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Goldendoodle saves family in Oconomowoc fire
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The side of the Stier family's Oconomowoc apartment is burned and blackened after, but they're safe thanks to their pet Goldendoodle, Archie. Brandon Stier and his 5-month-old baby were taking a nap Tuesday afternoon around 1. Archie was supposed to be gated in their kitchen. "All...
Waukesha homeless population, center's numbers double since January
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Sex offenders released from prison are living on the streets of Waukesha. It has happened twice in the last week. The lunch lines at Waukesha’s Hope Center are longer than ever before. Executive Director Ralph Zisk said numbers have doubled since the organization moved into its new location at East and Broadway in January.
Road work ahead
Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements, according to information released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and the office of Gov. Tony Evers. An announcement this month noted that the governor has approved a $2.12 million improvement project along State Highway 16, from State Highway...
Person responsible for arrow at Hartford playground steps forward | By Hartford Police
April 24, 2024 – Hartford, Wi – Hartford Police have resolved an incident where an arrow was found this week on some playground equipment at Centennial Park. Police said law enforcement with Washington County received a phone call Monday around 5:28 p.m. saying someone shot an arrow at the playground equipment at Centennial Park. An officer responded and met with the caller, who stated she heard a “ping” sound and a child who was playing on the playground equipment, said they found an arrow.
West Bend man to face criminal charges following high-speed chase from Washington Co. to Ozaukee Co.
April 26, 2024 – Cedarburg, WI – An update on a story from Friday afternoon regarding a high-speed chase that started in the Town of Trenton and ended in a crash in Cedarburg, WI. Police took a 25-year-old West Bend, WI, man into custody. Cedarburg Police provided the update below.
The Oswald shootout 30 years later: Honoring fallen Capt. James Lutz
MILWAUKEE — On Sunday, law enforcement officers in Waukesha County will gather to remember one of their own, gunned down in the line of duty 30 years ago. Waukesha police captain James Lutz died after being shot by two bank robbers who were running from police. A 12 News...
Elm Grove OWI arrest; was driving 5-10 mph on Watertown Plank Road
ELM GROVE, Wis. - A 32-year-old man from Lannon was arrested on Tuesday, April 23 in the parking lot of St. Mary’s School in Elm Grove for operating while under the influence. He was stopped by police after officers observed him driving approximately 5-10mph on westbound Watertown Plank Road.
The castle near the crops of Wisconsin's countryside
Most people like to think of their home as their castle. A husband and wife near Watertown, Wisconsin, aren't exaggerating. There is no moat surrounding their fortress. In fact, they are opening it up to welcome others. The owners don't think of themselves as rural royalty, but you're about to...
Dodge County fatal motorcycle crash; alcohol believed to be factor
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - A Beaver Dam man has died following a motorcycle crash in Dodge County on Sunday, April 14. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Owl Road in the Town of Calamus around 1:15 a.m. after an individual who lives in the area found the motorcycle and the operator in a field and called 911.
Oconomowoc fire: Dog alerted residents, everyone out safely
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - An Oconomowoc family's dog alerted them to a fire on Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said, and everyone was able to get out safely. It happened around 1:30 p.m. on Hancock Court, near Summit Avenue and Old Tower Road. According to the Western Lakes Fire District, the dog...
After 40 years in tech, he channeled his love of baking into Oconomowoc's Bayview Bread
When thinking about retirement, Mike Riggs knew he would still have to keep busy. Riggs, who spent four decades in the tech industry, dove into bread baking during the pandemic. He found it to be the perfect combination of technical skills and creative release. He learned everything he could about...
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Town of West Bend, WI – It was September 2020 when a Town of West Bend couple awaited the start of the Kentucky Derby…. and then a swarm of bees arrived. “There was a swarm of bees that landed in the yard,” said Lori. “It was like locusts. It is insane, they were everywhere.”
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