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WASHINGTON ISLAND, Wis. — A city official in West Bend died in a hunting accident after apparently shooting himself during the weekend opener of the gun-deer season.The Washington Island Police Department says it appears 65-year-old Steven Hoogester, of West Bend, shot himself in the chest S…
CEDARBURG — The Cedarburg School district pivoted to remote learning last Friday due to COVID-19. On Wednesday, the Cedarburg Board of Education heard from Superintendent Todd Bugnacki and district staff about the factors that contributed to this decision. Read more
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Police in suburban Milwaukee on Monday provided more details about their investigation into a mall shooting last week, including the arrests of two more people. Read more
WILLIAMS BAY, Wis. — Joe Murphy and Melynna Arreola-Quiroga are concerned about how light pollution affects human health, animals and boating safety. Read more
JANESVILLE, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to a statement from the Republican lawmaker, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district.The congressman said he began experiencing mild symptoms over the weekend and contacted his health car… Read more
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute Friday afternoon between two groups. He said four “innoc… Read more
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Police said Saturday that they're still searching for a man suspected in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall that injured eight people.“Investigators are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect from yesterday’s shooting at Mayfair Mall,” the Wauwatosa Police Dep… Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The driver who struck and killed a pedestrian along a Brown County road hours after smoking marijuana has been sentenced to three years in prison. Read more
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The wife and adult son of a Twin Cities area man who disappeared in 2013 have now been charged in his death. Read more
WAUWATOSA — Police searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at Mayfair Mall that left seven adults and a teenager injured. Read more
OCONOMOWOC — Susan Marshall’s fourth book starts out on a Monday morning in January 2016. She was excited for the new year until she got a call from her brother in Colorado. Read more
BROOKFIELD – A man was shot in the head in Brookfield Wednesday at about 5 p.m., police said. Read more
MARINETTE, Wis. — Five Marinette County deputies involved in fatally shooting a suspect last month have been cleared by prosecutors. Read more
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday took his next step in combatting the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. Read more
WEST BEND — As COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and the region continue to rise, hospital capacity is emerging as a potential challenge. Read more
WAUKESHA — A Sun Prairie man was ordered held in lieu of a $20,000 cash bond Monday after being charged in connection to a crash that killed a woman on Interstate 94 on Saturday night. Read more
KENOSHA, Wis. — Authorities say a 17-year-old boy was arrested in Kenosha after he allegedly stabbed a man who was attacking his sister. Read more
WAUKESHA - The organizers of the downtown Waukesha Christmas Parade, which was scheduled to be held Nov. 22, said they have canceled the parade. Read more
WEST BEND — On Wednesday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved the extension of the current public health emergency to Feb. 10, 2021, which provides the ability for the county to apply for grants, purchase needed supplies and redeploy employees. Read more
WAUKESHA — Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper concluded the deadly force used by two Waukesha Police Department officers against a man in the parking lot of ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital was warranted in her June 10 report on the officer- involved death that occurred on April 15. Read more
CEDARBURG — Give a woodpecker a forest of trees, and it will choose the side of your house every time. Read more
WAUKESHA — Since charges were filed against Alderman Aaron Perry on Tuesday, one a felony charge and three misdemeanor charges related to domestic abuse, questions remain as to the future of his holding the District 12 seat. Read more
MADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure spill that has apparently killed scores of fish in Vernon County. Read more
WAUKESHA — Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry is facing one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges related to domestic violence allegations from an incident that allegedly occurred Monday morning. Read more
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Two teens are in custody after shots were fired during a carjacking in Sheboygan and a law enforcement pursuit, according to authorities. Read more
WAUTOMA, Wis. — A man is facing felony charges for a school bus stop crash that killed a six-year-old girl. Read more
GERMANTOWN — Germantown High School is the next school in the county to have to temporarily switch to an all-virtual learning environment due to complications related to COVID-19. Read more
WAUKESHA — Nathanael Benton, 23, who faces criminal charges after allegedly shooting two police officers in Delafield on Friday, had his bail set at $1.5 million in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Monday. Read more
CEDARBURG — At 6 feet, 8 inches tall and a workout enthusiast, Joshua Terry might have appeared imposing, even intimidating, to those who knew nothing else about him. He was a U.S. Army veteran and loved to play basketball, adding to his tough facade. Read more
WEST BEND — When the going gets tough for Melania Holder, a West Bend woman who uses a wheelchair, she reminds herself to “keep moving forward.” On Saturday, Holder did just that upon virtually completing the 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk, an event that was part of the Germantown Area Chamber of Co… Read more
JANESVILLE, Wis. — One person has died in a house fire in Janesville. Read more
WAUKESHA — A local school, business and government have all come together to aid conservation efforts for the eastern bluebird, all while students learn important and fulfilling skills. Read more
DENVER — Colorado's wildlife agency said Thursday it considers a ballot initiative to reintroduce the gray wolf into the state to have passed after a group that opposes the initiative conceded the race and the agency consulted with the office of Gov. Jared Polis. Read more
MARINETTE, Wis. — An 83-year-old man charged with killing a couple in a northeastern Wisconsin park in 1976 has been found competent to stand trial. Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Brown County judge who was scheduled to sentence a woman for lying during a homicide investigation was informed Monday that the defendant had died. Read more
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The surroundings near Milton’s Timber Hill Winery are more industrial than pastoral, but the ambience inside the winery’s new covered outdoor seating is positively geodesic. Read more
MADISON, Wis. — Authorities say firefighters swam about 20 yards to a vehicle that was sinking into a Madison lake Saturday night and rescued a person who was trapped in the back seat. Read more
KENOSHA, Wis. — A father and his 5-year-old daughter have died in a highway collision with a semi in Kenosha County, according to sheriff's officials. Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The trial for a U.S. Air Force airman charged in the kidnapping and death of a Sunday school teacher is set to begin next year. Read more
WEST BEND — Gas prices locally have slowly crawled upward over the past six months since a steep drop in the spring, but still stand about 50 cents below the average prices a year ago. Read more
WAUKESHA — Various aspects of small-city living in Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin and Menomonee Falls were reviewed in a recent WalletHub study, and all of the Waukesha County municipalities included ranked in the 90th percentile — 99 being the best. Read more
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Portage County sheriff's officials say a 44-year-old man is suspected of intentionally striking his father with a vehicle. Read more
BARABOO, Wis. — A Wisconsin Dells man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving is facing his 12th charge for drunken driving. Read more
TOWN OF JEFFERSON, Wis. — The developer of a controversial wind farm in Green County has scrapped plans for the project. Read more
MADISON, Wis. — A 2015 report identified hazardous substances on the site of the Sheboygan Municipal Armory near Lake Michigan, but contamination was only recently reported to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at the request of state environmental regulators. Now, the DNR is dire… Read more
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say a man who attempted to flee from officers Saturday night after reports of a suspicious vehicle beat up a delivery driver before he was arrested. Read more
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — An altercation in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin early Saturday has left four people injured by stab wounds. Read more
WAUKESHA - Cold temperatures and a long drive didn't stop Brian Byrne and John Holden from making the trip from Chicago to the Waukesha County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 24 for President Donald Trump¹s campaign rally. Read more
WAUKESHA – Before President Donald Trump took the stage at Waukesha County Airport Saturday, Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Ambassador Richard Grenell warmed up the crowd with speeches of their own. Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Croix River is still in good health but is facing pollution threats, according to two new reports. Read more