"All the roads are closed:" Water pours into highways, streets in Walworth Co., making travel difficult
WALWORTH COUNTY -- More heavy rain overnight and into Wednesday, July 12th led to flooding in parts of SE Wisconsin, including in Walworth County, where there were concerns over a dam and numerous flooded roads."It's sketchy.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- More heavy rain overnight and into Wednesday, July 12th led to flooding in parts of SE Wisconsin, including in Walworth County, where there were concerns over a dam and numerous flooded roads."It's sketchy.
67-year-old man dies after 19-year-old driver failed to stop at stop sign in Walworth County
TOWN OF SHARON -- A 67-year-old man died after a 19-year-old driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign in the Town of Sharon in Walworth County.It happened around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway K.Sheriff's officials say an initial investigation revealed a vehicle headed northbound on Highway K, driven by a 19-year-old man from Sharon failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Sharon woman, which was headed westbound on Highway 67, and had the right-of-way.
TOWN OF SHARON -- A 67-year-old man died after a 19-year-old driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign in the Town of Sharon in Walworth County.It happened around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 and Highway K.Sheriff's officials say an initial investigation revealed a vehicle headed northbound on Highway K, driven by a 19-year-old man from Sharon failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old Sharon woman, which was headed westbound on Highway 67, and had the right-of-way.
19-year-old man dies after vehicle slams into tree, rolls over in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 19-year-old man from the Town of Walworth has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning, July 2nd.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of W6755 Willow Bend Road around 3:38 a.m.Upon arrival, officials found a silver Chevrolet Silverado on its roof with severe damage and an unresponsive man with severe injuries.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 19-year-old man from the Town of Walworth has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning, July 2nd.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of W6755 Willow Bend Road around 3:38 a.m.Upon arrival, officials found a silver Chevrolet Silverado on its roof with severe damage and an unresponsive man with severe injuries.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal crash in LaGrange Township
LaGRANGE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal crash that happened in LaGrange Township on Monday morning, June 5th.Officials say around 6:15 a.m., they received a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway H and Territorial Road.Once they arrived on the scene, emergency personal found two vehicles with extensive damage at that intersection.Officials say their initial investigation revealed a white SUV was eastbound on Territorial Road driven by a 32-year-old Delavan man and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.
LaGRANGE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal crash that happened in LaGrange Township on Monday morning, June 5th.Officials say around 6:15 a.m., they received a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway H and Territorial Road.Once they arrived on the scene, emergency personal found two vehicles with extensive damage at that intersection.Officials say their initial investigation revealed a white SUV was eastbound on Territorial Road driven by a 32-year-old Delavan man and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.
"Everyone's heartbroken:" 3 young men from Burlington killed in 1 of 2 fatal crashes in Walworth Co.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Four people are dead after separate crashes in Walworth County on Sunday, May 28th -- three of them young men from Burlington.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Four people are dead after separate crashes in Walworth County on Sunday, May 28th -- three of them young men from Burlington.
32-year-old Delavan man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 32-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after sheriff's officials say he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a tree near Sugar Creek Road at Highway H.Officials say the crash happened Monday, April 24th around 11:40 a.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, initial investigation revealed 32-year-old Joshua Faber of Delavan, was operating a motorcycle eastbound on Sugar Creek Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Highway H.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 32-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after sheriff's officials say he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a tree near Sugar Creek Road at Highway H.Officials say the crash happened Monday, April 24th around 11:40 a.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, initial investigation revealed 32-year-old Joshua Faber of Delavan, was operating a motorcycle eastbound on Sugar Creek Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Highway H.
Walworth County: 30-year-old Darien man dies after being struck by trailer on Highway 14
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials say a 30-year-old Darien man was struck and killed while walking on High 14 near the intersection of S/D Town Line Road in Walworth County.The crash took place Saturday, April 22nd shortly after 6 p.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the 30-year-old man identified as Austin Fehrm, was walking near the edge of the roadway when he was struck by a trailer being pulled by a white 1998 GMC 2500 pickup truck, driven by a 51-year-old man from Darien.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials say a 30-year-old Darien man was struck and killed while walking on High 14 near the intersection of S/D Town Line Road in Walworth County.The crash took place Saturday, April 22nd shortly after 6 p.m.According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the 30-year-old man identified as Austin Fehrm, was walking near the edge of the roadway when he was struck by a trailer being pulled by a white 1998 GMC 2500 pickup truck, driven by a 51-year-old man from Darien.
Man fatally shot following officer-involved critical incident in Town of Geneva
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting that took place on Highway H near Petrie Road in the Town of Geneva Thursday evening, February 2nd.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting that took place on Highway H near Petrie Road in the Town of Geneva Thursday evening, February 2nd.
Homicide suspect from Illinois arrested in Mukwonago after pursuit that ended at car dealership
MUKWONAGO -- A man wanted for murder in Illinois was arrested at a Mukwonago car dealership Thursday.
MUKWONAGO -- A man wanted for murder in Illinois was arrested at a Mukwonago car dealership Thursday.
