"This makes a huge difference:" New Berlin police and firefighters join forces to help the hungry
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police and firefighters joined forces off the job to help the hungry this holiday season.
Milestone as recount continues after slow start in Waukesha Co.: "We've started the City of Waukesha!"
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Tuesday, December 6th was the sixth day of the statewide presidential recount.
New Berlin police identify husband, wife who died after shooting incident at home on Hickory Trail
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police have identified a man and a woman in their 70s who died Wednesday, November 23rd following a 911 call from a home on Hickory Trail.The victims have been identified as 76-year-old William Krueger and 71-year-old Karen Krueger -- husband and wife.Both lived at the home on Hickory Trail.Police say an investigation has revealed this incident was possibly related to health issues, and didn't involve domestic violence.Police are not looking for any suspects.No criminal charges are being pursued against anyone.Police say the community was never in any danger.The investigation into the double shooting started with an odd 911 call on Wednesday morning.A man on the phone did not identify himself but insinuated help was needed.
Ogden seeks approval for $16.3 million Waukesha apartment project
WAUKESHA -- Ogden wants to build a $16.3 million apartment development in Waukesha in the fall of 2017.122 high-end apartments in two four-story buildings would satisfy a recent lawsuit settlement with the city.The lawsuit was filed after a development agreement between the company and city stalled, and Waukesha officials requested payments instead of property taxes that were expected from the development.The Waukesha Plan Commission will review the concept in December.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Such a shock:" New Berlin police conduct investigation; 2 people in their 70s dead
NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department is conducting a death investigation after an elderly man and woman were found dead inside their New Berlin home on Hickory Trail on Wednesday, November 23rd -- each suffering from a gunshot wound.
71-year-old convicted sex offender released in Waukesha County -- and he is homeless
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha police and sheriff's officials are alerting the public about the release of a convicted sex offender -- who is now homeless.71-year-old Stanley Blodgett was released on Tuesday, November 22nd.Officials say Blodgett was required to complete a face-to-face registration at the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and Waukesha Police Department.Blodgett will be a lifetime sex offender registrant and also on GPS monitoring.If he violates the terms of his lifetime registry or GPS conditions, he will be taken into custody.Blodgett’s convictions were in 1963, 1981, and 1996.In 1996, he was convicted of first degree sexual assault of a child.Officials said this in a statement:
"Most of us just went silent:" Teen driver dead, 2 injured following crash in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE -- A Waukesha County community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Brielle Beres, who died in a crash in Pewaukee early Monday morning, November 21st.
Waukesha County: Crash on I-94 eastbound diverts drivers to County F
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Authorities responded to a rollover crash on I-94 eastbound in Waukesha County Saturday, November 19th.Drivers were diverted onto County Highway F while officials assisted at the scene.The crash is believed to have been due to the slippery roads.
Man in his 30s, believed homeless, struck by train in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A man in his 30s, believed homeless, was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a train Tuesday, November 15th in Waukesha.Police say this happened at the dead end of Carroll Street between East Avenue and Barstow Street.The victim was not a student at the nearby Carroll University.The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Suspects sought: Brookfield police investigate theft of tires, rims from dealership
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are investigating after two unknown suspects removed four tires and rims from a vehicle at the Dodge City dealership in Brookfield.It happened around 11:00 p.m. Monday, November 14th.According to police, two unknown suspects removed four Michelin tires, size 235 55 R 19 and 19 X 7.5 polished aluminum wheels from a white 2015 Dodge Charger.
12-year-old girl missing from Town of Lisbon found safe
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department say a 12-year-old girl, reported missing from the Town of Lisbon has been FOUND SAFE.Sheriff's officials said Ayana Phelps is home as of Thursday night.
Voters deal with long lines in Waukesha County before polling locations open on Election Day
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County traditionally sees high voter turnout.
Man accused of breaking into ex's home while she was sleeping, threatening her with knife
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Racine man has been charged, accused of breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend, and attacking her and a man at the home in New Berlin.It happened early on Saturday, November 5th at an apartment building on S.
Targeted by thieves: Waukesha police investigate series of vehicle break-ins
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred early Saturday morning, November 5th.According to police, a number of items had been stolen and since recovered by the Waukesha Police Department.
"He's blowing all the red lights:" Officials release audio calls from wild police chase spanning 3 counties
MILWAUKEE -- It was a wild chase spanning three counties Tuesday, November 1st, and FOX6 News has received police audio calls from that day.
Recognize them? Brookfield police seek man, woman accused of stealing wallets from elderly women
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking suspects -- a man and a woman -- after two elderly women had their wallets stolen while shopping.
Accused in head-on, wrong-way crash, Hartford woman told police she "doesn't normally drink"
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 43-year-old Amy Hess of Hartford has been charged in connection with a wrong-way crash that happened Friday, October 21st in Brookfield.The head-on crash happened shortly after 11:30 p.m.Police say Hess was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of Capitol Drive, just west of Mitchell Park Drive.A 23-year-old Milwaukee County man suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash.Hess now faces one count of OWI, first offense.According to a criminal complaint, police observed a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Hess following the crash.
Waukesha County: Single-vehicle rollover accident on I-94 near Barker Road causes backups
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County officials responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident that took place on I-94 eastbound near Barker Road near Brookfield, Friday evening, October 21st.
Wanted by Brookfield police: Two men suspected for credit card fraud
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police hope you can help them identify a couple of suspects in a credit card fraud case.Officials say the two subjects walked into the CVS Pharmacy on Bluemound Rd.
Train strikes vehicle at Brookfield railroad crossing
BROOKFIELD -- A Canadian Pacific train struck a vehicle at a railroad crossing on Brookfield Rd.