2 Lac La Belle drownings in 3 days in Oconomowoc
Two men drowned in three days on Lac La Belle in Waukesha County, something rescue crews said hasn't happened on this body of water. Police say neither was wearing a life jacket.
Lac La Belle drownings: Safety concerns addressed by officials
Officials addressed on Monday, July 25 water safety concerns on Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc after two drownings in the last week.
Lac La Belle drownings: Safety concerns addressed by officials
Two men drowned in three days on Lac La Belle in Waukesha County, something rescue crews said hasn't happened on this body of water. Police say neither was wearing a life jacket.
Lac La Belle drowning Sunday; 2nd in past week
A Milwaukee man drowned in Lac La Belle Sunday, July 24, the Western Lakes Fire District said.
Lac La Belle search; Milwaukee man's body pulled from water
A search of Lac La Belle ended after the body of a Milwaukee man was pulled from the water Saturday morning, town of Oconomowoc police said.
Search for missing swimmer in Lac La Belle
Emergency crews will resume a search for missing swimmer in Lac La Belle on Friday morning.
Oconomowoc library OKs concealed carry in buildings
The Oconomowoc Library Board voted to allow concealed carry of weapons in buildings, despite most people speaking out against it, Thursday.
Oconomowoc fatal fire at senior apartment complex
Fire crews were called to the scene of an apartment fire at a senior housing complex near 2nd and Concord around 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Severe storms hit Oconomowoc twice
Mother Nature isn't cutting Oconomowoc a break. First, there was hail the size of quarters on Friday. Three days later, more storms led to severe flooding.
Oconomowoc golf ball-sized hail destroys roofs
Neighbors in Oconomowoc are assessing the damage of the hail storm Friday. One company said roofs need to be replaced as a result of the damage.
Wildlife care center temporarily not taking new patients
At the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, workers have been so busy, they had to temporarily stop taking new patients.
Waukesha County bear sightings: DNR says bears are looking for snacks
Nightlife is getting wild in rural Waukesha County. Residents are reporting late-night sightings of a bear wandering through neighborhoods.
Wisconsin Harley-Davidson Honor Ride for Memorial Day
Memorial Day celebrations are officially underway – kicking off with a special Wisconsin Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride out of Oconomowoc.
Sophie Dittrich sentenced; probation for drug, weapon charges
Sophie Dittrich, the daughter of a Wisconsin state representative, has been sentenced to three years of probation for charges filed in a 2020 incident.
Concealed carry at Oconomowoc library, city leader encourages
Oconomowoc's Common Council voted May 3 on new concealed carry rules, but not everyone agrees the rules will keep people safe.
Concealed carry at Oconomowoc library, city leader encourages
The Oconomowoc Common Council voted to allow concealed carry in places like city hall. The council's president wants that to include the library.
Oconomowoc police officer in court Friday; sexual assault allegation
An Oconomowoc police officer charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and misconduct in office will be in court Friday, May 6 for a preliminary hearing.
Oconomowoc Ball Field construction theft; suspects sought
Police are asking for help identifying and locating suspects wanted in the theft of nearly $12,000 in construction equipment from the Oconomowoc Ball Field project.
Clean birdfeeders, reduce avian flu spread, experts say
The best advice for birdwatchers is to keep their feeders clean and make sure certain birds aren't congregating.
Milwaukee mayoral election 2022: Interest outside city's borders
It’s not just Milwaukeeans with an eye on Tuesday’s election.