Washington County suspected opioid activity alert issued

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a public health alert regarding the increase in opioid overdoses seen at the emergency departments in Washington County.

Pandemic aid benefits superintendent's wife; FOX6 Investigators find

The Hartford Joint 1 School District voted to spend $130,000 in pandemic aid on a contract that benefits the superintendent's family.

Kewaskum pedestrian struck by vehicle, critical

A Kewaskum man in his 60s was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 45 near Prospect Drive Monday afternoon.

Newburg Fire Department fundraiser, COVID, finances impact turnout
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The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.

Newburg Fire Department fundraiser, COVID, finances impact turnout

The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.

School shootings: Wisconsin law enforcement message to families

If you see something, say something: That's the message from Wisconsin law enforcement after last week's mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Germantown investment scam, federal prison for Middleton man

A Middleton man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison for his role in a multi-million dollar investment scam.

Slinger school lockdown: Reported student with gun a hoax, suspect in custody

Police responded to reports of a gun at Slinger Middle School on Friday, May 27. It was later deemed a hoax, and one student was taken into custody.

Richfield house fire; no injuries reported, $400K in damage

Firefighters on Tuesday, May 24 responded to a residential fire on North Shore Drive near Bark Lake Lane in the Village of Richfield.

Hartford woman charged; wire fraud, money laundering

A Hartford woman has been charged with a multi-million-dollar wire fraud and money laundering scheme. The accused is 61-year-old Vicki Berka.

Aluminum can recycling prices up, demand high

Recycling facilities in southeastern Wisconsin are offering more money for aluminum cans, offering consumers a chance to benefit from high demand.

Lizard Mound Park in Washington County, back to state park status

Management of a Wisconsin park listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been returned to the state in hopes of better preserving more than two dozen Native American effigy mounds.

West Bend crash, man dead: sheriff

A West Bend man is dead after a Wednesday afternoon crash on State Highway 33 near the West Bend airport, the sheriff's office said.

Washington County garage fire; total loss, no injuries

Firefighters on Wednesday, April 20 responded to the scene of a garage fire on Highway 83 in the Town of Addison – in Washington County. The call came in around 2:20 a.m.

Germantown police chase; multiple crashes, driver arrested

Germantown police said a man was arrested Saturday after a police chase during which he crashed multiple times and rammed a squad car.

Hartford mayor gun incident, resignation from board sought

Timothy Michalak holds two elected positions, mayor of Hartford and Washington County supervisor. The Washington County Board chair is calling for Michalak's resignation from the board after Michalak dropped his gun in the sheriff's department in March.

Medical supply donations for Ukraine: 'Needs are huge'

The war in Ukraine hit close to home for two doctors. What started as an empty warehouse in Germantown is now flooded with medical supply donations.