Grafton dam: Burrowing amphibians delay repairs until spring

Repairs to Grafton's Bridge Street dam on the Milwaukee River are on hold until spring due to burrowing amphibians.

Grafton death investigation, missing man found dead in vehicle

Missing for seven months, a Milwaukee man was found dead in a vehicle. Grafton police found Juan Camilo Trujillo Nino, 26, inside an apartment garage.

Grafton death investigation, missing man found dead in vehicle
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Missing for seven months, a Milwaukee man was found dead in a vehicle. Grafton police found Juan Camilo Trujillo Nino, 26, inside an apartment garage.

Attempted bank robberies in Grafton, Cedarburg; suspect arrested

Police have arrested the suspect wanted for multiple attempted bank robberies in Cedarburg and Grafton and a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday.

Grafton police: Schools on soft lockdown after incident at bank

Grafton police have a person of interest in custody after an incident at a bank put nearby schools on a soft lockdown Tuesday morning, Oct. 20.

Grafton hit-and-run crash; 11-year-old in critical condition, driver arrested

A 37-year-old man wanted in connection to a Grafton hit-and-run crash that left an 11-year-old boy hospitalized in critical condition has been taken into custody.

New Grafton Woodman's proposal, commission moves plan forward

A new Woodman's location is one step closer to reality after the village of Grafton took action on a proposal Tuesday night.

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.

Grafton Dam meeting, public comment; motion passed to repair dam
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Grafton dam control considered 'inoperable'
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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.

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.

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.