Tornado Watch in effect until 11 p.m. for neighboring Dodge and Fond du Lac...
May 17, 2017 - Dodge Co., WI - There's a Tornado Watch in effect until 11 p.m. for neighboring Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties. The National Weather Service said showers and thunderstorms will...
Strong thunderstorm headed toward Washington County
May 15, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Weather Alert as a strong thunderstorm is moving east and will affect southwestern Washington County as well as...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for neighboring Dodge County
May 15, 2017 - Dodge County, WI - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Dodge County that remains in effect until 4:55 p.m.
At 4:37 p.m., a severe thunderstorm...
VIDEO | Taking a look back at the May 10, 1990 snowstorm
May 10, 2017 - Hat tip to Ruth Marks for planting the seed on what occurred 27 years ago today on May 10, 1990.
It was late spring, baby birds were in the nest, trees...
Freeze warning in effect from midnight until 8 a.m. Monday
May 7, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Cover up your plants tonight or better yet take them indoors as a freeze warning has been issued for Dodge-Washington-Ozaukee and Waukesha.
Including the cities of  Fond...
Tornado Awareness Week = drills today; be prepared, not scared
April 20, 2017 - Washington County, WI - If you hear tornado sirens going off today there's a good reason, and it's not because there's a tornado.
As a part of Tornado and Severe Weather...
Overnight storms headed to Washington County
April 12, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Showers and thunderstorms making their way into Washington County this evening. The forecast for Thursday includes partly cloudy skies with temps in the 50s. Â The National...
Springtime creates a renewed hazard for fire danger. By Ron Naab
April 10, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Fire officials and the Wisconsin DNR have issued a friendly reminder that springtime creates a renewed hazard for firefighters and those of us that live in...
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for south central Wisconsin
UPDATE 6 p.m.: Â The severe thunderstorm watch has been cancelled.
April 10, 2017 - According to the National Weather Service:
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Dodge and Washington Counties which...
Are you spotting signs of spring? The Mighty Crocus – a poem by Emily...
April 2, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Signs of summer cropping up in my yard. How about you? I find the crocus are so small and colorful and mighty to be able to...
What do you remember about grade school and the science of photosynthesis?
March 31, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - We've had quite a bit of rain lately and some warmer days as well; you can also see the grass is starting to get greener.
That process...
Signs of spring!
March 20, 2017 - U.S.A. - Found these signs of spring on a walkabout in my neck of the woods. On a 2-day assignment. Can you spot some of the historical markers and guess...
The chicken debate returns! West Bend Common Council to discuss possible change to ordinance...
March 14, 2017 - West Bend, WI - On Monday, March 20 the West Bend Common Council will talk about possibly amending the municipal code regarding keeping live chickens within the city limits. Currently...
I-41 southbound to STH 60 to close at 7 p.m. tonight/Tuesday to remove vehicles
March 14, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - The Washington County Highway and Sheriff’s Office wants to advice motorists of upcoming road closures on Interstate 41 between STH 60 and STH 145 starting today,...
Snowfall totals coming in with 12 inches in some parts of Washington County. Can...
March 13, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Joan Greethurst posted this photo with her Sears Paints yardstick just after 6 p.m. in Germantown on Monday March 13,
"GT Snow TOTAL where I live is...
VIDEO | Teresa Hall’s vehicle got totaled in the snowy accident mess on I41....
https://youtu.be/e0oTd57fRLU
March 13, 2017 - Richfield, WI - Teresa Hall feels lucky to be alive. "My car was smooshed," said Hall as she waited for a ride at Slinger High School.
Hall was headed home to...
VIDEO | Can you identify this location during whiteout conditions? “This is a...
https://youtu.be/_8pLq6piKd4
March 13, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Visibility was extremely limited Monday morning in Washington County as a late-season snowstorm pushed through the area.
Here's a quick video of a recognizable location in the...
UPDATE: Plows tackling I41 – full team on staff. Suggested alternate routes available by...
March 13, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - The Monday afternoon commute through Washington County is likely to test the patience of everyone behind the wheel.
Alternate routes include: 175 north from Holly Hill Road...
VIDEO | A quiet March snowfall in West Bend. A Winter Weather Advisory...
https://youtu.be/t5i6cWvVbyo
March 12, 2017 - West Bend, WI - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday for Washington County as well as Ozaukee, Dodge and Fond...
Theo Richter icehouse | By Lee Krueger
Town of West Bend, WI - Today’s 1920 history photo is courtesy Lee Krueger. It’s the Theo Richter icehouse. I was after a photo of maple syrup tree tapping. Krueger said the weather is...