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Walworth County explosion: House leveled in Elkhorn, tremor felt miles away
ELKHORN, Wis. — A house exploded this afternoon in Elkhorn in Walworth County, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office confirmed. It happened on Kulow Road near Highway ES, a few miles west of Alpine Valley. The below photo was taken by a drone, showing the property. LaGrange Fire Department confirmed...
Police presence at Waukesha funeral home; employees found open door
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha police responded to the Cesarz Charapala & Zinnecker Funeral Home on N. Moreland on Wednesday, July 3 to conduct an investigation. Police tell FOX6 News that employees came to work and found an open door. The workers believed they heard a noise coming from inside. Law...
Pewaukee boy located; returned to father
WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. - UPDATE: The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Aaron Amell, 4, has been located. The original notification is available below. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is attempting to locate a four-year-old child on Tuesday, July 2. Officials said Aaron Amell is believed to be with his biological...
‘Trooper in a Truck’ blitz taking place in Wisconsin next week
Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) troopers will be riding along in semi trucks next week, using the extra height to spot dangerous driving behaviors and violations. From July 8 through July 12, WSP will be taking part in a “Trooper in a Truck” detail in the following areas:. July...
REPORT: Woman Involved in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Sentenced to 20-Years in Prison
Melissa Bright, 48, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing the 2023 death of Dousman resident Brooklyn Gridley, 19, back in 2023. Bright’s sentence was issued in Waukesha County Circuit Court last week after the court decided she was guilty of the crime of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Whitewater Police Department Seeking Federal Funding
Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the City of Whitewater. The Whitewater Police Department has been working to creatively address staffing needs within the police department to meet demand for law enforcement services. In June, the department submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. The grant, entitled FY24 COPS Hiring Program, is intended to advance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time law enforcement positions to meet agencies’ community policing strategies. Whitewater Police have requested funding for three additional law enforcement positions through the grant. If granted, the funding will enable Whitewater Police to hire three additional officers, each supported by $125,000 over a three-year period. This initiative promises to strengthen community bonds and ensure a brighter, safer future for Whitewater.
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