Keeping boaters safe: Effort underway as folks hit the water to enjoy the sunshine
OKAUCHEE LAKE (WITI) -- It was a beautiful Memorial Day weekend -- and on Okauchee Lake -- boats were on the water as folks looked to relax and soak up the sun.
OKAUCHEE LAKE (WITI) -- It was a beautiful Memorial Day weekend -- and on Okauchee Lake -- boats were on the water as folks looked to relax and soak up the sun.
Love Disney's "Frozen?" Watch it in the park this weekend!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department announces Movie Night in the Park will take place Friday, May 30 at Cutler Park in Waukesha and feature the Disney box office blockbuster, Frozen!Free special activities for children will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include several Waukesha Youth Collaborative organizations.The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m.“Movie in the Park is a wonderful free community event and a great way to kick off the start of summer,” said Pat Grulke, Recreation Services Manager. “This year’s movie seems to be really popular and we anticipate a great crowd.”Disney’s Frozen, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, takes place in the kingdom of Arendelle.The powerful Snow Queen Elsa casts the kingdom into eternal winter.Her sprightly sister Anna teams up with mountaineer Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell.The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. and free popcorn will be available to the first 300 children attending the event.Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for this outdoor event.In case of rain, the event will be moved to Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St., Waukesha.For more information please call 262-524-3737 or visit www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/parks.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department announces Movie Night in the Park will take place Friday, May 30 at Cutler Park in Waukesha and feature the Disney box office blockbuster, Frozen!Free special activities for children will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include several Waukesha Youth Collaborative organizations.The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m.“Movie in the Park is a wonderful free community event and a great way to kick off the start of summer,” said Pat Grulke, Recreation Services Manager. “This year’s movie seems to be really popular and we anticipate a great crowd.”Disney’s Frozen, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, takes place in the kingdom of Arendelle.The powerful Snow Queen Elsa casts the kingdom into eternal winter.Her sprightly sister Anna teams up with mountaineer Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell.The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. and free popcorn will be available to the first 300 children attending the event.Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for this outdoor event.In case of rain, the event will be moved to Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St., Waukesha.For more information please call 262-524-3737 or visit www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/parks.
Swollen river: Heavy rain brings Fox River in Waukesha to minor flood stage
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- After heavy rains on Sunday and again on Monday, the Fox River is on the verge of flood stage in Waukesha -- and it's affecting the riverwalk near downtown.Officials have blocked off a trail that usually takes folks under a bridge near the Fox River because the lowest part of the trail is under water.So far though, it looks like the river levels are only causing inconvenience in downtown Waukesha -- and not damage.Heavy rain has led to a swollen Fox River.Near the river is the Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- After heavy rains on Sunday and again on Monday, the Fox River is on the verge of flood stage in Waukesha -- and it's affecting the riverwalk near downtown.Officials have blocked off a trail that usually takes folks under a bridge near the Fox River because the lowest part of the trail is under water.So far though, it looks like the river levels are only causing inconvenience in downtown Waukesha -- and not damage.Heavy rain has led to a swollen Fox River.Near the river is the Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe.
You may not believe what kind of tool a burglary suspect used to break into ATM!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a burglary suspect used a forklift to break into an ATM!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a burglary suspect used a forklift to break into an ATM!
20 years later: Officer gunned down remembered by many
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- It's been 20 years since Waukesha Police Captain James Lutz was gunned down by a father and son crime team.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- It's been 20 years since Waukesha Police Captain James Lutz was gunned down by a father and son crime team.
Girl Scouts put their "purrsonalities" into new cat habitat at HAWS
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Sunday, April 27th, HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, welcomed nine members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 2553 from Horizon Elementary, Pewaukee, as they completed their Bronze Award by installing a special new cat habitat at the shelter.The new cat habitat very much reflects the Troop members’ personalities: the Princess motif is complete with a kitty castle, throne room and luxury ‘meow motel.’“The girls were very excited to do a project for HAWS,” noted Troop Leader, Heather Gergen. “They utilized skills learned during their six years in Girls Scouts while gaining many new ones along the way including teamwork, brainstorming, project planning and management, research, budgeting, fundraising, securing material donations, construction, sewing and painting.”The Troop brainstormed and researched several projects before voting to work with HAWS to refurbish their cat habitat.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Sunday, April 27th, HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, welcomed nine members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 2553 from Horizon Elementary, Pewaukee, as they completed their Bronze Award by installing a special new cat habitat at the shelter.The new cat habitat very much reflects the Troop members’ personalities: the Princess motif is complete with a kitty castle, throne room and luxury ‘meow motel.’“The girls were very excited to do a project for HAWS,” noted Troop Leader, Heather Gergen. “They utilized skills learned during their six years in Girls Scouts while gaining many new ones along the way including teamwork, brainstorming, project planning and management, research, budgeting, fundraising, securing material donations, construction, sewing and painting.”The Troop brainstormed and researched several projects before voting to work with HAWS to refurbish their cat habitat.
Authorities identify two killed in head-on crash in Waukesha Co.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has identified the victims of a head-on crash that occurred on Sunset Drive, just east of Highway 83, in the Town of Genesee Wednesday morning, April 23rd.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has identified the victims of a head-on crash that occurred on Sunset Drive, just east of Highway 83, in the Town of Genesee Wednesday morning, April 23rd.
