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Illinois Town Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes ‘Imminent’ Dam Failure
More reports of damage are continuing to come in from Monday night's storm that ripped across Illinois and Wisconsin, with one town being evacuated because of the threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has several Flash Flood Warnings in effect at the time this article was published, with...
UWM-WC maintenance fund transfer, Next Generation Housing resolutions approved
WEST BEND — The Washington County Executive Committee approved a general fund transfer to maintain the UWM-Washington County (UWM-WC) building and property on Wednesday, after previously tabling the resolution to talk with West Bend officials over splitting costs of the campus that is owned by both the county and city.
A farm boy remembers butchering days nearly 90 years ago | By Dave Bohn
West Bend, WI – Over the last 15 years, Dave Bohn has been writing down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm, just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He hopes his writings will preserve the often-overlooked stories of ordinary farmers and everyday farm life in rural Washington County during the Great Depression through the eyes of a local farm boy.
Washington County man back in court, charged with 2 dozen counts of child pornography
A 36-year-old Wisconsin man tied to human trafficking in the Philippines and possessing child pornography was back in Washington County court yesterday. Michael Westphal of West Bend appeared in court for a scheduled hearing where a plea hearing was set for October 2nd. Westphal was arrested in July of 2023...
VIDEO | Sheriff recognizes good Samaritans who rescued 3 people from Kewaskum house fire
Kewaskum, WI – “There are times when ordinary citizens do extraordinary things,” said Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis as he took a moment during the Thursday night meeting of the Kewaskum School Board to recognize three people who helped save the lives of three people during a house fire May 25, 2024, on Hwy 28 in Kewaskum.
Severe thunderstorm watches expired for Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other counties
Wis. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch on July 13 for the following counties until 10 p.m. Fond du Lac, Dodge, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, Jefferson, Waukesha, and Milwaukee counties. WISN 12 News meteorologist Gino Recchia said there could potentially be hail and damaging...
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