Pres. Barack Obama visits GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama spoke to hundreds of workers at GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha on Thursday, January 30th.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama spoke to hundreds of workers at GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha on Thursday, January 30th.
Reggie Troop talks about introducing Pres. Obama
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- When the President of the United States visits your workplace, it's a pretty big deal!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- When the President of the United States visits your workplace, it's a pretty big deal!
READ IT: Pres. Obama's speech at GE in Waukesha Thursday
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Below is a transcript of President Barack Obama's speech delivered Thursday, January 30th at GE Energy Waukesha Gas Engines Facility in Waukesha.THE PRESIDENT: "Thank you! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Well, it's good to be in Wisconsin! (Applause.) It’s good to be in Waukesha. (Applause.) Now, I’ve always appreciated the hospitality that Packer Country gives a Bears fan. (Laughter.) I remember when I was up here campaigning the first time and there were some “Cheeseheads for Obama” -- (laughter) -- and I felt pretty good about that.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Below is a transcript of President Barack Obama's speech delivered Thursday, January 30th at GE Energy Waukesha Gas Engines Facility in Waukesha.THE PRESIDENT: "Thank you! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Well, it's good to be in Wisconsin! (Applause.) It’s good to be in Waukesha. (Applause.) Now, I’ve always appreciated the hospitality that Packer Country gives a Bears fan. (Laughter.) I remember when I was up here campaigning the first time and there were some “Cheeseheads for Obama” -- (laughter) -- and I felt pretty good about that.
Pres. Obama to speak at GE's Gas Engine Plant in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- From Washington, D.C. to Wisconsin -- President Barack Obama is taking his "State of the Union" ideas for a road test.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- From Washington, D.C. to Wisconsin -- President Barack Obama is taking his "State of the Union" ideas for a road test.
Waukesha Mayor will not be in attendance for Obama's speech
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama makes his way to Waukesha, Wisconsin on Thursday, January 30th to speak at the General Electric Gas Engines Plant hours after he delivered his State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- President Barack Obama makes his way to Waukesha, Wisconsin on Thursday, January 30th to speak at the General Electric Gas Engines Plant hours after he delivered his State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
Repair of bumps force rolling closure on I-94 in Waukesha Co.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A rolling closure along I-94 in Waukesha County beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, January 29th to mill down the ‘bumps’ that have formed on bridge overpasses."There's a number of locations along that stretch and we're gonna mill them all down tonight in the overnight hours," said Michael Pyritz, the DOT's Communications Manager.The DOT is focusing on three parts of I-94 in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A rolling closure along I-94 in Waukesha County beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, January 29th to mill down the ‘bumps’ that have formed on bridge overpasses."There's a number of locations along that stretch and we're gonna mill them all down tonight in the overnight hours," said Michael Pyritz, the DOT's Communications Manager.The DOT is focusing on three parts of I-94 in Waukesha County.
Towing companies benefit from winter weather conditions
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- While the winter weather can make for perilous driving, it also means big business for some companies, such as towing businesses, which are seeing more work this season than entire years in recent history.The crew at Express Towing and Recovery spent Saturday morning, January 25th dragging cars out of ditches and towing vehicles from accident scenes."The roads were terrible.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- While the winter weather can make for perilous driving, it also means big business for some companies, such as towing businesses, which are seeing more work this season than entire years in recent history.The crew at Express Towing and Recovery spent Saturday morning, January 25th dragging cars out of ditches and towing vehicles from accident scenes."The roads were terrible.
Man makes initial court appearance, accused in death of his father
VILLAGE OF SUMMIT (WITI) -- 27-year-old Shawn Witt made his initial court appearance Friday, January 24th after being taken into custody in connection with the death of his father, James Witt.James Witt was found dead in his residence on Wednesday, January 22nd by the Village of Summit Police Department.According to authorities, the Village of Summit Police Department responded to a domestic incident between a father and son on Elm Street on Tuesday, January 21st.
