Watertown mom accused of abandoning son on freeway pleads guilty
Flor Escalante of Watertown pleaded guilty in Waukesha County court to abandonment of a child. This, after police say she left her 12-year-old son on the side of the interstate and drove off.
Watertown dog attack, woman seriously injured: police
A woman was seriously injured after four dogs attacked her in Watertown on Saturday morning, Aug. 23.
2023 Watertown plane crash, final report determines probable cause
The National Transportation Safety Board has now released its final report on a Watertown plane crash that killed a pilot and his grandson in 2023.
Dodge County rollover crash; dump truck hits car, 2 hospitalized
A Dodge County dump truck-vs-car rollover crash hospitalized two people on Thursday, July 17. It happened just north of Watertown.
Watertown structure fire on Wakoka Street; damage estimated at $3M
The Watertown Fire Department responded to the scene of a structure fire early Tuesday morning, May 13.
Watertown school gender guidelines; parents, superintendent respond to new policy
The Watertown Unified School District voted on Monday, Nov. 18, to change the district’s guidelines for transgender and nonbinary students.
Watertown stabbing near 6th and Western; man injured, 1 arrested
A 39-year-old Watertown man was taken to the hospital on Friday, Nov. 15 after being stabbed. A 34-year-old man has been taken into custody.
Watertown school gender guidelines; board votes on new policy
A gender war vote within the Watertown Unified School District, which is leading to possible big changes for students in the district.
Watertown Farmers' Market; Local goods and seasonal produce
Brian Kramp is at Riverside Park in Watertown where today’s market goes until noon.
Watertown storm damage; family home in ruins
Down trees and destroyed homes, all disastrous sights from Saturday night’s storm blowing through parts of the state.
Watertown suspicious injuries to baby; YMCA staffer could face charges
Charges are being referred to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office against a YMCA staff member after police investigated suspicious injuries to a baby boy.
Octagon House Museum; tourist attraction in Watertown
Brian Kramp is in Watertown seeing why a stop at the museum is like going back in time.
Taxi rolls over person's leg and into Rock River in Watertown
A taxi vehicle went into the Rock River in Watertown on Monday, April 15, before floating down a ways and getting caught up on a bridge.
Dodge County crash; Watertown woman dies, Pardeeville man hurt
A 22-year-old Watertown woman died and a 60-year-old Pardeeville man was hurt after a crash on State Highway 16/60 near O’Connor Road in the town of Elba. The intersection is about one mile east of the city of Columbus.
Wisconsin girl's open-heart surgery; 3-year-old has rare disorder
She has been a fighter since birth. A 3-year-old Watertown girl is preparing for her second open-heart surgery.
Watertown garage fire; flames caused about $55,000 in damage
Watertown firefighters battled a garage fire on N. Maple Street on Saturday evening, Jan. 27.
Watertown police shooting, no charges for officers involved: DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Dec. 19 there will be no criminal charges for the officers involved in a fatal Watertown shooting.
Watertown wrong-way fatal crash; 2 dead, 2 hurt on State Highway 26
A wrong-way driver caused a head-on collision with another vehicle in Watertown on Saturday, Nov. 11. Officials say that wreck left two people dead and another two hurt.
Watertown retail theft suspects sought
Watertown police are looking for assistance in identifying two retail theft suspects.