STEM Academy students clean up the parks
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- More than 800 STEM Academy students dressed in boots and gloves spent Earth Day (Monday, April 22nd) cleaning up the parks."We are helping the Earth and it`s important for the Earth to be clean," fourth-grader Avani Tandon said.Fourth and fifth-grade students collected trash and recyclables at Frame Park to celebrate Earth Day."We’re finding a lot of plastic mostly bottles and we’re finding a lot of foam things," fifth-grader Grace Armbrust said.Teachers hope the kids learn a powerful lesson about helping the environment."It teaches the kids to take care of their surroundings and the public land that they'll be using," teacher Laurie Probst said.This is the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- More than 800 STEM Academy students dressed in boots and gloves spent Earth Day (Monday, April 22nd) cleaning up the parks."We are helping the Earth and it`s important for the Earth to be clean," fourth-grader Avani Tandon said.Fourth and fifth-grade students collected trash and recyclables at Frame Park to celebrate Earth Day."We’re finding a lot of plastic mostly bottles and we’re finding a lot of foam things," fifth-grader Grace Armbrust said.Teachers hope the kids learn a powerful lesson about helping the environment."It teaches the kids to take care of their surroundings and the public land that they'll be using," teacher Laurie Probst said.This is the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day.
Man shot, wounded after he lunges at Waukesha officers with knives
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 44-year-old man was shot and wounded by Waukesha officers early Sunday, April 21st after officials say he lunged at them with knives.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 44-year-old man was shot and wounded by Waukesha officers early Sunday, April 21st after officials say he lunged at them with knives.
Success of video gaming convention creates new challenges
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- For 13 years, a gaming event has matured and now finds itself at a crossroads.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- For 13 years, a gaming event has matured and now finds itself at a crossroads.
Waukesha neighbors hear police-involved shooting unfold
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Neighbors woke up to gunshots and sirens following an officer involved shooting early Sunday morning.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Neighbors woke up to gunshots and sirens following an officer involved shooting early Sunday morning.
Waukesha Sheriff's deputy helps nab child porn suspect
CHICAGO (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Chicago man accused of having images and videos of child pornography on his home computer was arrested today on a federal charge of possession of child pornography.The arrest and charge were announced Monday, April 15th by Cory B.
CHICAGO (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Chicago man accused of having images and videos of child pornography on his home computer was arrested today on a federal charge of possession of child pornography.The arrest and charge were announced Monday, April 15th by Cory B.
Waukesha Co. Sheriff's officials investigate accidental shooting
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, April 14th in the Village of North Prairie.Officials say two shooting patients arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds around 4:00 a.m. Sunday.Officials say a 24-year-old Burlington man shot himself in the left hand while handling a loaded revolver in his friend's apartment.The revolver also shot a 24-year-old woman who lives in the apartment.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, April 14th in the Village of North Prairie.Officials say two shooting patients arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds around 4:00 a.m. Sunday.Officials say a 24-year-old Burlington man shot himself in the left hand while handling a loaded revolver in his friend's apartment.The revolver also shot a 24-year-old woman who lives in the apartment.
Watching the water in Ozaukee Co. as rain continues to fall
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- With rainfall all week long and even more rain in the forecast, officials are watching the water in Ozaukee County."This is our 17th year on the river at Fiddleheads, so we've seen a few of these, but this ranks up there," Fiddleheads co-owner Ray Marcy said.On Thursday, April 11th, after days of rainfall, Marcy had about 300 sandbags stacked in the hopes of preventing the Milwaukee River from coming too close."It should peak later on tonight, and should hold at that peak level for about 48 hours and then begin to subside.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- With rainfall all week long and even more rain in the forecast, officials are watching the water in Ozaukee County."This is our 17th year on the river at Fiddleheads, so we've seen a few of these, but this ranks up there," Fiddleheads co-owner Ray Marcy said.On Thursday, April 11th, after days of rainfall, Marcy had about 300 sandbags stacked in the hopes of preventing the Milwaukee River from coming too close."It should peak later on tonight, and should hold at that peak level for about 48 hours and then begin to subside.
