Waukesha prostitution, money laundering ring; 2 spas shut down

Waukesha police are investigating an intricate money laundering and prostitution operation in the city. Two spas are now closed, after complaints of sex acts.

Brookfield house fire near 145th and Capitol Drive; one person hurt

Firefighters from Brookfield responded on Friday morning, Feb. 13, to a house fire on N. 145th Street just north of Capitol Drive.

Waukesha County buckthorn removal, heartbreak healing
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In Waukesha County, there's a place in the woods where former flames are extinguished alongside a growing threat.

Waukesha County buckthorn removal, heartbreak healing habitat

The Waukesha County Land Conservancy is collecting donations, allowing people to remove invasive buckthorn and name it after their ex.

"Is Your Ex a Thorn In Your Side?" Fundraiser
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There's a unique fundraiser that's playing out in Waukesha County this Valentine's Day weekend. FOX6's Bret Lemoine joined Hayley Spitler on Wisconsin Live Desk to explain what it's all about.

Waukesha County volunteers needed for alcohol, drug treatment program

It is never easy for someone to openly share their struggle with addiction. But Waukesha County health leaders say that bravery keeps its peer-based substance abuse treatment up and running.

Mukwonago attempted homicide; man accused fired just before incident

A 38-year-old North Prairie man is accused of running over a man with his car a short time after being fired from the business where he and the victim worked.

North Prairie "TrashVeyor" back in operation for spring 2026
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Aquarius Systems aims to relaunch the "TrashVeyor" in the Kinnickinnic River by late spring after it was washed away by floods last August.

2026 Waukesha County Fair: 38 Special headlines Main Stage on July 18

The Waukesha County Fair announced on Wednesday, Feb. 11, that southern rock band 38 Special will headline the Miller Lite Main Stage on Saturday, July 18.

Brookfield retail theft police chase, man charged with 8 felonies

A man is accused of fleeing police, ramming multiple vehicles and injuring an officer in the process, after stealing laptops from a Brookfield store.

Waukesha fatal industrial accident at E. Main Street business

The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a fatal industrial accident that occurred at Waukesha Iron & Metal on E. Main Street on Monday, Feb. 9.

Child porn possession; former correctional officer faces new charges
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Former correctional officer Codey Houdek faces eight new counts of child pornography possession, filed just after he appeared in court for separate child sexual assault charges.

Multi-county police chase; Racine man charged, accused of taking squad car

A Racine man was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday, Feb. 8, after prosecutors say he led chases across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, stole a squad car and injured officers.

Waukesha County shooting; woman gets probation after no-contest plea

A Waukesha County woman, Nicole Czech, entered no-contest pleas in a Waukesha County domestic shooting case, with the judge staying jail, ordering probation and setting restitution for March.