Sheriff: Bus driver disregarded stop sign, causing crash that injured West Bend students
KEWASKUM -- A school bus crash involving the West Bend High School bowling team sent three students and the bus driver to the hospital Monday night, Dec. 10.
KEWASKUM -- A school bus crash involving the West Bend High School bowling team sent three students and the bus driver to the hospital Monday night, Dec. 10.
'It's very troubling:' Germantown police seek suspects after Cracker Barrel employee punched
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help locating two suspects involved in a brawl at Cracker Barrel in Germantown.According to police, a man and woman were upset with their service at the restaurant, and the man punched an employee in the face when they tried to break up the fight.A struggle ensued, and all sorts of merchandise ended up being destroyed."Obviously, it's very troubling.
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help locating two suspects involved in a brawl at Cracker Barrel in Germantown.According to police, a man and woman were upset with their service at the restaurant, and the man punched an employee in the face when they tried to break up the fight.A struggle ensued, and all sorts of merchandise ended up being destroyed."Obviously, it's very troubling.
21-year-old man pronounced dead after crashing vehicle into West Bend school
WEST BEND -- A 21-year-old West Bend man died after crashing a vehicle into Good Shepherd Church and School on Saturday, Nov. 3.The West Bend Police Department were called to the scene around 12:15 p.m.West Bend police and West Bend Fire Department officials responded to the scene and found a vehicle and the school severely damaged.Authorities say the driver was found slumped over and unresponsive.
WEST BEND -- A 21-year-old West Bend man died after crashing a vehicle into Good Shepherd Church and School on Saturday, Nov. 3.The West Bend Police Department were called to the scene around 12:15 p.m.West Bend police and West Bend Fire Department officials responded to the scene and found a vehicle and the school severely damaged.Authorities say the driver was found slumped over and unresponsive.
Waubeka assistant fire chief dies in motorcycle crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Koehler of the Waubeka Fire Department passed away in a motorcycle crash on Friday, Nov. 2.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a Fredonia man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway H, east of Highway M in the Town of Farmington at around 8:10 p.m. He was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.The Waubeka Fire Department shared the following message on their Facebook page:
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Koehler of the Waubeka Fire Department passed away in a motorcycle crash on Friday, Nov. 2.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a Fredonia man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway H, east of Highway M in the Town of Farmington at around 8:10 p.m. He was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.The Waubeka Fire Department shared the following message on their Facebook page:
Recognize them? Police seek suspects accused of attacking teen employee at Cracker Barrel
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help after a 16-year-old employee was attacked at the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Rivercrest Drive in Germantown on Wednesday night, Oct. 31.It happened shortly before 9 p.m.Police said staff members called law enforcement to report disorderly customers at the restaurant.An investigation revealed a man and woman were asked to leave, and while at the payment area, they confronted a manager and another employee.
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help after a 16-year-old employee was attacked at the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Rivercrest Drive in Germantown on Wednesday night, Oct. 31.It happened shortly before 9 p.m.Police said staff members called law enforcement to report disorderly customers at the restaurant.An investigation revealed a man and woman were asked to leave, and while at the payment area, they confronted a manager and another employee.
Man dies from medical condition in West Bend crash
WEST BEND -- A 72-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in West Bend on Friday, Oct. 19.According to the West Bend Police Department, officials responded near South Main and Butternut Streets for a report of a crash.
WEST BEND -- A 72-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in West Bend on Friday, Oct. 19.According to the West Bend Police Department, officials responded near South Main and Butternut Streets for a report of a crash.
3 in custody after police chase from Germantown to Menomonee Falls ends in crash
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three people were taken into custody after a police chase from Germantown ended in a crash in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three people were taken into custody after a police chase from Germantown ended in a crash in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
West Bend police arrest man after social media post about gun at school
WEST BEND -- A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a concerning post on social media regarding a gun at school in West Bend.According to police, around 6 p.m., they were notified by West Bend School District officials of the post, which indicated the man's daughter carried a "Glock 45" handgun to school every day -- posted in response to an exchange about a fight between two 15-year-old individuals that happened earlier Tuesday.The post caused school officials to become concerned for the safety of students and staff, so they reported the post to police.Police located the alleged poster, and he was interviewed.
WEST BEND -- A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a concerning post on social media regarding a gun at school in West Bend.According to police, around 6 p.m., they were notified by West Bend School District officials of the post, which indicated the man's daughter carried a "Glock 45" handgun to school every day -- posted in response to an exchange about a fight between two 15-year-old individuals that happened earlier Tuesday.The post caused school officials to become concerned for the safety of students and staff, so they reported the post to police.Police located the alleged poster, and he was interviewed.