Mukwonago man to stand trial for Brookfield Subway robbery
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- 30-year-old Salvador Sanchez of Mukwonago will stand trial in the case of a robbery at the Brookfield Subway restaurant.Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery with a threat of force for allegedly robbing a Town of Brookfield Subway restaurant.The criminal complaint against Sanchez indicates on March 13th, Sanchez walked into the Subway Restaurant just before 10 p.m. The complaint says Sanchez "came in and was charging towards the count." It says Sanchez said, "I'm sorry to do this guys, but give me all your money in the drawer." A restaurant worker told police Sanchez then lifted up his shirt to show off a handgun in his waistband.The complaint says Sanchez "grabbed the majority of the money in the cash drawer with his right hand and left the story, dropped a $5 on the floor near the counter as he fled."A worker told police as Sanchez left the restaurant, he stated, "Thanks guys, have a good night.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- 30-year-old Salvador Sanchez of Mukwonago will stand trial in the case of a robbery at the Brookfield Subway restaurant.Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery with a threat of force for allegedly robbing a Town of Brookfield Subway restaurant.The criminal complaint against Sanchez indicates on March 13th, Sanchez walked into the Subway Restaurant just before 10 p.m. The complaint says Sanchez "came in and was charging towards the count." It says Sanchez said, "I'm sorry to do this guys, but give me all your money in the drawer." A restaurant worker told police Sanchez then lifted up his shirt to show off a handgun in his waistband.The complaint says Sanchez "grabbed the majority of the money in the cash drawer with his right hand and left the story, dropped a $5 on the floor near the counter as he fled."A worker told police as Sanchez left the restaurant, he stated, "Thanks guys, have a good night.
Montano bound over for trial in Waukesha hit-and-run case
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Edgar Montano has been bound over for trial in a Waukesha hit-and-run case.The case against a hit-and-run suspect in Waukesha was forced to start over because Montano did not have an interpreter present.Police say Edgar Montano was drunk when he hit two women who were pushing a car near near 59th and East Broadway.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Edgar Montano has been bound over for trial in a Waukesha hit-and-run case.The case against a hit-and-run suspect in Waukesha was forced to start over because Montano did not have an interpreter present.Police say Edgar Montano was drunk when he hit two women who were pushing a car near near 59th and East Broadway.
Brookfield police investigating armed robbery at Subway
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Subway store on Bluemound Road on Wednesday, March 13th, around 10:00 p.m.Police say the suspect entered the restaurant, walked up to the counter and demanded cash.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Subway store on Bluemound Road on Wednesday, March 13th, around 10:00 p.m.Police say the suspect entered the restaurant, walked up to the counter and demanded cash.
Officials respond to standoff in Waukesha on Sunday
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police officials on Sunday, March 10th responded to a standoff situation in the 2100 block of Kilps Drive.Officials say they met a child at the residence who reported her parents were fighting.In interviewing the 29-year-old wife, she reported that her 30-year-old husband was in the basement of the house with a handgun.Officers immediately evacuated the four children and wife from the house and called in reinforcements.All available officers, deputies from the Waukesha County Sheriffs Department and the Regional Bearcat Armored Vehicle responded to the residence.Later, the 30-year-old suspect surrendered without incident.This case is still being investigated and charges have not yet been referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police officials on Sunday, March 10th responded to a standoff situation in the 2100 block of Kilps Drive.Officials say they met a child at the residence who reported her parents were fighting.In interviewing the 29-year-old wife, she reported that her 30-year-old husband was in the basement of the house with a handgun.Officers immediately evacuated the four children and wife from the house and called in reinforcements.All available officers, deputies from the Waukesha County Sheriffs Department and the Regional Bearcat Armored Vehicle responded to the residence.Later, the 30-year-old suspect surrendered without incident.This case is still being investigated and charges have not yet been referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney.
