Switch to 'single-stream recycling' saves millions in Waukesha Co.; recycling rates soar
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- After making a simple adjustment to the program, recycling rates have soared in Waukesha County, and it is saving communities millions of dollars.Detergent bottles, mason jars and planters were just a few of the recycled items being prepared to be packed up and shipped off at Waukesha County's contracted sorting facility Monday.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- After making a simple adjustment to the program, recycling rates have soared in Waukesha County, and it is saving communities millions of dollars.Detergent bottles, mason jars and planters were just a few of the recycled items being prepared to be packed up and shipped off at Waukesha County's contracted sorting facility Monday.
3 juveniles from Milwaukee County arrested after pursuit, crash involving stolen vehicle
NEW BERLIN -- Three young people from Milwaukee County were taken into police custody following a pursuit that ended in New Berlin early Wednesday morning, June 20.
NEW BERLIN -- Three young people from Milwaukee County were taken into police custody following a pursuit that ended in New Berlin early Wednesday morning, June 20.
Lightning strike sparks fire at home in New Berlin; firefighter taken to hospital
NEW BERLIN -- Fire officials said a lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a home on Grange Avenue in New Berlin Monday, June 18.One firefighter was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.
NEW BERLIN -- Fire officials said a lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a home on Grange Avenue in New Berlin Monday, June 18.One firefighter was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.
Waukesha police announce release of convicted sex offender Dennis Fetzer
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department announced on Monday, June 18 the release of convicted sex offender Dennis Fetzer.Officials say Fetzer, 72, was convicted in 1990 for 1st degree sexual assault of a child -- and in 2004 for forced viewing of sexual activity.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department announced on Monday, June 18 the release of convicted sex offender Dennis Fetzer.Officials say Fetzer, 72, was convicted in 1990 for 1st degree sexual assault of a child -- and in 2004 for forced viewing of sexual activity.
Recognize these retail theft suspects? Menomonee Falls police want to hear from you
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are seeking to identify four female suspects in connection with a retail theft case in Menomonee Falls.Officials say four female suspects, black, entered the Menomonee Falls Kohl's store -- and selected various items of merchandise.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are seeking to identify four female suspects in connection with a retail theft case in Menomonee Falls.Officials say four female suspects, black, entered the Menomonee Falls Kohl's store -- and selected various items of merchandise.
Recognize her? Police seek suspect after retail theft at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls need your help identifying two suspects involved in a retail theft incident at Kohl's on Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday, June 13 around 3:30 p.m.Police say a female suspect entered the business and selected multiple clothing items.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls need your help identifying two suspects involved in a retail theft incident at Kohl's on Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday, June 13 around 3:30 p.m.Police say a female suspect entered the business and selected multiple clothing items.
Waukesha police: Convicted sex offender released, has the 'potential' to reoffend
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department revealed information about the Tuesday, June 12 release of convicted sex offender Benjamin Todd.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department revealed information about the Tuesday, June 12 release of convicted sex offender Benjamin Todd.
Convicted sex offender released in Waukesha, listed as homeless
WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender was released in Waukesha on Monday, June 11 -- and officials listed him as homeless in a bulletin notifying the public of his release.Police said Gary Klotz, 73, was convicted in 1994 for inappropriately touching four pre-teen female acquaintances.
WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender was released in Waukesha on Monday, June 11 -- and officials listed him as homeless in a bulletin notifying the public of his release.Police said Gary Klotz, 73, was convicted in 1994 for inappropriately touching four pre-teen female acquaintances.
Tracking Jonathan Pogreba: Investigators believe he is headed for Minnesota
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, June 8 that are getting new clues in their tracking of Jonathan Pogreba.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, June 8 that are getting new clues in their tracking of Jonathan Pogreba.
Dump truck takes down power lines in rollover crash near Elmwood School in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- A dump truck took down power lines when it rolled over Tuesday afternoon, June 5 near Elmwood Elementary School in New Berlin.New Berlin police said Sunny Slope Road was shut down between College Avenue and Grange Avenue as a result of the crash and the wires down.They're advising anyone needing to reach the school to enter from the north of the school on Sunny Slope.
NEW BERLIN -- A dump truck took down power lines when it rolled over Tuesday afternoon, June 5 near Elmwood Elementary School in New Berlin.New Berlin police said Sunny Slope Road was shut down between College Avenue and Grange Avenue as a result of the crash and the wires down.They're advising anyone needing to reach the school to enter from the north of the school on Sunny Slope.
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department welcomes newest K-9, Titus
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Sunday, June 3 welcomed a new deputy to the force!The department's newest member is K-9 Deputy Titus -- a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois from Holland.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Sunday, June 3 welcomed a new deputy to the force!The department's newest member is K-9 Deputy Titus -- a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois from Holland.
Waukesha County seeks women to be correctional officers, it pays $22.14/hour
WAUKESHA -- The Jail Division of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is seeking women to join its team.
WAUKESHA -- The Jail Division of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is seeking women to join its team.
Brookfield police: 79-year-old man crashes moped, suffers life-threatening injuries
BROOKFIELD -- Police say a 79-year-old Brookfield man suffered life-threatening injuries after a wreck on Capitol Dr.
BROOKFIELD -- Police say a 79-year-old Brookfield man suffered life-threatening injuries after a wreck on Capitol Dr.
Police need help identifying 2 suspects after retail theft at Woodman's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying two of three suspects accused in a retail theft incident at Woodman's on Highway 145.It happened on Thursday morning, May 24, around 2 a.m.Police said the three suspects arrived at the store together.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying two of three suspects accused in a retail theft incident at Woodman's on Highway 145.It happened on Thursday morning, May 24, around 2 a.m.Police said the three suspects arrived at the store together.
Police look to identify suspect accused of assaulting employee at McDonald's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying a suspect accused of assaulting an employee at the McDonald's restaurant near Pilgrim and Silver Spring.It happened just before noon on April 26.Police said the suspect went behind the counter at the restaurant and into the manager's office, where he physically assaulted the employee.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying a suspect accused of assaulting an employee at the McDonald's restaurant near Pilgrim and Silver Spring.It happened just before noon on April 26.Police said the suspect went behind the counter at the restaurant and into the manager's office, where he physically assaulted the employee.
