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Hospitals · Oconomowoc

After 25 years apart, father and son's reunion torn apart by drunk driver

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

By Glenda Valdes Click here for updates on this story OCONOMOWOC, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — After 25 years apart, Jorge Martinez was finally going to reunite with his father, Alberto, in a heartwarming moment they had both been anticipating. Martinez flew in from Mexico, hoping to spend time with his father, who had worked tirelessly in the U.S. to support their family back home. Alberto was supposed to pick him up at the train station — but when …See the Story

Waukesha · Waukesha

Courts say West Allis teen was 3 times over legal limit during crash that killed Megan Voss

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

New court records show a West Allis teen was three times the legal limit when his truck slammed into a Waukesha West High School student.Megan Voss, 17, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, after she was rushed to Froedtert Hospital. Jason Zehe, 19, told police he had been drinking for four hours before getting behind the wheel. Zehe now faces multiple homicide charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and second-degree reckless homicide…See the Story

Waukesha · Waukesha

17-year-old killed in Waukesha drunk driving crash, 19-year-old arrested

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a fatal drunk driving crash that happened Monday night near the intersection of E. Sunset Drive and Guthrie Road. Police say a 17-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old was arrested for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.Investigators say the 19-year-old was speeding on E. Sunset Drive, blew a stop sign, and then hit two other vehicles. Witnesses told police the crash caused one vehicle to rol…See the Story

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