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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.
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.
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.
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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.”
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.
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...
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...
6 departments respond to fire in Germantown, WI
April 24, 2024 – Germantown, WI – Germantown has a fire at KSM industries on Edison Drive. The fire call came in before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Five other departments are responding including Hartford, Jackson, Richfield, Menomonee Falls and Southern Ozaukee. This is a working...
Menomonee Falls police seek help identifying suspect in battery at Dunkin' Donuts
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Menomonee Falls police are investigating a battery that occurred at Dunkin' Donuts Monday, April 22. Officials say it happened around 12:40 p.m. at the location off Silver Spring and Pilgrim Road. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage before and after the assault. Anyone...
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...
Catholic churches in Washington County to host “Walk with Jesus” on Sunday, June 2
West Bend, WI – Catholic parishes in the Washington County area invite you to join them on Sunday, June 2, 2024, for a “Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession.”. The event will begin at 12:45 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 138 N. Eighth Avenue, West Bend. Participants will then walk to St. Frances Cabrini Church, 1025 S. Seventh Ave., for Benediction, followed by a reception to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Mary Queen of Angels Adoration Chapel.
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