Grafton dam repairs approved by village board after public debate
The Grafton Village Board passed a motion to repair the Grafton dam and solicit bids. The decision came after three hours of public comment, featuring no time limit for public comment and a packed high school auditorium.
The Grafton Village Board passed a motion to repair the Grafton dam and solicit bids. The decision came after three hours of public comment, featuring no time limit for public comment and a packed high school auditorium.
Grafton Dam meeting, public comment; motion passed to repair dam
The future of a Grafton landmark was up for debate on Monday night, Aug. 3, after a mechanical failure left the Bridge Street Dam inoperable. The Village met to decide if the dam should be repaired, removed or redesigned, and that meeting went for several due to the lengthy public comment. Ultimately, the motion passed to repair dam and start soliciting bids.
The future of a Grafton landmark was up for debate on Monday night, Aug. 3, after a mechanical failure left the Bridge Street Dam inoperable. The Village met to decide if the dam should be repaired, removed or redesigned, and that meeting went for several due to the lengthy public comment. Ultimately, the motion passed to repair dam and start soliciting bids.
Worker rescued from tower crane at Aurora Medical Center Grafton
A construction worker was rescued from a tower crane outside Aurora Medical Center Grafton on Friday morning, July 10.
A construction worker was rescued from a tower crane outside Aurora Medical Center Grafton on Friday morning, July 10.
Grafton shooting arrest; domestic abuse call leads to charges
Grafton police arrested a 61-year-old man after a neighbor reported a gunshot at a home on Kohlwey Drive, where officers safely evacuated a woman and reported no injuries.
Grafton police arrested a 61-year-old man after a neighbor reported a gunshot at a home on Kohlwey Drive, where officers safely evacuated a woman and reported no injuries.
Lake Michigan beach access; Lion's Den Gorge hikers blocked
Lion's Den Gorge hikers say new signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan beach route north toward Port Washington, raising access questions.
Lion's Den Gorge hikers say new signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan beach route north toward Port Washington, raising access questions.
Grafton dam repairs underway after gate becomes inoperable
Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.
Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.
Grafton dam control considered 'inoperable'
Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.
Repairs are underway at the Grafton dam after officials said a hydraulic cylinder failure caused a gate to become inoperable over the weekend.
2023 Town of Grafton homicide; Miguel Aponte sentenced to life in prison
An Ozaukee County judge sentenced Miguel Aponte to life in prison in connection with the death of Laeng Sanavongsay, whose body was found in a rental car in the Town of Grafton in March 2023.
An Ozaukee County judge sentenced Miguel Aponte to life in prison in connection with the death of Laeng Sanavongsay, whose body was found in a rental car in the Town of Grafton in March 2023.
Village of Grafton dryer fire; cause under investigation
Firefighters from the Ozaukee Central Fire Department responded to a reported dryer fire on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Firefighters from the Ozaukee Central Fire Department responded to a reported dryer fire on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Wisconsin burglary ring bust, detective sheds light on investigation
A Beaver Dam police detective and video from Ozaukee County offer new insight into the arrests of four men in connection to a burglary ring.
A Beaver Dam police detective and video from Ozaukee County offer new insight into the arrests of four men in connection to a burglary ring.
Beaver Dam burglary, arrests in Grafton; 4 charged, 3 from Colombia
The Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office formally charged four men on Thursday, Jan. 29, in connection with a burglary investigation and tactical incident in the Town of Grafton.
The Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office formally charged four men on Thursday, Jan. 29, in connection with a burglary investigation and tactical incident in the Town of Grafton.
Beaver Dam burglary investigation, arrests in Grafton: sheriff
A Beaver Dam burglary investigation led to the arrests of four people in Ozaukee County early Wednesday morning, Jan. 28.
A Beaver Dam burglary investigation led to the arrests of four people in Ozaukee County early Wednesday morning, Jan. 28.
2023 Grafton homicide, man found guilty at trial
An Ozaukee County jury convicted a man of killing Laeng Sanavongsay, whose body was found in a rental car in the town of Grafton in 2023.
An Ozaukee County jury convicted a man of killing Laeng Sanavongsay, whose body was found in a rental car in the town of Grafton in 2023.
I-43 semi fire near Grafton, northbound lanes reopen after closure
A semi-truck fire shut down I-43 northbound in Ozaukee County on Friday, Jan. 16. It happened near the State Highway 32 interchange, near Grafton.
A semi-truck fire shut down I-43 northbound in Ozaukee County on Friday, Jan. 16. It happened near the State Highway 32 interchange, near Grafton.
Wanted man arrested after Ozaukee County traffic stop, search
Law enforcement officers arrested a wanted man after an Ozaukee County traffic stop turned into a search effort on Monday afternoon, Dec. 29.
Law enforcement officers arrested a wanted man after an Ozaukee County traffic stop turned into a search effort on Monday afternoon, Dec. 29.
Grafton Christmas parade Saturday, postponed after winter storm
The village of Grafton's Christmas parade returned for its 45th year on Saturday, a week late due to last weekend's winter storm.
The village of Grafton's Christmas parade returned for its 45th year on Saturday, a week late due to last weekend's winter storm.
Grafton winter parking ticket food donation option to help community
The Grafton Police Department will let winter parking ticket recipients pay the fine through food donations for a few weeks to help Family Sharing.
The Grafton Police Department will let winter parking ticket recipients pay the fine through food donations for a few weeks to help Family Sharing.
Grafton Christmas parade canceled; tentatively rescheduled
The 2025 Grafton Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29 has been canceled.
The 2025 Grafton Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29 has been canceled.
High School Blitz 2025: Arrowhead, Grafton hoist title trophies
The high school football season is officially over, and four teams from southeast Wisconsin added championship hardware to their trophy cases this week.
The high school football season is officially over, and four teams from southeast Wisconsin added championship hardware to their trophy cases this week.
Suspected gang members arrested in Grafton; 1 sentenced to jail
A suspected member of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" was sentenced to jail time in Ozaukee County on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
A suspected member of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" was sentenced to jail time in Ozaukee County on Wednesday, Nov. 19.