"It's a lot of work!" Utility crews repair two water main breaks in City of Brookfield
BROOKFIELD -- Utility crews repaired two water main breaks that happened in the City of Brookfield on Wednesday morning, September 9th.One of the breaks was on Capitol Drive and the second on Brookfield Road.The break on Brookfield Road was affecting about 10 customers, who were without water as repairs were being made.
BROOKFIELD -- Utility crews repaired two water main breaks that happened in the City of Brookfield on Wednesday morning, September 9th.One of the breaks was on Capitol Drive and the second on Brookfield Road.The break on Brookfield Road was affecting about 10 customers, who were without water as repairs were being made.
"I'm thankful we're alive:" Waukesha police need your help after two suspicious fires
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking the public for any tips that could help them in their investigation of two fires that happened early Monday, September 7th.Around 1:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire near Les Paul Middle School in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking the public for any tips that could help them in their investigation of two fires that happened early Monday, September 7th.Around 1:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire near Les Paul Middle School in Waukesha.
Bound over for trial: Man accused of sexual assault of child waives preliminary hearing
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 72-year-old Peter Knebel waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a Waukesha County court on Thursday, September 3rd.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 72-year-old Peter Knebel waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a Waukesha County court on Thursday, September 3rd.
"It was kind of scary:" Officials descend on apartment building in Waukesha; arrest homicide suspect
WAUKESHA -- A 35-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Kevin Hueman is in the Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert Hospital after attempting to harm himself during his arrest on Wednesday, September 2nd.
WAUKESHA -- A 35-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Kevin Hueman is in the Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert Hospital after attempting to harm himself during his arrest on Wednesday, September 2nd.
Suspect now in custody in shooting death of 40-year-old Kevin Hueman in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a suspect is now in custody in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 14th.40-year-old Kevin Hueman was shot and killed in Waukesha on Friday evening, August 14th.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a suspect is now in custody in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 14th.40-year-old Kevin Hueman was shot and killed in Waukesha on Friday evening, August 14th.
Suspects sought after Escalade stolen from Brookfield found at Walmart in Whitewater
BROOKFIELD/WHITEWATER -- Police are looking for the suspect(s) who stole an Escalade in Brookfield and dumped it at the Walmart store in Whitewater.Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects captured inside the Walmart store.They are looking for three men and one woman.The 2015 Escalade was stolen last week from a home near Lisbon Avenue and Brookfield Road.The SUV was tracked via OnStar to Whitewater.Police say it was found with stolen New York license plates on it.If you have any information in this case, you're asked to contact police.
BROOKFIELD/WHITEWATER -- Police are looking for the suspect(s) who stole an Escalade in Brookfield and dumped it at the Walmart store in Whitewater.Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects captured inside the Walmart store.They are looking for three men and one woman.The 2015 Escalade was stolen last week from a home near Lisbon Avenue and Brookfield Road.The SUV was tracked via OnStar to Whitewater.Police say it was found with stolen New York license plates on it.If you have any information in this case, you're asked to contact police.
Mosquito batch collected in Mitchell Park in Brookfield tests positive for West Nile Virus
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use - Division of Environmental Health has been notified by the Wisconsin Division of Health Services that a mosquito batch collected in Mitchell Park in the city of Brookfield has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).This test was conducted as part of the city of Brookfield’s mosquito and WNV surveillance, prevention and control program.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use - Division of Environmental Health has been notified by the Wisconsin Division of Health Services that a mosquito batch collected in Mitchell Park in the city of Brookfield has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).This test was conducted as part of the city of Brookfield’s mosquito and WNV surveillance, prevention and control program.
Reward now offered: Police search for suspect in fatal shooting of Waukesha man
WAUKESHA -- Officials in Waukesha are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the death of Kevin Hueman.
WAUKESHA -- Officials in Waukesha are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the death of Kevin Hueman.
