Port Washington Lake Michigan search, no 'child on log' found

Port Washington police said Wednesday the case of a kid reportedly seen floating on a log in Lake Michigan the previous day was closed. The search was called off Tuesday night. Those involved said this was not a waste of resources.

Port Washington Lake Michigan search, report of 'child on log'
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A report of a child on a log in Lake Michigan in Port Washington Tuesday, Aug. 30 sent first responders to South Beach Park. As of 8 p.m., the search was suspended, and officials said it would not resume unless new information warranted it.

Port Washington Lake Michigan search, report of 'child on log'

A report of a child on a log in Lake Michigan in Port Washington Tuesday sent first responders to South Beach Park.

Port Washington Chocolate Chisel counterfeit bill, man sought

Port Washington police are looking for a man who used a counterfeit $100 bill to buy $10 worth of candy at The Chocolate Chisel.

SUV, dump truck collide; Sheboygan police say 3 people hurt

Sheboygan police say three people were hurt following a collision between an SUV and dump truck in the Town of Plymouth on Friday morning, Aug. 5.

Motorcycle racing at Milwaukee Mile; 1st time since 1993

Motorcycle racing is returning to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 1993 – when the Bagger Racing League comes in early September.

Port Washington's Fish Day reels in crowds after 2-year hiatus

Port Washington's Fish Day celebrations returned Saturday morning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Port Washington Flock cameras find Silver Alert subject

Flock Safety cameras designed to help crack down on crime helped locate a man who was the subject of a Silver Alert Tuesday.

Port Washington church prepares Ukrainian refugee donations

Volunteers with Portview Church in Port Washington accepted donations for Ukrainian refugees Saturday, June 4.

Port Washington stolen vehicle arrests, Flock cameras alerted police

Thirty Wisconsin communities are using new Flock Safety cameras that scan license plates with cameras connected to U.S. crime databases. On Easter Sunday, they helped Port Washington police stop a stolen car they weren't even looking for.

Port Washington stolen vehicle arrests, Flock cameras alerted police
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Thirty Wisconsin communities are using new Flock Safety cameras that scan license plates with cameras connected to U.S. crime databases. On Easter Sunday, they helped Port Washington police stop a stolen car they weren't even looking for.

Suspect arrested in attempted home invasion, 2 others sought

A suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed home invasion in Port Washington on March 3, officials said.

Port Washington catalytic converter thefts rising: police

The Port Washington Police Department is warning residents of continued catalytic converter thefts – the most recent incident happening Monday.

Port Washington woman missing, last seen Dec. 4

The Port Washington Police Department is looking for missing and endangered Kiley Croatt. She may have been in Milwaukee.