'An all-around good kid:' 18-year-old killed, 7 hurt when minivan crossed median on I-41

SLINGER -- A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I-41 at County Highway K near Slinger in Washington County for almost three hours on Sunday, July 8.It happened around 7:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old man was driving a minivan northbound on I-41 when he crossed over the center median and into southbound traffic.

2 family dogs die in fire at home in Township of Barton in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two dogs died in a fire in the Township of Barton in Washington County Tuesday, July 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m. at a home on Edelweiss Lane.Sheriff's officials said multiple fire departments responded.The first arriving deputy observed smoke emanating from the soffits.

Police respond to fight involving employees at Burger King in Germantown

GERMANTOWN -- Police responded to the Burger King in Germantown on Tuesday, July 3 for a report of a fight.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the restaurant on County Line Road near Appleton Avenue.We're told when police arrived, three people were fighting -- two employees and another person.

Washington County officials recover stolen guns, drugs

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County officials recovered several stolen guns and hundreds of dollars of drugs off the streets.A photo shared to their Facebook page on Friday, June 29 shows some of the goods recovered.

Washington County Sheriff: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-41

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Lanes were closed on I-41 for a short period of time as deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, June 17.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, they were notified of the crash on I-41 southbound between Highway 45 and Holy Hill Road just before 9 p.m.Once they arrived, three people were found to have minor injures.Authorities say a 39-year-old Milwaukee man was heading southbound on Highway 45 attempting to merge onto I-41.

Case dismissed against Jackson man accused of leaving gun in restroom at Starbucks

WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.

Washington Co. deputy mooned in middle of road while responding to stop sign thefts

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old is facing charges after officials say he stole stop signs in Washington County Sunday evening, May 27.The Washington County Sheriff's Office received information around 11:30 p.m., that a group was taking down stop signs on Cedarview Road in the Town of Addison.Officials say the first responding deputy was met by an 18-year-old mooning them in the middle of the road.Multiple people were located at a nearby home and were cited for underage alcohol.

West Bend police warn of bomb scare scam at Dollar General stores across the state

WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.

Walmart semi catches fire on I-41 off-ramp in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A semi truck caught fire off I-41 in Washington County Saturday, May 19.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the driver -- a 63-year-old New Lisbon man -- was traveling northbound on I-41 in the Town of Polk, when the front passenger side tire had a blowout.