"Taking it too far?" Police say "prank wars" in Waukesha could lead to citations or criminal charges
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- They think it's a harmless school prank, but the joke may soon be on students in the Waukesha School District.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- They think it's a harmless school prank, but the joke may soon be on students in the Waukesha School District.
Waukesha police: Convicted sex offender to be released, live in home on Moreland Boulevard
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are alerting neighbors about a registered sex offender set to be released.Police say 48-year-old Clarence Russell will live at 1356 E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are alerting neighbors about a registered sex offender set to be released.Police say 48-year-old Clarence Russell will live at 1356 E.
Waukesha firefighters able to contain grass fire near Sunset Drive, Fox River
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha fire officials say a grass fire near the Fox River has been contained.Firefighters and police officers responded to the area of Sunset Drive and the Fox River Thursday, April 23rd just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a grass fire.The grass fire was contained and extinguished by the Waukesha Fire Department and other fire departments.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha fire officials say a grass fire near the Fox River has been contained.Firefighters and police officers responded to the area of Sunset Drive and the Fox River Thursday, April 23rd just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a grass fire.The grass fire was contained and extinguished by the Waukesha Fire Department and other fire departments.
"A wrongful death:" Family that lost loved one to introduce bill to add cameras to operating rooms
MADISON (WITI) -- An idea was born out of a Waukesha family's tragedy.
MADISON (WITI) -- An idea was born out of a Waukesha family's tragedy.
Waukesha police: Sex offender who sexually assaulted young girl, boy to be released into the community
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are alerting residents about a sex offender set to be released into the community.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are alerting residents about a sex offender set to be released into the community.
Brian Dorow, former Waukesha police officer who now trains officers running for state Senate
MADISON (AP) — A former Waukesha police officer who now helps train current and prospective law enforcement officers is running for the Wisconsin Senate.Republican Brian Dorow announced his candidacy on Monday, April 20th.
MADISON (AP) — A former Waukesha police officer who now helps train current and prospective law enforcement officers is running for the Wisconsin Senate.Republican Brian Dorow announced his candidacy on Monday, April 20th.
Investigators: Fire at Waukesha home is deemed "suspicious"
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Fire and Police Departments are teaming up to investigate a suspicious fire at a home on Madison St.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Fire and Police Departments are teaming up to investigate a suspicious fire at a home on Madison St.
Three people treated for minor injuries after vehicle starts on fire in apartment garage in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say three people had to be treated for minor issues following a fire in a garage that occurred in the 2100 block of MacArthur Road in Waukesha Tuesday morning, April 14th.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Police say a vehicle caught fire in an apartment building's garage, in the lower level of the apartment building.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say three people had to be treated for minor issues following a fire in a garage that occurred in the 2100 block of MacArthur Road in Waukesha Tuesday morning, April 14th.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Police say a vehicle caught fire in an apartment building's garage, in the lower level of the apartment building.
Pups strut their stuff at Fashionistas for Fur-Babies in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Some models in a Waukesha fashion show got a lot of attention today, but not for the reasons you might think.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Some models in a Waukesha fashion show got a lot of attention today, but not for the reasons you might think.
"We are making progress:" UW Board of Regents discusses Walker's budget cuts
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The UW Board of Regents met at UW Waukesha on Thursday to discuss the looming cuts if Governor Walker's proposed budget goes through unchanged.Ever since Governor Walker announced his budget plans for the biennium, the $300 million in proposed cuts to the UW system have been making headlines.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The UW Board of Regents met at UW Waukesha on Thursday to discuss the looming cuts if Governor Walker's proposed budget goes through unchanged.Ever since Governor Walker announced his budget plans for the biennium, the $300 million in proposed cuts to the UW system have been making headlines.
Man charged after high-speed pursuit ends with crash at New Berlin Animal Hospital
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) — A 27-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended when he crashed a stolen vehicle into an animal hospital in New Berlin.Arron Gullickson faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer and one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent (repeater).
