Waukesha County Man Sentenced For 2023 Murder In Grafton

Miguel Aponte, formerly of Waukesha County, was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in January.

'Slender Man' Attacker Missing After Fleeing Group Home: Authorities

The woman, who stabbed a classmate nearly to death in 2014, cut off her monitoring bracelet and escaped a group home, authorities said.

Waukesha 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

Waukesha currently has 196 registered sex offenders listed on the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

Teen Charged With Theft After Parents Found Dead In Waukesha Home

Officers found the teen in Kansas driving a stolen car with a gun following suspicious absences and disturbing texts, authorities said.

WI Woman Who Stabbed Friend To Please ‘Slender Man’ Granted Release

Morgan Geyser, who stabbed her friend 19 times at the age of 12 in an attempt to appease "Slender Man," was granted release on Thursday.

Hours-Long Standoff Ends With Arrest In Waukesha: Reports

A man was seen being led out in handcuffs, and a report said a police officer had been issued, the reports said.

WI Lieutenant Gave Marijuana, Cell Phone To Inmate: Feds

Johanna Grace, 34, is set to be sentenced on Oct. 9 in U.S. Court.

WI Jury Finds Waukesha Man Guilty Of Sex Trafficking By Force

Cornelius Jackson faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison and a mandatory minimum of 15 years of imprisonment.

Fire Extinguished At Duplex Home In Waukesha

One person was at home during the fire but was able to evacuate on his own and nobody was injured, authorities said.

Body Recovered After Man Fell Off Kayak On Lake In Summit: Fire Dept.

Divers and search teams on Thursday recovered a man's body from Lower Nemahbin Lake after he fell off a kayak, authorities said.

Divers Look To Recover Man Who Fell From Kayak Into Waukesha Co. Lake

Two children were rescued after a kayak flipped on a lake in Summit Tuesday, but an adult with them failed to resurface, officials said.

2 Waukesha Officers Injured When Theft Suspect Resists Arrest: Police

Two officers were hurt Tuesday evening in Waukesha amid the arrest of a shoplifting suspect who showed up at the station, police said.

Waukesha-Area Restaurant Chain Owes $272K In Back Wages: Feds

Casa Tequila also violated child labor laws by employing three minors to work past their permitted hours, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

Man Dies After Motorized Scooter Crash In Waukesha: Police

A 72-year-old motorized scooter rider was wearing a helmet during a crash in Waukesha Wednesday morning, but he later died, police said.

Waukesha Sheriff's Office Seeks Man Who Approached Child In Street

Authorities said they are still following leads on a possible attempted abduction after a man approached a child walking a dog Tuesday.

Fire At Pewaukee Storage Complex, Man Suffers Burns: Sheriff

A man was seriously burned when the car he was working on inside a Pewaukee storage unit caught fire, authorities said.

Waukesha 8-Year-Old, Grandfather Die In Watertown Plane Crash: Reports

A student from Waukesha's Summit View Elementary was among two people killed when a small aircraft crashed in Watertown, a report said.

Waukesha Home Burglarized While Resident Was Home: Police

A Waukesha resident called the police after they heard people rummaging through their stuff downstairs Friday evening, police said.

Waukesha Attorney Killed In Crash Was 'Adored' By 13 Grandchildren

Waukesha police on Wednesday identified the 76-year-old man killed in Sunday's crash on Les Paul Parkway as a retired attorney.

76-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Les Paul Parkway In Waukesha: Police

A crash involving two vehicles Sunday morning in Waukesha led to a 76-year-old's death, according to police.

Mail Truck Lands On Side After Crash In Waukesha

A mail truck landed on its side after a crash Tuesday morning, police logs said.

String Of Thefts To Unlocked Vehicles Around Waukesha County

At least five vehicles were stolen from communities around Waukesha County in a recent string of thefts, authorities said Wednesday.

Fight At Waukesha Springs Park Ends In Arrests: Reports

Several people were arrested Tuesday night after a fight broke out at Waukesha Springs Park, according to reports and police logs.

61 Citations Written During Targeted Traffic Enforcement In Waukesha

Waukesha police said nearly 200 traffic stops were made in the past week during targeted enforcement on Highway 59.

2 Seriously Injured After SUVs Crash Near Racine Avenue In Waukesha

A crash near Racine Avenue and Highway 164 in Waukesha Tuesday evening closed the roadway for hours, according to police.

Teen With Rifle Arrested; Spotted By Waukesha North Students: Police

After students at Waukesha North High School spotted someone with a rifle outside Friday, police said they arrested a teen who had a gun.

Aerial Traffic Enforcement Planned For I-94 In Waukesha Friday

Wisconsin State Patrol said pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations on Interstate 94 on Friday, weather permitting.

Gunshots After Argument At Waukesha House Party, 2 Men Charged: Police

Two people are facing charges of attempted homicide after police said a party in Waukesha led to gunshots and a man suffering a graze wound.

6-Year-Old Dies After Crash At Highway 59 And West Avenue In Waukesha

A child has died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash in Waukesha Wednesday evening, according to police.

Generator Causes Concern About Gas Leak At Waukesha County Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College said a person received medical care after a contractor placed a generator near an air intake Wednesday.

Hiker From Pewaukee Dies At Grand Canyon National Park

Authorities said a man from Pewaukee, Wisconsin was found dead Friday on a trail at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

No Injuries In Cirrus Vision Jet Incident At Waukesha Airport: Sheriff

Two people were on board a jet involved in an incident at the Waukesha County Airport Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Investigators Identify Man Who Died In Waukesha Jail Custody

After an inmate died at the Waukesha Co. Jail, investigators said there was no obvious signs in his cell as to what caused the death.

1 Taken Into Custody At Waukesha Home After Armed Robbery: Police

Police said they took a person of interest into custody at a Waukesha home on Friday afternoon after a report of an armed robbery.

Man Dies In Custody At Waukesha County Jail; Investigation Requested

A 34-year-old man who was taken into custody on Monday for a probation hold died on Tuesday at the Waukesha County Jail, authorities said.

Crash Into Apartments Ends Waukesha Chase, Injures 3 Suspects: Police

A car caught fire after it crashed into an apartment complex early Sunday morning after a police chase in Waukesha, according to police.

Man Arrested After Erratic Driver Reported On I-94 In Waukesha: Police

Wisconsin State Patrol said they arrested a man on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after reports of an erratic driver in Waukesha.

73-Year-Old Pedestrian Hospitalized After Crash In Waukesha: Police

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Waukesha, police said.

Crew Tried To Control Plane Carrying Dogs Before Pewaukee Crash: NTSB

After a plane carrying over 50 dogs for adoption crashed in Pewaukee Nov. 15, a preliminary report from federal investigators was released.

Waukesha Officer Released From Hospital After Vest Stops Bullet

A Waukesha police officer suffered a chest injury from gunfire Wednesday but the round did not get through his ballistic vest, police said.