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SLINGER, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Schleisingerville to Slinger. What's in a name? A lot at least for me. I knew I had to do this story after two random people, all in one week, suggested I do some research and report on how the Village of Slinger in Washington County got its name from Baruch Schleisinger Weil, a French native. He settled in the area in the mid-1840 right before Wisconsin become a state. And the rest, like they say, is history. By the way, the spelling is almost identical to mine except he has an extra "i" in his last name.

West Bend, Wi – Tom Schwai has a hot Saturday morning breakfast waiting for you at the West Bend Farmers’ Market. Tommy has fried baloney sandwiches, hot breakfast sandwiches, brat patties and much more. Come get all your fixings for your weekend barbeque at the Schwai’s booth at...

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional pizza stores located in West Bend. Have you had the chance to sample their offerings? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. — Video Above: Body found in car in Grafton had gunshot wound. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of a man found in a car. Thirty-four-year-old Miguel Aponte from New Berlin was arrested Tuesday. He was charged with...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fredonia..

On September 28, 2023, a car accident involving two vehicles happened in Kewaskum. Both drivers were injured. The accident took place on Kettle Moraine Dr. north of County Highway H, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office was informed.

Saturday was the Washington Co. invitational at Hartford. The early morning game saw the Chargers vs the Suns. The Suns gave us two competitive sets right away. The team served 92% in the sets. Our kill percentage was low so the Suns stayed close. Tori Schmitz had 3 block kills in the sets. Haley Urbanek had 8 digs in the back row. Ana Degner led the hitters with 6 kills. Our pool was certainly the most competitive in the tournament. The Chargers sat for a match and got ready to play Germantown.

ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Brook Burling Photography took this stunning photo from a kayak of the now five famous flamingos on Petenwell Lake on Saturday, September 30. The flamingos were first spotted on Friday, Sept. 22 in Port Washington. The American Birding Association says Hurricane Idalia threw them off course.

September 28, 2023 – West Bend, WI – The man charged with killing Grant Peterson of West Bend, WI, on December 28, 2022, in a drunk driving accident was sentenced in Sauk County Court in Baraboo, WI. Kaden Churchill, 18, of Reedsburg, Wi was facing 7 counts including...

In this article, we're exploring two exceptional seafood restaurants in Mequon. Have you had the chance to dine at either of them? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

(WBAY) - Halloween is Tuesday, October 31, but some communities choose to do their haunting during the weekend. All of the dates and times listed below are gathered from municipal and county government, tourism, and business organization (e.g., chamber) offices and websites. Communities are listed alphabetically below. And remember to...

West Bend, WI – Sunday, October 1, 2023, is recognized annually across the nation as “Life Chain Sunday” – a day to reflect upon and demonstrate your support and protection of human life at every stage. This year the event will take place – rain or...

A Wisconsin woman was arrested for the most over the top crime, from cover to cover. She did not return a couple library books, so she was arrested and cuffed. SG. Heidi Dalibor received calls, letters in the mail, about two overdue library books. The Grafton Library in Wisconsin, apparently had more than enough of Heidi not returning her library books, so they contacted the authorities. Say what? They called to cops over two books. These books were "several months" overdue, so that warrants the police arresting her...I guess.

West Bend, WI – Eaton’s Fresh Pizza, 830 E. Paradise Drive, in West Bend announces The Cuban as September’s Pizza of the Month. It starts with a yellow mustard sauce, add mozzarella, pulled pork, ham, and pickles, and top it off with Swiss cheese.

WEST BEND, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Local women came together to frame a home for a family in need. Habitat for Humanity of Washington and Dodge Counties Women Build 2023 aimed to empower women while fostering community among volunteers. "That sense of belonging starts with having a home. Having someplace...

When he saw a group of disc golf baskets collecting dust under the football bleachers, West Bend East High School special education teacher Ryan Olson had an idea. The nine baskets were originally part of a disc golf course installed 10 years ago, but within a year one of the baskets was stolen and another was broken. The course fell into disrepair, and the remaining baskets were stored under the bleachers. While walking the track recently, Olson saw them and thought the WBHS student environmental group Saving Earth Every Day (SEED) could use them as a starting point for a new and improved on-site disc golf course.

Ask any parent to describe one their children, and they will write you a book about the kid. “Very athletic, very social, a lot of friends,” David Peterson said of his 20-year-old son Grant. But imagine having to describe your child, while in a court room as a judge...

The Hartford Union High School Marching Band (top photo and bottom photo, upper left) leads the school’s Homecoming parade the city on Sept. 29. Other units in the parade included the Hartford Central Middle School band (below, two right photos), Ozzy the Oriole (bottom left photo) the HUHS football team (second row, left side).

(Juneau) A farm family from Hartford recently made a donation to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office K9 program. Berndt’s Family Farms LLC invited Deputy Matthew Mayer and K9 Cade to their fall event on September 16th. Members from the Play 4 Cade organization also attended. K9 Cade is named after Cade, a 14-year-old boy who lost his life in a car accident in 2017. Sheriff’s officials say Cade loved all the attention from those in attendance at the event. Afterwards, Berndt’s Family Farms donated over $1,000 to the Dodge County K9 fund. Officials say that donations to the fund are greatly appreciated as they help pay for food, medical bills, equipment, and training for their K9 teams. They add that generous donations like this are the reason they are able to maintain that program.

September 29, 2023 – Cedarburg, WI -West Bend West varsity volleyball lost a heartbreaker on the road to the Cedarburg Bulldogs in 5. The Spartans had a slow start against Cedarburg losing the first 2 sets, 16-25 and 24-26. Down two sets, the Spartans regained momentum and won sets 3 and 4 by scores of 25-18 and 25-22.