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.

Missing Pennsylvania dog found in Wisconsin, reunited with owners

On Saturday, Aug. 1, a dog missing for two years was joyfully reunited at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Ozaukee Campus with her family, who traveled all the way from Pennsylvania!

Cedarburg explosion leaves Jackson police lieutenant, father injured

A Jackson police lieutenant and his father remain in critical condition after they were injured in an explosion over the weekend. The two were in a pole barn when it blew up.

Cedarburg explosion critically injures officer and his father
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A Jackson police lieutenant and his father remain in critical condition after they were injured in an explosion over the weekend. The two were in a pole barn when it blew up.

Cedarburg explosion critically injures police lieutenant and his father

An explosion in the Town of Cedarburg critically injured two people on Saturday morning, July 25. A dog was also injured. The two victims have been identified as Lieutenant Michael Foeger of the Jackson Police Department and his father, Karl Foeger.

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.

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
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From strawberry, beer, and wine to hundreds of artists and vendors, Cedarburg is about to get a whole lot sweeter this weekend. FOX6's Brian Kramp has a preview of this weekend’s Strawberry Festival.

Winning Megabucks jackpot ticket sold in Saukville; worth $3.8M

A winning $3.8 million Megabucks ticket was purchased at the Saukville Kwik Trip on Green Bay Avenue for the Wednesday, June 24 drawing.

Peregrine falcons ‘Gino Falcone’ and ‘Teddie Perrygrine’ take flight

Peregrine falcons "Gino Falcone" and "Teddie Perrygrine" have officially flown the coop! The two peregrine falcons recently took their very first flights from the Port Washington Generating Station nest box.

Rosé Day at Ray's Wine and Spirits in Mequon
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Today (Sunday) in Mequon, you can try more than 100 different rosé wines from around the world and get delicious food to keep you fueled while you sip. FOX6 stopped at Ray's Wine & Spirits to learn more.

Ozaukee County deputies seek bicyclist after hit-and-run crash

Ozaukee County deputies are trying to identify a bicyclist struck by a Ford Escape in Fredonia after the bicyclist left before law enforcement arrived Tuesday morning.

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.

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash: Judge statement, sentencing
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The judge in the Ozaukee County wrong-way fatal crash case against Ace Vue issued a statement prior to handing down her sentence to Vue. 

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash: Ace Vue statement to court
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Milwaukee resident Ace Vue spoke to the court prior to bein sentenced in connection with the May 2025 wrong-way crash that killed two people and injured a third. 

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash, Ace Vue sentenced

A Milwaukee man convicted in the wrong-way crash in Ozaukee County that killed an Oostburg couple and left their daughter seriously injured was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

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.

Port Washington gas station altercation, man sentenced

A Port Washington man, who prosecutors said threw "some sort of liquid" at a gas station clerk after repeated arguments over vape pens, was sentenced.