Waukesha compost pilot program, drop-off site to gauge interest

Waukesha has a new compost pilot program to keep food waste out of landfills – not only protecting the environment, but saving tax dollars.

Open Record: Let It Flow

As thousands of Waukesha residents now have a new source of water coming from Lake Michigan, some are not celebrating the project just yet.

Episode 291: Let It Flow
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FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bret Lemoine on to talk about what the water transition means for Waukesha and why some are still concerned.

Insurance dispute over Waukesha home
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A fire destroyed most of her belongings. But a Waukesha woman said what her insurance company did next made everything worse.

Waukesha house fire, burst pipes leads to insurance dispute

A fire destroyed most of her belongings. But a Waukesha woman said what her insurance company did next made everything worse.

Waukesha car thefts; string of crimes 'extremely rare,' police say

It is a string of crimes police call "extremely rare." Multiple cars were stolen in just one week. Police say the location concerns them the most.

Waukesha crash; woman ejected from vehicle, life-threatening injuries

Waukesha police say a woman in her 70s was ejected from her vehicle in a crash that happened at Highway 164 and S. East Avenue on Friday, Oct. 13.

Waukesha water diversion; group monitors return of water to Lake Michigan

Under an agreement, Waukesha must treat and return all of the water it uses from Lake Michigan. One group is keeping a close eye on what is getting pumped back to the lake.

Waukesha Lake Michigan water switch begins Oct. 9
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More than 70,000 people in Waukesha began getting new drinking water from Lake Michigan on Monday, Oct. 9. But homeowners are reminded ? this transition could take days to complete.

Waukesha 'homeless encampment' ax attack, man gets probation

A Waukesha County court sentenced a man to probation Thursday, Oct. 5 for attacking a group of homeless people with an ax in July.

Nationwide EAS alert set for Wednesday
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A nationwide EAS alert hits cellphones, mobile devices, TV and radio Wednesday, Oct. 4, sent by the federal government.

$50,000 Powerball win in Waukesha

Wisconsin Lottery officials announced a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Kwik Trip in Waukesha for the Oct. 2 drawing.

Pronouns policy; Wisconsin school district's policy blocked by judge

A judge blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district’s policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.

Waukesha Horizon West asbestos removal before demolition

Residents of Waukesha's Horizon West condos got an update Monday on what's happening with the troubled complex.

Waukesha Horizon West demolition looms
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Residents of Waukesha's Horizon West condos got an update Monday on what's happening with the troubled complex.

Waukesha Christmas Parade victims' mural vandalized
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A Waukesha mural honoring the Christmas Parade attack victims was vandalized, and some believe an original designer is to blame.

Waukesha Christmas Parade victims' mural vandalized: 'It's not right'

A Waukesha mural honoring the Christmas Parade attack victims was vandalized, and some believe an original designer is to blame. His name was spray-painted on the mural.

Waukesha man accused; guns, drug charges
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A discovery in the trunk of a crashed SUV prompts Waukesha police to take the driver away in handcuffs.