Arrest made after graffiti at Kettle Moraine High School
WALES -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was called to Kettle Moraine High School Friday morning to investigate graffiti that was found on a wall at the school.
WALES -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was called to Kettle Moraine High School Friday morning to investigate graffiti that was found on a wall at the school.
Waukesha Crime Stoppers launch text-a-tip service
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Crime Stoppers have launched a new online and text-a-tip service.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Crime Stoppers have launched a new online and text-a-tip service.
Gov. Walker signs law to ease burden on veterans
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Woman arrested for OWI after driving vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake
PEWAUKEE -- A woman was taken into custody for an OWI after driving her vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake from a boat launch.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Rocky Point Road in the city of Pewaukee early Monday morning after a nearby homeowner reported a vehicle had broken through the ice and was partially submerged in Pewaukee Lake.Once Waukesha police arrived on scene they verified that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.
PEWAUKEE -- A woman was taken into custody for an OWI after driving her vehicle onto Pewaukee Lake from a boat launch.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Rocky Point Road in the city of Pewaukee early Monday morning after a nearby homeowner reported a vehicle had broken through the ice and was partially submerged in Pewaukee Lake.Once Waukesha police arrived on scene they verified that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.
ID thieves target dead children: Victims blame the federal government
WAUKESHA -- It's hard to imagine a crime more callous than exploiting a baby's death for personal profit, but it's happening all across the country, and victims say the federal government is to blame.In January of 2010, Katy McDonald took her four-month-old boy, Elijah, to the emergency room because he was sick.
WAUKESHA -- It's hard to imagine a crime more callous than exploiting a baby's death for personal profit, but it's happening all across the country, and victims say the federal government is to blame.In January of 2010, Katy McDonald took her four-month-old boy, Elijah, to the emergency room because he was sick.
New Berlin police investigate rash of car break-ins
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are investigating a rash of car break-ins in the Greenridge subdivision.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are investigating a rash of car break-ins in the Greenridge subdivision.
Waukesha woman accused of abusing teenage boy
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha woman is charged with physical abuse of a child and child abandonment against a boy who's been under her care for the last few years.The accused is 40-year-old Sharon Walker, a special education aide at Banting Elementary School.
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha woman is charged with physical abuse of a child and child abandonment against a boy who's been under her care for the last few years.The accused is 40-year-old Sharon Walker, a special education aide at Banting Elementary School.
How will Wisconsin's Powerball winner spend her winnings?
BROOKFIELD --The Wisconsin winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing has come forward! 26-year-old Christy Stanczak of West Allis won $1 million in Saturday's Powerball drawing, after matching all five winning numbers - every number except the Powerball.
BROOKFIELD --The Wisconsin winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing has come forward! 26-year-old Christy Stanczak of West Allis won $1 million in Saturday's Powerball drawing, after matching all five winning numbers - every number except the Powerball.
Woman dies in three-car wreck in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A 34-year-old woman was killed in a three-car wreck in Waukesha Tuesday morning.
WAUKESHA -- A 34-year-old woman was killed in a three-car wreck in Waukesha Tuesday morning.
Hiding in plain sight: Deadbeat dad owes $231,000
WAUKESHA -- He's a high stakes poker player and a big-time deadbeat dad.
WAUKESHA -- He's a high stakes poker player and a big-time deadbeat dad.
GuitarTown guitars arrive in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- The city of Waukesha took delivery of 10-foot guitars Tuesday; guitars that will be the focus of a high-profile art project for the summer."To talk about them is one thing but to actually see them is another whole thing and I think the excitement is just going to continue to grow," says Waukesha GuitarTown Comittee member Norman Bruce.
WAUKESHA -- The city of Waukesha took delivery of 10-foot guitars Tuesday; guitars that will be the focus of a high-profile art project for the summer."To talk about them is one thing but to actually see them is another whole thing and I think the excitement is just going to continue to grow," says Waukesha GuitarTown Comittee member Norman Bruce.
Man charged with selling cocaine at mall parking lot
WAUKESHA CO. -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says there's been an increase in crack cocaine and heroin cases.That's evidenced in part by a recent case involving 23-year-old David Fletcher.
WAUKESHA CO. -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says there's been an increase in crack cocaine and heroin cases.That's evidenced in part by a recent case involving 23-year-old David Fletcher.
Police pursuit leads to car crash and foot chase in West Allis
WAUKESHA -- A police pursuit started in Waukesha and ended with a car crash and foot chase in West Allis.
WAUKESHA -- A police pursuit started in Waukesha and ended with a car crash and foot chase in West Allis.
Business Journal (1-10-12)
In business news for Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, Coors Light bounces Budweiser, and downtown Waukesha will become GuitarTown this summer.Coors Light, the top-selling brand of MillerCoors has surpassed the self-proclaimed "King of Beers" for the number two spot in the nation.
In business news for Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, Coors Light bounces Budweiser, and downtown Waukesha will become GuitarTown this summer.Coors Light, the top-selling brand of MillerCoors has surpassed the self-proclaimed "King of Beers" for the number two spot in the nation.
Waukesha to be next location for GuitarTown public arts project
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha, the birthplace of the Les Paul, has been picked for the next Gibson Guitar Town Project site.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha, the birthplace of the Les Paul, has been picked for the next Gibson Guitar Town Project site.
Burglary ring has struck the New Berlin area 14 times
NEW BERLIN -- Since mid-December, a burglary ring has struck New Berlin and the surrounding communities at least fourteen times.The New Berlin Police Department says that most of the burglaries have occurred in the morning hours, after most people have left for work.
NEW BERLIN -- Since mid-December, a burglary ring has struck New Berlin and the surrounding communities at least fourteen times.The New Berlin Police Department says that most of the burglaries have occurred in the morning hours, after most people have left for work.
Police arrest three people in armed robbery of gas station
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police arrested three men suspected in an armed robbery at Rindt's Citgo station on College Ave.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police arrested three men suspected in an armed robbery at Rindt's Citgo station on College Ave.
Eastbound I-94 shut down temporarily for high-risk traffic stop
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Eastbound I-94 near Elm Grove Road was shut down for a short period of time before 1 p.m. Friday while deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop.Waukesha County Sheriff's Office Detective Steve Pederson says the closure was the result of a call from a driver who indicated a motorist was waving a gun around in a car.As it turns out, the deputies discovered there was a domestic dispute involving a man and woman inside the car that was pulled over.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Eastbound I-94 near Elm Grove Road was shut down for a short period of time before 1 p.m. Friday while deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop.Waukesha County Sheriff's Office Detective Steve Pederson says the closure was the result of a call from a driver who indicated a motorist was waving a gun around in a car.As it turns out, the deputies discovered there was a domestic dispute involving a man and woman inside the car that was pulled over.
Waukesha police search for two suspects in armed robbery
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are looking for help in their search for two armed robbery suspects.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are looking for help in their search for two armed robbery suspects.