Waukesha County: New ballots printed during spring primary, officials underestimated turnout

Waukesha County: New ballots printed during spring primary, officials underestimated turnout

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kathleen Novack, Waukesha County clerk, tells FOX6 News that new ballots had to be printed on spring primary election day Tuesday, February 16th, because officials underestimated voter turnout.The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board had estimated voter turnout would be around 10%.Novack says enough ballots were ordered to cover a 10-15% voter turnout.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Kathleen Novack, Waukesha County clerk, tells FOX6 News that new ballots had to be printed on spring primary election day Tuesday, February 16th, because officials underestimated voter turnout.The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board had estimated voter turnout would be around 10%.Novack says enough ballots were ordered to cover a 10-15% voter turnout.

Great Lakes cities group opposes Waukesha water withdrawal

Great Lakes cities group opposes Waukesha water withdrawal

CHICAGO — An organization representing more than 100 local governments is fighting an effort by Waukesha to use Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.The Great Lakes and St.

CHICAGO — An organization representing more than 100 local governments is fighting an effort by Waukesha to use Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.The Great Lakes and St.

West Allis woman arrested for OWI, eluding, accused of crashing into squad on I-94

West Allis woman arrested for OWI, eluding, accused of crashing into squad on I-94

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials have released photos to FOX6 News after a vehicle being pursued by a deputy struck another deputy's squad early on Saturday morning, February 13th.It happened around 2:15 a.m.Sheriff's officials say a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Compass headed westbound on I-94, west of Moorland Road in Brookfield for operating without its lights illuminated.Another deputy was responding to a citizen complaint regarding a possible intoxicated driver in the same area.The Jeep Compass failed to yield to the squad's emergency lights and siren as it continued westbound on I-94 at approximately 40 miles-per-hour.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials have released photos to FOX6 News after a vehicle being pursued by a deputy struck another deputy's squad early on Saturday morning, February 13th.It happened around 2:15 a.m.Sheriff's officials say a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Compass headed westbound on I-94, west of Moorland Road in Brookfield for operating without its lights illuminated.Another deputy was responding to a citizen complaint regarding a possible intoxicated driver in the same area.The Jeep Compass failed to yield to the squad's emergency lights and siren as it continued westbound on I-94 at approximately 40 miles-per-hour.

Chick-fil-A restaurant planned for Brookfield Square Mall parking lot

Chick-fil-A restaurant planned for Brookfield Square Mall parking lot

BROOKFIELD -- A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned on the outskirts of the Brookfield Square Mall parking lot.That's according to a rezoning request submitted to the city of Brookfield.As proposed, Chick-fil-A would demolish the Associated Bank branch and build a restaurant in its space.Associated Bank plans to close that branch -- but is looking for other locations in the Brookfield area.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

BROOKFIELD -- A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned on the outskirts of the Brookfield Square Mall parking lot.That's according to a rezoning request submitted to the city of Brookfield.As proposed, Chick-fil-A would demolish the Associated Bank branch and build a restaurant in its space.Associated Bank plans to close that branch -- but is looking for other locations in the Brookfield area.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

110mph on I-94: Two men arrested following separate pursuits in Waukesha County

110mph on I-94: Two men arrested following separate pursuits in Waukesha County

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials arrested two people following separate pursuits in Waukesha County.Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, February 14th, around 12:30 a.m., a deputy on patrol on State Highway 164 near Watertown Road in Pewaukee observed a vehicle stop behind the squad, which then began reversing down the divided highway.The vehicle made a quick U-turn and accelerated away from the squad.The squad caught up to the vehicle and observed that it matched the description of a vehicle Waukesha police had been involved in a pursuit with on I-94 earlier Saturday.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials arrested two people following separate pursuits in Waukesha County.Sheriff's officials say on Sunday, February 14th, around 12:30 a.m., a deputy on patrol on State Highway 164 near Watertown Road in Pewaukee observed a vehicle stop behind the squad, which then began reversing down the divided highway.The vehicle made a quick U-turn and accelerated away from the squad.The squad caught up to the vehicle and observed that it matched the description of a vehicle Waukesha police had been involved in a pursuit with on I-94 earlier Saturday.

"A tragic loss:" Police identify young woman struck by vehicle in Waukesha

"A tragic loss:" Police identify young woman struck by vehicle in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police released on Friday, February 5th the name of the victim struck by a vehicle near Highway 164 and Sunset Dr.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police released on Friday, February 5th the name of the victim struck by a vehicle near Highway 164 and Sunset Dr.

23-year-old woman dies after she was hit by vehicle in Waukesha

23-year-old woman dies after she was hit by vehicle in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 23-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, February 4th near the intersection of Highway 164 and Sunset.It happened just before 6:00 p.m.Police say when first responders arrived at the scene, they located the woman who had been hit by a vehicle.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.PHOTO GALLERY:A Waukesha Police Accident Reconstruction Specialist was called in to investigate this crash.Waukesha police closed northbound Highway 164 north of Sunset due to the crash.That closure was expected to last for three hours.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 23-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, February 4th near the intersection of Highway 164 and Sunset.It happened just before 6:00 p.m.Police say when first responders arrived at the scene, they located the woman who had been hit by a vehicle.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.PHOTO GALLERY:A Waukesha Police Accident Reconstruction Specialist was called in to investigate this crash.Waukesha police closed northbound Highway 164 north of Sunset due to the crash.That closure was expected to last for three hours.

