Waukesha apartment struck by gunfire; 2 people inside unharmed

Waukesha police are investigating after multiple gunshots were fired at an apartment near Cutler Park on Thursday night, Jan. 29.

Darrell Brooks' postconviction relief appeal extension request denied

An appeals court judge on Tuesday denied the latest attempt from Darrell Brooks to get an extension to file an appeal for postconviction relief.

Morgan Geyser left group home, DOC staffer fired after investigation

A Wisconsin Department of Corrections employee was fired after Morgan Geyser, convicted in the Slender Man stabbing, left a group home.

3 Waukesha homes struck by gunfire; police seek info, video

Three Waukesha homes were struck by gunfire on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Waukesha Police Department and Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is now investigating.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause

A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause
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A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Waukesha lacks 24-hour warming center, leader concerned

A nonprofit leader is raising concerns about Waukesha County's lack of a 24-hour warming center amid the current cold snap.

2025 Waukesha homicides; Nikita Casap videos, documents released

For the first time, we are hearing from the teenager who said he killed his parents and hid their bodies in his Village of Waukesha home.

Threat to shoot officer, Waukesha County woman charged: complaint

Waukesha County prosecutors accuse a woman of repeatedly threatening to shoot an officer in the face, and it's far from her first run-in with the law.

Minneapolis ICE shooting, Waukesha protest calls for change

Hundreds of people gathered at Waukesha's Cutler Park to protest the Trump administration and ICE. The Wisconsin GOP addressed ICE's actions.

Waukesha County woman arrested again; accused of threatening students

Waukesha County sheriff's deputies say a 70-year-old woman threatened kids on a school playground, again. Now, she's been arrested for the second time in just over a month.

Waukesha Municipal Judge Steve Wimmer dies at 68

Waukesha Municipal Judge Steve Wimmer has died, the city announced Wednesday. He was 68 years old.

New Berlin police officer misconduct; Steven Dodson sentenced

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Steven Dodson on Monday, Jan. 12, to serve six months in jail in connection with the theft of DEA drugs meant for K-9 training.

Brookfield I-94 shooting; Milwaukee woman pleads no contest, sentenced

A Milwaukee woman accused of shooting at a vehicle on I-94 in Brookfield back in 2023 pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Monday, Jan. 12. 2026.

Bird flu fears force aviary to close at Waukesha nonprofit

The Milwaukee County Zoo closed its aviary this week because of bird flu fears. Now, a Waukesha nonprofit is following suit to protect its own flock.

Waukesha CARE aviary closed to public
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The Milwaukee County Zoo closed its aviary this week because of bird flu fears. Now, a Waukesha non-profit is following suit to protect its own flock.

Waukesha homicides: Nikita Casap pleads guilty to 2025 killings

Nikita Casap pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.