Waterford
CRIME & SAFETY
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...
Man pulled from rubble of Walworth County house explosion has died
LA FAYETTE TOWNSHIP — Authorities say the man who was pulled from the rubble of a La Fayette Township home explosion Tuesday and airlifted to a hospital has died. The only occupant of the structure was a 68-year-old male resident,. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as...
9 arrested during carnival in Southridge Mall parking lot
GREENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Greendale police say nine people were arrested, including eight juveniles and one adult, during a carnival in Southridge Mall's south parking lot Saturday, June 29. Officials say several callers reported incidents between 3:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., including a report of an armed robbery, a...
Man accused of stealing car from Kwik Trip with two kids in backseat accepts plea deal
OAK CREEK, Wis. — One of the men accused of stealing a car with two young girls in the backseat from an Oak Creek Kwik Trip accepted a plea deal Wednesday. Investigators say Bedee Usama is one of three men who stole the car in February and then drove off with the children in the backseat.
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...
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...
Sturtevant Kwik Trip road rage shooting; Gage Cortez sentenced, prison
STURTEVANT, Wis. - A Racine County judge sentenced Gage Cortez on Monday, July 1 to 18 months in prison plus an additional three years of extended supervision in connection with a Sturtevant road rage shooting in November 2022. Cortez pleaded guilty on April 22 to a charge of first-degree recklessly...
I-894 crash, Milwaukee County Sheriff squad vehicle involved
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A Milwaukee County sheriff's squad vehicle was involved in a crash on I-894 in West Allis on Monday, July 1. The accident happened in the early afternoon on the southbound stretch of freeway between Greenfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. A sheriff's squad and two other vehicles...
‘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...
Waukesha County jury duty phone scam; caller may identify as Captain Kasta
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about an ongoing jury duty scam. According to officials, individuals who have received the scam calls indicated that the caller may identify themselves as Captain Kasta with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office. "The calls referenced were...
Forward Latino: Condemns false and extremist remarks by former president In presidential debate and hate-motivated shooting
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy. organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states. issued the following statement from National President Darryl Morin following the hate-based. shooting of four children and three adults in Crete, Nebraska. “Our prayers...
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.