Big Cedar Lake water rescue call, group OK after boat took on water

The Slinger Fire Department was called to Big Cedar Lake after a boat with a dozen people on board started to take on water Friday night, June 5.

Farmers markets open as Kewaskum grower faces weather swings

Kewaskum farmer Jason Fideler says swings from record April rain to the driest May on record have made it costly to protect strawberries, raspberries and apples.

Wisconsin farmers hope for soaking rain
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Kewaskum farmer Jason Fideler says swings from record April rain to the driest May on record have made it costly to protect strawberries, raspberries and apples.

Jackson Elementary School property crash; no students, staff injured

Jackson police said no students or staff were hurt after a single-vehicle crash on Jackson Elementary School property on Wednesday afternoon, June 3.

West Bend dog groomer under investigation for animal mistreatment

A groomer in West Bend is under investigation for mistreating animals. It comes after a video of her handling a dog went viral.

West Bend dog abuse investigation, incident caught on video
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A groomer in West Bend is under investigation for mistreating animals. It comes after a video of her handling a dog went viral.

'Flash bang' device found in West Bend St. Vincent de Paul donation pile

An investigation is underway after a "flash bang" device was discovered among donated items at a St. Vincent de Paul store in West Bend on Tuesday, May 26.

Former Hartford Fire & Rescue lieutenant sentenced for child porn

Former Hartford Fire Department Lieutenant Aaron Moratz was sentenced to nine years in prison following his conviction of attempted child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.

Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial plans announced

Plans for a permanent site for a law enforcement officer memorial for Washington County were announced, following the annual Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony.

West Bend construction accident; worker killed, pinned under lumber

A worker was pinned underneath lumber and killed after an accident at a town of West Bend construction site on Wednesday morning, April 29.

Germantown traffic stop; 2 arrested, officer exposed to fentanyl

Germantown police say a traffic stop led to two arrests and the recovery of cocaine and fentanyl, after an officer was exposed to a suspected substance and treated with Narcan.

West Bend hit-and-run injures man, kills dog; man charged

A West Bend man is accused of injuring a pedestrian and killing a dog in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Monday, April 20.

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; zoo seeks case dismissal

Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.

Germantown incident highlights dangers of 'Senior Assassin' game
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A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes issued a warning.

Germantown incident highlights dangers of 'Senior Assassin' game

A popular high school game known as Senior Assassin is drawing safety concerns after Germantown police mistook students for suspects and Twin Lakes later issued a warning.

West Bend hit-and-run; pedestrian hurt, man arrested

A West Bend man is in custody after a hit-and-run crash on Hillcrest Drive injured a pedestrian and killed a dog, with the case now headed to prosecutors for review.

Hartford house fire on McKinley Avenue; residents got out safely

Hartford fire & Rescue officials are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on McKinley Avenue on Tuesday evening, April 14.

Severe weather spotter training in West Bend canceled Monday

The Severe Weather Safety & Spotter Training scheduled to take place at the West Bend Police Department on Monday, April 13 has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather.