Man hunting coyote prompts Waukesha West H.S. lockdown
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha West High School was put on lockdown Tuesday morning, May 22nd after Waukesha police got a report of a man with a gun.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha West High School was put on lockdown Tuesday morning, May 22nd after Waukesha police got a report of a man with a gun.
Fire damages two-story home in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Fire severely damaged a two-story home on a busy street in Waukesha early Sunday morning, May 6th.The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Sunday at a home near 4th and Madison streets.The first firefighters on the scene found the building was fully engulfed in flames with heavy smoke coming out of the windows and roof.First responders say several people who were inside of the home made it to safety, but a pet dog did not survive.There's no word yet on the cause of the fire, but the fire department says it's not suspicious.
WAUKESHA -- Fire severely damaged a two-story home on a busy street in Waukesha early Sunday morning, May 6th.The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Sunday at a home near 4th and Madison streets.The first firefighters on the scene found the building was fully engulfed in flames with heavy smoke coming out of the windows and roof.First responders say several people who were inside of the home made it to safety, but a pet dog did not survive.There's no word yet on the cause of the fire, but the fire department says it's not suspicious.
Police have new clues in search for enticement suspect
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say they have new clues that could help in the search for a suspect who attempted to entice a teenager girl into his vehicle.The 15-year-old Waukesha South High School student was approached by the suspect in a vehicle near the intersection of Hoover and Garfield Ave.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say they have new clues that could help in the search for a suspect who attempted to entice a teenager girl into his vehicle.The 15-year-old Waukesha South High School student was approached by the suspect in a vehicle near the intersection of Hoover and Garfield Ave.
Waukesha police looking for child enticement suspect
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 15-year-old female Waukesha South High School student was approached by an unknown man in a vehicle near the intersection of Hoover and Garfield Ave.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 15-year-old female Waukesha South High School student was approached by an unknown man in a vehicle near the intersection of Hoover and Garfield Ave.
Police investigate liquor and tobacco shop fire
WAUKESHA -- Police are investigating the cause of an overnight fire that broke out at a liquor and tobacco shop on Broadway Street in Waukesha.Officials say the fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 23rd forcing crews to block off the road as they cleaned up the scene.There is no word on what started the fire or how much damage was done.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WAUKESHA -- Police are investigating the cause of an overnight fire that broke out at a liquor and tobacco shop on Broadway Street in Waukesha.Officials say the fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 23rd forcing crews to block off the road as they cleaned up the scene.There is no word on what started the fire or how much damage was done.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Trailer with massive transformer cleared from Waukesha intersection
WAUKESHA -- A semi hauling a massive transformer has been cleared from the intersection of Highways 164 and 59 in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- A semi hauling a massive transformer has been cleared from the intersection of Highways 164 and 59 in Waukesha.
Sex offender to be released, live on Main St. in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police officials announced Tuesday, April 10th a convicted sex offender is being released, after serving the prison sentence imposed on him by the courts.Chavez was convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old non-related female.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police officials announced Tuesday, April 10th a convicted sex offender is being released, after serving the prison sentence imposed on him by the courts.Chavez was convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old non-related female.
Three arrested in Waukesha armed robbery
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police responded to reports of an armed robbery near W.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police responded to reports of an armed robbery near W.
19 displaced after fire at Waukesha apartment complex
WAUKESHA -- 19 people in Waukesha were forced from their homes after a fire at their apartment complex Saturday, April 7th.The fire started at the apartment complex, located at 343 Coolidge Avenue around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. 26 firefighters from all five Waukesha stations responded to the scene.
WAUKESHA -- 19 people in Waukesha were forced from their homes after a fire at their apartment complex Saturday, April 7th.The fire started at the apartment complex, located at 343 Coolidge Avenue around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. 26 firefighters from all five Waukesha stations responded to the scene.
Waukesha investigators need help to identify armed robbery suspect
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is looking for your help to identify an armed robbery suspect.Police say the suspect robbed the Quarry Mobile Mart in Sussex with a sawed-off shotgun under his coat shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 23rd.The owners of the Quarry Mobil Mart say they were faced with a situation they never thought they would face, after owning the gas station for nearly two decades.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is looking for your help to identify an armed robbery suspect.Police say the suspect robbed the Quarry Mobile Mart in Sussex with a sawed-off shotgun under his coat shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 23rd.The owners of the Quarry Mobil Mart say they were faced with a situation they never thought they would face, after owning the gas station for nearly two decades.
