Fire Blanket; fighting EV fires with new technology

As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the West Bend Fire Department has found a different way to fight potential EV fires.

West Bend police chase ends with crash; driver, shooting suspect dead

A police chase that involved the West Bend Police Department ended in a crash on US 45 on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6. The driver in the vehicle was found deceased in the vehicle.

Art & Chalk Fest: West Bend community soaks in colors, creativity

Art & Chalk Fest returned Saturday with pottery throwing, bubble performances, food truck alleys and more fun activities in West Bend.

Rain pleases West Bend Meadowbrook pumpkin farmer: 'It soaked in'

At Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm in West Bend, Richard Takacs said despite being heavy at times and lasting all day, the rain Monday made him happy because it was beneficial and didn't result in any flooding.

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At Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm in West Bend, Richard Takacs said despite being heavy at times and lasting all day, the rain Monday made him happy because it was beneficial and didn't result in any flooding.

Wisconsin National Guard pilot retires, son joins final flight

After 39 years, a Wisconsin National Guard pilot made his final flight into retirement on Thursday, Aug. 3 and had a special guest in the cockpit.

West Bend man accused; exposing himself, taking hidden camera pictures

A former Froedtert employee is facing 47 felonies after prosecutors said he used a hidden camera to record his coworkers in the bathroom.

Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila LLC owes $200K+ in back wages: feds

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."

West Bend hospital bathroom, hidden camera found, man arrested

A 45-year-old City of West Bend man was arrested Friday, July 14 for allegedly capturing unlawful images on a hidden camera mounted underneath a bathroom sink at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the Town of Polk.

Southeast Wisconsin mobile food pantries, 4 communities sponsored

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is thrilled to announce a new partnership with local commercial real estate firm Phoenix Investors to sponsor mobile food pantries.

West Bend 3rd-grader's accessible swing set fundraiser seeks equality

A West Bend third-grader has made it his mission to make his school's playground equal and inclusive for students of all abilities.

West Bend poll knife threats; Michael Miecielica committed

Michael Miecielica, the man accused of showing up at the library during the midterm elections and demanding that poll workers "stop the voting" appeared in court.

West Bend Girl Scout camp gets ready for summer: 'A ton of effort'

In West Bend, volunteers worked to clean up Camp Silver Brook before Girl Scout troops arrive this summer -- an annual partnership with GE HealthCare.

West Bend police investigate swatting call on Weslyn Court

The West Bend Police Department is investigating a swatting incident that happened Saturday afternoon, April 29.

Concert for the Cure; 2 strangers connected by cancer

One way or another – cancer has touched all our lives. From Elkhorn to West Bend, FOX6 News traveled our viewing area for a story about two strangers connected by cancer.

West Bend Samaritan Health Center, Washington County board votes to sell

Washington County board supervisors voted Wednesday night to sell West Bend's Samaritan Health Center. It started as a nursing home nearly 60 years ago and has run into financial troubles in recent years.