Child sex crime, Franklin man sentenced to 5 years in prison

A Franklin man convicted of sending sexual and disturbing messages to what he thought was a teenage girl was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison.

Franklin lays out The Rock noise plan, neighbors not having it

Noise at Franklin's The Rock Sports Complex was addressed during a council meeting Tuesday night, where leaders outlined the plan to address the problem. Neighbors weren't having it.

Franklin lays out The Rock noise plan
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Noise at Franklin's The Rock Sports Complex was addressed during a council meeting Tuesday night, where leaders outlined the plan to address the problem. Neighbors weren't having it.

Wehr Nature Center; Family-friendly fall events

From apple tasting to apple desserts, Brian Kramp is sampling what guests can snack on in Franklin during Wehr Nature Center’s Apple Festival.

The Rock noise: Owner, Franklin leaders prepare agreement

Is it time to turn down The Rock? The owner of the Franklin sports complex had an "emergency meeting" with the mayor Friday and said he's ready to make changes.

Experiencing the Hunger Task Force Farm

Brian Kramp is in Franklin learning how the farm enhances the nutrition of those who normally rely on canned or nonperishable foods. 

The Rock noise, Franklin neighbors' complaints prompt 'emergency meeting'

Franklin's mayor and The Rock Sports Complex's owner will meet Friday, Sept. 22 over noise complaints. The issue is years in the making.

The Rock Franklin noise 'emergency meeting'
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Franklin's mayor and The Rock Sports Complex's owner will meet Friday, Sept. 22 over noise complaints. The issue is years in the making.

The Rock in Franklin festival issues; man leaves with injuries

Tacos, tequila and a terrible time. Crowds filled The Rock in Franklin over the weekend, and fun turned into a big mess.

The Rock noise: Franklin residents fed up, festival draws huge crowd

Residents near The Rock in Franklin are sick of the noise that comes from events. Saturday's Tacos and Tequila Festival was just one example.

Franklin The Rock Sports Complex noise, report shows how loud it is

Franklin's The Rock Sports Complex has been the source of complaints from neighbors for years, concerned about the noise coming from the minor league ballpark. Milwaukee County paid $200,000 in taxpayer dollars for a sound study that finds the ballpark sounds could be heard up to two miles away.

Franklin Call to Duty Memorial for 13 fallen deputies rededicated

A Milwaukee County Call to Duty Memorial rededication ceremony Tuesday in Franklin celebrated improvements made to keep the memorial around longer while honoring the 13 fallen deputies whose names are on it.

Franklin Call to Duty Memorial rededicated
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A Milwaukee County Call to Duty Memorial rededication ceremony Tuesday in Franklin celebrated improvements made to keep the memorial around longer while honoring the 13 fallen deputies whose names are on it.

St. James Catholic Church Rummage Sale in Franklin

Brian Kramp is visiting St. James Catholic Church Rummage Sale in Franklin to see how they are preparing for the area’s biggest sales of the summer for the past 6 months.

Scholarship program empowers young women

Soon-to-be high school seniors will come together in Franklin Saturday, Aug. 12 for the chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. But the Distinguished Young Women Program is about so much more than money.

Teen found dead in Franklin quarry days after police chase

A 17-year-old boy was found dead in a quarry near 68th and Rawson in Franklin on Wednesday, four days after police said he was involved in a chase. Police said he ran from the vehicle into the quarry property.

Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin gather in Franklin

Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.