Four suspects accused of stealing $1,400 worth of condoms, energy drinks, earphones

Four suspects accused of stealing $1,400 worth of condoms, energy drinks, earphones

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have released surveillance photos showing suspects wanted in connection with a retail theft incident that took place at the CVS Pharmacy near Bluemound Road and Calhoun in Brookfield.It happened on January 24th between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.Police say four suspects entered the CVS Pharmacy and selected and concealed more than $1,400 worth of condoms, five-hour energy drinks and earphones.Suspect #1 is described as a black female with a light complexion, standing 5'5" tall, weighing 110 - 120 pounds.

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have released surveillance photos showing suspects wanted in connection with a retail theft incident that took place at the CVS Pharmacy near Bluemound Road and Calhoun in Brookfield.It happened on January 24th between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.Police say four suspects entered the CVS Pharmacy and selected and concealed more than $1,400 worth of condoms, five-hour energy drinks and earphones.Suspect #1 is described as a black female with a light complexion, standing 5'5" tall, weighing 110 - 120 pounds.

New Berlin police warn residents to be on lookout for suspicious vehicles following home burglaries

New Berlin police warn residents to be on lookout for suspicious vehicles following home burglaries

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say two residential daytime burglaries took place late last week, and are sending a warning to residents it may be the beginning of a trend.Authorities say the two burglaries were similar -- both with breaking and entering through the rear door of the homes.

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say two residential daytime burglaries took place late last week, and are sending a warning to residents it may be the beginning of a trend.Authorities say the two burglaries were similar -- both with breaking and entering through the rear door of the homes.

Latest: New Berlin West teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Latest: New Berlin West teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with student

NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the School District of New Berlin say a New Berlin West High School teacher has been fired following an investigation into an allegation the teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a student.School district officials say New Berlin West administrators learned of the allegation on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.An internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin has now concluded, and the teacher has been fired.New Berlin police continue their investigation into this allegation.Earlier this week, police told FOX6 News the case was expected to be handed over to the District Attorney's Office by week's end.This teacher has not yet been officially charged.In a statement, school district officials said:

NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the School District of New Berlin say a New Berlin West High School teacher has been fired following an investigation into an allegation the teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a student.School district officials say New Berlin West administrators learned of the allegation on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.An internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin has now concluded, and the teacher has been fired.New Berlin police continue their investigation into this allegation.Earlier this week, police told FOX6 News the case was expected to be handed over to the District Attorney's Office by week's end.This teacher has not yet been officially charged.In a statement, school district officials said:

Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issues warning about computer scam

Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issues warning about computer scam

WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning Thursday morning, January 28th regarding computer scams.In multiple cases, victims receive an error message on their computer indicating they have a virus or their computer is “infected," according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The message directs them to call the number provided to resolve the issues.

WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning Thursday morning, January 28th regarding computer scams.In multiple cases, victims receive an error message on their computer indicating they have a virus or their computer is “infected," according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The message directs them to call the number provided to resolve the issues.

Garrett and Tricia Rees, accused of hoarding hundreds of chinchillas, learn their punishment

Garrett and Tricia Rees, accused of hoarding hundreds of chinchillas, learn their punishment

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Garrett and Tricia Rees, the Muskego couple accused of hoarding chinchillas have been sentenced to serve two years probation.On Wednesday, January 27th, they pleaded no contest to a charge of child neglect and intentionally providing improper animal shelter (ventilation).Officials say they found more than 300 chinchillas in their home.The home was declared uninhabitable, and the couple's seven-year-old child was removed from the home.Garrett and Tricia Rees cannot possess any animals, except for the two cats they already own.The chinchillas are being cared for by the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha County.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Garrett and Tricia Rees, the Muskego couple accused of hoarding chinchillas have been sentenced to serve two years probation.On Wednesday, January 27th, they pleaded no contest to a charge of child neglect and intentionally providing improper animal shelter (ventilation).Officials say they found more than 300 chinchillas in their home.The home was declared uninhabitable, and the couple's seven-year-old child was removed from the home.Garrett and Tricia Rees cannot possess any animals, except for the two cats they already own.The chinchillas are being cared for by the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha County.

Waukesha P.D.: 3 officers on paid administrative leave in wake of officer-involved shooting

Waukesha P.D.: 3 officers on paid administrative leave in wake of officer-involved shooting

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack fielded questions on Monday morning, January 25th in relation to an officer-involved shooting that happened late on Sunday.Chief Jack told reporters a suicidal man was shot and injured by three different police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital.This all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.The woman reported her boyfriend has a history of suicide attempts and he was in possession of a firearm -- possibly an AR-15, that she said was under his futon.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack fielded questions on Monday morning, January 25th in relation to an officer-involved shooting that happened late on Sunday.Chief Jack told reporters a suicidal man was shot and injured by three different police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital.This all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.The woman reported her boyfriend has a history of suicide attempts and he was in possession of a firearm -- possibly an AR-15, that she said was under his futon.

Waukesha police: Suicidal man wielding firearm shot, injured by officers

Waukesha police: Suicidal man wielding firearm shot, injured by officers

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a suicidal man was shot and injured by police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to the hospital on Sunday night, January 24th.Police say this all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a suicidal man was shot and injured by police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to the hospital on Sunday night, January 24th.Police say this all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.

"Staffing changes at New Berlin West High School:" At least one teacher on administrative leave

"Staffing changes at New Berlin West High School:" At least one teacher on administrative leave

NEW BERLIN -- Nearly a year after a New Berlin West High School basketball coach was arrested and accused of possessing marijuana on school property and fired, FOX6 News has learned of new issues at the school.

NEW BERLIN -- Nearly a year after a New Berlin West High School basketball coach was arrested and accused of possessing marijuana on school property and fired, FOX6 News has learned of new issues at the school.