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.

Silver Alert canceled: Missing Jackson man found safe

A statewide Silver Alert was issued Friday, April 8 for 80-year-old Joel Krueger of Jackson. He was last seen in Dane County around 3:45 p.m. Friday.

Woman accused, driving drunk with 2-year-old in car, complaint says

A 31-year-old South Milwaukee woman faces multiple charges for allegedly driving drunk in Washington County with a 2-year-old child in her car.

Flight For Life: Hartford base to open by early 2023

Flight For Life has filed a letter of intent with the City of Hartford, Wisconsin, to open a new base of operations at the Hartford Municipal Airport.

Washington County Fair: Bret Michaels headlines 2022

Bret Michaels will headline the 2022 Washington County Fair. Tickets for the July 29 show go on sale for the public on April 14.

Hartford mayor gun controversy, 5 write-in candidates

The mayoral race in Hartford is getting interesting. The ballot says the current mayor runs unopposed, but there are now five write-in candidates. It's partly in response to a gun controversy.

Woman accused of driving drunk, wrong way with 2-year-old in car

A South Milwaukee woman was arrested in Washington County on Sunday evening, April 3 for allegedly driving the wrong way on US 45 while intoxicated.

Slinger 4th OWI arrest; woman pulled over on I-41 in Washington County

A Slinger woman was arrested for operating under the influence on Wednesday, March 30. If convicted, it would be her fourth such offense.