Redesigned ballots for November's election cause controversy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Earlier this week, top Republicans filed suit against the Government Accountability Board over the redesigned ballots, calling them unfair.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Earlier this week, top Republicans filed suit against the Government Accountability Board over the redesigned ballots, calling them unfair.
Police: Aggressive driving maneuver leads to woman being thrown from her bike
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman was thrown from her bike on Sunday afternoon, September 14th.It happened around noon near College and West.Police say the woman was driving a three-wheeled bike.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman was thrown from her bike on Sunday afternoon, September 14th.It happened around noon near College and West.Police say the woman was driving a three-wheeled bike.
Co-workers have called Waukesha detective "a hazard on the job," and now, he's in trouble again
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A Waukesha County detective, whom co-workers have called "a hazard on the job" is in trouble again -- this time for domestic-related disorderly conduct.Co-workers call Waukesha County Detective Pete Korns someone who has "been asleep at the wheel for more than a decade."But he's managed to keep his job, despite being officially reprimanded nine times since 2011 for misconduct and being suspended for three days earlier this year.Most recently, sources tell FOX6 News Korns was placed on administrative leave, after co-workers suspected he had been coming to work high on opiates.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department confirms there's an ongoing investigation, but right now, there's no evidence of wrongdoing -- as they wait for medical reports.In the meantime, Waukesha police arrested Korns on Monday night, September 8th for domestic-related disorderly conduct.That's when the sheriff finally suspended Korns' arrest powers.Korns' co-workers have caught him sleeping on the job and snoring, using his work computer for personal things -- like accessing Craigslist more than 6,000 times, and researching steroids.In January, he's accused of driving his squad car for two months without a valid driver's license.He has also been in trouble for not properly storing evidence.Documents show Korns has used his position as an officer to get special treatment, and at one point he's accused of referring to a Waukesha police officer as "that lesbian detective."Through it all, Waukesha County Sheriff Dan Trawicki has stood by Korns' side."I've been here 35 years so I've known this employee Pete Korns from the day he started.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A Waukesha County detective, whom co-workers have called "a hazard on the job" is in trouble again -- this time for domestic-related disorderly conduct.Co-workers call Waukesha County Detective Pete Korns someone who has "been asleep at the wheel for more than a decade."But he's managed to keep his job, despite being officially reprimanded nine times since 2011 for misconduct and being suspended for three days earlier this year.Most recently, sources tell FOX6 News Korns was placed on administrative leave, after co-workers suspected he had been coming to work high on opiates.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department confirms there's an ongoing investigation, but right now, there's no evidence of wrongdoing -- as they wait for medical reports.In the meantime, Waukesha police arrested Korns on Monday night, September 8th for domestic-related disorderly conduct.That's when the sheriff finally suspended Korns' arrest powers.Korns' co-workers have caught him sleeping on the job and snoring, using his work computer for personal things -- like accessing Craigslist more than 6,000 times, and researching steroids.In January, he's accused of driving his squad car for two months without a valid driver's license.He has also been in trouble for not properly storing evidence.Documents show Korns has used his position as an officer to get special treatment, and at one point he's accused of referring to a Waukesha police officer as "that lesbian detective."Through it all, Waukesha County Sheriff Dan Trawicki has stood by Korns' side."I've been here 35 years so I've known this employee Pete Korns from the day he started.
Police: Incident at Skateland in Waukesha not a hit-and-run, as initially reported
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on August 31st.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on August 31st.
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, police called out to standoff
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department dispatched its armored vehicle and a K-9 unit to the scene of a standoff occurring Monday evening, September 8th.It was taking place in the area of Waterview Lane and Haymarket Road in Waukesha.Police say a 45-year-old man was inside an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Haymarket Road.Police say the man ended up coming out of the apartment complex on his own, and he was taken into custody without incident.No one was injured, and no one was evacuated.Officials were called out to the scene around 6:00 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department dispatched its armored vehicle and a K-9 unit to the scene of a standoff occurring Monday evening, September 8th.It was taking place in the area of Waterview Lane and Haymarket Road in Waukesha.Police say a 45-year-old man was inside an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Haymarket Road.Police say the man ended up coming out of the apartment complex on his own, and he was taken into custody without incident.No one was injured, and no one was evacuated.Officials were called out to the scene around 6:00 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"They're not the same they used to be:" All-day fundraiser held for survivors of Azana Salon & Spa shooting
BROOKFIELD/CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Nearly two years later, the need is still there.
