Joseph Mensah resigning from Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
Joseph Mensah, the Waukesha County sheriff's detective and former Wauwatosa police officer, is leaving the "law enforcement profession."
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; Matthew Brennecke appears in court
The driver accused in an Oconomowoc hit-and-run crash that killed 87-year-old Al Eighmy made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Friday.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man taken into custody, charged
Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.
Menomonee Falls memory care facility attack, woman gets probation
The woman accused in an attack on a Menomonee Falls memory care facility worker pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation on Wednesday.
Slender Man stabbing: Judge OKs release plan for Morgan Geyser
Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, appeared in court on Thursday, July 17.
Waukesha County Fair weather concerns; safety a top priority
The forecast isn’t looking great for this year’s Waukesha County Fair, but leaders hope storms will not dampen the excitement.
Wisconsin transplant surgeon accused of possessing child porn
He is tasked with saving lives. Now a Wisconsin transplant surgeon has been charged by federal prosecutors with possessing child pornography.
Menomonee Falls retail theft; police seek public's help to ID suspect
Menomonee Falls are asking for the public's help to identify a retail theft suspect.
Menomonee Falls crash; car leaves roadway, strikes tree, 2 teens hurt
Menomonee Falls police are investigating a car crash that injured two 17-year-olds late on Monday, July 14.
Libraries wage postcard campaign, attempt to save federal funding
Cuts to federal funds have local public libraries worried about the future. Librarians hope a postcard campaign can make a difference.
Oconomowoc hit-and-run, tractor operator seriously injured
Oconomowoc police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a tractor operator on Monday afternoon.
Fire damages Waukesha County home; cause under investigation
The Village of Waukesha Fire Department on Monday, July 14 was dispatched to the scene of a residential structure fire on Riverview Drive.
Waukesha intersection safety concerns; city leaders to discuss options
Changes could be coming to a Waukesha intersection after a teenager was killed at Sunset and Guthrie in late 2024. Neighbors are divided about some of the potential solutions to slow drivers down.
Child sexual assault, Pewaukee school bus driver charged again
A former Pewaukee teacher and school bus driver, already accused of child sexual assault, is now charged with four new felony counts.
Milwaukee police officer Corder dies; funeral preparation underway
In two days, the Milwaukee Police Department will say goodbye to fallen officer Kendall Corder, who died from injuries in the line of duty last month.
Carroll University threats: Timothy Hoeller trial scheduled
Timothy Hoeller, the Milwaukee man accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University, is finally set for trial.
Search for child at City Beach in Oconomowoc over; 'there was no missing child'
Firefighters with Western Lakes Fire District were called out to City Beach in Oconomowoc on Wednesday, July 9 for a possible swimmer that went under the water.
Wisconsin State Fair free tickets; UScellular to give away nearly 4K
UScellular is celebrating its 20th year of partnership with Wisconsin State Fair by giving away thousands of free tickets.
Waukesha stabbing near bike trail; man wounded, woman arrested
Waukesha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday night, July 8.