Back in custody: Waukesha police arrest sex offender Kenneth McDonald a day after his release
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police arrested 44-year-old Kenneth McDonald, a convicted sex offender, just a day after he was released.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police arrested 44-year-old Kenneth McDonald, a convicted sex offender, just a day after he was released.
Charged: Oconomowoc man accused of ramming pickup into car
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- An Oconomowoc man faces eight criminal counts in relation to an incident that took place on Tuesday, March 1st.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- An Oconomowoc man faces eight criminal counts in relation to an incident that took place on Tuesday, March 1st.
Sex offender released in Waukesha: Young woman victimized when she was six speaks out
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The release of a registered sex offender in Waukesha County on Tuesday, March 8th has residents on edge.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The release of a registered sex offender in Waukesha County on Tuesday, March 8th has residents on edge.
Dozens of Waukesha students busted for trading nude photos, videos "like baseball cards"
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department is looking into reports that dozens of teenagers were using personal cell phones and computing devices to share nude photographs and explicit videos of themselves.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department is looking into reports that dozens of teenagers were using personal cell phones and computing devices to share nude photographs and explicit videos of themselves.
Sendik's Brookfield to open doors to the public Wednesday, March 9th
BROOKFIELD -- High-quality foods and a personal shopping experience -- Sendik's in Brookfield is set to open to the public Wednesday, March 9th.The announcement came on Thursday, March 3rd following last month's news of Grasch Foods' transition to the Sendik's family.The two family businesses share a similar lineage.
BROOKFIELD -- High-quality foods and a personal shopping experience -- Sendik's in Brookfield is set to open to the public Wednesday, March 9th.The announcement came on Thursday, March 3rd following last month's news of Grasch Foods' transition to the Sendik's family.The two family businesses share a similar lineage.
Man killed, another person suffers life-threatening injuries in crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 56-year-old man was killed in a crash near Bluemound and Springdale Road on Tuesday evening, March 1st.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 56-year-old man was killed in a crash near Bluemound and Springdale Road on Tuesday evening, March 1st.
Suspect killed in crash in Greendale following pursuit after crime spree is identified
GREENDALE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 44-year-old man who died after crashing his vehicle into a large cement pillar following a police pursuit on Monday, February 29th.
GREENDALE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 44-year-old man who died after crashing his vehicle into a large cement pillar following a police pursuit on Monday, February 29th.
Drivers take note: I-94 bridge rehabilitation project in Waukesha Co. to begin March 7th
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a rehabilitation project of 14 bridges on I-94 from County P to County F, in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a rehabilitation project of 14 bridges on I-94 from County P to County F, in Waukesha County.
Kenneth Thomas reaches plea deal in armed robbery/shooting death of gas station clerk
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kenneth Thomas, the last of three people charged in connection with the armed robbery that led to the shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kenneth Thomas, the last of three people charged in connection with the armed robbery that led to the shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Police pursuit reaches speeds of 100 mph, ends with arrest of two men
WEST ALLIS -- Two Milwaukee men are in custody after a police pursuit early on Saturday, February 27th.The pursuit began around 1:30 a.m. when Brookfield police attempted to pull over a vehicle near Bluemound and Calhoun -- the vehicle was reported stolen to Milwaukee police.The pursuit headed eastbound on Greenfield Ave.
WEST ALLIS -- Two Milwaukee men are in custody after a police pursuit early on Saturday, February 27th.The pursuit began around 1:30 a.m. when Brookfield police attempted to pull over a vehicle near Bluemound and Calhoun -- the vehicle was reported stolen to Milwaukee police.The pursuit headed eastbound on Greenfield Ave.
Pursuit ends in Muskego after officer-involved shooting in East Troy; all suspects in custody
MUSKEGO -- Muskego police said late on Wednesday night, February 24th all suspects were in custody after a pursuit ended in a neighborhood there.
MUSKEGO -- Muskego police said late on Wednesday night, February 24th all suspects were in custody after a pursuit ended in a neighborhood there.
One of three accused of having marijuana shipped to home in Waukesha is sentenced
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One of three people accused of ordering marijuana from California and having it shipped to their Waukesha home has been sentenced in the case against her.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One of three people accused of ordering marijuana from California and having it shipped to their Waukesha home has been sentenced in the case against her.
Jerica Cotton, alleged getaway driver after shooting death of gas station clerk reaches plea deal
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 24-year-old Jerica Cotton, the alleged getaway driver in the armed robbery/shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk in January 2015 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 24-year-old Jerica Cotton, the alleged getaway driver in the armed robbery/shooting death of a Waukesha gas station clerk in January 2015 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.