VILLAGE OF SUMMIT (WITI) -- 27-year-old Shawn Witt made his initial court appearance Friday, January 24th after being taken into custody in connection with the death of his father, James Witt.James Witt was found dead in his residence on Wednesday, January 22nd by the Village of Summit Police Department.According to authorities, the Village of Summit Police Department responded to a domestic incident between a father and son on Elm Street on Tuesday, January 21st.
Former tenant speaks out on fire that killed Sarah Brucker
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- A recently released report on the death of Sarah Brucker is shedding light on the Town of Delafield house fire that killed the popular Milwaukee-area makeup artist in August 2013.The Waukesha County District Attorney tells FOX6 there is no evidence of a crime being committed in this case, and the cause of the fire is undetermined.
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- A recently released report on the death of Sarah Brucker is shedding light on the Town of Delafield house fire that killed the popular Milwaukee-area makeup artist in August 2013.The Waukesha County District Attorney tells FOX6 there is no evidence of a crime being committed in this case, and the cause of the fire is undetermined.
Waukesha men charged with theft of shrimp, chicken, frog legs
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A criminal complaint charges two Waukesha man with the theft of shrimp, chicken and frog legs from Dierks Waukesha Wholesale Foods.It happened between August 16th of 2013 and October 11th of 2013.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A criminal complaint charges two Waukesha man with the theft of shrimp, chicken and frog legs from Dierks Waukesha Wholesale Foods.It happened between August 16th of 2013 and October 11th of 2013.
Missing Waukesha County teen located and safe
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said on Friday afternoon, January 10th they had located a 14-year-old Merton girl reported missing at a residence in their county.14-year-old Sonja Tomasicyk was reported missing as of Thursday afternoon.Officials say the teen appears to be in good physical condition at this time.The details of her location while she was gone are being investigated.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said on Friday afternoon, January 10th they had located a 14-year-old Merton girl reported missing at a residence in their county.14-year-old Sonja Tomasicyk was reported missing as of Thursday afternoon.Officials say the teen appears to be in good physical condition at this time.The details of her location while she was gone are being investigated.
Waukesha Co. Sheriff Daniel Trawicki announces retirement
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff Daniel Trawicki on Wednesday, January 8th announced he will not be seeking re-election for sheriff at the end of this term, and will retire.Trawicki is set to retire on December 31st, 2014 after almost 35 years of service to Waukesha County.Trawicki started as a cadet with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department in 1979, and worked his way through the ranks.He has spent the last 12 years as Waukesha County Sheriff.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff Daniel Trawicki on Wednesday, January 8th announced he will not be seeking re-election for sheriff at the end of this term, and will retire.Trawicki is set to retire on December 31st, 2014 after almost 35 years of service to Waukesha County.Trawicki started as a cadet with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department in 1979, and worked his way through the ranks.He has spent the last 12 years as Waukesha County Sheriff.
Traffic slow going on Monday as snow falls during rush hour commute
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Snow was falling across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening -- and was beginning to accumulate during the evening commute on Monday.FOX6's Jenna Sachs was stationed along I-94 in Waukesha County on Monday evening -- monitoring the conditions.Law enforcement officials in Waukesha County responded to 23 property damage accidents, one minor personal injury accident, two unknown cause accidents and 13 vehicles in the ditch -- from 4:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m.Early Monday evening, the State Patrol reported no major incidents on the roadways -- but they were ready to handle whatever popped up."We're geared up for the worst, but we're hoping for the best.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Snow was falling across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening -- and was beginning to accumulate during the evening commute on Monday.FOX6's Jenna Sachs was stationed along I-94 in Waukesha County on Monday evening -- monitoring the conditions.Law enforcement officials in Waukesha County responded to 23 property damage accidents, one minor personal injury accident, two unknown cause accidents and 13 vehicles in the ditch -- from 4:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m.Early Monday evening, the State Patrol reported no major incidents on the roadways -- but they were ready to handle whatever popped up."We're geared up for the worst, but we're hoping for the best.
