Watertown mom accused of abandoning son on freeway pleads guilty
Flor Escalante of Watertown pleaded guilty in Waukesha County court to abandonment of a child. This, after police say she left her 12-year-old son on the side of the interstate and drove off.
New Berlin homicide, woman sentenced to life in prison
The woman convicted of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt at his New Berlin home last year has been sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
Waukesha County Airport debuts ‘Top Gun’ spoof to recruit snowplow crews
Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.
Darrell Brooks’ appeal stalls, court seeks proof he received full case file
Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.
St. Vincent de Paul donation bin fire; man admits to "lapse in judgment"
A donation bin went up in flames. Police tell FOX6 News it is not the first time the man they arrested was responsible for an arson. Prosecutors charged the man with “arson of property," a felony.
New Berlin police officer misconduct; Steven Dodson plea, sentencing
A Waukesha County judge is expected to sentence Steven Dodson after Dodson enters a plea to a charge of felony misconduct in office. Dodson was accused of stealing DEA drugs meant for K-9 training.
Waukesha Christmas parade memorial; new sculpture to honor victims
On Friday, Nov. 21, Waukesha will mark four years since the attack on the city's annual Christmas parade. Six people died in that incident. Dozens more were hurt.
School District of Waukesha declining enrollment; 3 schools closed or sold
The School District of Waukesha will see a major shakeup at the end of the school year. That is because the Board of Education voted to close or sell schools to help with declining enrollment.
Fatal vehicle-vs-semi crash on I-41/US 45 in Menomonee Falls, 1 dead
One person is dead following a vehicle-vs-semi crash on I-41/US 45 in Menomonee Falls on Thursday, Nov. 13.
School District of Waukesha votes to close 2 schools, sell building
The School District of Waukesha board voted on Wednesday night to close down Bethesda and Hawthorn Elementary schools – and sell the Whittier Elementary building.
As FEMA deadline hits, Waukesha homeowner says she’s left without help
A Waukesha homeowner says FEMA denied her claim as Wednesday’s Nov. 12 deadline to apply for flood aid arrives, leaving her with costly repairs while the county reports more than 2,600 recipients of FEMA funding.
Body found in woods; Waukesha man sentenced to life in prison
A judge sentenced Matthew Pahl to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This, after Pahl was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his girlfriend 3 years ago.
Oconomowoc child neglect; couple charged after kids found living in filth
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
Menomonee Falls home break-in, shooting; 2 men sentenced
A Waukesha County judge sentenced on Monday, Nov. 10, two of three men charged in connection with a home break-in and shooting in Menomonee Falls from August 2024.
Brookfield Kohl's retail theft; police seek 2 female suspects
Brookfield police are seeking two women involved in a $338 theft from Kohl’s on 124th Street and are asking the public for tips to identify the suspects.
Salvation Army Waukesha Red Kettle Campaign kicks off
The Salvation Army Waukesha kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign for the season. The organization hope kettle donations will raise $350,000.