Where will Waukesha get its water from? Residents, city leaders sound off during hearing
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha residents on Thursday, February 18th made their case as to why they should be allowed to get water from Lake Michigan.Officials from the "Great Lakes Compact Council" were in town to hear public comment on Waukesha's plan to take water from Lake Michigan and return the treated wastewater back to the lake.DNR officials say Waukesha's current system, which draws from an aquifer, isn't sustainable and vulnerable to contamination.Critics say it sets a bad precedent, but supports argue all of the criteria has been met, and there are no better options."The purpose of the (Great Lakes Compact) was to ensure that decisions are made on science, not politics.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha residents on Thursday, February 18th made their case as to why they should be allowed to get water from Lake Michigan.Officials from the "Great Lakes Compact Council" were in town to hear public comment on Waukesha's plan to take water from Lake Michigan and return the treated wastewater back to the lake.DNR officials say Waukesha's current system, which draws from an aquifer, isn't sustainable and vulnerable to contamination.Critics say it sets a bad precedent, but supports argue all of the criteria has been met, and there are no better options."The purpose of the (Great Lakes Compact) was to ensure that decisions are made on science, not politics.
73-year-old Crivitz man busted after talking with "15-year-old girl" who was actually a detective
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha police have announced the arrest of a Crivitz man, accused of using his photography business as a way to attempt to meet and take nude photos of young girls.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha police have announced the arrest of a Crivitz man, accused of using his photography business as a way to attempt to meet and take nude photos of young girls.
Police finish investigation into allegations New Berlin teacher had sexual contact with student
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police said on Thursday, February 18th they have finished their investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact between a female New Berlin West High School teacher and a 17-year-old male student.Police say their report has been sent over to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office for possible charging.Following an internal investigation, the teacher was fired from the school.Officials with the School District of New Berlin said they learned of the allegations on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.After an internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin, the teacher was fired.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police said on Thursday, February 18th they have finished their investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact between a female New Berlin West High School teacher and a 17-year-old male student.Police say their report has been sent over to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office for possible charging.Following an internal investigation, the teacher was fired from the school.Officials with the School District of New Berlin said they learned of the allegations on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.After an internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin, the teacher was fired.
Making waves: Where will the City of Waukesha get its water in the future?
WAUKESHA -- Where will Waukesha get its water?
WAUKESHA -- Where will Waukesha get its water?
Issues at the polls: New Berlin officials won't consolidate polling places in the future
NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the City of New Berlin say they will not consolidate polling places for future elections following some longer lines during voting in the spring primary election on Tuesday, February 16th.City officials say voter turnout in New Berlin, Waukesha County, and the state of Wisconsin as a whole was "much larger" than expected.Wisconsin Government Accountability Board officials had estimated voter turnout to be around 10% for the spring primary.The City of New Berlin experienced a 15% turnout.Officials say lines at the polls and wait times for voters were also a result of new, slower voting machines mandated by Waukesha County, a shortage of ballots in Waukesha County, the higher-than-expected voter turnout, and the consolidation of polling places in New Berlin.In an effort to save taxpayer dollars, city officials chose to consolidate election sites -- utilizing just one polling location at City Hall on Tuesday.Officials say this was done in previously anticipated low turnout elections with much success and cost savings.But it won't be done in the future, due to the issues experienced on Tuesday. “In light of the wait times experienced by our voters on Tuesday, 2/16 and the extreme unpredictability of election turnouts as evidenced by this past election, moving forward the city will no longer combine polling locations.
NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the City of New Berlin say they will not consolidate polling places for future elections following some longer lines during voting in the spring primary election on Tuesday, February 16th.City officials say voter turnout in New Berlin, Waukesha County, and the state of Wisconsin as a whole was "much larger" than expected.Wisconsin Government Accountability Board officials had estimated voter turnout to be around 10% for the spring primary.The City of New Berlin experienced a 15% turnout.Officials say lines at the polls and wait times for voters were also a result of new, slower voting machines mandated by Waukesha County, a shortage of ballots in Waukesha County, the higher-than-expected voter turnout, and the consolidation of polling places in New Berlin.In an effort to save taxpayer dollars, city officials chose to consolidate election sites -- utilizing just one polling location at City Hall on Tuesday.Officials say this was done in previously anticipated low turnout elections with much success and cost savings.But it won't be done in the future, due to the issues experienced on Tuesday. “In light of the wait times experienced by our voters on Tuesday, 2/16 and the extreme unpredictability of election turnouts as evidenced by this past election, moving forward the city will no longer combine polling locations.
Charged: West Allis woman accused in "slow speed" pursuit on I-94, crashing into squad
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A West Allis woman has been charged -- accused in a "slow speed" pursuit on I-94 that ended with the woman allegedly crashing into a Waukesha County Sheriff's Department squad car in Pewaukee.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A West Allis woman has been charged -- accused in a "slow speed" pursuit on I-94 that ended with the woman allegedly crashing into a Waukesha County Sheriff's Department squad car in Pewaukee.