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Man Found Dead near Wisconsin-Illinois Border in 1993 Identified as Keshena Native
PLESANT PRAIRIE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Investigators revealed the identity of a John Doe homicide from 1993 and are now looking for the killer. On the 31st anniversary date of the body’s discovery, Pleasant Prairie police and Kenosha Medical Examiner’s Office announced the victim in the case was identified as Menominee Indian Tribe member Ronald Lewis Dodge of Keshena.
Waukesha woman convicted in a fatal 2022 crash gets additional prison time
A Waukesha woman who is serving time for a December 2022 crash in Milwaukee that killed her cousin will remain behind bars a bit longer. Shauntonae Walton, 28, on Thursday pleaded guilty to knowingly operating a car without a license – causing great bodily harm and bail jumping. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan...
Traffic stop leads to 5th drunk driving charge for Caledonia man
RACINE, WI — A traffic stop for speeding in the City of Racine earlier this month led to the arrest of. a 50-year-old Caledonia man for his fifth drunk driving offense. The felony operating while intoxicated charge filed against Kofi Reaves lead to a 10-year prison term and a $25,000 fine if he’s convicted.
Burlington House Explosion Investigation Continues
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling (pictured) hopes the search of the town of Burlington home, leveled by an explosion and fire last weekend, can be completed by the end of this week. Schmaling says it's believed there were three people in the home, although autopsies have been performed on the remains of just two people found in the debris. While the search for a third possible victim continues, he says the work is “painstaking.” Schmaling says additional assistance has been called in, including cadaver dogs.
Rush Hour Crash on Green Bay Road Sends Multiple Drivers to Hospitals, Citations Issued
Somers, WI (WLIP)–A four-vehicle collision during rush hour on Green Bay Road near Highway KR in Somers sent several motorists to the hospital Monday evening. The accident occurred at 5:17 p.m. when a sedan rear-ended an SUV, causing a chain reaction. Emergency personnel, including numerous fire and rescue units,...
Waukesha man, 24, charged with intentional homicide in grandmother's shooting death
WAUKESHA - A 24-year-old man will face an intentional homicide count and two other criminal charges stemming from the death of his grandmother, who was shot Aug. 25 in their Waukesha home. Sean Couture, who according to online court documents resided in the house that his grandmother owned on Douglass Avenue, made his...
Waukesha stabbing, street fight near Barstow and Bank; man accused
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha man is accused of stabbing one man and beating another during a Monday night fight. Prosecutors charged 47-year-old Adam Malinski in the case. Police said it was one piece of a recent uptick in violence among the city's homeless community – and it wasn't the first time Malinski was involved.
Police name 74-year-old victim of Waukesha homicide. Suspect, in hospital, awaits charges
WAUKESHA - While the man authorities say shot his grandmother remains hospitalized with charges pending, the name of the victim in the crime has been released. In a news release Wednesday, Waukesha police said the woman killed was Nancy Lovejoy, 74. According to Waukesha County tax records, Lovejoy was the owner of the...
Silver Alert canceled: Critically missing woman found safe
WAUKESHA, Wis. - UPDATE: A Silver Alert for Karen Wandrey was canceled minutes after it was issued on Tuesday. She has been found safe. The original missing person notice is available below. A Silver Alert was issued on Tuesday for critically missing 85-year-old Karen Wandrey. Waukesha police said Wandrey left...
Family members, neighbors mourn Oak Creek mother killed in crash on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE, Wis (CBS 58) -- A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning on Milwaukee's south side. As family members close to the victim react to her death, they say the people who left the scene of the crime had little regard for their loved one. According...
Single-Engine Plane Veers Off Runway in Waukesha, No Injuries Reported
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WAUK) — A plane had a hard landing at Waukesha County Airport on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at 4:37 p.m. when the single-engined piston-powered plane touched down and veered off the runway, coming to rest in a grassy area to the south. Neither the aircraft nor the airfield appeared to sustain significant damage.
Fatal hit-and-run crash highlights Milwaukee reckless driving
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police continue to search for the person driving a stolen car Monday that caused a fatal hit-and-run crash. Surveillance video shows the crash just after 5:30 a.m. Monday as a speeding stolen SUV crosses into the oncoming lane, skids and slams into an SUV driven by Tai Rosa Perez, 38, of Oak Creek, and she didn't survive. The two people in the stolen SUV though are seen on surveillance video running away from the scene.
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