Frank Almond will play Stradivarius in Brookfield on Monday
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- For the first time since he was tased and separated from the valuable Stradivarius violin, Frank Almond is set to take the stage with the now famous instrument on Monday, February 10th in Brookfield -- and it's the hottest ticket in town."It`s going to be a significant concert experience because of everything that`s happened," Jonathan Winkle, Executive Director for the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield told FOX6 News on Sunday.
Suspect taken into custody after shooting incident in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a suspect accused of firing shots at a vehicle in Waukesha Wednesday evening, February 5th has been taken into custody.Waukesha police were notified around 4:00 p.m. of shots being fired in the 2100 block of Kensington, near an apartment complex.Residents of the complex called police -- claiming a vehicle had been shot at in the parking lot.Police discovered there were two people who were in the car when it was shot.
Vote expected February 18th on Brookfield Von Maur
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Von Maur department store is one step closer to coming to the Town of Brookfield.The town's Community Development Authority voted unanimously to approve creation of the TIF District that would give the formal okay for the store to break ground.It's a $125 million development project.The town would put over $43 million toward the project.The Town Board will vote on the proposal on February 18th.
Work on WIS 83 to begin in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin reconstruction of WIS 83 from Perkins Road to Glacier Pass.
Imaginations soar at Goddard School in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Learning for fun, learning for life.
Pres. Barack Obama visits GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama spoke to hundreds of workers at GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha on Thursday, January 30th.
Reggie Troop talks about introducing Pres. Obama
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- When the President of the United States visits your workplace, it's a pretty big deal!
READ IT: Pres. Obama's speech at GE in Waukesha Thursday
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Below is a transcript of President Barack Obama's speech delivered Thursday, January 30th at GE Energy Waukesha Gas Engines Facility in Waukesha.THE PRESIDENT: "Thank you! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Well, it's good to be in Wisconsin! (Applause.) It’s good to be in Waukesha. (Applause.) Now, I’ve always appreciated the hospitality that Packer Country gives a Bears fan. (Laughter.) I remember when I was up here campaigning the first time and there were some “Cheeseheads for Obama” -- (laughter) -- and I felt pretty good about that.
Pres. Obama to speak at GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- From Washington, D.C. to Wisconsin -- President Barack Obama is taking his "State of the Union" ideas for a road test.
Waukesha Mayor will not be in attendance for Obama's speech
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama makes his way to Waukesha, Wisconsin on Thursday, January 30th to speak at the General Electric Gas Engines Plant hours after he delivered his State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
Repair of bumps force rolling closure on I-94 in Waukesha Co.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A rolling closure along I-94 in Waukesha County beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, January 29th to mill down the ‘bumps’ that have formed on bridge overpasses."There's a number of locations along that stretch and we're gonna mill them all down tonight in the overnight hours," said Michael Pyritz, the DOT's Communications Manager.The DOT is focusing on three parts of I-94 in Waukesha County.
Towing companies benefit from winter weather conditions
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- While the winter weather can make for perilous driving, it also means big business for some companies, such as towing businesses, which are seeing more work this season than entire years in recent history.The crew at Express Towing and Recovery spent Saturday morning, January 25th dragging cars out of ditches and towing vehicles from accident scenes."The roads were terrible.
Man makes initial court appearance, accused in death of his father
VILLAGE OF SUMMIT (WITI) -- 27-year-old Shawn Witt made his initial court appearance Friday, January 24th after being taken into custody in connection with the death of his father, James Witt.James Witt was found dead in his residence on Wednesday, January 22nd by the Village of Summit Police Department.According to authorities, the Village of Summit Police Department responded to a domestic incident between a father and son on Elm Street on Tuesday, January 21st.
Former tenant speaks out on fire that killed Sarah Brucker
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- A recently released report on the death of Sarah Brucker is shedding light on the Town of Delafield house fire that killed the popular Milwaukee-area makeup artist in August 2013.The Waukesha County District Attorney tells FOX6 there is no evidence of a crime being committed in this case, and the cause of the fire is undetermined.
Waukesha men charged with theft of shrimp, chicken, frog legs
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A criminal complaint charges two Waukesha man with the theft of shrimp, chicken and frog legs from Dierks Waukesha Wholesale Foods.It happened between August 16th of 2013 and October 11th of 2013.
Missing Waukesha County teen located and safe
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said on Friday afternoon, January 10th they had located a 14-year-old Merton girl reported missing at a residence in their county.14-year-old Sonja Tomasicyk was reported missing as of Thursday afternoon.Officials say the teen appears to be in good physical condition at this time.The details of her location while she was gone are being investigated.
Waukesha Co. Sheriff Daniel Trawicki announces retirement
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff Daniel Trawicki on Wednesday, January 8th announced he will not be seeking re-election for sheriff at the end of this term, and will retire.Trawicki is set to retire on December 31st, 2014 after almost 35 years of service to Waukesha County.Trawicki started as a cadet with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department in 1979, and worked his way through the ranks.He has spent the last 12 years as Waukesha County Sheriff.
Traffic slow going on Monday as snow falls during rush hour commute
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Snow was falling across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening -- and was beginning to accumulate during the evening commute on Monday.FOX6's Jenna Sachs was stationed along I-94 in Waukesha County on Monday evening -- monitoring the conditions.Law enforcement officials in Waukesha County responded to 23 property damage accidents, one minor personal injury accident, two unknown cause accidents and 13 vehicles in the ditch -- from 4:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m.Early Monday evening, the State Patrol reported no major incidents on the roadways -- but they were ready to handle whatever popped up."We're geared up for the worst, but we're hoping for the best.
Truck hits utility pole in Brookfield, causes power outage
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- About 800 people were without power in Brookfield for a couple of hours after a truck hit a utility pole near Capitol and Calhoun on Thursday, December 12th.
Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy under investigation
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The City of Waukesha Police Department has initiated an investigation into a Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy after a complaint received by the agency involving one of the Lieutenants.The City of Waukesha has asked the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I.) to assist with the investigation.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is also in the process of conducting an internal review, independent of D.C.I.The Lieutenant has not been arrested or charged and is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for more information on this developing story.