Truck hits utility pole in Brookfield, causes power outage
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- About 800 people were without power in Brookfield for a couple of hours after a truck hit a utility pole near Capitol and Calhoun on Thursday, December 12th.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- About 800 people were without power in Brookfield for a couple of hours after a truck hit a utility pole near Capitol and Calhoun on Thursday, December 12th.
Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy under investigation
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The City of Waukesha Police Department has initiated an investigation into a Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy after a complaint received by the agency involving one of the Lieutenants.The City of Waukesha has asked the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I.) to assist with the investigation.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is also in the process of conducting an internal review, independent of D.C.I.The Lieutenant has not been arrested or charged and is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for more information on this developing story.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The City of Waukesha Police Department has initiated an investigation into a Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy after a complaint received by the agency involving one of the Lieutenants.The City of Waukesha has asked the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I.) to assist with the investigation.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is also in the process of conducting an internal review, independent of D.C.I.The Lieutenant has not been arrested or charged and is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for more information on this developing story.
New Berlin police issuing warning about "delivery theft"
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are issuing a warning to folks who are shipping and receiving gifts this holiday season.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police are issuing a warning to folks who are shipping and receiving gifts this holiday season.
Initial lineup of tenants for "The Corners" announced
MILWAUKEE -- (WITI)-- The Marcus Corporation on Wednesday, December 4th announced an initial line-up of tenants opening in The Corners of Brookfield, the open-air, town-center-style development in the Town of Brookfield.The mixed-use 460,000 square-foot development will be anchored by Wisconsin’s first Von Maur department store.The announcement followed a vote by the Town of Brookfield Board approving the Development Agreement between the Town and The Marcus Corporation, which provides for the tax incremental financing for the project.“The Corners is the Wisconsin choice for several popular, nationally-known, first-to-market retailers and restaurants,” said Katie Falvey, director of real estate for The Marcus Corporation. “In addition to the national tenants, many of whom have been looking for a unique project in order to make their entrance into Wisconsin, our goal from day one has been to also incorporate local flavor into an eclectic mix of fashion, dining, and vibrant living.
MILWAUKEE -- (WITI)-- The Marcus Corporation on Wednesday, December 4th announced an initial line-up of tenants opening in The Corners of Brookfield, the open-air, town-center-style development in the Town of Brookfield.The mixed-use 460,000 square-foot development will be anchored by Wisconsin’s first Von Maur department store.The announcement followed a vote by the Town of Brookfield Board approving the Development Agreement between the Town and The Marcus Corporation, which provides for the tax incremental financing for the project.“The Corners is the Wisconsin choice for several popular, nationally-known, first-to-market retailers and restaurants,” said Katie Falvey, director of real estate for The Marcus Corporation. “In addition to the national tenants, many of whom have been looking for a unique project in order to make their entrance into Wisconsin, our goal from day one has been to also incorporate local flavor into an eclectic mix of fashion, dining, and vibrant living.
Stalbaum family thanks community for concern, prayers
GENESEE (WITI) -- The Stalbaum family gathered with investigators outside a Genesee home on Saturday, November 9th to thank the people of southeastern Wisconsin for their concern and prayers while 15-year-old Kathryn was missing.Authorities, along with the family, are still working to piece together the entire incident."We need to give Kathryn, the family and the detectives the time to process the events of the last four days," said Eric Severson of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. "We were overwhelmed by the amount of love the community demonstrated during this time.
GENESEE (WITI) -- The Stalbaum family gathered with investigators outside a Genesee home on Saturday, November 9th to thank the people of southeastern Wisconsin for their concern and prayers while 15-year-old Kathryn was missing.Authorities, along with the family, are still working to piece together the entire incident."We need to give Kathryn, the family and the detectives the time to process the events of the last four days," said Eric Severson of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. "We were overwhelmed by the amount of love the community demonstrated during this time.
15-year-old Kathryn Stalbaum found safe in Chicago
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- Waukesha investigators say Kathryn Stalbaum has been located and is safe in the City of Chicago.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- Waukesha investigators say Kathryn Stalbaum has been located and is safe in the City of Chicago.