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Mission: It is the mission of the City of Kewaunee Police Department to create a relationship with the citizens of our community in order to work in a cooperative effort with the clear objective to reduce crime, protect the rights of our citizens, protect property from theft or damage, and preserve the public peace. Our duty is to do so professionally, respectfully, and fairly in an open and transparent manner, consistent with the freedoms secured by the Constitution.
Kewaunee County
The Kewaunee County Highway Department is temporarily shutting down a portion of CTH E effective immediately due to high water from the Kewaunee River. The closure will take place from Side Road to 1st Street in Kewaunee. Local traffic only, please plan accordingly.
***Lakeshore Flood Advisory***
Is in effect from Noon Wednesday through 1pm Thursday (April 29-30, 2020). Stay alert.
City of Kewaunee
Severe thunderstorm warning for Kewaunee until 8:45 PM. Possible 60 mph winds.
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=WIZ040&warncounty=WIC061&firewxzone=WIZ040&local_place1=Kewaunee%20WI&product1=Severe+Thunderstorm+Warning&lat=44.4552&lon=-87.5081#.Xp5EiCVOklQ
Anyone remember 2 years ago?
Blizzard Evelyn April 2018
Here is some information on the Spring Yard Waste pick-up. We are seeing people place brush out to the curb. The brush pick-up is not until Monday, April 27th. Residents are not to place brush to the curb greater than 24 hours before pick-up. Please keep this information in mind prior to placing items to the curb. Thank you.
**WIND ADVISORY
**LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY
Wind, rain, snow, flooding. We will have it all over the next couple days. Please stay alert and Be Safe!
We would like to introduce the newest member of our department, Officer Tyler Marquardt. Officer Marquardt is a recent graduate of the recruit academy through Fox Valley Technical College. Please join us in welcoming him to the community.
***Thunderstorm Warning***
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Kewaunee County until 3:30pm. The storm will be in the northern part of the county. Stay Alert!
Kewaunee County
The Kewaunee County Public Health Department has confirmed the County’s first case of COVID-19.
News Release: bit.ly/KC1stCOVID19Case
Attention Fisherman (and everyone else). We understand this is prime time for Smelt and Sucker fishing, but we must remind you of the State Order that does not allow gathering of groups. If you are fishing on the pier or bridges, YOU MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING!
We have received complaints of groups not obeying the State Order. We do not want to shut down the pier to fisherman, but we will if we have to. Fishing is a great way for people to get outdoors, but we ask you to please obey the laws.
Thank you
City of Kewaunee
We have got a bunch of folks smelting on the Lighthouse Pier. Please be sure to practice Social Distancing measures while fishing or the City may have to close the pier. Thank you!
***WINTER PARKING BAN***
Even though the parking ban hasn’t been enforced for a few weeks now,,,it is officially over.
Kewaunee County
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Kewaunee County Public Health Department is asking non-permanent residents to avoid traveling to their seasonal homes located in Kewaunee County and for permanent residents to stay within Kewaunee County when shopping for necessities to avoid possibly coming in contact with someone who may have the virus and not know it.
News Release: bit.ly/2V10hFF
Some good information from the City Administrator. Please take a few minutes to view. Thank you.
Message from City Hall Staff - Update on the COVID-19 Emergency
Important information from Kewaunee Rescue.
COVID-19 Update - Ambulance Department
We found a mountain bike abandoned in the weeds over night. If you are missing one, please contact our department to describe it.
Social distancing can help slow the spread of coronavirus. This means avoiding crowded places and maintaining distance from others. Law Enforcement will also be practicing Social Distancing as shown in the picture.
On a serious note, we do realize this is a very difficult time for many people and businesses. By taking protective measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and working together as a community, we will make it through this.
More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/cornoavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
FYI
Orders from Governor Evers late this afternoon indicated that all Wisconsin Schools are to close beginning on March 18, 2020. Kewaunee School District will still be in session on Monday and Tuesday March 16th and 17th to allow staff, students and families time to prepare for the extended school closure. More information will be released as soon as additional plans are finalized.
Roads are snow covered and slippery this morning. Give yourself extra time and clear off your vehicle. Be safe!!
If you have any information, please contact the Algoma Police Department. You can remain anonymous.
We could use some help. Somebody damaged some of the lights along our beautiful Crescent Beach Boardwalk. If anyone has any information or sees anyone acting suspicious down on the boardwalk please call APD at 920-487-3311.
Give yourself extra time this morning. The high winds are blowing snow across the roadways causing them to become slippery. Please drive safely.
Due to the predicted warm weather, the City of Kewaunee PARKING BAN has been TEMPORARILY LIFTED. We will continue to monitor the temperatures/weather and will determine if/when to reinstate it. There is still a lot of March to go and the possibility of snow is still there. If it snows, please make every effort to have your vehicle off of the street overnight. Thank you. We will keep you informed. City of Kewaunee
***SCHOOL DELAY***
The Kewaunee, Algoma, and Luxemburg-Casco school Districts will be on a 2 hour delay, 02/18/2020.
