Menomonee Falls Home Depot identity theft; police seek public's help
Menomonee Falls police are seeking a man accused of using stolen credit card information at a West Allis Home Depot on Sunday and are asking anyone who recognizes him to contact the police department.
Child fentanyl death; Waukesha County mom pleads no contest
Elida Tejeda, a Waukesha County mother charged in the May 2024 death of her 1-year-old daughter, pleaded no contest on Monday, Nov. 24 to first-degree reckless homicide.
Waukesha standoff: Man sentenced to 4 years in prison
A Waukesha man, convicted on multiple charges related to an hours-long standoff that happened last year, was sentenced to prison.
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.
Waukesha fatal house fire; cause undetermined, but started at refrigerator
A deadly fire at a home in Waukesha early in November likely started at the refrigerator, but an exact cause could not be determined.
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, city marks 4 years since attack
The Waukesha community gathered for a remembrance ceremony on Friday, marking four years since the Christmas parade attack.
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.
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.