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'America's Most Wanted' spotlights Wisconsin man on the run

February 4, 2024 10:00pm CST

America's Most Wanted has helped law enforcement track down thousands of suspects over the years and now, a Wisconsin case is set to receive national attention.

Wisconsin girl's open-heart surgery; 3-year-old has rare disorder

January 30, 2024 9:05pm CST

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

January 29, 2024 10:48am CST

Watertown firefighters battled a garage fire on N. Maple Street on Saturday evening, Jan. 27.

Jefferson County fatal crash; semi, SUV collide in Town of Oakland

January 9, 2024 11:22am CST

A semi and SUV collided head-on on State Highway 18 at Hope Lake Road in the Town of Oakland early on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Contact 6 helps consumers save a record $676,000 in 2023

January 7, 2024 10:23pm CST

When people ask Contact 6 for help, it’s not always about the money. It’s about ending frustration and, in some cases, easing heartache.

Watertown police shooting, no charges for officers involved: DOJ

December 19, 2023 4:53pm CST

The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Dec. 19 there will be no criminal charges for the officers involved in a fatal Watertown shooting.

Local libraries offer Memory Cafes; help those with memory loss

December 18, 2023 5:06pm CST

Libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties offer "memory cafés" and this year, the group welcomed more people than ever.

1923 Fort Atkinson firefighter crash, department remembers lives lost

December 15, 2023 5:44pm CST

The Fort Atkinson Fire Department on Friday, Dec. 15 remembered a tragedy that killed three firefighters in 1923.

WI natural gas storage facility in Ixonia; innovation and controversy

December 15, 2023 4:14pm CST

Construction on a natural gas storage facility in Jefferson County is nearing completion. Even so, the project is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of those who live nearby.

Watertown wrong-way fatal crash; 2 dead, 2 hurt on State Highway 26

November 12, 2023 9:25am CST

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

October 31, 2023 8:18am CDT

Watertown police are looking for assistance in identifying two retail theft suspects.

Mullen's Dairy Bar; Old-school ice cream parlor in Watertown

October 27, 2023 10:52am CDT

Brian Kramp is seeing why this old-school ice cream parlor is a must stop while in Watertown.

Jefferson County fatal crashes; 2 separate incidents in 1 night

October 25, 2023 2:53pm CDT

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes that happened Tuesday night, Oct. 24.

Watertown hail after severe thunderstorm warning Monday

October 23, 2023 5:35pm CDT

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Dodge and Jefferson counties Monday afternoon, Oct. 23.

Milwaukee police, formerly incarcerated skydive together: 'Leap of faith'

October 22, 2023 9:15pm CDT

A group of Milwaukee police officers and formerly incarcerated people came together to go skydiving in Jefferson, a leap of faith to find common ground.