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Jobs, jobs, jobs – Goeman’s RapidMart in Hartford is hiring part-time pizza kitchen help
Hartford, WI – Goeman’s RapidMart, 2712 E. Sumner St., Hartford, Wi, is looking for a part-time kitchen assistant. Are you passionate about pizza and looking for a part-time gig? Look no further! We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our pizza kitchen crew!. Washington County...
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...
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...
Trenton police chase, Cedarburg crash; West Bend man arrested
CEDARBURG, Wis. - A Trenton police chase ended with a crash in Cedarburg on Friday afternoon, April 26. The Cedarburg Police Department said Trenton officers and Washington County sheriff's deputies were involved in the pursuit. It was called off near County Highway NN and State Highway 60, where it would be entering Cedarburg's jurisdiction.
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.
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.
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.
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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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John Sumwalt will be preaching at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services May 5 at the Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church, N84W16707 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Visit www.ec-umc.com to view live streams of the services. Sometimes we experience God’s presence in ordinary, everyday events like the laughter of...
Life Time Fitness cycling charity event; sweat while supporting cause
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Thousands of riders across the country will be working up a sweat while supporting good causes this weekend. Life Time Fitness Clubs is hosting a cycling charity event (17585 Golf Parkway, Brookfield) – and Heather Spatola joined the WakeUp News team with a way to help bring the energy.
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