Four-year-old boy alerts residents to fire in 16-family apartment building
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha fire officials are investigating a fire that occurred in a multi-family residential building on Sunday, March 10th in the 1700 block of Elder Street.City of Waukesha Fire Department units arrived on scene at 10:47 a.m. and found a working fire in in the second floor bedroom of a 16-family apartment building.Fire crews made an aggressive interior attack, quickly bringing the fire under control.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha fire officials are investigating a fire that occurred in a multi-family residential building on Sunday, March 10th in the 1700 block of Elder Street.City of Waukesha Fire Department units arrived on scene at 10:47 a.m. and found a working fire in in the second floor bedroom of a 16-family apartment building.Fire crews made an aggressive interior attack, quickly bringing the fire under control.
Truck slams into home in Waukesha during Tuesday's snowfall
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Snowy conditions, slippery roadways and decreased visibility led to a crash in Waukesha on Tuesday, March 5th that drew We Energies crews to the scene.It happened near Sunset and Grant in Waukesha -- where a truck slammed into a home.We Energies crews were called to the scene due to gas concerns.We're told no one was injured in this crash.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Snowy conditions, slippery roadways and decreased visibility led to a crash in Waukesha on Tuesday, March 5th that drew We Energies crews to the scene.It happened near Sunset and Grant in Waukesha -- where a truck slammed into a home.We Energies crews were called to the scene due to gas concerns.We're told no one was injured in this crash.
Gunman wrote special message to loved ones before Azana mass shooting
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Information is still being digested after Brookfield police officials on Friday released the final report regarding the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October that left three dead and four injured -- before the gunman turned his weapon on himself.Investigators walked towards the Brown Deer home of a man accused of shooting seven victims.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Information is still being digested after Brookfield police officials on Friday released the final report regarding the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October that left three dead and four injured -- before the gunman turned his weapon on himself.Investigators walked towards the Brown Deer home of a man accused of shooting seven victims.
Full report from Azana Salon & Spa mass shooting released
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police released on Friday, March 1st, a final report on the mass shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October 2012.On Sunday, October 21st, Radcliffe Haughton entered the salon and opened fire, killing his wife, Zina Daniel, Maelyn Lind and Cary Robuck.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police released on Friday, March 1st, a final report on the mass shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October 2012.On Sunday, October 21st, Radcliffe Haughton entered the salon and opened fire, killing his wife, Zina Daniel, Maelyn Lind and Cary Robuck.
Full report from Azana Salon & Spa mass shooting to be released
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police planned to release a final report on the mass shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October on Friday, March 1st.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police planned to release a final report on the mass shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa in October on Friday, March 1st.
Police seek to identify suspect who installed ATM skimming device
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is looking for the public's help to identify a suspect who placed a "skimming" device on an ATM at a US Bank branch location.US Bank and Diebold employees alerted police to the skimming device at the Silvernail Rd.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is looking for the public's help to identify a suspect who placed a "skimming" device on an ATM at a US Bank branch location.US Bank and Diebold employees alerted police to the skimming device at the Silvernail Rd.
Construction set to begin on NB I-43 in Waukesha Co.
WAUKESHA CO. -- Crews are set to begin construction this week on northbound I-43, between Highways 83 and 164 in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA CO. -- Crews are set to begin construction this week on northbound I-43, between Highways 83 and 164 in Waukesha County.
Fairview South temporarily locked down following threat
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Fairview South School in Brookfield was on lockdown for about 30 minutes Thursday morning, January 24th following a threat from a student.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Fairview South School in Brookfield was on lockdown for about 30 minutes Thursday morning, January 24th following a threat from a student.
Golden Guernsey workers to retrieve belongings inside plant
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Wednesday, January 23rd, laid off workers with the Golden Guernsey plant will be allowed back inside to retrieve their belongings.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Wednesday, January 23rd, laid off workers with the Golden Guernsey plant will be allowed back inside to retrieve their belongings.