KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police on Wednesday, April 28 rescued a person from Lake Michigan using a Stearns Throw Bag. The bags are currently carried in all Kenosha Police Department's squad cars.
May is "Water Safety Month." During the month of May, Kenosha police will be helping educate citizens on the dangers of Lake Michigan.
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A YouTube video shared by Kenosha police shows in a training demonstration, how the throw bag is put to use.
Union Grove NHS donates to K-9 unit of fallen Racine police officers
Union Grove High School's National Honor Society presented a check for $15,000 to the K-9 unit of two fallen Racine police officers Thursday, April 29.
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10 Milwaukee parks to offer wireless internet
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other leaders announced on Thursday, April 29 that ten parks across the city will now offer open-access wireless internet to underserved communities.