Morgan Geyser escape; victim notification delay draws scrutiny

Morgan Geyser was arrested in Illinois after escaping her group home, but her victim’s family says they weren’t notified for about 14 hours, raising concerns about victims’ rights.

Menomonee Falls Target retail theft case tied to 2 incidents days apart

Police say a man stole from the Menomonee Falls Target twice in three days, pushing a loss-prevention worker during the second incident before fleeing in a black Infiniti with no plates.

Former Wis. Lutheran HS teacher sentenced; convicted of child sex crimes

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Justin Liepert on Monday, Nov. 24, to five years in prison plus an additional six years of extended supervision in connection with sex crimes.

Morgan Geyser escape: Madison PD says they were not initially alerted

Madison police say they did not know Morgan Geyser's escape from a group home for 11 ½ hours, and they did not hear about it from the state.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser detained by police in Illinois

Morgan Geyser, the woman involved in the Slender Man stabbing case in Waukesha back in 2014, escaped a Madison group home after cutting off her monitoring bracelet on Saturday.

Heritage Christian senior helps volleyball team lock in school history

Nina Dorger helped anchor a team vying to make school history – and that team finished the season on a 23-match win streak to make it happen.

'Bogus' emotional support animal letters; Wisconsin investigates psychologist

A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."

Fake service animals, ESAs; Wisconsin lawmakers tighten the leash

More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life, but Wisconsin lawmakers say some pet owners are taking advantage.

The Youth Basketball Convention Girls Fall Classic in New Berlin

The Youth Basketball Convention is an organization dedicated to helping young athletes. Today (Sunday, Nov. 23) is their Fall Classic, empowering young female athletes.

Waukesha parade memorial dedicated, 4 years since attack
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The Waukesha community gathered for a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Nov. 21. A new memorial for the victims was dedicated at Grede Park.

Waukesha parade memorial dedicated, city marks 4 years since attack

The Waukesha community gathered for a remembrance ceremony on Friday, marking four years since the Christmas parade attack.

Waukesha community still healing 4 years later
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The Waukesha community is showing resilience and strength ahead of a remembrance ceremony on Friday, marking four years since the Christmas parade attack. This as the United for Waukesha Resiliency Center is set to close.

High School Blitz 2025: Arrowhead, Grafton hoist title trophies

The high school football season is officially over, and four teams from southeast Wisconsin added championship hardware to their trophy cases this week.

FOX6 Cents: New loan program helps young adults establish credit

When you’re a teenager, your credit history is sparse. For better or worse, that impacts your credit score. Establishing good credit is now a little easier – thanks to a special loan.

New Berlin homicide, woman sentenced to life in prison
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The woman convicted of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt at his New Berlin home last year has been sentenced to life in prison.

Watertown mom accused of abandoning son on freeway pleads guilty

Flor Escalante of Watertown pleaded guilty in Waukesha County court to abandonment of a child. This, after police say she left her 12-year-old son on the side of the interstate and drove off.

New Berlin homicide, woman sentenced to life in prison

The woman convicted of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt at his New Berlin home last year has been sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video

A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.

Waukesha County Airport debuts ‘Top Gun’ spoof to recruit snowplow crews

Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.