Police: Sex offender Kevin Peeples released in Waukesha

He was convicted in 1998 of having sex with a child age 16 or older. He was later convicted for possession of child pornography in 2014.

Man accused of firing shots at MCSO deputy which led to pursuit

A Milwaukee man faces multiple criminal counts for allegedly speeding and firing gunshots at a sheriff's deputy -- which then led to a police pursuit.

North Dakota man pleads not guilty to shooting, wounding 2 officers

A North Dakota man accused of shooting and wounding two police officers in Waukesha County has entered not guilty pleas to charges against him.

Competency exam ordered for Greendale man in attempted homicide

A judge in Waukesha County ordered on Monday, Nov. 30 that Lauren Toll of Greendale be examined by the Wisconsin Forensic Unit -- after defense counsel requested a competency exam.

Oconomowoc investment broker charged with $2.6M wire fraud

According to the plea agreement, he fraudulently obtained more than $2.6 million dollars from at least 23 clients, many of whom are elderly.

3 women accused of stealing $2,600 worth of merchandise from Best Buy

Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify three women accused of stealing from Best Buy on Saturday, Nov. 21. 

Man charged in attempted homicide, possibly motivated by bad business deal

78-year-old Lauren Toll shuffled into a courtroom Friday, charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Prosecutors say a bad business deal may be the motive.

Chellsie Memmel hopes to become oldest US Olympic gymnast in 6 decades

At the age of 32, with a husband and two children, Memmel is back in her family’s New Berlin gym, training for a possible spot on the 2021 United States Olympic team.

Shots fired incident closes SB I-894; all 3 suspects in custody

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reports a full freeway closure on southbound I-894 from Oklahoma Avenue due to a shots fired investigation.

Charges filed against Greendale man in Brookfield shooting

Prosecutors filed charges against a 78-year-old retired financial advisor accused of shooting a former business partner in Brookfield.

Man shot while walking to parked vehicle in Brookfield, 1 in custody

A 78-year-old Greendale man was taken into custody early Thursday morning, Nov. 19 following a shooting in Brookfield on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Ohio man charged for role in 2016 Brookfield jewelry heist

According to the complaint, the value of the jewelry, diamonds, watches, and other valuables taken was estimated at over $7 million.

Pandemic means changes for mall Santas, Black Friday

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that is typically the start to the holiday shopping season.

Thanksgiving could push Waukesha County to COVID-19 breaking point

Waukesha County saw nearly 6,000 cases of COVID-19 in October, with November's numbers on track to double October's, the public health officer said.