'We were scrambling:' Unemployment lawsuits led to closure of business that contracts crossing guards

WEST ALLIS -- A company that employs crossing guards went out of business, creating a dangerous situation for kids walking to school on Monday morning, March 18 -- and police scrambling to find a solution.Several police departments contracted with Wisconsin Personal Protection Services in West Allis to provide crossing guards at busy intersections.

School District of Waukesha officials warn 'there may be no crossing guards' Monday

WAUKESHA -- As soon as Monday, March 18, there could be no crossing guards at the previously assigned locations in multiple communities in southeast Wisconsin, including Waukesha, Wauwatosa, Menomonee Falls and West Allis.School District of Waukesha officials posted this message to Facebook Sunday:

Recognize them? Police seek suspects accused of stealing liquor from Pick 'n Save

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying two suspects accused in connection with the theft of liquor from the Pick 'n Save store on Appleton Avenue on Monday, March 11.It happened shortly before 1:30 p.m.Police said one suspect distracted the cashier while the other suspect selected seven bottles of Moet Imperial liquor and concealed them in a coat.Anyone with information is asked to contact police -- or you can submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-441-5505.

Sheriff's officials seek more victims in case of Kettle Moraine Ranch hand accused of sex assault

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County sheriff's officials on Monday, March 11 alerted the public to criminal charges filed against a man who worked at Kettle Moraine Ranch, and stands accused of sexual assault of children.Michael Delanguillette on Feb. 8 was charged with one count of second degree sexual assault of a child.

2 injured after 3 car crash in Brookfield

BROOKFIELD -- A 30-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl are being treated for injuries after a three car crash at the intersection of Calhoun Rd.

Brookfield police: 2 Illinois athletes, child cited after brawl at indoor soccer game

BROOKFIELD -- Police cited two Illinois soccer players and the child of a coach after a brawl that took place at an indoor soccer game in Brookfield Sunday, March 3.Police responded to Midwest Orthopedic Sports Complex on W.

Recognize him? Police seek man who stole customer's iPhone at Woodman's

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing a customer's iPhone when it was placed on the checkout counter at Woodman's.It happened on Monday, March 4 shortly before 9 p.m. at the Woodman's store on State Highway 145.Police said the suspect got away with an iPhone6s, placing it in his jacket pocket before fleeing the scene in a silver, four-door sedan.The suspect was described as a male, black, approximately 40 years old, with a bald head and beard.Anyone with information is asked to contact Menomonee Falls police -- 262-532-8700 or Waukesha County Crime Stoppers -- 888-441-5505.

Recognize her? Police seek suspect in theft from Kohl's in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are seeking a suspect accused of stealing merchandise from Kohl's on Appleton Avenue near County Line Road.It happened on Thursday, Feb. 21 around 7:30 p.m.Police said the suspect fled the parking lot in a dark SUV after failing to pay for merchandise inside the store.The possible partial Wisconsin license plate number is 38827.

74-year-old pleads no contest to sexually assaulting cinema employee with autism 'approximately 20 times'

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 74-year-old Greenfield man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with autism several times while she was at work at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Humberto Paniagua on Wednesday, Feb. 20 pleaded no contest to one of four felony charges filed against him.

Man pleads no contest to 1 of 16 felony charges in 5-vehicle fatal crash on I-94 in Delafield

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A man accused in connection with a crash that killed a good Samaritan who was assisting the occupants of a minivan who were dealing with a flat tire on I-94 in Delafield in July of 2017 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Prosecutors said at the time of the crash, he was out on bail, and had a pending case in which he was accused of his fifth/sixth OWI offense.Frank Schiller, 38, on Wednesday, Feb. 20 pleaded no contest to one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, second-plus offense.

New Berlin police seek help to locate car, subject associated with tool thefts

NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is looking for help in locating a 1994-1997 Honda Accord station wagon -- as seen in the attached photos.

Investigators: Man hit, killed by Amtrak train disregarded crossing arms

BROOKFIELD -- Officials have released the name of the 70-year-old driver who was killed when his vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in Brookfield Monday afternoon, Feb. 18.

Boy celebrating 6th birthday invites entire Waukesha Police Department to party

WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha boy celebrating his sixth birthday wanted to invite some special guests to his party -- the police!According to the Waukesha Police Department, Jordi Olson was having a party on Saturday, Feb. 17 and invited the entire police department.Though the whole department couldn't make it, Officer Nick Sharon was able to stop by Jordi's party and he even brought gifts!The department shared photos from the visit.