"We Back the Badge" signs on sale to benefit Waukesha County Explorers program
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Explorers are selling "We Back the Badge" signs in Waukesha County.The signs cost $10 -- and all proceeds will be going to the Explorer program.The signs will be available at one of the three following locations:Waukesha County Sheriff's Department515 W.
Waukesha County man wins $1M from scratch ticket bought at Woodman's
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County man has become a millionaire after winning a Royal Millions scratch ticket.According to a news release, Ronald Alvarez of Dousman purchased the ticket at Woodman's Food Market located in Sun Prairie, and redeemed the scratch ticket worth $1 million!After taxes, Alvarez will be taking home more than $673,000.Retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive an incentive of 2% of the winning ticket amount up to $100,000.There are total of three $1 million grand prizes in the Royal Millions scratch game -- one $1 million grand prize is still available.In addition to the three grand prizes, players can win anywhere from $30 to $50,000.
36-year-old inmate released in error from Waukesha County Jail turns himself in
WAUKESHA -- A search underway on this Thursday, October 6th for a Waukesha County Jail inmate has ended.
Waukesha hires lead contractor for $206M Lake Michigan water project
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha has hired a primary contractor for its $206 million project to access water in Lake Michigan.Chicago engineering firm "Greeley & Hansen" will led the way on the project, which is expected to take five years to complete.The plan is to build pipelines to connect Waukesha to Oak Creek's water pipes, and a return system into the Root River which will carry the water back into Lake Michigan.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Not something to make light of:" Creepy clown reports making headlines nationwide popping up in SE WI
WEST BEND -- The "creepy clown" phenomenon sweeping the nation has now hit southeastern Wisconsin -- and it's no laughing matter.
Damage to Dousman Transportation Co. bus terminal could be as much as $3 million after 4-alarm fire
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials battled a large fire on Sunday, October 2nd at the Dousman Transportation Company in Merton. 35 school buses were destroyed.
Waukesha police make arrest in armed robbery of PDQ gas station
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha Police Department have arrested the suspect responsible for the armed robbery at a PDQ gas station.The investigation led the Waukesha Police Department to a Town of Waukesha residence where the suspect was taken into custody on September 29th with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals.Throughout this investigation, the Waukesha Police Department received many tips from the community regarding the suspect truck.
Waukesha police thank law enforcement agencies, hundreds of volunteers who helped bring missing boy home
WAUKESHA -- The family of 10-year-old Andrew Ounkham, along with the Waukesha Police Department and Waukesha Fire Department are thanking the hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement officials that helped search for Ounkham Sunday, October 2nd and Monday, October 3rd.Andrew Ounkham was found safe Monday, 18 hours after he ran into a corn field near his home in Waukesha on Sunday afternoon.
Dousman Transportation Company bus barn considered a crime scene after 4-alarm fire
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials battled a large fire on this Sunday, October 2nd at the Dousman Transportation Company in Merton.
"We never got tired and we just kept going:" Hundreds of volunteers deployed to find missing 10-year-old boy
WAUKESHA -- The efforts to find 10-year-old Andrew Ounkham, a non-verbal boy with autism who went missing in Waukesha Sunday, October 2nd went far beyond law enforcement.
Waukesha police seek missing, non-verbal 10-year-old boy with autism
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are looking for a missing 10-year-old boy who has autism.
Waukesha police release surveillance photos of possible suspect vehicle after armed robbery at PDQ
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are releasing surveillance photos of a possible suspect vehicle connected to an armed robbery at the PDQ gas station on West Avenue near the Les Paul Parkway which happened on September 20th.The vehicle in question is a red pickup truck with a white stripe, which looks very similar to a 1990 Ford F-150.Anyone with information on this vehicle is encouraged to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3831.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the suspect entered the gas station shortly before midnight.
"Passionate and spirited:" Trump supporters gather in Waukesha County to watch first debate
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.
Waukesha police need your help in attempted child enticement case
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking for your help as they investigate an attempted child enticement.On Wednesday, September 21st at approximately 7:15 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was at Waukesha South High School for swim club practice.
Waukesha police: Man with bandana covering face robs PDQ gas station
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in the robbery of a PDQ gas station near Les Paul Parkway and West Ave.
Mistrial declared for Justin Carl, accused in fatal shooting in Waukesha solved after sneaker left at scene
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A jury trial for 36-year-old Justin Carl, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Kevin Hueman in August of 2015 has been suspended after Carl was found incompetent to proceed in this case.The jury trial began on September 12th.
Waukesha police seek suspect after armed robbery at PDQ near S. West Ave. and Les Paul Parkway
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the PDQ near S.
"At least 3 cars after mine got a flat:" Driver warns others about pothole problem in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A motorist is alerting drivers who travel a particular portion of roadway in Waukesha County.
New Berlin police seek suspect after gas station robbed of cash, cigarettes at gunpoint
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are seeking a suspect after a gas station at 124th and Cleveland was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday afternoon, September 18th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.Police say a lone male suspect obtained an undetermined amount of cash and cigarettes -- and fled the gas station prior to the arrival of police.The suspect vehicle is described as an older Chevy Cavalier, possibly blue in color, with faded headlights and faded paint.Police don't have a license plate number.No one was hurt in this armed robbery.Police are investigating.