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) — A 27-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended when he crashed a stolen vehicle into an animal hospital in New Berlin.Arron Gullickson faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer and one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent (repeater).
Chinchilla update: HAWS thanks community for support; owner still will not surrender animals
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is thanking the community for its support as it continues to care for 331 chinchillas pulled from a home in Waukesha last week.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is thanking the community for its support as it continues to care for 331 chinchillas pulled from a home in Waukesha last week.
Waukesha police: Four people detained following traffic stop, found to be in stolen vehicle
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say four people were detained following a traffic stop on Tuesday evening, March 31st after it was determined the vehicle they were in was stolen.The traffic stop happened just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 164 and Main Street in Waukesha.We're told the vehicle in question had been reported stolen to police.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say four people were detained following a traffic stop on Tuesday evening, March 31st after it was determined the vehicle they were in was stolen.The traffic stop happened just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 164 and Main Street in Waukesha.We're told the vehicle in question had been reported stolen to police.
Uninhabitable: Police say 3 children live in home where 331 chinchillas found; parents could face charges
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say two parents are expected to face child neglect charges after 331 chinchillas were pulled from a home on Melody Lane near Laura Lane on Sunday, March 29th.Police were called out to the home shortly after 9:30 a.m. by an individual requesting a welfare check on a female at the home -- based on comments she made on social media.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say two parents are expected to face child neglect charges after 331 chinchillas were pulled from a home on Melody Lane near Laura Lane on Sunday, March 29th.Police were called out to the home shortly after 9:30 a.m. by an individual requesting a welfare check on a female at the home -- based on comments she made on social media.
More than 300 chinchillas removed from Waukesha home; official calls it worst he's seen in 30 years
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials on Sunday, March 29th removed more than 300 chinchillas from a home in Waukesha -- a home that's being described by authorities as "unlivable."Police were called out to the home near Melody and Laura Lane Sunday for a welfare check.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials on Sunday, March 29th removed more than 300 chinchillas from a home in Waukesha -- a home that's being described by authorities as "unlivable."Police were called out to the home near Melody and Laura Lane Sunday for a welfare check.
"Absolutely a good ending:" Crews find missing two-year-old in Town of Genesee
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Dozens of first responders converged in Waukesha County to help find a missing two-year-old boy in the Town of Genesee.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Dozens of first responders converged in Waukesha County to help find a missing two-year-old boy in the Town of Genesee.
Pair of black lips: Unique facial tattoo gets 18-year-old Waukesha man busted for armed robbery
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery after his unique facial tattoo helped to identify him as the suspect.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery after his unique facial tattoo helped to identify him as the suspect.
"Parents need to monitor:" Investigation at Hartland school after nude images found on school computers
HARTLAND (WITI) -- Hartland police are investigating three Arrowhead Union High School students after staff members found nude images on a pair of school computers.
HARTLAND (WITI) -- Hartland police are investigating three Arrowhead Union High School students after staff members found nude images on a pair of school computers.
Email sent to parents after graffiti discovered on bathroom wall at Waukesha South High School
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say parents of South High School students were notified after graffiti containing the word "Columbine" was discovered inside the school.An email was sent to parents Friday morning, March 20th by Principal Timothy Joynt.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say parents of South High School students were notified after graffiti containing the word "Columbine" was discovered inside the school.An email was sent to parents Friday morning, March 20th by Principal Timothy Joynt.
New Berlin police officer taken to the hospital after squad SUV struck by another vehicle
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say an officer had to be taken to the hospital after that officer's squad SUV was struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon, March 19th.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near College Avenue and Sunnyslope Road.The officer was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that officer suffered only minor injuries.The other driver involved in this incident was not hurt.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say an officer had to be taken to the hospital after that officer's squad SUV was struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon, March 19th.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near College Avenue and Sunnyslope Road.The officer was taken to the hospital, but it is believed that officer suffered only minor injuries.The other driver involved in this incident was not hurt.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation.