3 hurt in head-on crash on WIS 60 in Grafton; 1 transported via Flight for Life
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Three people were hurt, two of them seriously, when a driver crossed the centerline on WIS 60 in Grafton Wednesday afternoon, November 22nd and struck another vehicle.According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, it happened shortly before 4:00 p.m. on WIS 60, near 1st Avenue.An investigation has revealed a 22-year-old Grafton man driving a Jeep Patriot was headed eastbound on WIS 60 when his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a westbound vehicle head on.The Grafton man was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of serious injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
53-year-old hunter accidentally shot in leg in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County officials tell FOX6 News a 53-year-old man was shot while hunting in the Town of Fredonia on Wednesday, November 22nd.According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed a hunting party of five people were participating on a deer drive on Oriole Lane -- located north of Jay Road -- when two people discharged their rifles in the direction of another member in their group while attempting to shoot a deer.
Semi hauling 70K lbs. of paper products hits van pulling camper, closing all lanes of I-43 SB at WIS 60
GRAFTON -- All lanes of I-43 southbound were closed for hours Tuesday, November 7th at WIS 60 due to a crash involving a semi and a van pulling a camper.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near Grafton.
Amid rumors, officials stress that DoD power grid test is only a drill; will not lead to shutdown
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A rumor claiming the national power grid will be knocked out for several days is causing panic on social media.
Vehicle strikes utility pole, catches fire in Ozaukee County, driver flees the scene
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's is investigating a vehicle crash and fire that happened late Tuesday night, October 31st.At approximately 11:54 p.m. the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle on fire as a result of striking a utility pole at Lake Shore Road and Pioneer Road in the Town of Grafton.
Husband of Milwaukee Co. judge killed when SUV struck limo bus, rolled on I-43 in Ozaukee Co.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A 41-year-old Oak Creek man was killed in a crash on I-43 in Ozaukee County Saturday evening, October 7th.
2 people, floating on air mattress with no life jackets rescued on Lake Michigan in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office say two people floating on an air mattress had to be rescued from Lake Michigan -- off South Beach in Port Washington.It happened Tuesday, August 8th around 6:00 p.m.According to sheriff's officials, multiple 911 calls came in regarding children in distress.
Ozaukee County: 35-year-old man dies after accidentally falling on machete
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Ozaukee County officials say a man who suffered critical injuries after falling on top of a machete in Fredonia, has died.
Man suffers critical injuries after falling on machete in Fredonia
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A man suffered critical injuries after officials say he fell onto a machete in the Waubedonia Park located in the Village of Fredonia.The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 25th.According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, the man was treated on scene for critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital.The victim's name is not being released at this time as the incident is still under investigation.Fredonia Ambulance and Port Washington Paramedic responded to the scene.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Argument leads to man being stabbed with broken beer bottle in Ozaukee County
VILLAGE OF BELGIUM -- A 20-year-old Texas man is recovering from injuries suffered after being stabbed with a broken beer bottom early Monday, July 24th.The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office indicates it received two 911 hang-up calls shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Monday.
Officials issue warning after several burglaries targeting Grafton homes under construction, businesses
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office are issuing a warning after several recent burglaries targeting homes under construction, and businesses, including a golf course, taking place within less than a month's time.The first incident happened at a home under construction in the area near Lakefield Road and Lake Shore Road.
1 seriously injured after 2 motorcycles collide on northbound I-43 in Mequon
MEQUON -- Two motorcyclists were taken to the hospital Thursday night, June 29th after they struck each other while traveling northbound on I-43 in the City of Mequon.It happened near Pioneer Road around 9:45 p.m.When deputies arrived on scene they found that two motorcycles had struck each other, then another vehicle.Officials say both motorcycle drivers, from Sheboygan County, knew each other and were traveling together from Milwaukee.One of the drivers, identified as a 51-year-old Waldo resident, was transported by ambulance to St.
3 men rescued from Lake Michigan after boat capsized off coast of Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON -- Three men were rescued from Lake Michigan Sunday, June 18th after their boat capsized off the coast of Port Washington.It happened around 8:30 a.m., according to the Port Washington Fire Department.We're told an 17-and-a-half-foot pleasure craft capsized.
1 taken to hospital by Flight for Life; 5 others hurt in Ozaukee County crash
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Flight for Life was called out to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Ozaukee County Sunday night, May 7th.The crash involved a tractor and an SUV.It happen around 7:30 p.m. on State Highway 57, north of Hickory Grove Road, in the Town of Fredonia.The crash investigation revealed a tractor being operated by a 60-year-old man from Fredonia was traveling southbound in the right lane when it was struck from behind by an SUV.
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office swears in new K-9 unit 'Rev'
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office welcomed a K-9 officer to the force on Saturday, May 6th.K-9 'Rev' joined the force after a swearing in ceremony.Rev is now one of two K-9 officers at the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.PHOTO GALLERY"It's really hard to get them to raise the right paw, I don't expect a response back from them.
No one in custody after attempted armed robbery at jewelry store in Mequon
MEQUON -- Officials are seeking suspects after an attempted armed robbery at a jewelry store on Mequon Road near Port Washington Road in Mequon.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Mequon police and officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the AC Zuckerman store, which was closed at the time.Police said two armed and masked suspects were unsuccessful in making entry to the jewelry store -- and fled the scene.Police set up a perimeter, searching the area and parking lots, but were unable to locate the suspects.
"He wasn't alone:" As many as 30 Good Samaritans stopped to help motorcyclist who died after crash
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office have identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash in Saukville Sunday, November 13th.
Officials identify motorcyclist killed in crash in Town of Cedarburg; striking driver cited
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office have identified the operator of a motorcycle killed in a crash on County Highway I, south of Cedar Sauk Road in the Town of Cedarburg which happened Saturday, September 17th.The deceased has been identified as Jeffrey Paape.58-year-old Paape was headed northbound on County Highway I when a minivan, driven by a 76-year-old Town of Cedarburg man exited a driveway in the path of the motorcycle.A crash then occurred.
Suspect in crash involving pedestrian seriously hurt after pursuit, crash in Grafton
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office say a suspect wanted in connection with a crash involving a pedestrian in Sheboygan County was seriously hurt in a crash after a pursuit in Grafton Saturday night, August 6th.This all began with that crash in Sheboygan County, which happened just after 8:00 p.m.Police say the suspect fled the scene after striking a pedestrian.
