Drivers take note: I-94 bridge rehabilitation project in Waukesha Co. to begin March 7th
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a rehabilitation project of 14 bridges on I-94 from County P to County F, in Waukesha County.
Kenneth Thomas reaches plea deal in armed robbery/shooting death of gas station clerk
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kenneth Thomas, the last of three people charged in connection with the armed robbery that led to the shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Police pursuit reaches speeds of 100 mph, ends with arrest of two men
WEST ALLIS -- Two Milwaukee men are in custody after a police pursuit early on Saturday, February 27th.The pursuit began around 1:30 a.m. when Brookfield police attempted to pull over a vehicle near Bluemound and Calhoun -- the vehicle was reported stolen to Milwaukee police.The pursuit headed eastbound on Greenfield Ave.
Pursuit ends in Muskego after officer-involved shooting in East Troy; all suspects in custody
MUSKEGO -- Muskego police said late on Wednesday night, February 24th all suspects were in custody after a pursuit ended in a neighborhood there.
One of three accused of having marijuana shipped to home in Waukesha is sentenced
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One of three people accused of ordering marijuana from California and having it shipped to their Waukesha home has been sentenced in the case against her.
Jerica Cotton, alleged getaway driver after shooting death of gas station clerk reaches plea deal
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 24-year-old Jerica Cotton, the alleged getaway driver in the armed robbery/shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk in January 2015 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.
Where will Waukesha get its water from? Residents, city leaders sound off during hearing
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha residents on Thursday, February 18th made their case as to why they should be allowed to get water from Lake Michigan.Officials from the "Great Lakes Compact Council" were in town to hear public comment on Waukesha's plan to take water from Lake Michigan and return the treated wastewater back to the lake.DNR officials say Waukesha's current system, which draws from an aquifer, isn't sustainable and vulnerable to contamination.Critics say it sets a bad precedent, but supports argue all of the criteria has been met, and there are no better options."The purpose of the (Great Lakes Compact) was to ensure that decisions are made on science, not politics.
73-year-old Crivitz man busted after talking with "15-year-old girl" who was actually a detective
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha police have announced the arrest of a Crivitz man, accused of using his photography business as a way to attempt to meet and take nude photos of young girls.
Police finish investigation into allegations New Berlin teacher had sexual contact with student
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police said on Thursday, February 18th they have finished their investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact between a female New Berlin West High School teacher and a 17-year-old male student.Police say their report has been sent over to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office for possible charging.Following an internal investigation, the teacher was fired from the school.Officials with the School District of New Berlin said they learned of the allegations on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.After an internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin, the teacher was fired.
Making waves: Where will the City of Waukesha get its water in the future?
WAUKESHA -- Where will Waukesha get its water?
Issues at the polls: New Berlin officials won't consolidate polling places in the future
NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the City of New Berlin say they will not consolidate polling places for future elections following some longer lines during voting in the spring primary election on Tuesday, February 16th.City officials say voter turnout in New Berlin, Waukesha County, and the state of Wisconsin as a whole was "much larger" than expected.Wisconsin Government Accountability Board officials had estimated voter turnout to be around 10% for the spring primary.The City of New Berlin experienced a 15% turnout.Officials say lines at the polls and wait times for voters were also a result of new, slower voting machines mandated by Waukesha County, a shortage of ballots in Waukesha County, the higher-than-expected voter turnout, and the consolidation of polling places in New Berlin.In an effort to save taxpayer dollars, city officials chose to consolidate election sites -- utilizing just one polling location at City Hall on Tuesday.Officials say this was done in previously anticipated low turnout elections with much success and cost savings.But it won't be done in the future, due to the issues experienced on Tuesday. “In light of the wait times experienced by our voters on Tuesday, 2/16 and the extreme unpredictability of election turnouts as evidenced by this past election, moving forward the city will no longer combine polling locations.
Charged: West Allis woman accused in "slow speed" pursuit on I-94, crashing into squad
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A West Allis woman has been charged -- accused in a "slow speed" pursuit on I-94 that ended with the woman allegedly crashing into a Waukesha County Sheriff's Department squad car in Pewaukee.
Waukesha County: New ballots printed during spring primary, officials underestimated turnout
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kathleen Novack, Waukesha County clerk, tells FOX6 News that new ballots had to be printed on spring primary election day Tuesday, February 16th, because officials underestimated voter turnout.The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board had estimated voter turnout would be around 10%.Novack says enough ballots were ordered to cover a 10-15% voter turnout.
Great Lakes cities group opposes Waukesha water withdrawal
CHICAGO — An organization representing more than 100 local governments is fighting an effort by Waukesha to use Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.The Great Lakes and St.
West Allis woman arrested for OWI, eluding, accused of crashing into squad on I-94
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials have released photos to FOX6 News after a vehicle being pursued by a deputy struck another deputy's squad early on Saturday morning, February 13th.It happened around 2:15 a.m.Sheriff's officials say a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Compass headed westbound on I-94, west of Moorland Road in Brookfield for operating without its lights illuminated.Another deputy was responding to a citizen complaint regarding a possible intoxicated driver in the same area.The Jeep Compass failed to yield to the squad's emergency lights and siren as it continued westbound on I-94 at approximately 40 miles-per-hour.
Chick-fil-A restaurant planned for Brookfield Square Mall parking lot
BROOKFIELD -- A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned on the outskirts of the Brookfield Square Mall parking lot.That's according to a rezoning request submitted to the city of Brookfield.As proposed, Chick-fil-A would demolish the Associated Bank branch and build a restaurant in its space.Associated Bank plans to close that branch -- but is looking for other locations in the Brookfield area.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
110mph on I-94: Two men arrested following separate pursuits in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials arrested two people following separate pursuits in Waukesha County.Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, February 14th, around 12:30 a.m., a deputy on patrol on State Highway 164 near Watertown Road in Pewaukee observed a vehicle stop behind the squad, which then began reversing down the divided highway.The vehicle made a quick U-turn and accelerated away from the squad.The squad caught up to the vehicle and observed that it matched the description of a vehicle Waukesha police had been involved in a pursuit with on I-94 earlier Saturday.
Six hurt when slowdown in traffic, sun glare contributed to multiple wrecks on I-41: "Just chaos"
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police responded to several traffic crashes on southbound Interstate 41 near Pilgrim Road and Main Street Tuesday morning, February 9th.
"A tragic loss:" Police identify young woman struck by vehicle in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police released on Friday, February 5th the name of the victim struck by a vehicle near Highway 164 and Sunset Dr.