Fire engulfs garage in Waukesha; no injuries reported
Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire limiting the damage of the house and neighboring garage to exterior only.
Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire limiting the damage of the house and neighboring garage to exterior only.
Twin-engine plane slides off runway at Crites Field in Waukesha, nobody hurt
A twin-engine airplane has crashed at Crites Field in Waukesha.
A twin-engine airplane has crashed at Crites Field in Waukesha.
Waukesha PD: 29-year-old man arrested, expected to face domestic violence and weapons charges
Waukesha police say a 29-year-old man is in custody following a domestic abuse incident.
Waukesha police say a 29-year-old man is in custody following a domestic abuse incident.
'I have a lot of optimism:' Students return to Carroll University, COVID-19 safety measures taken
Students at Carroll University were welcomed back this week, and the university has new guidelines in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Students at Carroll University were welcomed back this week, and the university has new guidelines in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
School District of Waukesha votes to start school year using 'hybrid model'
After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.
After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.
Days after Waukesha County hit record for new COVID-19 cases, district votes on school reopening plan
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
Days after Waukesha County hit record for new cases, district votes on school reopening plan
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
A large group of parents called for a return to in-person learning for their children ahead of the critical vote.
EPA announces $137M loan to Waukesha for Great Lakes Water Supply Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced funding assistance to the City of Waukesha for a project that would help transport water to and from Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced funding assistance to the City of Waukesha for a project that would help transport water to and from Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.
1 of 2 girls convicted in Slenderman stabbing loses appeal
One of two Wisconsin girls who repeatedly stabbed a classmate because she believed a fictional horror character named Slenderman would attack her family if she didn’t kill the girl lost an appeal Wednesday.
One of two Wisconsin girls who repeatedly stabbed a classmate because she believed a fictional horror character named Slenderman would attack her family if she didn’t kill the girl lost an appeal Wednesday.
Cellphone data shows 3 from Waukesha were victims of deadly Minnesota crash
A year later, cellphone data shows investigators were wrong when they determined one of two vehicles involved in the deadliest crash in Minnesota in nearly a decade was going the wrong way.
A year later, cellphone data shows investigators were wrong when they determined one of two vehicles involved in the deadliest crash in Minnesota in nearly a decade was going the wrong way.
Investigators got it wrong: Cellphone data shows 3 from Waukesha were victims of deadly Minnesota crash
A year later, cellphone data shows investigators were wrong when they determined one of two vehicles involved in the deadliest crash in Minnesota in nearly a decade was going the wrong way on I-90.
A year later, cellphone data shows investigators were wrong when they determined one of two vehicles involved in the deadliest crash in Minnesota in nearly a decade was going the wrong way on I-90.
'Help save lives:' Honoring Waukesha teen who died of undiagnosed heart condition, 200 kids get EKG tests
The family of a Waukesha teen who died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition held EKG testing for 200 children in memory of their son on Wednesday.
The family of a Waukesha teen who died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition held EKG testing for 200 children in memory of their son on Wednesday.
Waukesha County church left in limbo between state mask mandate, local guidelines
Waukesha County continues to see spikes in cases of the coronavirus and is fielding questions about the statewide mask mandate. One area church is sorting through it all.
Waukesha County continues to see spikes in cases of the coronavirus and is fielding questions about the statewide mask mandate. One area church is sorting through it all.
Police: Sex offender Jack Moore released into Waukesha community
There is no housing secured yet for Moore at this time. He is considered homeless.
There is no housing secured yet for Moore at this time. He is considered homeless.
TikTok challenge hits The Women's Center in Waukesha
A social media challenge taking off on apps like TikTok have left organizations like The Women's Center in Waukesha inundated with prank calls, with callers asking to speak with the man in charge.
A social media challenge taking off on apps like TikTok have left organizations like The Women's Center in Waukesha inundated with prank calls, with callers asking to speak with the man in charge.
TikTok 'challenge' where callers ask to speak to 'the man in charge' targets The Women's Center in Waukesha
A social media challenge taking off on apps like TikTok have left organizations like The Women's Center in Waukesha inundated with prank calls, with callers asking to speak with the man in charge.
A social media challenge taking off on apps like TikTok have left organizations like The Women's Center in Waukesha inundated with prank calls, with callers asking to speak with the man in charge.
Waukesha County kicks off Adopt-a-Drain program: 'Small actions add up to make a big difference'
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use announced on Monday, July 27 the launch of the new Adopt-A-Drain Program in the City of Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use announced on Monday, July 27 the launch of the new Adopt-A-Drain Program in the City of Waukesha.
National Guard coronavirus test site returning to Waukesha County Expo Center July 27-28
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
Man sentenced in leading officers on 65-mile police chase, backing vehicle over officer
WAUKESHA -- The man charged with leading police on a 65-mile chase through nine cities and backing a vehicle over an officer in early December 2019, has been sentenced, according to court records.Thomas Chadwick faces eight years for one count of recklessly endangering safety — four years of initial confinement, four years of extended supervision — after the Dec. 11, 2019 incident.Chadwick was initially charged with four counts — two counts of recklessly endangering safety and two counts of resisting an officer back in January.One of two Waukesha police officers hit by the vehicle in December recounted what happened at Chadwick's hearing in January.
WAUKESHA -- The man charged with leading police on a 65-mile chase through nine cities and backing a vehicle over an officer in early December 2019, has been sentenced, according to court records.Thomas Chadwick faces eight years for one count of recklessly endangering safety — four years of initial confinement, four years of extended supervision — after the Dec. 11, 2019 incident.Chadwick was initially charged with four counts — two counts of recklessly endangering safety and two counts of resisting an officer back in January.One of two Waukesha police officers hit by the vehicle in December recounted what happened at Chadwick's hearing in January.
'A lone actor:' Waukesha County deputies fatally shoot armed man who poured gasoline on himself
WAUKESHA -- A cell phone alert went out on Wednesday night, July 22 warning people in southeastern Wisconsin to stay inside and lock their doors -- causing some confusion about where exactly the danger was coming from.The frightening incident unfolded on Sage Court south of Lawnsdale Road in the Village of Waukesha just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
WAUKESHA -- A cell phone alert went out on Wednesday night, July 22 warning people in southeastern Wisconsin to stay inside and lock their doors -- causing some confusion about where exactly the danger was coming from.The frightening incident unfolded on Sage Court south of Lawnsdale Road in the Village of Waukesha just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.