Mequon rejects Zachariah Anderson's claim for $10M in damages

The Mequon Common Council unanimously voted Tuesday to disallow a $10 million claim from Zachariah Anderson, convicted in a 2020 homicide.

Zachariah Anderson seeks $10M in damages related to Mequon arrest

Zachariah Anderson, the man convicted of killing Rosalio Gutierez, is seeking $10 million in damages from the city of Mequon related to his arrest.

Milwaukee River search in Thiensville, man missing

Crews in Thiensville resumed searches Thursday morning for a man who went missing in the Milwaukee River the previous night.

Cedarburg Cultural Center hosting Youth Plein Air contest

Cedarburg Cultural Center's art education manager shares details on its annual Youth Plein Air contest.

Missing Ozaukee County 18-year-old found safe

UPDATE: Race Erovik was found safe, according to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Accused of embezzlement; plea deal for former special needs school exec

A former executive director and principal of a private non-profit school for children with special needs accused of embezzling thousands from the school for her own use reached a plea deal.

Mequon crash involving motorcycle; man dead, woman injured

A Mequon crash left a 52-year-old man dead on Wednesday morning, May 29. Police were called to Port Washington Road, between Mequon and Highland.

Port Washington Festival of the Arts; summer kickoff event for all ages

You can kick off summer in Port Washington while taking in the arts through bands, dancing, vendors and fun for all ages. The WakeUp News team learned more about the Port Festival of the Arts.

Port Washington Festival of the Arts
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You can kick off summer in Port Washington while taking in the arts through bands, dancing, vendors and fun for all ages.

Maxwell Street Days in Cedarburg, big fundraiser for fire dept.

In Cedarburg on Sunday, May 26, thousands of people shopped and explored for the first ‘Maxwell Street Day’ of the season, a major fundraiser for the fire department.

Port Washington land inquiry sparks concern, interest

A mystery company is working to buy more than 1,000 acres of land in Port Washington, including people's homes, for a semiconductor plant.

Mequon police chase, man accused also charged in fatal crash

Ozaukee County prosecutors have now charged a Milwaukee man with fleeing a traffic stop in Mequon last November. He's also charged in a fatal crash.

Frothy Forage at Riveredge Nature Center
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You can experience beautiful scenery while sipping on some local beer, wines and ciders on Saturday, May 18 at the Frothy Forage.