Heat pushes ice skaters to the rink: 'I don't like to be hot'

In Brookfield, a boy laced up his ice skates for some hockey practice -- hitting the rink to keep cool amid one of the hottest weeks of summer.

Wisconsin farmers combat drought with solar-powered water reels

In southeast Wisconsin drought problems are growing faster than some crops, but two local farmers are turning these setbacks into solutions.

Waukesha theft arrest; man tased, officers hurt at police station

A man was taken into custody outside the Waukesha Police Department Tuesday night, July 25 in connection with a retail theft. This, after the man went to the station to make a complaint about his neighbor.

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A man was taken into custody outside the Waukesha Police Department Tuesday night, July 25 in connection with a retail theft. This, after the man went to the station to make a complaint about his neighbor. Video credit: @WaukeshaAlerts

Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila LLC owes $200K+ in back wages: feds

Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila LLC has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in back wages to 110 servers, cooks and other employees after the U.S. Department of Labor found the operator of restaurants in Pewaukee, Hartford, Waukesha and West Bend "violated several federal regulations."

Menomonee Falls Woodman's theft, 2 sought

Menomonee Falls police need help to identify a man and woman who stole from Woodman's.

Menomonee Falls Woodman's liquor theft, 2 sought

Menomonee Falls police are looking for two women who stole liquor from Woodman's and fought with employees.

Menomonee Falls Pick 'n Save theft; man sought

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred July 18 at the Pick n’ Save on Appleton Avenue.

11th Annual Hartland Kids Day

Erin Guenterberg, owner of Lake Country Family Fun, shares a preview of this year's Hartland Kids Day

Silver Alert canceled, Waukesha man found safe

A Silver Alert was issued Saturday, July 22 for 68-year-old James Klopfer of Waukesha.

Barbie, Oppenheimer films create 'massive increase in attendance'

The much-anticipated films “Oppenheimer" and “Barbie" are drawing people back to the big screen – and selling out theaters.

Menomonee Falls accused Tide Pod thief charged; denies allegations

Menomonee Falls police say a man left Woodman's without paying for a cart-load of merchandise. Investigators say he took hundreds of dollars worth of the Tide Pods.

Waukesha County Fair inclusive rides, lights off, music down

The midway at the Waukesha County Fair looked and sounded a little different on Thursday. It allowed some to experience their first carnival ride.

Oconomowoc Army veteran gifted home; 'really humbling experience'

Eleven years after an Army veteran lost his legs in battle, he is receiving the keys to a new Oconomowoc home – and newfound freedom.

Waukesha County 4-H after-school program celebrated at fair

It is not just all about animals and food at the 2023 Waukesha County Fair. 4-H kids have photography, paintings, sewing, and more on display inside the Expo Center.

Waukesha County Fair food, fun kicks off: 'Seeing is believing'

The Waukesha County Fair kicked off its five-day 2023 schedule Wednesday, July 19. This year's theme is "seeing is believing."

Waukesha Extended Stay hotel shooting; mother, daughter sentenced

A Texas mother and daughter have been sentenced in connection to a shooting at the Waukesha Extended Stay hotel in October 2022.

Waukesha County Fair; Oldest county fair in Wisconsin

Brian Kramp is getting a look at some of the exciting offerings at this year's Waukesha Co. Fair

Wisconsin special election: Republican Paul Melotik wins Assembly seat

Republican Paul Melotik was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly during a special election Tuesday for voters in Milwaukee's northern suburbs.