Southeast Wisconsin ski hills adapt with changes in season
It definitely feels like winter outside. But the only place in southeast Wisconsin where it actually looks like winter is on the ski hill.
Trafficking case; Todd Blehovde sentenced, 10 years in prison
A Washington County judge sentenced Todd Blehovde to ten years in prison in connection with sex trafficking and assault charges.
Slinger High School bomb threat, 14-year-old suspect arrested
Slinger police arrested a 14-year-old boy who admitted to making a bomb threat against Slinger High School on Monday.
Slinger High School evacuated, social media bomb threat; all-clear given
Slinger High School on Monday, Oct. 14 was evacuated due to a social media post indicating a bomb threat targeting the high school.
Lithium-ion battery fires; prevention, safety
Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise and officials want community members to be prepared.
Washington County stolen pickup truck pursuit, driver arrested
Washington County deputies arrested a man after a cross-county stolen pickup truck pursuit late Thursday night.
Ney’s Premium Meats and Sweets; Labor Day weekend specials
Ney’s Premium Meats and Sweets in Slinger is stocked with locally-sourced beef, pork and poultry.
Slinger firefighter suffers cardiac emergency on duty, rescued by colleagues
In late July, a team of Slinger firefighters were about to leave for a call when there was an emergency right in front of them.
Slinger High School vandalism; man turns self in
One man turned himself in to police in Slinger after busting up a high school press box earlier this week.
Man shot and killed by Milwaukee County deputy after police chase
A man was shot and killed by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) deputy on Milwaukee's far northwest side Sunday night, May 5.
Trafficking arrest; Wisconsin organization shines light on issue
A Washington County man and a Milwaukee woman have been charged with sex trafficking and assaulting a teenage girl for years.
Warm weather impacting winter activities
Little Switzerland in Slinger is adapting for guests to still hit the slopes.
Ski lessons at Little Switzerland in Slinger
Steve Faller joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about ski lessons at Little Switzerland. The beginner area uses 'terrain-based learning' which includes 5 stations to help you feel confident and spend more time sliding on snow right from the start.
Having fun at Little Switzerland in Slinger
Brandon Wagner from Little Switzerland in Slinger joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the fun you can have at the ski area, which may not necessarily include any skiing or snowboarding.
Enjoying Slinger's Little Switzerland despite warm, wet weather
FOX6 stopped by Little Switzerland in Slinger to learn more about everything the ski area has to offer, and learn more about how it's dealing with the recent warm-up.
Snow Grooming at Slinger's Little Switzerland
Lead Groomer Hunter Goodreau at Slinger's Little Switzerland talked with FOX6 about grooming the snow and trails, and keeping them in tip-top shape despite the recent warm and wet weather.
Checking out Little Switzerland in Slinger
The recent rainy weather is not putting a damper on the fun at Little Switzerland in Slinger. Owner Rick Schmitz joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more.
Slinger crash: Driver hit trees, damaged 2 utility poles
A Slinger car crash sent the driver to a hospital, cut through trees and damaged two utility poles Friday, Jan. 5. It happened on Washington Street.
Slinger car fire, no injuries reported
A station wagon went up in flames in Slinger on Saturday morning, Jan. 6. It happened north of State Highway 60 near the interstate.
Challenging ski conditions in Wisconsin; region without natural snow
People who love to ski have found this winter to be exceptionally challenging. Wisconsin has yet to see a snow storm of any significance.