"A cry for help:" Security guard rescues burned woman after meth explosion at Lake Geneva hotel
LAKE GENEVA -- A security guard who discovered a woman half-naked with first-degree burns all over her body is speaking out.
LAKE GENEVA -- A security guard who discovered a woman half-naked with first-degree burns all over her body is speaking out.
"Dangerous for everybody:" Meth cook ignites inside hotel room, woman burned, man arrested
LAKE GENEVA -- A woman is in serious condition after suffering burns inside a room at The Cove in Lake Geneva -- and a man has been arrested.
LAKE GENEVA -- A woman is in serious condition after suffering burns inside a room at The Cove in Lake Geneva -- and a man has been arrested.
Russian Roulette death: Police say drunken game turned fatal in East Troy
WALWORTH COUNTY -- 31-year-old Robert Sterling of McHenry, Illinois now faces multiple charges in connection with the fatal shooting of David Bauspies on Monday, January 2nd.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- 31-year-old Robert Sterling of McHenry, Illinois now faces multiple charges in connection with the fatal shooting of David Bauspies on Monday, January 2nd.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office: Man, woman killed in separate crashes over the Halloween weekend
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office have identified the victims of two separate fatal crashes from over the Halloween weekend.The first happened on Saturday, October 29th on Elm Ridge Road, south of I-43 in Darien Township.The second happened on Sunday, October 30th on School Section Road and Highway 14 in Darien Township.Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on October 29th, Sheriff's officials say a crash occurred involving a car and a truck pulling a farm implement trailer.A car was located in the ditch, with substantial damage.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office have identified the victims of two separate fatal crashes from over the Halloween weekend.The first happened on Saturday, October 29th on Elm Ridge Road, south of I-43 in Darien Township.The second happened on Sunday, October 30th on School Section Road and Highway 14 in Darien Township.Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on October 29th, Sheriff's officials say a crash occurred involving a car and a truck pulling a farm implement trailer.A car was located in the ditch, with substantial damage.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office: 2 juveniles in custody after pursuit ends with crash
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two juveniles from Janesville were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, October 19th after a police pursuit leads to a crash in Rock County.Officials say the crash happened shortly before 4:00 a.m. on along Highway M near Highway KK in Johnstown Township.The pursuit began just before 3 a.m. on Hwy A near Hwy H in the Town of Sugar Creek, Walworth County after at a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a black 2008 Nissan Versa for speeding.The Nissan’s speed was confirmed by radar at 87 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.The deputy activated emergency lights and siren and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however, the Nissan failed to stop and continued west at a high rate of speed.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Two juveniles from Janesville were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, October 19th after a police pursuit leads to a crash in Rock County.Officials say the crash happened shortly before 4:00 a.m. on along Highway M near Highway KK in Johnstown Township.The pursuit began just before 3 a.m. on Hwy A near Hwy H in the Town of Sugar Creek, Walworth County after at a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a black 2008 Nissan Versa for speeding.The Nissan’s speed was confirmed by radar at 87 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.The deputy activated emergency lights and siren and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however, the Nissan failed to stop and continued west at a high rate of speed.
Illinois man dies after his motorcycle collides with another
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 57-year-old McHenry, Illinois man died from injuries suffered after a motorcycle crash in the Town of Lyons on Saturday afternoon, October 15th.Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lyons Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle crash on South Road approximately 3/10 of a mile north of Highway 50.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A 57-year-old McHenry, Illinois man died from injuries suffered after a motorcycle crash in the Town of Lyons on Saturday afternoon, October 15th.Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lyons Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle crash on South Road approximately 3/10 of a mile north of Highway 50.
"We have to try to heal:" Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontre, one of several moms to speak at DNC
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- The Democratic National Convention begins Monday, July 25th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- and a key message Democrats will likely emphasize will hit close to home among voters here in Wisconsin.Officer-involved shootings in southeastern Wisconsin are sparking increasing outrage in the community.On Saturday, July 23rd, protesters marched through Mayfair Mall following the shooting death of Jay Anderson.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- The Democratic National Convention begins Monday, July 25th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- and a key message Democrats will likely emphasize will hit close to home among voters here in Wisconsin.Officer-involved shootings in southeastern Wisconsin are sparking increasing outrage in the community.On Saturday, July 23rd, protesters marched through Mayfair Mall following the shooting death of Jay Anderson.
Use of force justified: Video shows moments before, after officer-involved shooting in East Troy
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A drug sting, a car chase, and a young man from Milwaukee dead.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A drug sting, a car chase, and a young man from Milwaukee dead.
Walworth Co. DA rules deputy who fired weapon, killing Christopher Davis in East Troy justified
WALWORTH COUNTY -- An investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Roma's Restaurant in East Troy in Walworth County in February has been completed, and the Walworth County Sheriff's deputy who discharged his weapon, killing 21-year-old Christopher Davis of Milwaukee has been restored to full duty.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- An investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Roma's Restaurant in East Troy in Walworth County in February has been completed, and the Walworth County Sheriff's deputy who discharged his weapon, killing 21-year-old Christopher Davis of Milwaukee has been restored to full duty.