Concealed carry at Oconomowoc library, city leader encourages
Oconomowoc's Common Council voted May 3 on new concealed carry rules, but not everyone agrees the rules will keep people safe.
Concealed carry at Oconomowoc library, city leader encourages
The Oconomowoc Common Council voted to allow concealed carry in places like city hall. The council's president wants that to include the library.
Oconomowoc police officer in court Friday; sexual assault allegation
An Oconomowoc police officer charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and misconduct in office will be in court Friday, May 6 for a preliminary hearing.
Oconomowoc Ball Field construction theft; suspects sought
Police are asking for help identifying and locating suspects wanted in the theft of nearly $12,000 in construction equipment from the Oconomowoc Ball Field project.
Clean birdfeeders, reduce avian flu spread, experts say
The best advice for birdwatchers is to keep their feeders clean and make sure certain birds aren't congregating.
Milwaukee mayoral election 2022: Interest outside city's borders
It’s not just Milwaukeeans with an eye on Tuesday’s election.
Oconomowoc fatal condo fire; woman dead, smoke detectors not working
A woman was found deceased in a second-floor bedroom of a condo unit in Oconomowoc late Thursday, March 31.
Oconomowoc police officer charged, sexual assault allegation
An Oconomowoc police officer is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and misconduct in office. The alleged incident happened while he was on duty.
Oconomowoc police officer charged, sexual assault allegation
An Oconomowoc police officer is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and misconduct in office. The alleged incident happened while he was on duty.
Waukesha men sentenced on meth charges after Fleet Farm incident
Two Waukesha men have been sentenced on charges related to the production and possession of methamphetamine in 2021.
Oconomowoc shelter in place: Suspects in custody
A police chase that started in Hartford, led to a crash and foot pursuit in Oconomowoc Saturday evening, sparking a shelter in place order from police. Two suspects are in custody, police say.
Waukesha parade tragedy, Hadfield School adopted by Oconomowoc
A yearly mission to bring gifts and holiday cheer to kids in need has taken on a deeper meaning in the wake of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
Oconomowoc woman turns tragedy into triumph on the ice
Those carefully laid out plans in life don’t always turn out the way you’d expect them to. Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer knows that all too well.
Memories of WWII; Wisconsin veterans share their experiences
Wisconsin World War II veterans share their memories of events that forever changed their lives -- and those around them.
Dogs die in Oconomowoc fire; firefighters sustain minor injuries
Two dogs died and two firefighters sustained minor injuries in a town of Oconomowoc house fire on Friday, Nov. 5.
Western Lakes Fire District drone offers unique features
The Western Lakes Fire District on Thursday showed off its advanced, unmanned aircraft for the first time. The district got the drone in March.
COVID in Oconomowoc schools: 157 students reported sick, isolated
157 students in the Oconomowoc Area School District are not in the classroom. Instead, they are sick and isolating at home.
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Oconomowoc 'Wizard of Oz' mural; work of father-daughter artists
A “Wizard of Oz” mural has come to Oconomowoc.
3 Oconomowoc school board members resign, major decisions ahead
Divisive, bullying, partisan tactics are among the reasons why three Oconomowoc Area School Board members said they resigned. Now, nearly half the board is vacant, with some major decisions ahead.