Kenosha deputies deal with 131 cars in the ditch during storm
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies called in extra staff Tuesday night as they responded to 131 cars in the ditch, 54 property damage crashes and 7 personal injury crashes from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 27th.A blanket of heavy snow, packed tight and slick, while challenging for drivers was perfect for sledders in Kenosha's Washington Park."It's a fun time going sledding.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies called in extra staff Tuesday night as they responded to 131 cars in the ditch, 54 property damage crashes and 7 personal injury crashes from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 27th.A blanket of heavy snow, packed tight and slick, while challenging for drivers was perfect for sledders in Kenosha's Washington Park."It's a fun time going sledding.
Kenosha Co. deputies dealing with cars in ditches, wrecks
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to stay off the roads until the winter storm begins to back off.As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th, sheriff's deputies had assisted 45 drivers who ended up in a ditch.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to stay off the roads until the winter storm begins to back off.As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th, sheriff's deputies had assisted 45 drivers who ended up in a ditch.
Westosha Central H.S. students remember Casey Petricek, killed in crash
KENOSHA -- Monday, December 10th was back to school for the first day since Westosha Central High School lost one of its own over the weekend in a car crash.
KENOSHA -- Monday, December 10th was back to school for the first day since Westosha Central High School lost one of its own over the weekend in a car crash.
Kenosha P.D. taking added step to protect dashcam video
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Police dashcam video is a critical piece of evidence that can make or break a case, and now, Kenosha police officials are taking steps to make sure this dashcam video can be seen and heard when it is needed to help solve a case.When police officers are racing to a crime scene, adrenaline is high, and officers often aren't thinking about how loud their music is."If it's a hot call, you're going to jump out.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Police dashcam video is a critical piece of evidence that can make or break a case, and now, Kenosha police officials are taking steps to make sure this dashcam video can be seen and heard when it is needed to help solve a case.When police officers are racing to a crime scene, adrenaline is high, and officers often aren't thinking about how loud their music is."If it's a hot call, you're going to jump out.
Kenosha officer cleared of any wrongdoing in taser incident
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Chief John Morrissey says an officer who used a taser to control a man who he believed was ready to fight him "properly utilized the training provided to him."That officer was called to the scene of a fight in Kenosha in July 2012.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha Police Chief John Morrissey says an officer who used a taser to control a man who he believed was ready to fight him "properly utilized the training provided to him."That officer was called to the scene of a fight in Kenosha in July 2012.
7th grader takes Polar Plunge alone in honor of friend
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Freezin' for a reason.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Freezin' for a reason.
Kenosha Co. Sheriff's Deputies operate snowmobile patrols
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office has a couple new tools in its arsenal to protect and serve.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office has a couple new tools in its arsenal to protect and serve.
Man whose son was killed by police may team up with WPPA
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Michael Bell, whose son was killed by Kenosha police, may soon team up with the state's police union."I think it's important for the law enforcement review process to be trusted by citizens in the community," said Michael Bell in an interview with FOX6 News on Friday, February 8th.After Kenosha police killed his son in 2004, Bell called for the creation of a statewide review board that would look at all police shootings and in-custody deaths.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Michael Bell, whose son was killed by Kenosha police, may soon team up with the state's police union."I think it's important for the law enforcement review process to be trusted by citizens in the community," said Michael Bell in an interview with FOX6 News on Friday, February 8th.After Kenosha police killed his son in 2004, Bell called for the creation of a statewide review board that would look at all police shootings and in-custody deaths.
Kenosha Co. residents dig out from nine inches of snow
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County residents may be nursing sore muscles after digging out from as much as nine inches of snow from the most recent storm."I was hoping it would be like last year where we only had three inches all winter," said Kenosha resident Diane George.Fortunately for George, her snow blower started up right away.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County residents may be nursing sore muscles after digging out from as much as nine inches of snow from the most recent storm."I was hoping it would be like last year where we only had three inches all winter," said Kenosha resident Diane George.Fortunately for George, her snow blower started up right away.
Kenosha declares full snow emergency for Thursday
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials reported 14 cars in the ditch between 10:00 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 7th as the snow fell, and southeastern Wisconsin was under a Winter Storm Warning.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say they responded to over 30 cars in ditches as of 4:00 p.m. Additionally, Kenosha County saw four personal injury accidents, nine property damage accidents and one rollover crash.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials reported 14 cars in the ditch between 10:00 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 7th as the snow fell, and southeastern Wisconsin was under a Winter Storm Warning.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say they responded to over 30 cars in ditches as of 4:00 p.m. Additionally, Kenosha County saw four personal injury accidents, nine property damage accidents and one rollover crash.
Kenosha Co. unveils new firearms surrender project
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth unveiled on Tuesday afternoon, February 5th a new firearms surrender project.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth unveiled on Tuesday afternoon, February 5th a new firearms surrender project.
City employees help with snow removal in Kenosha County
KENOSHA (WITI) -- As the snow fell this weekend and early this week, Kenosha County had some city employees pushing snow.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- As the snow fell this weekend and early this week, Kenosha County had some city employees pushing snow.
19-year-old Christina Guild has been safely located
KENOSHA (WITI) — The Kenosha Police Department says 19-year-old Christina Guild, the teen who went missing after she walked away from a group home, has been safely located.
KENOSHA (WITI) — The Kenosha Police Department says 19-year-old Christina Guild, the teen who went missing after she walked away from a group home, has been safely located.
Kenosha police respond to rollover crash on Sheridan Rd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded to the scene of a rollover crash that occurred on Sheridan Rd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded to the scene of a rollover crash that occurred on Sheridan Rd.
55-year-old David Sipes found dead in Kenosha retention basin
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha Police Department on Thursday, January 10th identified a body that was found near the 2600 block of 18th Street in the lower area of an open retention basin.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha Police Department on Thursday, January 10th identified a body that was found near the 2600 block of 18th Street in the lower area of an open retention basin.
Body of 55-year-old man found in Kenosha retention basin
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The body of a 55-year-old man has been found near an apartment complex at 18th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The body of a 55-year-old man has been found near an apartment complex at 18th St.
Kenosha police need help locating 19-year-old Christina Guild
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is looking to the public for help locating 19-year-old Christina Guild.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is looking to the public for help locating 19-year-old Christina Guild.
Kenosha police investigate death of two-year-old boy
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating the death of a two-year-old boy at a home on the city's south side.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating the death of a two-year-old boy at a home on the city's south side.
13 vehicles involved in 9 crashes in Kenosha Co. Saturday morning
KENOSHA CO. -- Kenosha County Sheriff's Deputies and the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to nine crashes involving 13 vehicles early Saturday morning, December 29th.
KENOSHA CO. -- Kenosha County Sheriff's Deputies and the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to nine crashes involving 13 vehicles early Saturday morning, December 29th.
Kenosha Fire & Police Comm. reviews Bell case
KENOSHA -- Eight years after Michael Bell Jr.
KENOSHA -- Eight years after Michael Bell Jr.