Washington County loose pig wrangled with deputies' help: video

Washington County sheriff's deputies joined the effort to get a loose pig back where it belonged on Saturday, May 24.

West Bend registered sex offender pleads guilty to new charges

A 45-year-old West Bend man, who is a registered sex offender in Wisconsin, has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors after he was charged with new crimes last year.

Emergency alerts directed to your vehicle; keeping responders safe

What if you knew an emergency vehicle was trying to pass you before you could see them? Some fire departments are using a new system that helps alert drivers of emergency situations.

US Women's Open at Erin Hills, course set to join prestigious group

Only 15 courses have hosted a U.S. Open and a U.S. Women's Open championship. Later this month, Erin Hills Golf Course will become the 16th.

Fond du Lac homicide; Annaka Trudell convicted of reckless homicide

Annaka Trudell was convicted on Tuesday, May 13 of first-degree reckless homicide and conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with the fatal stabbing a West Bend woman in February 2024.

White supremacy flyers in southeast Wisconsin
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Police are finding white supremacy flyers, hundreds of them, across multiple counties in southeast Wisconsin.

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'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 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.

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.