Woman claims kids look at porn at school in West Bend; superintendent, police respond
WEST BEND -- West Bend School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard acknowledged the district didn't report a serious allegation regarding child pornography.
WEST BEND -- West Bend School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard acknowledged the district didn't report a serious allegation regarding child pornography.
Recognize her? Germantown police seek suspect accused of leaving Fleet Farm without paying
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying a suspect accused of leaving Fleet Farm without paying for items she allegedly concealed in her purse.It happened on Aug. 17, around 5:30 p.m.According to police, when the suspect was approached by the store's loss prevention officer in the parking lot, she turned over the stolen items, but refused to cooperate further.The suspect told the loss prevention employee she was on probation and would go to jail if she got caught stealing.The suspect left in a green Ford Taurus with no registration plates.She’s been described as a woman, white, between the ages of 20 and 30, standing between 5'5" and 5'9" tall and weighing 150 pounds.
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying a suspect accused of leaving Fleet Farm without paying for items she allegedly concealed in her purse.It happened on Aug. 17, around 5:30 p.m.According to police, when the suspect was approached by the store's loss prevention officer in the parking lot, she turned over the stolen items, but refused to cooperate further.The suspect told the loss prevention employee she was on probation and would go to jail if she got caught stealing.The suspect left in a green Ford Taurus with no registration plates.She’s been described as a woman, white, between the ages of 20 and 30, standing between 5'5" and 5'9" tall and weighing 150 pounds.
West Bend police: 8 kayakers overturn in Milwaukee River; no one hurt
WEST BEND -- Eight kayakers overturned in the Milwaukee River on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.It happened shortly after noon in the section of the Milwaukee River that runs through Riverside Park in West Bend.Police said an officer in the area was flagged down by one of the kayakers, who said at least two of them overturned, and were missing their kayaks.Responding officers learned eight adult kayakers overturned in the river.
WEST BEND -- Eight kayakers overturned in the Milwaukee River on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.It happened shortly after noon in the section of the Milwaukee River that runs through Riverside Park in West Bend.Police said an officer in the area was flagged down by one of the kayakers, who said at least two of them overturned, and were missing their kayaks.Responding officers learned eight adult kayakers overturned in the river.
Woman arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot former boss, pointing gun at deputy
TOWN OF ERIN -- A 49-year-old Town of Erin woman was taken into custody Wednesday night, Aug. 29 after making threats and pointing a revolver at a deputy.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road around 5:15 p.m. regarding a threats complaint.The suspect, a 49-year-old Town of Erin woman, was recently let go from her job and allegedly threatened to shoot her former boss if he came to the property to retrieve company property.When the deputy arrived on scene the woman exited the house.
TOWN OF ERIN -- A 49-year-old Town of Erin woman was taken into custody Wednesday night, Aug. 29 after making threats and pointing a revolver at a deputy.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road around 5:15 p.m. regarding a threats complaint.The suspect, a 49-year-old Town of Erin woman, was recently let go from her job and allegedly threatened to shoot her former boss if he came to the property to retrieve company property.When the deputy arrived on scene the woman exited the house.
'Get kids interested:' Germantown Police Department Youth Academy kicks off Monday
GERMANTOWN -- From 300 applicants per position, to just 30, the Germantown Police Department is hoping to ramp up numbers and gain interest by preparing the next generation of officers.
GERMANTOWN -- From 300 applicants per position, to just 30, the Germantown Police Department is hoping to ramp up numbers and gain interest by preparing the next generation of officers.
Menomonee Falls man killed in crash involving semi; 8th traffic fatality in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person is dead after a car crashed into a semi on I-41 north of Highway K Friday, Aug. 17.It happened around 3:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies along with rescue personnel from Allenton Fire and St.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person is dead after a car crashed into a semi on I-41 north of Highway K Friday, Aug. 17.It happened around 3:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies along with rescue personnel from Allenton Fire and St.
Officials respond to jackknifed semi on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials responded to a crash involving a semi on the interstate in Washington County on Friday, Aug. 17.It happened on I-41 southbound, just south of Highway 33.Photos show a jackknifed semi in the median.PHOTO GALLERYWashington County officials were on scene for hours following the crash.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials responded to a crash involving a semi on the interstate in Washington County on Friday, Aug. 17.It happened on I-41 southbound, just south of Highway 33.Photos show a jackknifed semi in the median.PHOTO GALLERYWashington County officials were on scene for hours following the crash.