Finally a sign of winter in SE WI, with late December storm: "Mother Nature said 'OK, that's enough'"
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Roads were icy and snow covered in Ozaukee County, making for slick conditions as a winter storm dropped snow, sleet and freezing rain on Monday, December 28th.A Winter Storm Warning took effect on Monday morning, and remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29th for all of southeastern Wisconsin.Deputies with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to several snow-related calls on the road -- including vehicles in ditches.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Roads were icy and snow covered in Ozaukee County, making for slick conditions as a winter storm dropped snow, sleet and freezing rain on Monday, December 28th.A Winter Storm Warning took effect on Monday morning, and remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29th for all of southeastern Wisconsin.Deputies with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to several snow-related calls on the road -- including vehicles in ditches.
Jackknifed semi leads to three subsequent crashes involving eight vehicles on I-43 NB
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- All lanes of I-43 northbound were closed for a short time on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd after a semi jackknifed -- leading to three subsequent crashes.It happened shortly before 1:00 p.m.Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say the semi-tractor trailer was hauling an intermodal trailer, and it attempted to slow down in an effort to avoid a collision with a vehicle that was merging into traffic on I-43 SB, approximately one mile south of State Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville.The semi jackknifed and slid into the median.There was no contact between the semi and the vehicle that was merging onto the freeway -- but a saddle tank on the semi was ruptured as it traveled into the median.Approximately 50 to 70 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the tank into the median.The Ozaukee County Emergency Management Hazmat Team responded to manage and clean the diesel spill.During the course of this traffic investigation, three additional traffic accidents involving a total of eight vehicles occurred on I-43 northbound between Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville and Highway 32 in the Town of Grafton.One person was taken to the hospital -- and that person is expected to be OK.Northbound lanes of I-43 were closed for about 30 minutes.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- All lanes of I-43 northbound were closed for a short time on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd after a semi jackknifed -- leading to three subsequent crashes.It happened shortly before 1:00 p.m.Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say the semi-tractor trailer was hauling an intermodal trailer, and it attempted to slow down in an effort to avoid a collision with a vehicle that was merging into traffic on I-43 SB, approximately one mile south of State Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville.The semi jackknifed and slid into the median.There was no contact between the semi and the vehicle that was merging onto the freeway -- but a saddle tank on the semi was ruptured as it traveled into the median.Approximately 50 to 70 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the tank into the median.The Ozaukee County Emergency Management Hazmat Team responded to manage and clean the diesel spill.During the course of this traffic investigation, three additional traffic accidents involving a total of eight vehicles occurred on I-43 northbound between Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville and Highway 32 in the Town of Grafton.One person was taken to the hospital -- and that person is expected to be OK.Northbound lanes of I-43 were closed for about 30 minutes.
Cold case: December 15th marks 31 year anniversary of murder of Traci Hammerberg
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Tuesday, December 15th marks the 31 year anniversary of the sexual assault and murder of 18-year-old Traci Hammerberg.Hammerberg's partially nude body was found in a rural driveway in the Town of Grafton on December 15th, 1984.After years of investigating and hundreds of people tested and interviewed, the person(s) responsible for her death have never been located.Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual(s) responsible for Hammerberg's death is being offered.Sheriff's officials said this on Facebook on the 31 year anniversary of Hammerberg's death:
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Tuesday, December 15th marks the 31 year anniversary of the sexual assault and murder of 18-year-old Traci Hammerberg.Hammerberg's partially nude body was found in a rural driveway in the Town of Grafton on December 15th, 1984.After years of investigating and hundreds of people tested and interviewed, the person(s) responsible for her death have never been located.Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual(s) responsible for Hammerberg's death is being offered.Sheriff's officials said this on Facebook on the 31 year anniversary of Hammerberg's death:
Developing: Tanker truck rolls over, leaks fuel; Mequon Rd. ramp now closed
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department is dealing with a tanker truck that rolled over and is now leaking fuel on the northbound I-43 on-camp at Mequon Rd.Right now, the ramp is closed to traffic.There are no injuries reported.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department is dealing with a tanker truck that rolled over and is now leaking fuel on the northbound I-43 on-camp at Mequon Rd.Right now, the ramp is closed to traffic.There are no injuries reported.
Ozaukee Co. Sheriff's officials warn residents after series of recent daytime burglaries
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- You may want to think twice about not locking your doors.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- You may want to think twice about not locking your doors.
Serious injuries: Saukville man falls from "SkyTrak" while working on home in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say a man was seriously injured when he fell from a SkyTrak on Thursday afternoon, September 24th.It happened around 3:30 p.m. on E.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say a man was seriously injured when he fell from a SkyTrak on Thursday afternoon, September 24th.It happened around 3:30 p.m. on E.
Fatal wreck: One dead after stolen vehicle being pursued by trooper hits semi
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wreck that happened on southbound I-43 just south of Pebble Beach Rd.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wreck that happened on southbound I-43 just south of Pebble Beach Rd.
Fire destroys vacant home in Town of Saukville; cause under investigation
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire in the Town of Saukville early Tuesday morning, August 25th.It happened just before 4 a.m. in a vacant farmhouse.Officials say the home has been vacant for ten years and was used Monday, August 24th by the Newburg Fire Department for training purposes.The home was scheduled to be burned down later this fall.The cause of the fire is unknown, however, officials say it does not appear to be suspicious.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire in the Town of Saukville early Tuesday morning, August 25th.It happened just before 4 a.m. in a vacant farmhouse.Officials say the home has been vacant for ten years and was used Monday, August 24th by the Newburg Fire Department for training purposes.The home was scheduled to be burned down later this fall.The cause of the fire is unknown, however, officials say it does not appear to be suspicious.
