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Brookfield fire crews warned of dangerous heat and humidity this week and urged residents not to leave children or pets unattended in parked cars.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Hartford man says a local credit union wired $22,000 to a fake dealership and is now paying a loan for a truck he never received.
A Milwaukee woman got 22 years after pleading guilty in the July 13, 2025 slaying of Dennis Carter. The plea includes 348 days credit, eight years supervision and restitution.
A Necedah man drowned at Petenwell Lake after apparently attempting to rescue an injured eagle; investigators found fishing gear and feathers at the scene.
Cloudy, muggy morning with a high near 74°F. A rapid warm-up Monday brings multi-day highs in the 90s and dangerous heat-index readings.
A 25-year-old was taken to a hospital after a Saturday shooting on the 9600 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue; police are asking for tips.
A 30-year-old Waukesha woman was arrested after an alleged knife attack that left a 60-year-old man injured. Court papers set a $250,000 cash bond.
Community & Society in ...
Fond du Lac is offering up to $9,500 — $5,500 cash plus about $4,000 in local perks — to attract move‑ready families and fill local jobs. The program is run via MakeMyMove and backed by a state grant.
Court filings allege a 42‑year‑old Waukesha man sexually assaulted a 5‑year‑old who stayed in his tent. He’s held on $100,000 bond and a July 22 hearing is scheduled.
A Milwaukee man was convicted of first‑degree reckless homicide after a six‑day trial for supplying fentanyl that killed a Fond du Lac woman. The verdict drew a sharp statement from the county DA.
A mild Saturday gives way to a fast‑arriving heat wave. Expect highs near the mid‑90s and heat indices around 100°F early next week.
Food & Drinks in ...
Lakefront Brewery converted a neighboring storage lot into a riverfront greenspace, with new sod and trees expected to be ready for guests within weeks.
Court papers say investigators traced a Feb. drug purchase to a Milwaukee phone number and arrested 31-year-old Allen T. Anderson after a Brookfield man died of fentanyl intoxication.
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