Waukesha doctor "stunned" after alleged attack, police chase
WAUKESHA (WITI/AP) — A Waukesha doctor is charged with attacking her estranged husband and leading police on a chase before she was shocked with a stun gun and arrested.A criminal complaint says 49-year-old Jan Doenier violated a court order to stay away from the family's Town of Delafield residence Monday night and struck her husband.
WAUKESHA (WITI/AP) — A Waukesha doctor is charged with attacking her estranged husband and leading police on a chase before she was shocked with a stun gun and arrested.A criminal complaint says 49-year-old Jan Doenier violated a court order to stay away from the family's Town of Delafield residence Monday night and struck her husband.
Two killed, one hurt in head-on crash, speed possibly a factor
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Two people are dead and one sustained multiple injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Sunset Drive, just east of Highway 83, in the Town of Genesee Wednesday morning, April 23rd.A 23-year-old woman from Waukesha and a 23-year-old man from Milwaukee died as a result of the crash.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Two people are dead and one sustained multiple injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Sunset Drive, just east of Highway 83, in the Town of Genesee Wednesday morning, April 23rd.A 23-year-old woman from Waukesha and a 23-year-old man from Milwaukee died as a result of the crash.
FOUND: 13-year-old Waukesha girl returned to family
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a 13-year-old girl who was missing since Tuesday night has been found safe Saturday, April 19th.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a 13-year-old girl who was missing since Tuesday night has been found safe Saturday, April 19th.
MISSING: Police ask for your help in locating 13-year-old girl
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is searching for 13-year-old Robin Cardoso.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is searching for 13-year-old Robin Cardoso.
Police believe man threatened 10-year-old girl for nude photos
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are trying to track down a sexual predator who targeted a 10-year-old child.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are trying to track down a sexual predator who targeted a 10-year-old child.
New Berlin police need your help identifying robbery suspects
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two male suspects responsible for the armed robbery of the BP Gas Station on 124th Street and Beloit Road.It happened on March 28th just before 8:00 p.m.Police say the men entered the gas station and displayed a handgun -- threatening to kill the clerk.Police say the men fled the scene in a black, two-door Honda Civic with a rear spoiler (possibly a 200-2005 model) -- with no registration plates.Take a look at these surveillance photos.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two male suspects responsible for the armed robbery of the BP Gas Station on 124th Street and Beloit Road.It happened on March 28th just before 8:00 p.m.Police say the men entered the gas station and displayed a handgun -- threatening to kill the clerk.Police say the men fled the scene in a black, two-door Honda Civic with a rear spoiler (possibly a 200-2005 model) -- with no registration plates.Take a look at these surveillance photos.
Man accidentally shoots self, dies outside Meno. Falls business
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- A 61-year-old man is dead after officials say he accidentally shot himself in the chest in the parking lot of Bob Lanier Enterprises in Menomonee Falls on Thursday morning, April 3rd.Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 9 a.m. As a precautionary measure, officials advised businesses in the area to lock down and shelter in place.
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- A 61-year-old man is dead after officials say he accidentally shot himself in the chest in the parking lot of Bob Lanier Enterprises in Menomonee Falls on Thursday morning, April 3rd.Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 9 a.m. As a precautionary measure, officials advised businesses in the area to lock down and shelter in place.
Waukesha Co. authorities investigate groping incident in Wales
VILLAGE OF WALES (WITI) -- Waukesha County authorities believe they have the man responsible for accosting a teenager in the Village of Wales on Monday afternoon, March 31st.The crime took many residents by surprise.
VILLAGE OF WALES (WITI) -- Waukesha County authorities believe they have the man responsible for accosting a teenager in the Village of Wales on Monday afternoon, March 31st.The crime took many residents by surprise.
Loaded gun discovered in restroom of Elmbrook Church
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Brookfield Police Department is investigating an incident where a loaded gun was found in the bathroom of a church -- all while a program for children was in progress.A church worker discovered the gun in a stall in the women's restroom on the main floor of Elmbrook Church on Wednesday, March 26th.According to a police report, a female employee came out of the bathroom after finding the gun, and carried it to a volunteer worker at the front desk.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Brookfield Police Department is investigating an incident where a loaded gun was found in the bathroom of a church -- all while a program for children was in progress.A church worker discovered the gun in a stall in the women's restroom on the main floor of Elmbrook Church on Wednesday, March 26th.According to a police report, a female employee came out of the bathroom after finding the gun, and carried it to a volunteer worker at the front desk.
One dead following single-vehicle crash in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a fatal vehicle vs.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a fatal vehicle vs.
Brookfield woman makes a splash with her business
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Moms know working full-time and raising kids is a delicate balancing act.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Moms know working full-time and raising kids is a delicate balancing act.
Former Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Lt. charged with theft of pills
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned charges have been filed against a former Waukesha County Sheriff's Lieutenant accused of stealing pills.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned charges have been filed against a former Waukesha County Sheriff's Lieutenant accused of stealing pills.