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Questions mount over suspensions of two Waterford police staffers
WATERFORD, Wis. — There are mounting questions over the suspensions of two police staffers in the town of Waterford. Town leadership is keeping quiet about the identities of the two and the reason the board placed the pair on administrative leave, but it's enough to have the Racine County Sheriff's Office step in to assist with public safety.
Waterford (WI) Splits EMS Off From Fire Department in Reorg
Scott Williams – The Journal Times, Racine, Wisc. May 13—WATERFORD — Village leaders have unveiled plans for restructuring the Waterford Fire Department by breaking fire protection and ambulance service into separate functions. The move announced Tuesday follows public pressure for improved service in the fire department, as...
Two members of the Waterford Police Department placed on administrative leave
WATERFORD, Wis. — Two town of Waterford Police Department members have been placed on administrative leave, according to the Racine County Sheriff's Office. One of them was the active interim chief. The original town of Waterford police chief retired in December last year. The sheriff's office said they can...
Letter | Want Hovde to hear your concerns? Write a check
Dear Editor: Donald Trump recently asked oil companies for $1 billion for his campaign. It must be Eric Hovde wasn't good for that much. Hovde is really going to have to cough up some cash anyway in return for that ringing Trump endorsement he got recently in Waukesha. Speaking of...
WisDOT revokes four wholesale dealer licenses after failing to follow requirements
(WFRV) – Four wholesale dealers in Wisconsin have had their licenses revoked for failing to follow administrative requirements. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), E and M Auto Group, All Star’s Auto Sales, and OAS Auto Group in Elkhorn violated state law when they sold motor vehicles directly to consumers, rolled back odometers on vehicles, and falsified title documents when selling vehicles to customers. Additionally, Highend Autos in Arlington was booked for the same violations.
UTV accident in Brighton leaves 1 seriously injured
BRIGHTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a UTV rollover crash on Sunday, May 12. It happened around 7:00 p.m. near Highway 142 in the Town of Brighton. Units responded to the scene and located an injured 21-year-old female in a farm field north...
Cicada numbers expected to surge this summer in Southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Within the next few weeks, Southeastern Wisconsin will witness cicadas take over once the soil temperatures reach the mid- to upper 60s. "These are all the Brood 13 periodical cicadas that we get up here in Wisconsin," said Nick Dowdy, the head of zoology at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Minooka Park in Waukesha offers plenty in spring, summer
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Whether you want to go for a swim, play bingo or grab a bite to eat, Minooka Park in Waukesha has plenty to offer this spring. Brian Kramp is at The Tap Yard where the season has officially started for those that want to enjoy a beverage in a beer garden.
Burlington schools threat; Kyle Johnson pleads no contest, sentenced
BURLINGTON, Wis. - Kyle Johnson of Burlington pleaded no contest on Friday, May 10 to threatening injury/harm via a computer message and disorderly conduct. This, in connection with a threat involving Burlington Area Schools posted to social media in January 2023. Johnson also faced a felony charge of terrorist threats...
Waterford fire, crews face unexpected water supply challenge
WATERFORD, Wis. - A town of Waterford fire destroyed a home and RV, causing damage estimated at more than $500,000, on Tuesday night, May 7. One firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The fire broke out on High Drive around 10 p.m....
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