Semi hit Bluemound utility lines in Town of Brookfield

Hundreds were without power Wednesday after police say a semitruck got tangled with overhead utility lines in the Town of Brookfield.

Officer shoots man in New Berlin; suspect in critical condition

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, June 22 in New Berlin.

Boating under influence enforcement campaign kicks off July 2

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department Boat Patrol will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water from July 2 through July 4 to prevent drinking and boating during Fourth of July weekend.

Wallet stolen at TJ Maxx in Menomonee Falls

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is investigating a wallet theft that occurred on June 8 at TJ Maxx

Brookfield Square job fair, hiring fast

A job fair featuring 16 Brookfield Square retailers and restaurants is helping to fill a large number of vacancies during a perceived labor shortage.

Brookfield Target trading cards fight video released

Surveillance video from the morning of May 7 shows five men fighting outside a Brookfield target over trading cards when one of the men involved holds up his gun.

Double fatal motorcycle crash in Waukesha County

Officials were called to a motorcycle crash in the 200 block of Prairie View Drive in the Village of North Prairie around 11 p.m. Saturday.

Suspect stole purse, credit cards in Menomonee Falls: police

The Menomonee Falls Police Department has asked for the public's help as it investigates a theft that happened on May 7.

Catholic Memorial scholarships, 2021 class earned nearly $20M

Catholic Memorial High School seniors received more than $18.9 million in college scholarship offers, an average of over $130,600 per student.

Waukesha teen graduates high school, college in same school year

One Waukesha teen used the time home during the pandemic to her advantage – graduating from high school and college in the same school year.

Westminster Dog Show: Oconomowoc teams competing

Two dogs trained at You and Your Dog in Oconomowoc will compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Waukesha standoff ends with arrest of ‘wanted, armed felon’

Waukesha police said this began when an officer driving by a home on Delafield Street “recognized a felon who was wanted by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.”

Wisconsin restaurants hiring, worker shortage at 83%

A Waukesha restaurant owner can't find enough cooks for his kitchen even after increasing the wage to $16-$19 per hour and adding a bonus. He blames the $300 per week federal unemployment benefit.

Pewaukee school staff appreciation event: 'Means a ton'

A mom's Facebook request for ways to say ''thank you'' to her child's school staff blew up and turned into a big event at Pewaukee High School.

Brookfield Ulta theft, suspects wanted: police

Two suspects allegedly stole $1,800 worth of fragrances from a Brookfield Ulta Beauty store.

Boat fire on Pewaukee Lake, 2 on board

Two people were on board amid a massive boat fire on Pewaukee Lake.

Drought means high demand for irrigation companies
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The ongoing drought is causing a surge in demand for Milwaukee's irrigation companies, with customers wanting to protect and water their landscape.