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.

Menomonee Falls theft suspect sought

Menomonee Falls police are investigating a retail theft from TerraSol Dispensary on Main Street on May 22.

Waukesha County Fair seeks non-food vendors

The Waukesha County Fair is currently accepting applications from non-food vendors interested in renting space on the Fairgrounds during the 179th fair.

Waukesha South track coach 'invested' in his athletes

If you know Waukesha South's John Barndt, you'll know he's got a lot of shirts, and they aren't just any ordinary shirts.

Man shot, wounded in Waukesha

A man is recovering after showing up at the hospital in Waukesha with a gunshot wound to his leg.

Pewaukee man's $1M+ PPP fraud nets prison time

Officials say Thomas Smith fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in loans guaranteed by the Small Businesses Administration under the CARES Act.

New Berlin dump truck fire, diesel leak at Kwik Trip

A dump truck fire at a New Berlin Kwik Trip resulted in a diesel leak and call to the Wisconsin DNR.

Brookfield students walk for cancer research

Cancer never rests, and neither does the student body of one Brookfield elementary school.