"Most of us just went silent:" Teen driver dead, 2 injured following crash in Pewaukee

PEWAUKEE -- A Waukesha County community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Brielle Beres, who died in a crash in Pewaukee early Monday morning, November 21st.

Man in his 30s, believed homeless, struck by train in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- A man in his 30s, believed homeless, was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a train Tuesday, November 15th in Waukesha.Police say this happened at the dead end of Carroll Street between East Avenue and Barstow Street.The victim was not a student at the nearby Carroll University.The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

12-year-old girl missing from Town of Lisbon found safe

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department say a 12-year-old girl, reported missing from the Town of Lisbon has been FOUND SAFE.Sheriff's officials said Ayana Phelps is home as of Thursday night. 

Targeted by thieves: Waukesha police investigate series of vehicle break-ins

WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred early Saturday morning, November 5th.According to police, a number of items had been stolen and since recovered by the Waukesha Police Department.

Accused in head-on, wrong-way crash, Hartford woman told police she "doesn't normally drink"

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 43-year-old Amy Hess of Hartford has been charged in connection with a wrong-way crash that happened Friday, October 21st in Brookfield.The head-on crash happened shortly after 11:30 p.m.Police say Hess was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of Capitol Drive, just west of Mitchell Park Drive.A 23-year-old Milwaukee County man suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash.Hess now faces one count of OWI, first offense.According to a criminal complaint, police observed a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Hess following the crash.

"We Back the Badge" signs on sale to benefit Waukesha County Explorers program

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Explorers are selling "We Back the Badge" signs in Waukesha County.The signs cost $10 -- and all proceeds will be going to the Explorer program.The signs will be available at one of the three following locations:Waukesha County Sheriff's Department515 W.

Waukesha hires lead contractor for $206M Lake Michigan water project

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha has hired a primary contractor for its $206 million project to access water in Lake Michigan.Chicago engineering firm "Greeley & Hansen" will led the way on the project, which is expected to take five years to complete.The plan is to build pipelines to connect Waukesha to Oak Creek's water pipes, and a return system into the Root River which will carry the water back into Lake Michigan.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Waukesha police make arrest in armed robbery of PDQ gas station

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha Police Department have arrested the suspect responsible for the armed robbery at a PDQ gas station.The investigation led the Waukesha Police Department to a Town of Waukesha residence where the suspect was taken into custody on September 29th with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals.Throughout this investigation, the Waukesha Police Department received many tips from the community regarding the suspect truck.

Waukesha police thank law enforcement agencies, hundreds of volunteers who helped bring missing boy home

WAUKESHA -- The family of 10-year-old Andrew Ounkham, along with the Waukesha Police Department and Waukesha Fire Department are thanking the hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement officials that helped search for Ounkham Sunday, October 2nd and Monday, October 3rd.Andrew Ounkham was found safe Monday, 18 hours after he ran into a corn field near his home in Waukesha on Sunday afternoon.

Waukesha police release surveillance photos of possible suspect vehicle after armed robbery at PDQ

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are releasing surveillance photos of a possible suspect vehicle connected to an armed robbery at the PDQ gas station on West Avenue near the Les Paul Parkway which happened on September 20th.The vehicle in question is a red pickup truck with a white stripe, which looks very similar to a 1990 Ford F-150.Anyone with information on this vehicle is encouraged to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3831.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the suspect entered the gas station shortly before midnight.

Waukesha police need your help in attempted child enticement case

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking for your help as they investigate an attempted child enticement.On Wednesday, September 21st at approximately 7:15 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was at Waukesha South High School for swim club practice.

Waukesha police: Man with bandana covering face robs PDQ gas station

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in the robbery of a PDQ gas station near Les Paul Parkway and West Ave.

Mistrial declared for Justin Carl, accused in fatal shooting in Waukesha solved after sneaker left at scene

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A jury trial for 36-year-old Justin Carl, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Kevin Hueman in August of 2015 has been suspended after Carl was found incompetent to proceed in this case.The jury trial began on September 12th.