911 call released: Menomonee Falls police seek suspects in attempted carjacking

MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Menomonee Falls police have released the 911 call made moments after an attempted carjacking in the North Pointe Shopping Center that happened on Monday, April 13th.Officials say just before 11:00 a.m., two suspects were in a car in the parking lot of the shopping center — near the Jo Ann Fabric and Craft store.

Brian Dorow, former Waukesha police officer who now trains officers running for state Senate

MADISON (AP) — A former Waukesha police officer who now helps train current and prospective law enforcement officers is running for the Wisconsin Senate.Republican Brian Dorow announced his candidacy on Monday, April 20th.

Investigators: Fire at Waukesha home is deemed "suspicious"

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Fire and Police Departments are teaming up to investigate a suspicious fire at a home on Madison St.

"Things like that never happen here:" Suspects sought in attempted carjacking in the Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department is investigating an attempted carjacking in the North Pointe Shopping Center that happened on Monday, April 13th.

Three people treated for minor injuries after vehicle starts on fire in apartment garage in Waukesha

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say three people had to be treated for minor issues following a fire in a garage that occurred in the 2100 block of MacArthur Road in Waukesha Tuesday morning, April 14th.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Police say a vehicle caught fire in an apartment building's garage, in the lower level of the apartment building.

Pups strut their stuff at Fashionistas for Fur-Babies in Waukesha

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Some models in a Waukesha fashion show got a lot of attention today, but not for the reasons you might think.

"We are making progress:" UW Board of Regents discusses Walker's budget cuts

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The UW Board of Regents met at UW Waukesha on Thursday to discuss the looming cuts if Governor Walker's proposed budget goes through unchanged.Ever since Governor Walker announced his budget plans for the biennium, the $300 million in proposed cuts to the UW system have been making headlines.

Man charged after high-speed pursuit ends with crash at New Berlin Animal Hospital

WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) — A 27-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended when he crashed a stolen vehicle into an animal hospital in New Berlin.Arron Gullickson faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer and one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent (repeater).

Chinchilla update: HAWS thanks community for support; owner still will not surrender animals

WAUKESHA (WITI) --  HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is thanking the community for its support as it continues to care for 331 chinchillas pulled from a home in Waukesha last week.

Waukesha police: Four people detained following traffic stop, found to be in stolen vehicle

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say four people were detained following a traffic stop on Tuesday evening, March 31st after it was determined the vehicle they were in was stolen.The traffic stop happened just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 164 and Main Street in Waukesha.We're told the vehicle in question had been reported stolen to police.

Charged: Texas men accused of theft at Mount Pleasant Best Buy; busted at Menomonee Falls Best Buy

RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Three Texas men are criminally charged, accused of stealing video game items from a Best Buy store in Mount Pleasant, and they were arrested at a Best Buy in Menomonee Falls.The following men each face a felony charge of retail theft, intentionally taking more than $500 to $5,000 as party to a crime:

Uninhabitable: Police say 3 children live in home where 331 chinchillas found; parents could face charges

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say two parents are expected to face child neglect charges after 331 chinchillas were pulled from a home on Melody Lane near Laura Lane on Sunday, March 29th.Police were called out to the home shortly after 9:30 a.m. by an individual requesting a welfare check on a female at the home -- based on comments she made on social media.

More than 300 chinchillas removed from Waukesha home; official calls it worst he's seen in 30 years

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials on Sunday, March 29th removed more than 300 chinchillas from a home in Waukesha -- a home that's being described by authorities as "unlivable."Police were called out to the home near Melody and Laura Lane Sunday for a welfare check.

"Absolutely a good ending:" Crews find missing two-year-old in Town of Genesee

WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Dozens of first responders converged in Waukesha County to help find a missing two-year-old boy in the Town of Genesee.