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.
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; father, daughter work together
It might not be a yellow brick road, but there is no place like home for the mural. The artwork can be found at Oz Plaza in downtown Oconomowoc.
It might not be a yellow brick road, but there is no place like home for the mural. The artwork can be found at Oz Plaza in downtown Oconomowoc.
Oconomowoc 'Wizard of Oz' mural; work of father-daughter artists
A “Wizard of Oz” mural has come to Oconomowoc.
A “Wizard of Oz” mural has come to Oconomowoc.
3 resign from Oconomowoc school board
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.
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.
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.
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.
Severe storms hit Waukesha County hard weeks after 3 tornadoes
Damage from severe storms Tuesday, Aug. 10 was pretty widespread in Waukesha County, with trees down all over. This, just two weeks after Waukesha County was hit with three confirmed tornadoes.
Damage from severe storms Tuesday, Aug. 10 was pretty widespread in Waukesha County, with trees down all over. This, just two weeks after Waukesha County was hit with three confirmed tornadoes.
Silver Alert canceled for Oconomowoc man, found safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a man missing from Oconomowoc.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a man missing from Oconomowoc.
Missing Jefferson County man found dead in Waukesha County park
A 57-year-old man who was reported missing out of Jefferson County over the weekend was found dead in the area of Atkins Olson Park in Oconomowoc.
A 57-year-old man who was reported missing out of Jefferson County over the weekend was found dead in the area of Atkins Olson Park in Oconomowoc.
Oconomowoc bank robbery, police video released
Newly-released video shows the moments when a Summit police officer tried to pull over a suspected bank robbery suspect on Interstate 94 on Tuesday, June 29.
Newly-released video shows the moments when a Summit police officer tried to pull over a suspected bank robbery suspect on Interstate 94 on Tuesday, June 29.
Suspect in custody following Oconomowoc manhunt
An Elkhorn man on supervision for a 2015 bank robbery was arrested in Lake Delton following a days-long manhunt in connection to two Oconomowoc armed robberies, including a bank, and the alleged theft of two vehicles.
An Elkhorn man on supervision for a 2015 bank robbery was arrested in Lake Delton following a days-long manhunt in connection to two Oconomowoc armed robberies, including a bank, and the alleged theft of two vehicles.
Oconomowoc suspect convicted bank robber
The suspect in the strong-armed robberies and bank robbery on June 29 has been taken into custody in Sauk County on Wednesday, June 30.
The suspect in the strong-armed robberies and bank robbery on June 29 has been taken into custody in Sauk County on Wednesday, June 30.
Law enforcement at YMCA amid Oconomowoc manhunt
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber. Things intensified around dinner time Wednesday with a large police presence at YMCA on Valley Road, about four miles away from where the search was centered Tuesday.
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber. Things intensified around dinner time Wednesday with a large police presence at YMCA on Valley Road, about four miles away from where the search was centered Tuesday.
Manhunt in Oconomowoc underway
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber.
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber.
Oconomowoc manhunt after Waukesha State Bank robbery
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber. Things intensified around dinner time Wednesday, June 30 with a large police presence at YMCA on Valley Road, about four miles away from where the search was centered Tuesday.
The search continues for an Oconomowoc bank robber. Things intensified around dinner time Wednesday, June 30 with a large police presence at YMCA on Valley Road, about four miles away from where the search was centered Tuesday.
Oconomowoc bank robbery manhunt
A manhunt underway in Waukesha County after an armed bank robbery in Oconomowoc shut down I-94 westbound for a large portion of the day Tuesday.
A manhunt underway in Waukesha County after an armed bank robbery in Oconomowoc shut down I-94 westbound for a large portion of the day Tuesday.
Manhunt after Oconomowoc bank robbery
A manhunt underway in Waukesha County after an armed bank robbery in Oconomowoc shut down I-94 westbound for a large portion of the day Tuesday.
A manhunt underway in Waukesha County after an armed bank robbery in Oconomowoc shut down I-94 westbound for a large portion of the day Tuesday.
Oconomowoc police incident closes interstate
A public safety alert indicates the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is looking for an armed robbery suspect.
A public safety alert indicates the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is looking for an armed robbery suspect.
Man charged in hit-and-run; motorcyclist severely injured
An Oconomowoc man has been charged in the hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist severely injured on June 14.
An Oconomowoc man has been charged in the hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist severely injured on June 14.
Westminster Dog Show: Oconomowoc teams competing
Two dogs trained at You and Your Dog in Oconomowoc will compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Two dogs trained at You and Your Dog in Oconomowoc will compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Prison for former Oconomowoc broker, convicted in $2.6M scheme
Edward Matthes of Milwaukee was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for carrying out a $2.6 million dollar investment scheme that defrauded 27 victims, most of whom were elderly.
Edward Matthes of Milwaukee was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for carrying out a $2.6 million dollar investment scheme that defrauded 27 victims, most of whom were elderly.