Teen in custody after bomb threat against West Bend High Schools

West Bend police took a 16-year-old boy into custody early Wednesday morning, Sept. 9 in connection with a bomb threat posted on Snapchat. 

Beekeeping duo collects swarm from Town of West Bend yard
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After a post to social media, Chris Cybell and his daughter, Nora, showed up Sunday, tasked with collecting them

'You kind of wonder:' Man arrested for West Bend bank robbery, fled on bicycle

A man was arrested for a West Bend bank robbery after he rode a bicycle to and from the scene. Even stranger, it wasn't the first time he'd done it.

'Shiny object:' Statewide mask mandate met with mixed reaction in Washington Co.

State health data showing COVID activity high in nearly all Wisconsin counties — including here in Washington County — 800 cases total and 22 deaths since the pandemic began.

Police called to West Bend church due to complaint regarding 'Safer at Home' order

WEST BEND -- Police were called to a church in West Bend amid the coronavirus pandemic, following a complaint from a neighbor.Pastor Joseph Fisher with Pilgrim Lutheran Church said West Bend police showed up after the neighbor complained about the gathering of the group, saying it was going against Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order.Pastor Fisher said there were about 16 people inside, but there were no more than 10 in one room at a time.He said police apologized after determining there wasn't a violation of the Safer at Home order at the church.

Prosecutors: Woman charged with 7th OWI after huffing bought canned air minutes before crash

WEST BEND -- An OWI charge was filed Tuesday, Jan. 21 against a West Bend woman prosecutors said was huffing before she caused a three-vehicle crash on Friday, Jan. 17 near Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend.

Police: West Bend woman on probation for 6th OWI was huffing before chain-reaction crash

WEST BEND -- Police said a West Bend woman who's been inebriated behind the wheel in the past was huffing before she caused a chain-reaction crash.Dash camera video showed the moment officers arrived at Paradise Drive and Silverbrook Drive in West Bend Friday, Jan. 17."An eastbound vehicle, approaching the intersection, struck two vehicles that were stopped at the light," said Lt.

Man who struck 2 pedestrians in West Bend arrested for OWI, police say

WEST BEND -- A man struck two pedestrians while driving under the influence on Thursday, West Bend police say.Authorities say a 58-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were injured after being hit by a car near Main Street and Decorah Road in West Bend the afternoon of Jan. 10.An investigation determined a suspect drove through a "solid red light" at the intersection and struck the man and woman -- police say they were a couple, walking their dog.Officers conducted a field sobriety test and arrested the suspect -- a 29-year-old man -- for operating while intoxicated (OWI) causing injury.

West Bend police: Man arrested for attempted murder tried to kill wife with baseball bat

WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 arrested a man accused of trying to kill his wife with a baseball bat.Police said around 10:30 a.m., the 47-year-old man showed up at the police department and said he assaulted his wife -- seeking an ambulance.Officers found the victim at their home on S. 5th Avenue -- suffering from serious injuries to her arms and head.

'The next victims of a shooting:' 2 West Bend students arrested after threat posted on social media

WEST BEND -- Two West Bend students were arrested Wednesday, Dec. 4 after at threat was posted on social media on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Police said around 6 p.m. Tuesday, a West Bend High School student reported he received a message on social media with a photo of a compass.

West Bend police: Schools will be open Monday following investigation into reported social media threat

WEST BEND -- Police on Sunday night, Dec. 1 posted to social media a message indicating West Bend schools would be open Monday, Dec. 2 -- with police patrols -- following a reported threat on social media.According to police, on Nov. 7, a 19-year-old woman reported to West Bend police that she saw a message on social media that said there would be a shooting at the high school on Dec. 2, though she indicated the message did not specify a high school or city.

Jury convicts West Bend man accused of sexual assault, threatening woman; 400 animals found in home

WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

16-year-old bicyclist struck by vehicle in West Bend; driver cited

WEST BEND -- A 16-year-old boy was treated and released from the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in West Bend Wednesday, June 19.It happened just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Street.Police said the 16-year-old boy was riding his bicycle eastbound on the sidewalk on East Washington Street when he entered the crosswalk at North Street.