***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY***
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Kewaunee County for today 2/17/2020. There is a potential for 3-6 inches of snow with the heaviest falling later this afternoon and evening. Please stay alert and Be Safe!!
***WINTER STORM WARNING***
It has been a while but here we go. Winter Storm Warning for Sunday, February 9, 2020, 9am-9pm. Depending upon where you look, we could get 5-9 inches. Stay Safe!!
We want to remind everyone the Winter Parking Ban is back in place. There are predictions of a possible foot of snow this weekend, so please keep your vehicles off the street at night. Thank you!
On Monday, January 6, 2020 Robin Mueller was sworn in as our new Assistant Chief. Congratulations Assistant Chief Mueller. We look forward to your leadership.
Heads up tomorrow along the lakeshore.
Increasing winds will cause waves to build later tonight and continue on Thursday when waves are expected to reach 9 to 13 feet. With lake levels running near record highs, the high waves are expected to cause minor flooding along the Lake Michigan shoreline. If see flooding along the lake, please report it to the National Weather Service in Green Bay or your local law enforcement agency.
Something happened today in the City of Kewaunee that hasn't happened in 20 years. A new police chief was sworn in. Chief James Kleiman Jr officially became chief today at 3pm....and Chief Frank Salentine is officially retired.
Congratulations Chief Kleiman. We are looking forward to your leadership. Congratulations Chief Salentine. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. We appreciate your leadership over the past 20 years.
***Did You Know?***
Did you know that your old, deactivated cell phone can still dial 911? Well it can. This can be great for someone in an emergency situation.
It can also be a nuisance. Many people give their old phones to their children to play with. This leads to accidental 911 hang ups. To be safe, we as law enforcement must investigate every 911 call that comes into the dispatch center.
So far in 2019, the Kewaunee Police Department has handled 142, 911 hang ups. Not all of these are from deactivated cell phones, but some are.
If we can eliminate even a small portion of these, it would free up time for us to handle other things. So please think twice before giving your old phone to a child to play with. Thank you.
There is still time to get your applications in. They are due January 3, 2020. Please spread the word!!
The Kewaunee Police Department is taking applications. If you are interested, the qualifications and application materials can be found at:
http://www.cityofkewaunee.org/employment.html.
Applications are due January 3, 2020. Spread the word!
May you all have a safe and Merry Christmas!!
On Saturday, December 14, 2019 one of our residents found a Dental Retainer in a case on the roadway on Duvall Street. If you or someone you know is missing one, please contact our department and describe it. I am told they can be expensive, so I hope we can find the owner. Spread the word Facebook. :)
***NOTICE***
Effective today, 12/20/19 through 01/02/20, the winter parking restrictions will be lifted. This is due to the predicted warm temperatures and the upcoming holidays.
We do, however, ask that if there is a measurable snowfall during this time, that you please move your vehicles off the street if you can.
We will re-evaluate again on January 2nd.
Thank you
There have been consumer alerts in the news lately and we would like to pass on some information to you. Just about everyone has received a spam phone call, lost money in vending machine, or received poor service from a business. In the State of Wisconsin, these types of complaints are handled by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
If you click on the link below, it will take you to their website. The website will show you what you should do if you have a complaint and advise you how to file a consumer complaint.
You can file a general complaint online for any of these specific consumer issues:
Door-to-door solicitations
Home improvement practices
Identity theft
Landlord/tenant practices
Motor vehicle repairs
Product safety
Telecommunications
Telemarketing/no call fast track complaint
Telemarketing/no call
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/FileConsumerComplaint.aspx
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our department.
401 5th St
Kewaunee, WI
54216
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As we approach the month of April, there are two important historical dates coming up for the Kewaunee Community. On April 30, 1873 (145 years ago), Kewaunee was incorporated as a Village. On April, 3, 1883 (135 years ago), Kewaunee was incorporated as a City. The Kewaunee Police Department is honored to say that we have been there since the beginning. We have proudly served our community for the past 145 years, and we will continue to serve and protect the citizens of Kewaunee for many more to come.
I happened to catch a fireball over the city tonight.
After a long night of fighting crime, Officer Gale and K9 Charlie like to unwind with some singing.
This Clip is from a DVD titled, "City of Kewaunee, People and Places, 1938" available at the Kewaunee County Historical Society. It is just a short clip showing some officers from 1938. I recognize one of the officers as Chief August Boettcher. I have not determined the other two officers. If anyone knows who they are, please let me know. I apologize for the poor editing. The actual DVD is over an hour long and shows many recognizable people and places from Kewaunee. They are available at the History Center for $5.00.
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