Ixonia train, car crash; 1 hospitalized

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said an Amtrak train and car collided near County Highway F and Marietta Avenue on Thursday.

Pedestrian struck by truck, Palmyra police investigate

Palmyra police are investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a semi at the intersection of W. Main Street and N. 2nd Street.

Deck fire destroys Palmyra home

The deck of a house caught on fire and destroyed a home in Palmyra early Friday, June 18.

Fort Atkinson fire death, woman charged

A Fort Atkinson woman is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation, arson of a building and mutilating a corpse.

Fort Atkinson fire death investigation, Amber Alert related

The fatal fire investigation also involved a statewide Amber Alert late Friday night that resolved with the safe recovery of the child.

Vehicle fires near Johnson Creek after crash, Flight called

Flight for Life was called to the scene of a crash near Johnson Creek in Jefferson County. WisDOT officials said two vehicles were on fire after the crash.

Family reunited through DNA kit, 1 sibling from Watertown

The popular DNA kit 23andMe helped connect one man to his long-lost siblings – one of them living in Watertown.

12-year-old girl and her dog at center of Jefferson river rescue

While trying to help the girl and her dog who had fallen through the ice, two good Samaritans also fell into the frigid Rock River on Tuesday.

City of Jefferson police investigate animal hoarding incident

The City of Jefferson Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 17 executed a search warrant at a residence regarding an animal hoarding complaint. 

Video shows pursuit prior to fatal officer-involved shooting

The Jefferson County district attorney announced Tuesday, Feb. 16 that officers were justified in the fatal shooting of Joseph Crawford last December.

Video shows pursuit prior to fatal officer-involved shooting
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The Jefferson County district attorney announced Tuesday, Feb. 16 that officers were justified in the fatal shooting of Joseph Crawford last December.

No charges filed against officers in death of Joseph Crawford-Lamal

The Jefferson County district attorney announced the actions of law enforcement officers resulting in the death of Joseph Crawford-Lamal on Dec. 9, 2020 were lawful and reasonable acts of self-defense.

Funeral held for 2 boys who died in Fort Atkinson fire

As questions remain as to what caused the fire, loved ones remember 14-year-old Bryan Perez as a hero, saying he went back to get his 4-year-old nephew.

Funeral held for 2 boys who died in Fort Atkinson fire
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As questions remain as to what caused the fire, loved ones remember 14-year-old Bryan Perez as a hero, saying he went back to get his 4-year-old nephew.

Former Jefferson Co. deputy sheriff sentenced to 2 years in prison

Former Deputy Sheriff Janelle Gericke was sentenced to two years in prison and another three years of extended supervision.