done, so they filed a retraining order against the boy they see as a bully.In court documents, a handwritten note written by the victim's mother, states her daughter had scratches on her face and was stabbed in the back with a stick during one altercation.A spokesperson for the Kenosha Unified School District declined to comment on camera, but issued this statement to FOX6: "KUSD is working directly with the families involved and will continue working with them.