VIDEO | Morning chores at Schmidt Century Farm | By Jillian Schwake
West Bend, WI - Mornings are quite beautiful at Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, in West Bend, WI. The fall days leave the weather crisp. As the sun rises the beautiful landscape...
Experience winter in a new light with DNR Candlelight Events | WI DNR
Washington County, WI - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events are scheduled...
Nurturing trees back to health after a snowstorm : Insights from Matt Smith at...
Washington Co., Wi - Tree limbs across Washington County, Wi bow low under the weight of heavy snow. Some tips of branches touch the ground while others have snapped off collapsing under the sheer...
Dense fog advisory across Washington County, WI in effect until 9 a.m.
January 24, 2024 - Washington Co., WI - Headlights are a must this morning as the National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory again for Washington County and neighboring communities.
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VIDEO | Auto Safety Center is your Winter Battery Headquarters in Washington Co., WI
West Bend, WI - Frigid temps and Wisconsin winters are here and there's no better time to check the battery in your vehicle than now. Auto Safety Center in West Bend and Grafton is...
Remember when Chucky Fellenz would wear shorts to work in freezing weather
West Bend, WI - A hat tip to history and a fond recollection on this cold January morning. As temps hover in the low 20s... that would never bother dedicated crossing guard Chucky Fellenz...
Snowy weather makes for extra challenges on the farm | By Deanna Schmidt –...
West Bend, Wi - Snowy weather adds work to the day on Schmidt Century Farm in West Bend, WI. Having to feed and care for animals takes time but add snow and it makes...
How are the roads in your area? Dense fog advisory issued for Washington County,...
January 23, 2024 - Washington Co., Wi - Motorists are dealing with an assortment of situations as a wintery weather mix coats I41, Hwy 45, and side roads across Washington County.
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VIDEO | Highlighting ‘Woodsmen in Wisconsin’ by Richard Lorenz at the Museum of Wisconsin...
West Bend, Wi - As the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, WI, takes a brief pause to set up its next exhibit, we will focus on several well-known pieces to help channel...
1947 wintery recess in West Bend | By Carol Strack Roecker
West Bend, WI -Â "I think I was in fifth grade," said Carol Strack Roecker about the photo from 1947. The picture was taken during recess at McLane School.
A history check on Wisconsin winter...
PHOTO GALLERY | “Do you wanna build a snowman? Come on, let’s go and...
Washington Co., WI - Neighbors across Washington County are submitting some of their best snowy artwork as they enjoy the outdoors.
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Found this snowman family in Slinger. Unique with its salami eyes. Props from...
Experience winter in a new light with DNR Candlelight Events | WI DNR
Washington County, WI - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off...
VIDEO | Auto Safety Center is your Winter Battery Headquarters in Washington Co., WI
West Bend, WI - Frigid temps and Wisconsin winters are here and there's no better time to check the battery in your vehicle than now. Auto Safety Center in West Bend and Grafton is...
VIDEO | Mark your calendar for the annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 27...
Town of Polk, WI -The annual Winter Carnival will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Washington County Fair Park.
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8 fire departments battle frigid temps during 2 a.m. house fire in Town of...
January 17, 2024 - Town of Polk, WI - Frigid temperatures and icy conditions made for extra challenges as firefighters battled an early morning fire at 3685 Mayfield Road in the Town of Polk.
Battalion...
Wind chill advisory for Washington Co. and neighboring communities through Wednesday, January 17
West Bend, Wi - How cold is it? It's so cold a shawl was placed around the 6-foot tall, 500-pound terra cotta warrior in the library of the West Bend Public Library.
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Wind chill advisory issued by National Weather Service through Wednesday, January 17
January 15, 2024 - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind chill advisory for the following counties: Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson,...
600+ without power in Washington County, WI
January 14, 2024 - Washington/Ozaukee Co., WI - A one-two punch from Mother Nature is making for a challenging work environment for We Energies crews who are still tackling over 600 power outages in...
Snowfall totals across Washington Co., WI
Washington Co., WI - If you get a hot second before today's Packer game, chime in with your snowfall total from the past few days and for bonus points, how many times did you...
Winter pet peeve brings trouble….
West Bend, WI - It's an oldie but a goodie... enjoy. Originally published in 2015. There's a super pet peeve that comes with winter and I still don't know why it bothers me so...