"It is important:" First responders reflect on disaster simulation, training for EF5 tornado in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Local residents on a drizzly Saturday (August 29th) noticed their streets filled with police cars, ambulances and Wisconsin National Guard Humvees as nearly 1,000 emergency and military first responders converged on Waukesha, Wisconsin, in a training scenario where the city was devastated by an EF5 tornado.Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department, civilian emergency responders and all levels of emergency management to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise held Aug. 28-30 at the Waukesha County Expo Center and at sites throughout the city."The tornado scenario simulated a mass casualty event that would prompt emergency response from all levels of emergency management including the National Guard," Kevin Lahner, Waukesha city administrator, said.Such large-scale exercises are vital to hone the ability of local and state agencies to respond and work together during both natural and manmade disasters in Wisconsin."This exercise here validates all of our planning and preparation," said Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. "Barring having a real incident, this exercise is the best thing we have to make sure all of the preparedness, planning and coordination for responding to emergencies works."The Waukesha Police Department volunteered to host the exercise, which is required to validate the National Guard Reaction Force's (NGRF) ability to conduct its civil support mission."Planning started back in August of 2014," said Waukesha police Capt.
WAUKESHA -- Local residents on a drizzly Saturday (August 29th) noticed their streets filled with police cars, ambulances and Wisconsin National Guard Humvees as nearly 1,000 emergency and military first responders converged on Waukesha, Wisconsin, in a training scenario where the city was devastated by an EF5 tornado.Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department, civilian emergency responders and all levels of emergency management to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise held Aug. 28-30 at the Waukesha County Expo Center and at sites throughout the city."The tornado scenario simulated a mass casualty event that would prompt emergency response from all levels of emergency management including the National Guard," Kevin Lahner, Waukesha city administrator, said.Such large-scale exercises are vital to hone the ability of local and state agencies to respond and work together during both natural and manmade disasters in Wisconsin."This exercise here validates all of our planning and preparation," said Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. "Barring having a real incident, this exercise is the best thing we have to make sure all of the preparedness, planning and coordination for responding to emergencies works."The Waukesha Police Department volunteered to host the exercise, which is required to validate the National Guard Reaction Force's (NGRF) ability to conduct its civil support mission."Planning started back in August of 2014," said Waukesha police Capt.
Three-day disaster exercise: First responders simulate E5 tornado that's devastated Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department and civilian emergency responders to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise in Waukesha beginning Friday, August 28th.When disaster strikes, you want knowledgeable people ready to respond.
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department and civilian emergency responders to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise in Waukesha beginning Friday, August 28th.When disaster strikes, you want knowledgeable people ready to respond.
All clear: Car fire forces temporary backup on southbound I-43 near Sunny Slope
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The right lane of southbound I-43 at Sunny Slope in the New Berlin area was temporarily shut down on Friday morning, August 28th due to a car fire.While emergency crews were dealing with the car fire, one lane remained open to commuters.Both lanes opened to traffic shortly after 6 a.m.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The right lane of southbound I-43 at Sunny Slope in the New Berlin area was temporarily shut down on Friday morning, August 28th due to a car fire.While emergency crews were dealing with the car fire, one lane remained open to commuters.Both lanes opened to traffic shortly after 6 a.m.
27-year-old man arrested after high-speed pursuit, suspected of DUI, third offense
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a high-speed pursuit and subsequent "high-risk traffic stop" led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man for DUI.Shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were made aware of a reckless driving complaint on I-43NB near Highway 83 -- near the Town of Mukwonago.Two separate callers reported a vehicle driving erratically and at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.The vehicle entered the city of New Berlin and was observed by an officer near Moorland Road.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to stop -- continuing northbound on I-43.A pursuit continued, and the suspect lowered the vehicle's speed to 55 miles-per-hour, but he still wasn't stopping the vehicle.The vehicle finally stopped when several squads were following on I-43 at 124th Street.A "high-risk traffic stop" ensued.Police say a language barrier hindered arrest efforts which were improved with the arrival of the police K-9 officer and a Spanish speaking officer.The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a high-speed pursuit and subsequent "high-risk traffic stop" led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man for DUI.Shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were made aware of a reckless driving complaint on I-43NB near Highway 83 -- near the Town of Mukwonago.Two separate callers reported a vehicle driving erratically and at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.The vehicle entered the city of New Berlin and was observed by an officer near Moorland Road.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to stop -- continuing northbound on I-43.A pursuit continued, and the suspect lowered the vehicle's speed to 55 miles-per-hour, but he still wasn't stopping the vehicle.The vehicle finally stopped when several squads were following on I-43 at 124th Street.A "high-risk traffic stop" ensued.Police say a language barrier hindered arrest efforts which were improved with the arrival of the police K-9 officer and a Spanish speaking officer.The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.