Waukesha police chief does not want to consolidate city/county dispatch
WAUKESHA -- It's not his call, but if the Waukesha police chief has any say in it, he says he does not want the city and county to join forces and use the same emergency dispatch center.Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack says he is against consolidating the city's Dispatch Center with the Waukesha County Communications Center. "It would be an irresponsible decision.
WAUKESHA -- It's not his call, but if the Waukesha police chief has any say in it, he says he does not want the city and county to join forces and use the same emergency dispatch center.Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack says he is against consolidating the city's Dispatch Center with the Waukesha County Communications Center. "It would be an irresponsible decision.
Deadbeat dodges jail, judge orders electronic bank transfers
WAUKESHA -- A deadbeat dad who owes nearly $230,000 in child support is back in front of a Waukesha County judge for the first time since a FOX6 investigation exposed his 20-year history of dodging his responsibilities.Frank Donnelly has never had a problem finding the money to buy into high-stakes poker games at local casinos, but a FOX6 investigation found he has a "horrendous" history of paying his court-ordered child support.
WAUKESHA -- A deadbeat dad who owes nearly $230,000 in child support is back in front of a Waukesha County judge for the first time since a FOX6 investigation exposed his 20-year history of dodging his responsibilities.Frank Donnelly has never had a problem finding the money to buy into high-stakes poker games at local casinos, but a FOX6 investigation found he has a "horrendous" history of paying his court-ordered child support.
Arrest made after graffiti at Kettle Moraine High School
WALES -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was called to Kettle Moraine High School Friday morning to investigate graffiti that was found on a wall at the school.
WALES -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was called to Kettle Moraine High School Friday morning to investigate graffiti that was found on a wall at the school.
Waukesha Crime Stoppers launch text-a-tip service
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Crime Stoppers have launched a new online and text-a-tip service.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Crime Stoppers have launched a new online and text-a-tip service.
Woman arrested for OWI after driving vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake
PEWAUKEE -- A woman was taken into custody for an OWI after driving her vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake from a boat launch.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Rocky Point Road in the city of Pewaukee early Monday morning after a nearby homeowner reported a vehicle had broken through the ice and was partially submerged in Pewaukee Lake.Once Waukesha police arrived on scene they verified that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.
PEWAUKEE -- A woman was taken into custody for an OWI after driving her vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake from a boat launch.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Rocky Point Road in the city of Pewaukee early Monday morning after a nearby homeowner reported a vehicle had broken through the ice and was partially submerged in Pewaukee Lake.Once Waukesha police arrived on scene they verified that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.
ID thieves target dead children: Victims blame the federal government
WAUKESHA -- It's hard to imagine a crime more callous than exploiting a baby's death for personal profit, but it's happening all across the country, and victims say the federal government is to blame.In January of 2010, Katy McDonald took her four-month-old boy, Elijah, to the emergency room because he was sick.
WAUKESHA -- It's hard to imagine a crime more callous than exploiting a baby's death for personal profit, but it's happening all across the country, and victims say the federal government is to blame.In January of 2010, Katy McDonald took her four-month-old boy, Elijah, to the emergency room because he was sick.
Waukesha woman accused of abusing teenage boy
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha woman is charged with physical abuse of a child and child abandonment against a boy who's been under her care for the last few years.The accused is 40-year-old Sharon Walker, a special education aide at Banting Elementary School.
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha woman is charged with physical abuse of a child and child abandonment against a boy who's been under her care for the last few years.The accused is 40-year-old Sharon Walker, a special education aide at Banting Elementary School.
Woman dies in three-car wreck in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A 34-year-old woman was killed in a three-car wreck in Waukesha Tuesday morning.
WAUKESHA -- A 34-year-old woman was killed in a three-car wreck in Waukesha Tuesday morning.
GuitarTown guitars arrive in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- The city of Waukesha took delivery of 10-foot guitars Tuesday; guitars that will be the focus of a high-profile art project for the summer."To talk about them is one thing but to actually see them is another whole thing and I think the excitement is just going to continue to grow," says Waukesha GuitarTown Comittee member Norman Bruce.
WAUKESHA -- The city of Waukesha took delivery of 10-foot guitars Tuesday; guitars that will be the focus of a high-profile art project for the summer."To talk about them is one thing but to actually see them is another whole thing and I think the excitement is just going to continue to grow," says Waukesha GuitarTown Comittee member Norman Bruce.
Police pursuit leads to car crash and foot chase in West Allis
WAUKESHA -- A police pursuit started in Waukesha and ended with a car crash and foot chase in West Allis.
WAUKESHA -- A police pursuit started in Waukesha and ended with a car crash and foot chase in West Allis.