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.

Explosion, house fire near West Bend, 2 severely injured

A house fire near West Bend in the town of Barton on Friday prompted at least nine fire departments to respond.

Fatal motorcycle crash in Richfield

Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the Richfield Fire Department responded to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Hubertus Road in the Village of Richfield. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18.

Slinger police seek theft suspects

Police are asking for the public's help to identify two persons suspected of theft at the Ace Hardware in Slinger.

Washington County OWI, speeding driver had kids in car: officials

A New London man was arrested for OWI in Washington County, allegedly speeding on Interstate 41 near Allenton with three kids in the car.

Silver Alert canceled: West Bend man found safe

A Silver Alert was canceled after a 76-year-old West Bend man missing since Sunday evening, July 4 was found safe.

Waste Management hiring, starting pay $15.75 an hour

Waste Management will be hosting a job fair Thursday, July 1 -- and offering starting pay is $15.75 an hour.

Fatal crash near West Bend; woman dead, child hospitalized

A woman died and a child was taken to the hospital after a crash near West Bend on Tuesday morning, June 29.

Motor Mania car show returns in Washington County

Motor Mania is back in Washington County and bigger than ever now that everyone is able to safely gather again.

Germantown basketball player is national team finalist

Germantown High School's Kamorea ''KK'' Arnold is a finalist for USA Women's U16 national basketball team -- fighting for one of 12 spots.

Germantown runner raising cancer foundation funds

Germantown native Evan Bach is taking part in a 4,000-mile run across the country to raise money for young adults impacted by cancer.

'Dairy Destination' drive-thru in Washington County

The Washington County Dairy promotion is changing up the annual breakfast at the farm event to a drive-through due to COVID-19.

Farmers deal with drought conditions

Six inches below average. That's how much rain Milwaukee has missed out on so far this year — as farmers brace for what could be a long summer ahead.