Snappy dressers: Brookfield police seek up to four suspects in theft of credit cards
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking as many as four suspects in connection with the theft of and fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.According to a crime alert issued by the police department, two suspects "stalked" a female victim -- and eventually stole her wallet from a shopping cart.Officials say those stolen credit cards were later used to purchase seven $1,000 gift cards.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking as many as four suspects in connection with the theft of and fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.According to a crime alert issued by the police department, two suspects "stalked" a female victim -- and eventually stole her wallet from a shopping cart.Officials say those stolen credit cards were later used to purchase seven $1,000 gift cards.
Bound over for trial: Man accused of driving truck naked, slamming into squads
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 21-year-old Leif Erickson appeared in a Waukesha County courtroom on Friday afternoon, August 21st for his preliminary hearing.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 21-year-old Leif Erickson appeared in a Waukesha County courtroom on Friday afternoon, August 21st for his preliminary hearing.
Truck collides with bicyclist on Moorland Road, 14-year-old boy seriously injured
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say the northbound lanes of Moorland Rd.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say the northbound lanes of Moorland Rd.
Deputy's gun goes off, wounds man during struggle at Juvenile Center
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County Sheriff's Deputy's gun went off in a struggle with a man at the Waukesha County Juvenile Center on Monday afternoon, August 17th.Officials say just before 3 p.m., the deputy assigned to the juvenile center was involved in a struggle with a 34-year-old man from Hartland who was there for a court hearing.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson says the man attempted to disarm the deputy.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County Sheriff's Deputy's gun went off in a struggle with a man at the Waukesha County Juvenile Center on Monday afternoon, August 17th.Officials say just before 3 p.m., the deputy assigned to the juvenile center was involved in a struggle with a 34-year-old man from Hartland who was there for a court hearing.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson says the man attempted to disarm the deputy.
One item left behind: Athletic shoe may be clue in fatal shooting of Waukesha man
WAUKESHA -- Police say an athletic shoe found at the scene of a fatal shooting in Waukesha on Friday evening, August 14th may be a clue in the case.
WAUKESHA -- Police say an athletic shoe found at the scene of a fatal shooting in Waukesha on Friday evening, August 14th may be a clue in the case.
Search is on for suspects after man fatally shot in Waukesha neighborhood
WAUKESHA -- One man is dead in Waukesha after a shooting in the 200 block of Albert Street Friday evening, August 14th.
WAUKESHA -- One man is dead in Waukesha after a shooting in the 200 block of Albert Street Friday evening, August 14th.
Man faces charges, accused of driving truck naked, slamming into police squads
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 21-year-old Leif Erickson of Waukesha now faces multiple charges in connection with an incident in which he was driving a pickup truck naked -- and led police on a pursuit.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 21-year-old Leif Erickson of Waukesha now faces multiple charges in connection with an incident in which he was driving a pickup truck naked -- and led police on a pursuit.
Girlfriend of naked man who rammed Waukesha PD squads accused of supplying him with drugs
WAUKESHA -- FOX6 News has learned the girlfriend of the man whom investigators say was driving naked when he plowed his truck through a fence, ramming two Waukesha Police Department squad cars and rolling the vehicle over before being taken into custody is now facing charges.
WAUKESHA -- FOX6 News has learned the girlfriend of the man whom investigators say was driving naked when he plowed his truck through a fence, ramming two Waukesha Police Department squad cars and rolling the vehicle over before being taken into custody is now facing charges.