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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.
Waukesha homeless population; camps popping up
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha man said he wants his new neighbor to leave. The tenant is staying in a tent near his house. Near Broadway and Les Paul Parkway, Larry Wolfgram said a homeless person is living on property behind his house. Police say the land is owned by Salem United Methodist Church.
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 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...
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...
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.
Charges filed in deadly Milwaukee crash; Victims identified as Muskego couple
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee man is facing first-degree reckless homicide charges in a crash Tuesday at 27th Street and St. Paul Avenue in Milwaukee that killed a couple from Muskego. According to a criminal complaint filed Friday, Papa Diallo, 24, of Milwaukee, accelerated away from a Milwaukee County Sheriff's...
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...
Celebrating our differences: Best Buddies organization focuses on inclusion
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Best Buddies is dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kiontis Gallion wants people to know he has autism. He's sharing his life experiences for April's Autism Awareness Month to support acceptance and inclusion. Gallion called autism...
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