Block Build Waukesha, free home repairs help revitalize neighborhood

Revitalize Milwaukee brought its Block Build to Waukesha's "The Strand" neighborhood with volunteers providing free home repairs.

Waukesha school closures possible, district weighs consolidation plans

As many as four Waukesha schools could close, and three other buildings could be sold, as school district leaders outline their consolidation plans.

Brookfield bail money laundering scheme, man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man who prosecutors said took nearly $20,000 from an elderly Brookfield woman has been sentenced to prison.

Magee Elementary School to close; Kettle Moraine school board decides

The Kettle Moraine School District Board of Education voted unanimously in a special session on Wednesday evening, June 11 to close Magee Elementary in Genesee Depot.

Beloved Sussex teacher's contract not renewed; parents rally in support

The Hamilton School District isn't renewing Woodside Elementary School teacher Cate O'Connell's contract, and parents are rallying in her support.

Oconomowoc Fourth of July; debate over making parade 'non-political'

There are a few staples of Fourth of July parades in Wisconsin – at least one marching band, a fire truck, lots of flags, and politicians who represent the town in which they are marching.

Fire Watch program; helping veterans, first responders cope with trauma

Veterans and emergency responders are often first to run into the line of fire. Now, a new virtual program is giving them support to work through the trauma.

Search for Travis Decker; Pewaukee native believed to be spotted

Law enforcement agencies believe they are on the trail of a Travis Decker, Pewaukee native suspected of killing his three children.

Waukesha County food pantry sees increase in clients, decline in funding

The Food Pantry of Waukesha County is coming off a record-breaking year helping people with no signs of slowing down, but funds and food donations aren’t keeping up.

Waukesha hit-and-run; woman pleads no contest, sentenced to prison

A Waukesha woman accused of operating while intoxicated and causing a crash that critically injured a man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Fatal multi-vehicle crash in the Village of Waukesha, 2 dead

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 164 in the Village of Waukesha on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Waukesha emergency overflow shelter to reopen after months of repair

When temperatures dropped this past winter, so did the ceiling at the Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter. It had two separate sprinklers burst. Now, the shelter is preparing to reopen.

Little Muskego Lake boating accident, 10-year-old dead
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A 10-year-old died in a boating accident at Idle Isle Park on Little Muskego Lake on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

2024 Waukesha drug investigation, man sentenced to prison

A Waukesha man, convicted in connection with a 2024 drug investigation, has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Little Muskego Lake boating accident, 10-year-old hurt

A 10-year-old child was hurt in a boating accident on Little Muskego Lake on Saturday, June 7, 2025.