BROOKFIELD/CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Nearly two years later, the need is still there.
Two vehicle accident in Waukesha: Numerous citizens stop to help
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 6th at approximately 9:55 a.m., The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, along with the City of Pewaukee Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Redford Boulevard at Busse Road.While emergency personnel were responding, Waukesha County Communications indicated they were receiving reports that both vehicles were displaying flames and one of the drivers was possibly trapped within his vehicle.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 6th at approximately 9:55 a.m., The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, along with the City of Pewaukee Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Redford Boulevard at Busse Road.While emergency personnel were responding, Waukesha County Communications indicated they were receiving reports that both vehicles were displaying flames and one of the drivers was possibly trapped within his vehicle.
Get a call from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department? It just might be a scam!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam occurring in the Waukesha County area.Sheriff's officials say they're investigating several complaints in which individuals call -- identifying themselves as representatives of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The citizen is then told they will have a warrant issued for their arrest due to missed court appearances, unpaid fines or missed jury duty dates unless immediate payment is made to the Sheriff's Department.The caller then requests payment via a pre-paid money card -- leaving a callback number to receive the card number and access codes.Sheriff's officials say it is not common practice for the Waukesha Sheriff’s Department to contact citizens via telephone to advise them of warrants or to collect fines.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam occurring in the Waukesha County area.Sheriff's officials say they're investigating several complaints in which individuals call -- identifying themselves as representatives of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The citizen is then told they will have a warrant issued for their arrest due to missed court appearances, unpaid fines or missed jury duty dates unless immediate payment is made to the Sheriff's Department.The caller then requests payment via a pre-paid money card -- leaving a callback number to receive the card number and access codes.Sheriff's officials say it is not common practice for the Waukesha Sheriff’s Department to contact citizens via telephone to advise them of warrants or to collect fines.
Owner of Skateland prepares to move forward after Sunday night accident
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Four days after an altercation outside Skateland in Waukesha -- one woman remains in intensive care, while the police work to sort out the events of the evening.FOX6 News spoke with Lieutenant Tom Wagner with the Waukesha Police Department, he says all involved in the incident have been identified.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Four days after an altercation outside Skateland in Waukesha -- one woman remains in intensive care, while the police work to sort out the events of the evening.FOX6 News spoke with Lieutenant Tom Wagner with the Waukesha Police Department, he says all involved in the incident have been identified.
Police: Woman unconscious in the hospital after hit-and-run at Skateland in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on Sunday night, August 31st.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police have issued an update on an incident that occurred at Skateland on Sunday night, August 31st.
Police: Woman, child hurt following fight outside Skateland in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman and child sustained injuries following a fight outside Skateland Sunday night, August 31st.A witness tells FOX6 News it was chaotic -- people in a frenzy, more than a dozen squad cars, and police looking to get to the bottom of what happened.Multiple 911 calls came in to the Waukesha Police Department's Dispatch Center around 11:00 p.m. Sunday -- regarding a large fight in the Skateland parking lot."I got a lot of texts and photos from people saying `hey, there`s a lot of police showing up at Skateland in Waukesha` and initially I thought maybe a fight went down or something," freelance photographer Abe Van Dyke said.Officers responding to the scene soon learned a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a woman and child sustained injuries following a fight outside Skateland Sunday night, August 31st.A witness tells FOX6 News it was chaotic -- people in a frenzy, more than a dozen squad cars, and police looking to get to the bottom of what happened.Multiple 911 calls came in to the Waukesha Police Department's Dispatch Center around 11:00 p.m. Sunday -- regarding a large fight in the Skateland parking lot."I got a lot of texts and photos from people saying `hey, there`s a lot of police showing up at Skateland in Waukesha` and initially I thought maybe a fight went down or something," freelance photographer Abe Van Dyke said.Officers responding to the scene soon learned a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
DEVELOPING: Aircraft takes off from Crites Field in Waukesha, crashes into Atlantic Ocean
WAUKESHA/VIRGINIA (WITI/AP) — The Coast Guard says the pilot of a small airplane lost consciousness while flying and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia coast.Coast Guard Petty Officer Nate Littlejohn says crews are searching for the plane.
WAUKESHA/VIRGINIA (WITI/AP) — The Coast Guard says the pilot of a small airplane lost consciousness while flying and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia coast.Coast Guard Petty Officer Nate Littlejohn says crews are searching for the plane.
