U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills nears, anticipation grows
Drawing near is the 80th U.S. Women's Open Championship tournament at Erin Hills.
White supremacy flyers in southeast Wisconsin; police pick up hundreds
Police are finding white supremacy flyers, hundreds of them, across multiple counties in southeast Wisconsin.
Wisconsin governor race; Republican Josh Schoemann announces campaign
Josh Schoemann, a Republican and Washington County Executive, has announced his campaign to run for Wisconsin governor in 2026.
Kewaskum child sexual assault, man who fled to Mexico sentenced
A man was sentenced to prison for child sexual assault. The former Kewaskum resident had been on the run for years until he was arrested in Mexico.
Wisconsin governor race; Republican Josh Schoemann files for 2026 run
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for governor of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Best Burger: Brazen Head Pub in West Bend wins
The Brazen Beer Cheese Burger at Brazen Head Pub in West Bend is the winner of the Wisconsin Beef Council's Best Burger Contest.
Free Summerfest tickets at UScellular locations; find out where, when
UScellular announced on Thursday, May 1 that it will give away 4,000 Summerfest tickets at four southeastern Wisconsin store locations.
Washington County WIS 33 resurfacing project begins May 1
Wisconsin has approved a $2.5 million resurfacing project along WIS 33 in Washington County.
Washington County new kayak launch set for Goeden County Park
Washington County announced on Wednesday, April 23 that it has approved the installation of a new kayak launch at Goeden County Park.
Jackson motorcycle crash, 46-year-old man dead
A Jackson man was killed in a van-vs-motorcycle crash on Friday night, April 18 – the county's first traffic fatality of 2025.
Milwaukee County police chase ends in crash; West Bend man behind wheel
A 23-year-old West Bend man is accused of leading a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy on a miles-long police chase which ended in a crash on Milwaukee's south side.
Attempted elder fraud in Washington County; suspect arrested
A 24-year-old California man was arrested during a sting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in connection with an attempted fraud against an elderly woman in the Village of Richfield.
3-vehicle crash involving school bus northeast of West Bend, 4 hurt
Four people were injured in a crash northeast of West Bend on Friday morning, April 11, 2025.
Child porn possession, West Bend child care worker charged
A West Bend child care center employee was charged in Ozaukee County with possession of child pornography after a tip led to an investigation in March.
Washington County dogs adopted, found in 'deplorable' conditions
More than 20 golden retrievers have been adopted into new homes after living in what officials described as "deplorable" conditions.
Washington County dog breeder accused; 22 counts improper animal shelter
A 70-year-old breeder of golden retrievers in Washington County is charged with 22 misdemeanor counts of "intentionally providing improper animal shelter sanitation standards."
Hartford Fire & Rescue lieutenant charged, dozens of child porn counts
A Hartford Fire & Rescue Department member was arrested for child enticement and possession of child pornography, the city's police and fire chiefs said.
Town of Jackson barn fire ignites grass fire along Western Avenue
Firefighters battled a barn fire on Western Avenue in the Town of Jackson on Tuesday, March 25 – and that fire eventually sparked a nearby grass fire.
Washington County deputy investigated for theft: sheriff
Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis announced an investigation into a now-former deputy for retail thefts that occurred while on duty.