Reward: $1,000 offered for information in Hawthorne Hills Golf Course Clubhouse burglary
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning, August 13th at the Hawthorne Hills Golf Course Clubhouse located at 4720 CTH I in the Town of Saukville.During the burglary the suspect(s) forcefully entered a door and stole an ATM machine.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning, August 13th at the Hawthorne Hills Golf Course Clubhouse located at 4720 CTH I in the Town of Saukville.During the burglary the suspect(s) forcefully entered a door and stole an ATM machine.
Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials take report of "large, wild cat" sighting in Town of Grafton
TOWN OF GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say they took a call regarding a possible "big cat" sighting on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., sheriff's officials received information from a citizen that a large, wild cat -- similar to a mountain lion or cougar was observed in the area of N.
TOWN OF GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say they took a call regarding a possible "big cat" sighting on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., sheriff's officials received information from a citizen that a large, wild cat -- similar to a mountain lion or cougar was observed in the area of N.
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office: Several vehicles damaged in Town of Grafton, possibly by BB gun
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials are looking for the person(s) responsible for damage found on several vehicles on Monday, July 13th.On Monday, Sheriff's officials responded to a call regarding these vehicles -- located in a rear parking area in the 1900 block of N.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials are looking for the person(s) responsible for damage found on several vehicles on Monday, July 13th.On Monday, Sheriff's officials responded to a call regarding these vehicles -- located in a rear parking area in the 1900 block of N.
Motorcyclist drives into trailer on northbound I-43, suffers serious injuries
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident involving a motorcyclist on I-43 just north of State Highway 32.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident involving a motorcyclist on I-43 just north of State Highway 32.
Crews called out to scene of two-vehicle crash on I-43 near Highway 33 near Saukville
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials were called out to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on I-43 near Highway 33 near Saukville on Wednesday, June 24th.The crash was called in around 4:00 p.m.We're told this wasn't a serious incident -- and involved one vehicle rear-ending the other vehicle.One person was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that was simply as a precaution.It is not believed the other person involved in this crash was injured.
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials were called out to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on I-43 near Highway 33 near Saukville on Wednesday, June 24th.The crash was called in around 4:00 p.m.We're told this wasn't a serious incident -- and involved one vehicle rear-ending the other vehicle.One person was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that was simply as a precaution.It is not believed the other person involved in this crash was injured.
Caught on camera: Patient steals ambulance in Chicago, crashes it in Wisconsin
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Michael Buckner of Chicago is in custody after officials say he stole an ambulance from the Windy City, drove it into Wisconsin and then crashed it.Officials say this story played out on Monday morning, June 1st.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Michael Buckner of Chicago is in custody after officials say he stole an ambulance from the Windy City, drove it into Wisconsin and then crashed it.Officials say this story played out on Monday morning, June 1st.
Fire severely damages home in Town of Saukville, cause unknown
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County officials are investigating the cause of a fire in a home on Blueberry Rd.
SAUKVILLE -- Ozaukee County officials are investigating the cause of a fire in a home on Blueberry Rd.
Man injured following rollover crash in Grafton, alcohol believed to be factor
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Grafton Police Department, responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on N.
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Grafton Police Department, responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on N.
Several departments called out to condo fire in Town of Grafton, no injuries reported
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Crews responded to the scene of a fire in the Town of Grafton early Thursday morning, April 23rd.The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department took a 911 call around 3:30 a.m. from a homeowner on Stonecroft Dr.
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Crews responded to the scene of a fire in the Town of Grafton early Thursday morning, April 23rd.The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department took a 911 call around 3:30 a.m. from a homeowner on Stonecroft Dr.
64-year-old Owen Wells, missing from Port Washington, found dead
OZAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say 64-year-old Owen Wells, missing from the Town of Port Washington, was found dead on Monday, April 6th.
OZAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials say 64-year-old Owen Wells, missing from the Town of Port Washington, was found dead on Monday, April 6th.
Can you help? Sheriff's officials seek suspect in burglary of Fredonia Automotive
FREDONIA (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials are seeking the suspect responsible for a burglary that occurred at Fredonia Automotive on County Highway H in the Town of Fredonia on Monday, March 30th.Sheriff's officials say video surveillance from Big Joe’s Gas Station, which is just next door, captured a suspicious person driving around and walking up to the gas station.Investigators believe the vehicle he was driving is similar to a 2001-2002 Honda Civic, green in color with a sun roof on top.The white male was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and navy blue nylon sweat pants with a light blue stripe down at the ankle.
FREDONIA (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's officials are seeking the suspect responsible for a burglary that occurred at Fredonia Automotive on County Highway H in the Town of Fredonia on Monday, March 30th.Sheriff's officials say video surveillance from Big Joe’s Gas Station, which is just next door, captured a suspicious person driving around and walking up to the gas station.Investigators believe the vehicle he was driving is similar to a 2001-2002 Honda Civic, green in color with a sun roof on top.The white male was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and navy blue nylon sweat pants with a light blue stripe down at the ankle.
Medical Examiner: Grafton woman found dead in family van had BAC of .223
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's Officials say the cause of death for Mary Ann Schuerman has been determined.70-year-old Schuerman was found dead in the family van by her husband in the Town of Grafton on Friday, February 27th.
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Ozaukee County Sheriff's Officials say the cause of death for Mary Ann Schuerman has been determined.70-year-old Schuerman was found dead in the family van by her husband in the Town of Grafton on Friday, February 27th.