New service allows citizens to anonymously submit tips
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County investigators are hoping a new technology, called TipSoft, will ease the concerns of those with helpful information in one particular cold case to step forward.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County investigators are hoping a new technology, called TipSoft, will ease the concerns of those with helpful information in one particular cold case to step forward.
Illinois man could face charges in fatal Walworth Co. crash
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a Woodstock, Illinois man was arrested following a fatal crash in the Town of Walworth on Saturday, June 15th.Officials say the crash occurred just before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, and involved a Jeep and a tree.The crash occurred on Cobblestone Road west of the Linn-Walworth Town Line Road in the Town of Walworth.Officials say a Jeep was traveling westbound on Cobblestone Road when it left the road and struck a tree.There were four passengers in the vehicle when this crash occurred.
WALWORTH COUNTY (WITI) -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say a Woodstock, Illinois man was arrested following a fatal crash in the Town of Walworth on Saturday, June 15th.Officials say the crash occurred just before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, and involved a Jeep and a tree.The crash occurred on Cobblestone Road west of the Linn-Walworth Town Line Road in the Town of Walworth.Officials say a Jeep was traveling westbound on Cobblestone Road when it left the road and struck a tree.There were four passengers in the vehicle when this crash occurred.
Walworth Co. sheriff's deputies shoot, kill suspect
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man who busted into the home where his mother and boyfriend were staying, stole a police squad car, and later refused to put down a shotgun he found inside the squad.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Walworth County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man who busted into the home where his mother and boyfriend were staying, stole a police squad car, and later refused to put down a shotgun he found inside the squad.
60 people cited at Zac Brown Band concert at Alpine Valley
LAFAYETTE (WITI) -- A total of 60 people were cited by law enforcement at a Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday, June 8th, at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre.
LAFAYETTE (WITI) -- A total of 60 people were cited by law enforcement at a Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday, June 8th, at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre.
Twin Lakes Police Lieutenant killed in Walworth County crash
TOWN OF LYONS (WITI) -- An off-duty Twin Lakes Police Lieutenant was killed in a crash Saturday, May 25th around 6:30 a.m. The accident shut down Hwy 120 for about four hours.36-year-old Jeffrey Kreft was heading home after his shift when a 16-year-old male, driving a Ford F-150 truck, crossed the center line and the two vehicles collided.
TOWN OF LYONS (WITI) -- An off-duty Twin Lakes Police Lieutenant was killed in a crash Saturday, May 25th around 6:30 a.m. The accident shut down Hwy 120 for about four hours.36-year-old Jeffrey Kreft was heading home after his shift when a 16-year-old male, driving a Ford F-150 truck, crossed the center line and the two vehicles collided.
Inmate dead following altercation with Walworth County deputy
TOWN OF GENEVA (WITI) -- Alfredo Villarreal, an 18-year-old inmate, is dead following an altercation with a Walworth County Sheriff's Deputy at Lakeland Medical Center Monday, January 21st.
TOWN OF GENEVA (WITI) -- Alfredo Villarreal, an 18-year-old inmate, is dead following an altercation with a Walworth County Sheriff's Deputy at Lakeland Medical Center Monday, January 21st.
Three injured in crash in Walworth Co., driver arrested for OWI
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say three people were injured in a two-car crash Monday night, October 1st.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say three people were injured in a two-car crash Monday night, October 1st.
Walworth officials seeking armed, dangerous man in domestic battery
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking a man they say could be armed and is dangerous, following an aggravated domestic battery incident early Monday morning, October 1st in the Village of Walworth.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are seeking a man they say could be armed and is dangerous, following an aggravated domestic battery incident early Monday morning, October 1st in the Village of Walworth.
Four injured, two critically in Town of Walworth crash
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say four people were injured in a crash between a van and a car on U.S. Highway 14/67 and Lakeville Road in the Town of Walworth on Sunday, September 30th.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials say four people were injured in a crash between a van and a car on U.S. Highway 14/67 and Lakeville Road in the Town of Walworth on Sunday, September 30th.
Two Walworth Co. deputies bitten by pit bulls during arrest
WALWORTH CO. -- Two Walworth County Sheriff's Deputies were bitten by pit bulls during an arrest they were making on Saturday, September 22nd.
WALWORTH CO. -- Two Walworth County Sheriff's Deputies were bitten by pit bulls during an arrest they were making on Saturday, September 22nd.
Investigation into death of UW-Whitewater student ongoing
WHITEWATER -- The investigation into the death of UW-Whitewater student Benjamin Fuder continued Monday, July 30th -- one day after Fuder's body was found at the bottom of the Whitewater Limestone Quarry.
WHITEWATER -- The investigation into the death of UW-Whitewater student Benjamin Fuder continued Monday, July 30th -- one day after Fuder's body was found at the bottom of the Whitewater Limestone Quarry.
Missing UW-Whitewater student found dead at quarry
WHITEWATER (AP) -- A missing University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student has been found dead in a limestone quarry in Walworth County.
WHITEWATER (AP) -- A missing University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student has been found dead in a limestone quarry in Walworth County.
Town of Lyons officer-involved shooting ruled justified
TOWN OF LYONS -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials announced the completion of the review of an officer-involved shooting of a suicidal subject back on May 5th in the Town of Lyons.
TOWN OF LYONS -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials announced the completion of the review of an officer-involved shooting of a suicidal subject back on May 5th in the Town of Lyons.
Walworth Co. Sheriff's Office warning of phone scam
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are warning Walworth and Rock County residents of a phone scam targeting both landline and cell phones.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials are warning Walworth and Rock County residents of a phone scam targeting both landline and cell phones.
Lyons man shot dead by deputy after mom calls 911
TOWN OF LYONS -- A mother's plea for help for her suicidal son, ended with him dead at the hands of deputies, after authorities say the man lunged at them with a knife.22-year-old John Brown died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center shortly after being shot at the home he shared with his mother on Meadow Lane in the town of Lyons.Deputies say shorty after midnight Saturday, May 5th, they received a 911 call from Brown's mother, asking for help.
TOWN OF LYONS -- A mother's plea for help for her suicidal son, ended with him dead at the hands of deputies, after authorities say the man lunged at them with a knife.22-year-old John Brown died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center shortly after being shot at the home he shared with his mother on Meadow Lane in the town of Lyons.Deputies say shorty after midnight Saturday, May 5th, they received a 911 call from Brown's mother, asking for help.
One dead, another seriously hurt in Walworth Co. collision
DARIEN -- 55-year-old Howard Klewin of Delavan was killed in a head-on collision at Highway 14 near County Highway M in the Town of Darien on Monday evening, April 2nd.Investigators say it appears as though Klewin crossed the center line westbound on Highway 14 around 6:30 p.m. He then drifted into the eastbound lane and struck the second vehicle head-on.Klewin died on the scene.
DARIEN -- 55-year-old Howard Klewin of Delavan was killed in a head-on collision at Highway 14 near County Highway M in the Town of Darien on Monday evening, April 2nd.Investigators say it appears as though Klewin crossed the center line westbound on Highway 14 around 6:30 p.m. He then drifted into the eastbound lane and struck the second vehicle head-on.Klewin died on the scene.
School bus rolls over in the Town of Walworth
TOWN OF WALWORTH -- A school bus with six children on board slid off the road and rolled onto its side in the Town of Walworth Friday afternoon.
TOWN OF WALWORTH -- A school bus with six children on board slid off the road and rolled onto its side in the Town of Walworth Friday afternoon.