Oconomowoc child neglect; couple charged after kids found living in filth
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
Journey21 hosts annual Veterans Chili Fest in Oconomowoc
When you see a veteran, it is always nice to remind them of our gratitude for their service. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, some students got to do just that.
Sexual assault, child porn; Oconomowoc 'lifestyle coach' sentenced
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Daniel Hait on Oct. 20 to 25 years in prison and an additional 15 years of extended supervision in connection with a child sexual exploitation case.
Sentry Equipment celebrates 100 years, faces new challenges
Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc celebrated 100 years on Thursday. With that milestone comes new challenges, including workforce and tariffs.
Brookfield golfer calls USGA debut part of 'bonus life' after cancer battle
Brookfield’s Bruce Henning battled leukemia, underwent chemotherapy and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his son, and after years of recovery, qualified for the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur.
Wildlife In Need Center air conditioners break, donors step up
Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.
Waukesha County bridge replacement; state approves $1.5 million
Wisconsin has approved a $1.5 million bridge replacement and resurfacing project along Wisconsin Avenue (WIS 16 Frontage Road) in Waukesha County.
Oconomowoc grandmother water skiing again after knee replacements
An Oconomowoc grandmother is water skiing again after having surgeries to replace both knees. She hopes to beat the record for oldest female water skier.
Fish caught in pickup truck's grill; Wisconsin driver shares experience
For one driver in Waukesha County, it may have seemed like the sky was falling on Sunday, July 27 – and he will be telling this story for years.
Osprey nests installed in Oconomowoc; We Energies leads the charge
We Energies is reusing old utility poles in new ways.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; Matthew Brennecke appears in court
The driver accused in an Oconomowoc hit-and-run crash that killed 87-year-old Al Eighmy made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Friday.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man taken into custody, charged
Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.
Oconomowoc hit-and-run, tractor operator seriously injured
Oconomowoc police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a tractor operator on Monday afternoon.
Search for child at City Beach in Oconomowoc over; 'there was no missing child'
Firefighters with Western Lakes Fire District were called out to City Beach in Oconomowoc on Wednesday, July 9 for a possible swimmer that went under the water.
Oconomowoc senior, graduate scores in track & field, headed to Marines
An Oconomowoc track athlete has gained his understanding of patriotism by visiting the local VFW with his grandparents for sheepshead games.
Oconomowoc opens new park, celebrates 150th anniversary
Oconomowoc celebrated its 150th anniversary with the grand opening of a new park and burial of a time capsule on the Fourth of July.
Fugitive wanted for 17 years arrested in Wisconsin; found hiding in closet
A fugitive on the run for over 17 years was located and arrested in Wisconsin on July 1.
Oconomowoc Fourth of July; debate over making parade 'non-political'
There are a few staples of Fourth of July parades in Wisconsin – at least one marching band, a fire truck, lots of flags, and politicians who represent the town in which they are marching.
Journey21 graduation ceremony; Shaka Smart keynote speaker
Students at Journey21 celebrated their next steps as they wore their caps and gowns. The organization held its graduation on Wednesday night for students completing the Life Academy Program.