Washington County lifts all COVID-19 restrictions

Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann announced the county is ready for a full return to normal.

DOJ releases evidence from deadly Kewaskum home invasions
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Friday, March 19 released evidence from a pair of deadly Kewaskum home invasions. 

Washington County deputy 'justified' in fatal shooting of West Bend man

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, March 17 that it has reviewed the independent police investigation relating to the fatal police shooting of Nicholas Pingel of West Bend by an on-duty Washington County sheriff’s deputy. After that review, the D.A.'s office officially cleared the deputy’s actions as justifiable.

Arrest after West Bend 12-year-old said she was 'dating' 20-year-old

A Chippewa Falls man was arrested for sexual assault of a child after West Bend police learned of a 12-year-old girl "dating" a 20-year-old man.

West Bend Lakes Golf Club a total loss following fire Sunday

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a structure fire at West Bend Lakes in the Town of Trenton on Sunday, March 14.

West Bend company that makes lids for wipe canisters expands amid COVID
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At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, they were just trying to catch up.�Now, a West Bend company is in the heart of a major expansion project.

West Bend company that makes lids for wipe canisters expands amid COVID

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, they were just trying to catch up. Now, a West Bend company is in the heart of a major expansion project -- growing their Wisconsin footprint to meet the demand for disinfecting wipes.

Fundraiser benefits Brookfield teen seriously injured in ski fall

The ski racing event benefited Andy Meser, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a bad Christmas Day ski fall last year.

Cancer-battling teen gets emotional support pup: 'Happy face'

Justin Sennott, 17, is undergoing treatment for high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Wednesday, he got a little reason to smile.

Slinger district 'worried' about vaccine supply for teacher rollout

On March 1, Phase 1B of Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout opens up to those in education, and some counties may not have enough supply to vaccinate school staff by then.

Plow driver rescues 5-year-old West Bend boy from freezing cold
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A little boy in the freezing cold was rescued by a snowplow driver. The 5-year-old wandered from his West Bend home wearing only his pajamas.

Plow driver rescues 5-year-old West Bend boy from freezing cold

A little boy in the freezing cold was rescued by a snowplow driver. The 5-year-old wandered from his West Bend home wearing only his pajamas.

Police: Suspects in custody after stealing, crashing 2 vehicles

The incidents unfolded Monday night near I-41 and Main in Menomonee Falls, following an earlier reported vehicle theft in Hartford.

Mother of man who killed 2 in Kewaskum says son was very ill
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Nicholas Pingel, 30, had recently been released from prison and had struggled with mental health issues, according to the Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.

Mother of man who killed 2 in Kewaskum says son was very ill

Nicholas Pingel, 30, had recently been released from prison and had struggled with mental health issues, according to the Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.

Man's actions during Kewaskum home invasion saved his wife, son says
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Nearly a week since a double-homicide rocked the Town of Kewaskum, loved ones are calling one of the victim's final moments heroic.�

Son: Man's actions during Kewaskum home invasion saved his wife

Nearly one week since a double-homicide rocked the Town of Kewaskum, loved ones are calling one of the victim's final moments heroic. 

West Bend man fatally shot by deputy after Kewaskum home invasion

A West Bend man, 30, fatally shot following a deadly home invasion in Kewaskum Wednesday, Feb. 3, "died the result of the law enforcement round" that struck him, officials said in an update Tuesday.