Waukesha homicide case; attorneys debate how woman died
A Waukesha man accused of killing his girlfriend and hiding her body is bound over for trial.
Waukesha Antique Mall fire; 2 people treated at scene
The Waukesha Fire Department was dispatched to the antique mall for a report of a structure fire just before noon on Tuesday.
Waukesha Thanksgiving fires; smoke detector present, not working
Smoke detectors were not working at two separate fires in Waukesha on Thanksgiving.
Downtown Waukesha 'Night of Lights' set for Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
Waukesha officials announced on Monday, Nov. 27 that the city will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 1 with its “Night of Lights.”
Waukesha apartment fire, man seriously injured
A man was seriously injured in a Waukesha apartment fire on Thanksgiving. It happened near Arcadian and Oakland.
Drinking and driving; 'Blackout Wednesday' prompts warnings
The night before Thanksgiving has earned a long list of nicknames over the years, including “Blackout Wednesday."
Horizon West demolition, federal judge rejects condo owners' appeal
As Waukesha's Horizon West building comes down, a federal judge rejected an appeal from condo owners who sued their insurance company.
Waukesha armed carjacking, police chase; 3 men charged
Three men are now charged after two carjackings and a police chase in Waukesha.
Waukesha remembrance ceremony; 2 years after Christmas parade attack
Waukesha marked two years since the 2021 Christmas Parade attack. Six people were killed and dozens of others hurt. A remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 21 – two years since the attack – honored those victims.
Waukesha armed carjacking, police chase; 2 men arrested
Waukesha police say two men were arrested following an armed carjacking and police chase Sunday evening, Nov. 19.
Waukesha man convicted, sex trafficking acts across the country
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, a jury found Jackson guilty of four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion – and conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking.
Horizon West condo demolition; neighbors worry about site's future
Demolition crews are gutting Waukesha’s troubled Horizon West condo building – and running into a bigger issue than they bargained for.
Waukesha parade memorial dedication, city to mark 2 years since attack
Waukesha will soon mark two years since the 2021 Christmas Parade attack. A remembrance ceremony will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Wisconsin eye drops homicide trial; Jessy Kurczewski guilty
A Waukesha County jury found Jessy Kurczewski guilty in the death of Lynn Hernan. Kurczewski was also found guilty of the theft charges against her.
Wisconsin eye drops homicide trial; jury deliberates
The jury heard closing arguments in the Waukesha County eye drops homicide trial of Jessy Kurczewski – and the jury now has the case and has begun deliberations.
Waukesha adoption day, family becomes complete: 'She’s tremendous'
As Waukesha observed National Adoption Day on Friday, one family became complete. In Wisconsin, 1,300 children in foster care are awaiting adoption.
Waukesha Horizon West condo demolition begins, case still in court
Demolition of Waukesha's Horizon West Condominium building began Thursday. Crews are removing sections piece by piece because of asbestos.
Wisconsin eye drops homicide trial; Kurczewski declines to testify
In the Waukesha County eye drops homicide trial of Jessy Kurczewski, the defendant declined to testify, and the defense rested its case Thursday.
Waukesha County drunk driving arrest; Sun Prairie man, DUI 4th
A Sun Prairie man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol in Waukesha County Sunday for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense.
Fire at Waukesha transformer manufacturer, equipment caught fire
Firefighters battled an equipment fire at a manufacturer of transformers in Waukesha early Sunday, Nov. 5.