Waukesha bus company seeks drivers for school buses this fall

First, criminals ripped catalytic converters from 20 school buses. Now, the transportation company needs more drivers to get students to school in the fall.

Waukesha carjacking, police chase; Andrew Hibbs Magruder sentenced

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Andrew Hibbs Magruder to nine years in prison in connection with two carjackings and a police chase in Waukesha in November 2023.

Waukesha structure fire; $50K in damage; cause under investigation

Waukesha firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire early Monday morning, June 30 on The Strand just south of Perkins Avenue.

Peace pole unveiled on Carroll University campus

A big ceremony happened on Thursday, June 26, at Carroll University in Waukesha. Carroll University announced the installation of a peace pole on its campus.

Peace pole unveiled at Carroll University
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A big ceremony happened on Thursday, June 26, at Carroll University in Waukesha. Carroll University announced the installation of a peace pole on its campus.

Waukesha stabbing, street fight; accused pleads no contest to 3 charges

A Waukesha man accused of stabbing one man and beating another in August 2024 pleaded no contest on June 18 to three of seven charges against him.

Deportation could impact justice for Wisconsin crime victims

A man is accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Waukesha. Now, with ICE involved, the question is whether the victims will see justice.

Block Build Waukesha, free home repairs help revitalize neighborhood

Revitalize Milwaukee brought its Block Build to Waukesha's "The Strand" neighborhood with volunteers providing free home repairs.

Waukesha school closures possible, district weighs consolidation plans

As many as four Waukesha schools could close, and three other buildings could be sold, as school district leaders outline their consolidation plans.

Fire Watch program; helping veterans, first responders cope with trauma

Veterans and emergency responders are often first to run into the line of fire. Now, a new virtual program is giving them support to work through the trauma.

Waukesha County food pantry sees increase in clients, decline in funding

The Food Pantry of Waukesha County is coming off a record-breaking year helping people with no signs of slowing down, but funds and food donations aren’t keeping up.

Waukesha hit-and-run; woman pleads no contest, sentenced to prison

A Waukesha woman accused of operating while intoxicated and causing a crash that critically injured a man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Waukesha emergency overflow shelter to reopen after months of repair

When temperatures dropped this past winter, so did the ceiling at the Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter. It had two separate sprinklers burst. Now, the shelter is preparing to reopen.

2024 Waukesha drug investigation, man sentenced to prison

A Waukesha man, convicted in connection with a 2024 drug investigation, has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Waukesha school bus catalytic converters stolen
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Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.

Waukesha child abandonment case; parents charged, wanted

Waukesha County prosecutors said two children were found “in a completely wild, unkept state" at an apartment that was "a complete and total mess."

Waukesha school bus catalytic converter thefts; transportation disrupted

Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.