Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25B, $50K winners in Hartford, Sun Prairie
The Powerball jackpot climbed to $1.25 billion for Wednesday, Dec. 17. Even though no one took home the grand prize, two winning $50,000 tickets were sold in Wisconsin for the Monday, Dec. 15 draw.
Accused shoplifter in Hartford surprised; store was teeming with police
An accused shoplifter walked into the Hartford Walmart with plans to allegedly steal again. But investigators say those plans fell through when she discovered the store was filled with police.
Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila labor violations
Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila LLC has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in back wages to 110 servers, cooks and other employees after the U.S. Department of Labor found the operator of restaurants in Pewaukee, Hartford, Waukesha and West Bend "violated several federal regulations."
Hartford police toilet paper students, homecoming prank payback
The Hartford Police Department dealt rolls of toilet-paper payback to students at last week's homecoming football game.
Hartford barn fire, burn pit flames spread to structure: officials
A barn in Hartford went up in flames on Friday afternoon after officials said fire from an unattended burn pit spread to the structure.
Preventing scams and fraud, banks offer tips to protect seniors
Phones are always ringing at Staffing Support Specialists in Hartford. But on a July afternoon, one call in particular caused quite a scare.
Hartford apartment building fire; sparked by consumer fireworks
A fire at an apartment building in Hartford on Friday, July 4, was sparked by consumer fireworks being launched into the air nearby, Hartford Fire & Rescue officials said.
Hartford explosion, fire at industrial park injures 5 people
A reported explosion and fire at a Hartford industrial park injured several people on Thursday morning, July 3.
Hartford train derailment; diesel fuel spill cleanup underway
A messy cleanup enters a second day in Hartford after a train derailed and thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spilled.
Hartford train derailment and fuel spill
Off the tracks and leaking fuel, Hartford will feel the effects of Monday morning's train derailment for days.
Freight train derails in Hartford, crews work to clean up fuel spill
Off the tracks and leaking fuel, Hartford will feel the effects of Monday morning's train derailment for days.
Hartford train derailment, fire chief speaks
Hartford Fire Chief Tony Burgard provided an update on a train derailment in the City of Hartford on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Emergency alerts directed to your vehicle; keeping responders safe
What if you knew an emergency vehicle was trying to pass you before you could see them? Some fire departments are using a new system that helps alert drivers of emergency situations.
Hartford Fire & Rescue lieutenant charged, dozens of child porn counts
A Hartford Fire & Rescue Department member was arrested for child enticement and possession of child pornography, the city's police and fire chiefs said.
Hartford senior dives head first into everything he pursues
He dives in head first to everything he pursues. It's not so much to chase the spotlight, but more about finding the best version of himself.
Hartford girl fighting cancer, taco luncheon raises money for family
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
Washington County drug ring bust; 3 men charged
The Washington County Sheriff's Office busted a drug ring, and prosecutors charged three Milwaukee men on Friday.
Hartford town house fire; garage, 2 vehicles destroyed
Fire gutted a town house and garage on James Court in Hartford on Friday evening, Jan. 3.
Drugs found during Hartford traffic stop; 1 taken into custody
One person was taken into custody by Hartford police on Dec. 14 after drugs were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop.
Hartford bank employee celebrates 50 years of work
A Hartford woman was honored on Tuesday morning for working at her bank for 50 years. In 1974, she started her journey at First National Bank.