LATEST NEWS
Semitrailer crash causes major backups on I-41/US-45
GERMANTOWN, Wis. — A semitrailer accident near County Q on Interstate 41/U.S. Route 45 southbound in Germantown is causing major traffic backups on Friday morning. News Chopper 12 shows the traffic backed up more than a mile past Mequon Road. The crash is on the Washington County/Waukesha County line...
‘No one ever looks’: Wisconsin officer sitting on side of the road clocks 14 drivers for speeding
JACKSON, Wis. (WFRV) – An officer sitting, literally, on the side of a southeastern Wisconsin road helped to clock drivers who were speeding by taking them by surprise. A Facebook post from the Jackson Police Department shows the officer on the side of the road sitting on a chair with a radar gun in hand.
Menomonee Falls Ulta theft; police seek suspect
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - The Menomonee Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for a retail theft at Ulta Beauty. Police said it happened at the Ulta on Falls Parkway on Wednesday, May 8 around 6:25 p.m. They said he concealed five bottles of perfume valued at $706.
Wisconsin a 'melting pot' of pool cue makers like McDermott Cue
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Add pool cues to the list of things Wisconsin makes best. Did you know that Badger State is home to at least five of the top cue makers in the country?. CBS 58 Morning News anchor Mike Curkov got a behind the scenes look...
Kohl's theft, Brookfield police seek suspects
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The Brookfield Police Department is looking for two men suspected of stealing from a Kohl's department store on Sunday, May 5. It happened at the store near 124th and North around 4:30 p.m. Police did not say what was stolen. Anyone with information about the suspects is...
Brown Deer is holding a treasure hunt with a $1,500 grand prize. Here's what to know.
Rally your search parties. A treasure hunt is starting soon in Brown Deer. Starting on Tuesday, May 14, village residents will have the opportunity to win $1,500 and a complimentary meal ― if they can find a medallion hidden within the 4.5 square miles of the northern Milwaukee suburb.
'This is not the first time' Cybersecurity expert on what could be Ascensions latest cyberattack
MEQUON (CBS58) -- On Wednesday, Ascension hospital fell victim to yet another cyber-attack. "This is not the first time its happened and it's hard to blame Ascension because they are a victim here but there is a pattern," said Alex Holden, Chief Information Security Officer at Hold Security LLC. Around...
RR signals in Slinger malfunctioning
May 8, 2024 – VILLAGE OF SLINGER, Wi – Police in the Village of Slinger are aware of the malfunctioning railroad crossing gates/lights on Hwy 144 and at Hartford Road. As of 4 p.m. the railroad confirmed it is sending a crew but no ETA at this time. Please use caution in this area.
Sheboygan County judge sentences Waukesha man to 6 years in prison for March 2022 robbery of Waldo State Bank
SHEBOYGAN – A Waukesha man charged with robbing a bank in 2022 has been sentenced to six years in state prison. On March 7, 2022, David Quick, 66, robbed Waldo State Bank by handing a drawstring bag to a bank teller with a note saying “This is a Robery!!! No Games!! Give me whats in your drawer,” according to court records. Quick also showed the teller what appeared to be a handgun.
Two Wisconsin students earned U.S. Presidential Scholars awards
MADISON, Wis. — Two Wisconsin students have earned U.S. Presidential Scholars awards from the U.S. Department of Education. Anica Tipkemper-Wolfe from Cedarburg Senior High School and Ezra M. Linnan from Sevastopol High School were among the 161 high school seniors across the U.S. to earn the award. As one...
7-year-old in Wisconsin struck by vehicle in alleged hit-and-run, police investigating
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southern Wisconsin are reportedly looking for information on a hit-and-run incident where a driver allegedly hit a 7-year-old. The Waukesha Police Department says it is investigating a hit-and-run accident that happened on May 5 around 4:30 p.m. The incident reportedly happened in the 1100 block of North Bel Ayr Drive.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.