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.

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.

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.

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.

Oconomowoc police: Arrest made in the fatal shooting of Christina Schuster

OCONOMOWOC -- Oconomowoc Police Chief Dave Beguhn tells FOX6 News they have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Christina Schuster.Officials say Schuster was found in her apartment by her brother on Monday, September 5th.