Amazon's Kenosha distribution center is officially a go
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports Amazon.com’s planned one-million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center is officially a go.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved on October 7th.This distribution center will make Wisconsin the 14th state to collect sales tax on Amazon purchases.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports Amazon.com’s planned one-million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center is officially a go.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved on October 7th.This distribution center will make Wisconsin the 14th state to collect sales tax on Amazon purchases.
40-year-old Kenosha man charged in death of Erin Ziemendorf
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 40-year-old Matthew McDowell of Kenosha has been charged in connection with the death of 30-year-old Erin Ziemendorf.Ziemendorf's body was found in the trunk of a car near a Greyhound bus station in Chicago on Sunday evening, October 27th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 40-year-old Matthew McDowell of Kenosha has been charged in connection with the death of 30-year-old Erin Ziemendorf.Ziemendorf's body was found in the trunk of a car near a Greyhound bus station in Chicago on Sunday evening, October 27th.
Marcus Thornton pleads not guilty to multiple charges
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 29-year-old Marcus Thornton pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, October 29th to multiple charges in connection with a traffic accident that resulted in the death of five-year-old Bailey McCollum.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 29-year-old Marcus Thornton pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, October 29th to multiple charges in connection with a traffic accident that resulted in the death of five-year-old Bailey McCollum.
Man dressed as woman robs Kenosha US Bank branch
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are searching for a man who dressed as a woman and robbed the US Bank branch near 18th St.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police are searching for a man who dressed as a woman and robbed the US Bank branch near 18th St.
West Allis woman found dead in Chicago, Kenosha man in custody
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 40-year-old Kenosha man is being held in custody in connection with the death of a 30-year-old woman.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- A 40-year-old Kenosha man is being held in custody in connection with the death of a 30-year-old woman.
Kenosha homeowner accused of growing marijuana
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Charges are being sought against a Kenosha homeowner who was allegedly growing marijuana in his backyard.In a news release issued on Thursday, October 10th, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department indicates police responded to the 6100 block of Sheridan Rd.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Charges are being sought against a Kenosha homeowner who was allegedly growing marijuana in his backyard.In a news release issued on Thursday, October 10th, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department indicates police responded to the 6100 block of Sheridan Rd.
Man facing charges following crash that killed five-year-old
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 29-year-old Marcus Thornton of Kenosha is facing charges following a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a five-year-old boy Tuesday evening, October 8th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 29-year-old Marcus Thornton of Kenosha is facing charges following a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a five-year-old boy Tuesday evening, October 8th.
Five-year-old killed in Kenosha crash that may have involved alcohol
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a five-year-old boy died Tuesday evening, October 8th as a result of a crash that may have involved drunk driving.The two-vehicle rollover crash occurred at 12th Street and 72nd Avenue in the Town of Somers around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.Officials say a van traveling north on 72nd Ave.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a five-year-old boy died Tuesday evening, October 8th as a result of a crash that may have involved drunk driving.The two-vehicle rollover crash occurred at 12th Street and 72nd Avenue in the Town of Somers around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.Officials say a van traveling north on 72nd Ave.
Kenosha okays $17M in aid for Amazon distribution center
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports that Amazon.com’s planned 1 million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center must be complete by the end of 2016 under an agreement the city approved Monday.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved Monday night, October 7th.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Business Journal reports that Amazon.com’s planned 1 million-square-foot Kenosha distribution center must be complete by the end of 2016 under an agreement the city approved Monday.Amazon.com is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the distribution center planned for a 101-acre site east of Interstate 94 near 122nd Street.The city will provide $17 million for construction of the building through a tax incremental financing district Kenosha’s Common Council unanimously (13-0) approved Monday night, October 7th.
Amazon distribution center could soon come to Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha officials say Amazon would like to build a $250 million distribution center off of I-94 -- and more information is expected to be released on the project on Monday night, October 7th.The plan is for a 16-acre development with about 2,500 parking spaces and a massive distribution center that would employ more than 1,000 people.But first, Kenosha's City Council has to make a decision on the project."There was a confidentiality agreement in place.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha officials say Amazon would like to build a $250 million distribution center off of I-94 -- and more information is expected to be released on the project on Monday night, October 7th.The plan is for a 16-acre development with about 2,500 parking spaces and a massive distribution center that would employ more than 1,000 people.But first, Kenosha's City Council has to make a decision on the project."There was a confidentiality agreement in place.
Law enforcement and families of missing persons gather in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials and the families of missing persons in Wisconsin gathered Sunday, September 29th in an effort to make sure these cases don't fade from anyone's memory.Stephanie Low's family members and friends made the four-hour drive from Wausau to Kenosha for Sunday's gathering."It doesn`t matter how far.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials and the families of missing persons in Wisconsin gathered Sunday, September 29th in an effort to make sure these cases don't fade from anyone's memory.Stephanie Low's family members and friends made the four-hour drive from Wausau to Kenosha for Sunday's gathering."It doesn`t matter how far.
Two dozen homeless after apartment fire in Town of Trevor
TREVOR (WITI) -- More than two dozen people are without a place to live after a massive fire destroys a Trevor apartment complex in Kenosha County.No one was hurt.
TREVOR (WITI) -- More than two dozen people are without a place to live after a massive fire destroys a Trevor apartment complex in Kenosha County.No one was hurt.
Four arrested in heroin sting at Kenosha Taco Bell restaurant
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say four people were taken into custody in a heroin sting on Tuesday, September 17th.It happened at the Taco Bell restaurant near 52nd Street and 39th Avenue.The operation was set up in conjunction with the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force.Officials set up a controlled purchase that was to take place in the parking lot, however, the suspects would only deal inside the restaurant.Those taken into custody include 27-year-old Alfonzo Conner III (delivery of heroin), 44-year-old Jimmie Lee Shepard (delivery of heroin - party to a crime), and 24-year-old Jerrell Griffin (delivery of heroin - party to a crime.)A female was interviewed and later released.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say four people were taken into custody in a heroin sting on Tuesday, September 17th.It happened at the Taco Bell restaurant near 52nd Street and 39th Avenue.The operation was set up in conjunction with the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force.Officials set up a controlled purchase that was to take place in the parking lot, however, the suspects would only deal inside the restaurant.Those taken into custody include 27-year-old Alfonzo Conner III (delivery of heroin), 44-year-old Jimmie Lee Shepard (delivery of heroin - party to a crime), and 24-year-old Jerrell Griffin (delivery of heroin - party to a crime.)A female was interviewed and later released.
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.