Waukesha police request public's help in search for 17-year-old missing since May 5
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department has asked for the public's help in a search for missing 17-year-old QMani Maxwell.
2 sought: Over $400 worth of merchandise stolen from TJ Maxx in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people wanted in connection with a retail theft that happened June 17 at TJ Maxx.According to police, a man and a woman stole $483.94 worth of merchandise -- including clothing items and purses.
Police look to ID woman who stole over $200 worth of merchandise from TJ Maxx
MENOMONEE FALLS — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who stole from TJ Maxx in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday, June 16.According to police, a woman removed $297.90 worth of merchandise to include a purse, shoes and other items without permission.There is no known vehicle involved in this incident.If you have any information, please contact the Menomonee Falls Police Department 262-532-8700 reference case #20-22309.
COVID-19 test site in Waukesha closes early due to demand; alderman submits mask proposal
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management partnered with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 community testing site.
COVID-19 test site at Waukesha County Expo Center closes early due to demand
Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 community testing site.
Man arrested after crashing into patrol squad while fleeing from Waukesha County deputies
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 23-year-old Madison man was taken into custody late Monday night, July 20 after he crashed into a City of Brookfield patrol squad while fleeing from deputies in Waukesha County.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, it began around 11:40 p.m. after the Waukesha County Communications Center received a call of a reckless driver on eastbound I-94.A deputy located the vehicle and advised that it was traveling in excess of 90 mph.
Recognize him? Menomonee Falls police seek man who tried robbing Subway
MENOMONEE FALLS — The Menomonee Falls Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a man involved in an attempted armed robbery that took place on Monday, July 20.Police said the man entered the Subway on Appleton Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. and attempted to commit an armed robbery.
'Heroic efforts:' Waukesha fire crews rescued individual from potential drowning in Fox River
WAUKESHA -- Crews with the Waukesha Fire Department on Monday evening, July 20 rescued an individual after responding to a report of a possible drowning in the Fox River near the Wisconsin Avenue bridge.Fire crews arrived around 6:30 p.m., and "thanks to the heroic efforts of our members, the subject was located, rescued and removed from the river." The individual was treated and taken to the hospital for further treatment.Officials with the Waukesha Fire Department also thanked police and dispatchers for their efforts, and advised everyone to take note "of the dangers of the river and to always use caution when near the river."
'It's a pandemic:' Shoppers' opinions mixed as mask requirement takes effect at Woodman's in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A number of national retailers began requiring masks Monday, July 20 -- including Woodman's grocery stores in the Milwaukee area.
Search area expanded for 22-year-old swimmer who never resurfaced on Pewaukee Lake
The search area was expanded Sunday, July 19 after a 22-year-old man never resurfaced Saturday while swimming in Pewaukee Lake. The search effort became a recovery mission Saturday evening, and more than 24 hours since the search began, there was still no sign of the man Sunday night.
Green Alert canceled: Missing veteran from Oconomowoc found safe
OCONOMOWOC -- A Green Alert was canceled Sunday, July 19 for a missing veteran considered at risk.Michael Elder, 39, of Oconomowoc was found safe, officials said, after he was previously reported missing -- last seen Friday leaving the Milwaukee VA Hospital.There were concerns after authorities said he stated he did not want to go home and would stay at a hotel.Again -- he has been located and is safe.
Search area expanded for 22-year-old swimmer who never resurfaced on Pewaukee Lake
The search area was expanded Sunday, July 19 after a 22-year-old man never resurfaced Saturday while swimming in Pewaukee Lake. The search effort became a recovery mission Saturday evening.
'I'm praying:' Search area expanded for swimmer who never resurfaced on Pewaukee Lake
The search for a missing 22-year-old man on Pewaukee Lake resumed Sunday, July 19, after police said he never resurfaced while swimming Saturday. First responders expanded their search area Sunday morning, but there was still no sign of the man Sunday night.
Milwaukeeans need to earn $17.73 an hour to afford rent, report shows
MILWAUKEE -- The cost of rent is skyrocketing, with the 2020 National Housing Wage $23.96 for a modest two-bedroom rental home, and $19.56 for a modest one-bedroom rental home, with the federal minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
'Recovery operation:' 22-year-old man disappeared in the water while swimming in Pewaukee Lake
A "recovery operation" continued until dusk Saturday, July 18 for a missing 22-year-old man who disappeared in the water while swimming on Pewaukee Lake with two others. The search will continue Sunday morning.
Menomonee Falls district leaders announce 'COVID-19 among football conditioning program attendees'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the School District of Menomonee Falls in a letter to parents Saturday, July 18 announced "COVID-19 was diagnosed among our football conditioning program attendees," and as a result, football, dance, cheer, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball have been suspended.Below is the letter to parents:
22-year-old man disappeared in the water while swimming in Pewaukee Lake
A "recovery operation" was to continue until dusk Saturday, July 18 for a missing 22-year-old man who disappeared in the water while swimming on Pewaukee Lake with two others.
Police seek help identifying woman who stole from Woodman's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Recognize her?
3 in custody after drug deal in church parking lot leads to physical altercation, shots fired
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three people were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, July 14 after shots were fired during a physical altercation in the parking lot of St.