Green Alert canceled: West Bend veteran found safe

A Green Alert for a 38-year-old West Bend veteran was canceled Thursday, Aug. 19 around 7:30 p.m. West Bend police told FOX6 News he was found safe.

Wisconsin National Guard: 1st female field artillery commander

Capt. Alicia Dorsett is now the first female to command a field artillery battery in the Wisconsin National Guard, taking command at a Hartford ceremony.

West Bend native worries for former students in Afghanistan
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A professor back home in West Bend is worried about his students left behind in Afghanistan. He told FOX6 News they face possible death and forced marriage to Taliban fighters.

Crash in Town of Erin leaves 1 dead

Officials were called to the area of Dublin Drive and O'Connell Street around 4:30 a.m. for a report of a crash.

Shots fired in Hartford, police arrest 4 suspects

Four people were arrested after a shots fired report and investigation in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 11.

Washington County stolen vehicle pursuit, Milwaukee man arrested

A Milwaukee man was arrested by a Germantown police officer after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Jackson, leading a pursuit on Interstate 41.

Storm leaves damage behind in Kewaskum
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For homeowners in Washington County plans on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 8 were dashed by the severe storms. Heavy winds brought trees and power lines down across Kewaskum.

Kewaskum severe storm split tree, knocked out power

For homeowners in Washington County plans on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 8 were dashed by the severe storms. Heavy winds brought trees and power lines down across Kewaskum.

Pandemic pet surge has veterinarians busy

The rise in pet adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic was a great thing for the animals, but it means it has been a busy year for veterinarians.

Barton home explosion, father, son survive by 'absolute miracle'

Doctors and law enforcement agree it's a miracle a father and son are alive after a home explosion on July 23 in Washington County. They continue to recover as the family turns to the community for help, with their medical bills only expected to grow.

Hartford plane crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

A plane crashed in a town of Hartford, directly west of Hartford Municipal Airport, on Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

Slinger therapeutic horsemanship program benefits all ages

A church in Slinger has opened its ranch to the community in a unique way. Their new therapeutic horsemanship program benefits kids and adults in southeast Wisconsin.

Lightning, heavy rain near West Bend
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Intense lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain were spotted near West Bend.

Town of Barton neighbor saves man after house explosion
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When a man in the Town of Barton heard an explosion Friday night, July 23, he ran into the home without hesitation to save his elderly neighbor inside. The Washington County sheriff says he's a hero who likely saved his neighbor's life. That neighbor says it was just the right thing to do.

Washington County house explosion, neighbor saved 78-year-old man

When a man in the Town of Barton heard an explosion, he ran into the home without hesitation to save his elderly neighbor inside.

Washington County Fair comes back for 2021

It’s been two years since the Washington County Fair was last up and running, but it came back for 2021.

Silver Alert canceled: Washington County woman found safe

A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for Washington County resident Kathleen Collins, possibly headed toward Sheboygan.

Explosion, house fire leaves two severely injured in West Bend
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A call for a home explosion came through around 8:15 p.m. Friday. In addition to the West Bend Fire Department, 13 other departments aided in the fire that left two severely injured.