Smaller Wisconsin college campuses struggle; declining enrollment

While Cardinal Stritch University plans to close its doors, other small colleges are also struggling with dwindling enrollment.

West Bend Samaritan Health Center future debated, residents fight to save it
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As Washington County board supervisors discussed the future of West Bend's Samaritan Health Center Wednesday night, with options ranging from renovation to closure.

West Bend vehicle break-ins; 2 in custody

Two people were taken into custody after breaking in and stealing things from vehicles in West Bend on Wednesday, March 1.

Washington County changes; 3 offices to have '4-10s' schedule

Three offices in Washington County are making changes to “better serve the public,” according to a news release on Wednesday, March. 8.

34 Washington County dogs seized, West Bend man charged

Russell Quaas, 67, of West Bend, faces 10 misdemeanors after 34 dogs were seized from a Washington County property in January.

34 Washington County dogs seized, West Bend man charged
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Russell Quaas, 67, of West Bend, faces 10 misdemeanors after 34 dogs were seized from a Washington County property in January.

Car crashes into Panera Bread in West Bend

An investigation is underway after a motorist crashed into Panera Bread in West Bend Friday morning, Feb. 24.

West Bend Elevator chicken sales up 50% as egg prices soar

West Bend Elevator is expecting a record year when it comes to selling chicks. Consumers are looking for fresher, cheaper eggs with avian influenza driving up egg prices.

Erin sex offender placement, board pulls property from consideration
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The Washington County Board of Supervisors passed a motion removing a town of Erin property from consideration for sex offender placement.

West Bend Qdoba gas explosion during hood vent cleaning

There were no injuries when an explosion occurred inside Qdoba on Paradise Drive in West Bend early Thursday after contractors cleaning the hood vents over the stove failed to turn off the gas.

Man stole $100K in property from old employer, prosecutors say

A former employee of Manning Lighting stole over $10,000 for years to receive cash from a scrap metal company in West Bend, said officials.

West Bend Samaritan Health Center's future murky
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Whether their home is renovated, rebuilt or demolished is out of the hands of about 50 people in West Bend. A committee in Washington County is deciding the future of a long-standing nursing home.

West Bend Samaritan Health Center's future murky

Whether their home is renovated, rebuilt or demolished is out of the hands of about 50 people in West Bend. A committee in Washington County is deciding the future of a long-standing nursing home.

West Bend poll knife threats, Michael Miecielica bound over for trial

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 Monday, Nov. 28. During the court appearance, the preliminary hearing was waived and Miecielica was bound over for trial.

Shalom Wildlife tiger cubs die in pond accident, staff says

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend announced the deaths of two tiger cubs that were just born in August. Two other cubs are OK.

West Bend poll knife threats, man was out on bail

Police said a man armed with a knife who demanded staff to “stop the voting" at the West Bend library during the midterm elections Tuesday was out on bail for political threats.

West Bend poll knife threats, man was out on bail
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Police said a man armed with a knife who demanded staff to "stop the voting" at the West Bend library during the midterm elections Tuesday was out on bail for political threats.

Armed man arrested at West Bend library; demanded staff 'stop the voting'

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the West Bend Community Memorial Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for being armed with a knife and demanding the staff “stop the voting.”

West Bend man accused; creating notes with vulgar, profane language

A 38-year-old West Bend man faces multiple charges for alleged placing and sending notes with vulgar or profane language around West Bend – and to lawmakers.