Man in custody following tactical situation in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police in Waukesha on Wednesday afternoon, August 27th arrested a man following a tactical situation that occurred near Fleetfoot Drive and Tomahawk Drive.The call came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.Law enforcement officials had streets blocked off in the area, and the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department sent its armored vehicle to the scene -- along with a K9 unit.Officers were called to the scene for a report of some sort of domestic incident, and a report of an armed, intoxicated man.Negotiators were eventually able to get the man out of an apartment, but once he was out, he was uncooperative as officials were giving him commands.The man was eventually taken into custody after law enforcement officials tased him, and used "less lethal" weapons to subdue him.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police in Waukesha on Wednesday afternoon, August 27th arrested a man following a tactical situation that occurred near Fleetfoot Drive and Tomahawk Drive.The call came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.Law enforcement officials had streets blocked off in the area, and the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department sent its armored vehicle to the scene -- along with a K9 unit.Officers were called to the scene for a report of some sort of domestic incident, and a report of an armed, intoxicated man.Negotiators were eventually able to get the man out of an apartment, but once he was out, he was uncooperative as officials were giving him commands.The man was eventually taken into custody after law enforcement officials tased him, and used "less lethal" weapons to subdue him.
Books closed, doors locked: Anthem College in Brookfield shuts down for good
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state education official calls it the "worst-case scenario." Anthem College in Brookfield is closing its doors -- effective Friday, August 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state education official calls it the "worst-case scenario." Anthem College in Brookfield is closing its doors -- effective Friday, August 22nd.
"We can do anything boys can do:" See how women pilots inspire Girl Scouts
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- It's a rare sighting over the Waukesha skyline.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- It's a rare sighting over the Waukesha skyline.
Mugged, smacked and threatened: A photographer's night in Ferguson, MO
WAUKESHA/FERGUSON, MO (WITI) -- Nights of unrest, violence in the streets and a call for justice -- all captured with the snap of a camera.
WAUKESHA/FERGUSON, MO (WITI) -- Nights of unrest, violence in the streets and a call for justice -- all captured with the snap of a camera.
Charged with homicide: 17-year-old boy, in connection with a heroin overdose death
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Oconomowoc faces a homicide charge -- accused of delivering heroin that led to 19-year-old man's death.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Oconomowoc faces a homicide charge -- accused of delivering heroin that led to 19-year-old man's death.
Pronounced dead at the scene: One dead following single-vehicle crash on River Road in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on River Road in the Town of Waukesha Wednesday night, August 13th.Upon arrival, EMS and deputies located a SUV against a tree, fully engulfed in flames.The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on River Road when the vehicle left the roadway and a struck a tree.The accident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on River Road in the Town of Waukesha Wednesday night, August 13th.Upon arrival, EMS and deputies located a SUV against a tree, fully engulfed in flames.The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on River Road when the vehicle left the roadway and a struck a tree.The accident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
Can YOU help? Brookfield police seek suspect in armed robbery of Open Pantry store
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the July 16th armed of the Open Pantry convenience store located on Bluemound Road in Brookfield.According to police, the suspect entered the store just after 5 p.m., approached the clerk, implied he had a handgun and demanded money.The suspect then exited the store and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a white male in his 20's, 5'7" to 6'00"tall and 150 to 200 pounds.No suspect vehicle information was observed or reported.Anyone with any information is advised to contact Officer Leidel at 262-787-3702.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the July 16th armed of the Open Pantry convenience store located on Bluemound Road in Brookfield.According to police, the suspect entered the store just after 5 p.m., approached the clerk, implied he had a handgun and demanded money.The suspect then exited the store and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a white male in his 20's, 5'7" to 6'00"tall and 150 to 200 pounds.No suspect vehicle information was observed or reported.Anyone with any information is advised to contact Officer Leidel at 262-787-3702.
Scare near Waukesha Memorial Hospital Monday leads to brief lockdown
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a man inside a home near Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 11th was thought to have a gun -- and prompted a police response.A Waukesha Memorial Hospital spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown -- after police were called out to the home near the hospital around 5:00 p.m.Police say the man, who was thought to have a gun, has been suicidal in the past.The man did not have any hostages, but there were others inside the home at the time police were called out.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a man inside a home near Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 11th was thought to have a gun -- and prompted a police response.A Waukesha Memorial Hospital spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown -- after police were called out to the home near the hospital around 5:00 p.m.Police say the man, who was thought to have a gun, has been suicidal in the past.The man did not have any hostages, but there were others inside the home at the time police were called out.