Tuesday, May 22, 2012
One cat was locked in a bathroom. Firefighters also investigated a report of a kitten in the storm sewer.
The Waukesha Fire Department hasn’t been climbing any ladders to pull kittens out of trees lately, but they have been called to help with a few animal problem incidents. Firefighters were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of East Main Street Wednesday morning after an older woman reported that her cat was locked in the bathroom, according to Battalion Chief Steve Ore. The woman told the firefighters that she didn’t close the door. “It must have bumped the door to lock itself in,” Ore said. Another feline emergency was reported Tuesday at Main and Martin streets when the fire engine from Station No. 1 was dispatched for a report of a kitten in the storm sewer. Firefighters responded, found people standing around the drain but no …
Nineteen-year-old Erik Turner tells TV station that he sent emails to Democrats as a joke.
A teenager who has volunteered at the Republican Party of Waukesha County’s headquarters on Pearl Street is facing investigation after Democrats allege he attempted to sell them campaign secrets, according to media reports. FOX6 News reports that Erik Turner sent two messages to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin stating that he had information for the group trying to recall Gov. Scott Walker. Turner’s Facebook page had a picture of Turner posing with Walker, according to the station. However, the 19-year-old told Today's TMJ4 that he sent an email offering to sell campaign secrets as a prank. The Wisconsin Republican Party issued a statement to FOX6 stating it did not condone Turner’s actions. Graeme Zielinski, the spokesman for the state …
Pewaukee baby died unexpectedly at 8 weeks old.
Graysen Lucas Knutowski, of Pewaukee, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the tender age of 8 weeks. He was born in Summit on March 19, 2012, the son of Lucas Knutowski and Rachel Simons. Graysen was a very happy baby all the time and was greatly loved. He will be forever missed by his loving parents Lucas and Rachel of Pewaukee, his big brother Gaige Hecht of Pewaukee and by the Baxter family, the Simons family, the Knutowski family, the Sanden family and the Kernz family. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Memorials are appreciated to the family. For further information, please call Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation and …
Waukesha man dies at age 88.
Griffith S. Jones II, of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born on Sept. 13, 1924, in Wauwatosa the son of Griffith and Helen (nee Fairbarian) Jones. Griffith worked for Waukesha Engine for 43 years until his retirement in 1986. He lived life to the fullest enjoying swimming, walking, hiking, biking and any outdoor activity. Griffith enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to the police scanner and belonged to The Old-timers club at Waukesha Engine. He will be sadly missed by his son David (Nancy) Jones of Waukesha, his brother Cranston (Ann) Jones of Bradenton, FL, his four grandchildren: Shelly (Scott) Weston, John Jones, Marc Jones and Jennifer Jones all of Waukesha and seven great-…
Man was looking for the animal in a neighborhood about a mile from the school.
The addition of the national greeting card retailer makes the 273,000 square-foot Phase I 100 percent occupied, including a 132,000 square-foot Target, and a 60,000 square-foot LEED-Silver certified Pick ‘n Save grocery store.
Players with ProHealth Care’s championship-winning Senior 75s softball team will share their lifetime of experience and help kids learn to play ball.
About 50 people enjoyed a fun baseball-themed event Sunday afternoon at ProHealth Care’s West Wood Health & Fitness Center. Players with ProHealth Care’s championship-winning Senior 75s softball team shared their lifetime of experience helping kids learn to play ball with training stations in batting, fielding and throwing. Kids and their families also enjoyed a ballpark-style lunch.
Meeting will be held Thursday afternoon at the Waukesha City Hall.
The Ethics Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to consider a complaint that was filed by a Waukesha business owner against two Waukesha aldermen over their dual roles as members of the Common Council and the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors. Kathleen Cummings and Duane Paulson were targeted by Shay Johnson, owner of Leather Restoration, during the city’s discussions about the possibility of joining the county’s dispatch system while abandoning the city’s own dispatch center. The council decided last week to continue operating the city’s dispatch center, but the issue could be revisited with additional information. “Both receive a higher payment from the county than the city,” Johnson wrote in the ethics complaint. “Therefore they …
Suspect admits breaking into her mother's home while she's out at a Bible study, according to criminal complaint.
A 24-year-old Pewaukee woman is facing charges for burglarizing her mother’s Waukesha home while she was at bible study. Dana Q. Kaymen was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Thursday with one count of burglary and one count of theft. If convicted, she faces up to 13 years in prison. According to the criminal complaint: On March 22, the victim was at Bible study for two hours and when she came back to her home in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue, she discovered numerous jewelry items were missing. A neighbor informed investigators he saw Kaymen enter the home while the victim was gone. The victim said Kaymen is her daughter and she had lived with her until November. However, the woman told police Kaymen is a heroin addict and …
He may not have scored the highest week in and week out, but Donald Driver's talent and hard work and the love of Packers Nation and Cheeseheads everywhere got him that shiny new prize!!!!
Donald Driver netted him the mirror ball trophy on the season finale of Dancing With the Stars!!!!
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11:28 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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