Oak Creek fatal car crash; excessive speed a factor, officials say
A 36-year-old man died in a car crash that ended in a retention pond along S. 13th Street just north of Ryan Road on Tuesday morning, Jan. 4.
Oak Creek car fire on I-41 closes 2 lanes
A car fire on northbound Interstate 41 closed the two left lanes near Oakwood Road in Oak Creek on Saturday night, Dec. 4.
Oak Creek apartment fire: 5 displaced
Crews were called to the area of Wildwood Drive and Drexel Avenue for a fire at an apartment complex Sunday morning.
Oak Creek apartment fire: 5 displaced
Crews were called to the area of Wildwood Drive and Drexel Avenue for a fire at an apartment complex Sunday morning, Nov. 28.
Oak Creek teen missing, police seek help from public
The Oak Creek Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a missing 15-year-old girl.
Woman stabbed at Red Roof Inn in Oak Creek; suspect dead
Oak Creek police responded to a domestic violence stabbing at the Red Roof Inn near 13th and College in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 21.
Woman stabbed at Red Roof Inn in Oak Creek; suspect dead
Oak Creek police responded to a domestic violence stabbing at the Red Roof Inn near 13th and College in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 21.
IKEA raises starting wages to $16 per hour; higher in some locations
IKEA U.S. announced on Tuesday, Nov. 9 that it is raising starting wages for U.S. co-workers to $16 per hour, with some hourly wages starting at $17 or $18 depending on location.
Oak Creek homicide: 2 suspects arrested in Kentucky
Oak Creek police say two persons have been taken into custody in Kentucky – and that they are connected to a homicide that happened near 13th and College on Sunday, Oct. 31.
Oak Creek conference center, hotel to be built
Construction of the new Creekside Crossing Conference Center and an adjacent Homewood Suites by Hilton is now underway.
Oak Creek Eagle Scout earns all 137 merit badges
An Oak Creek teen has earned all 137 Boy Scout merit badges, an accomplishment very few have ever done.
Brandon Bowen arrested in South Carolina, was wanted for Oak Creek crime
Brandon Bowen's whereabouts are unknown after he posted bail in April. He was arrested and charged with second-degree sexual assault and other crimes.
Oak Creek family's puppy, car stolen in Milwaukee
An Oak Creek family's car was stolen on Milwaukee's south side, their puppy inside. The car was later found, but the search for their pet continues.
Alleged carjacker shot by police near Franklin Walmart after pursuit, crash
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement after a series of incidents in Franklin. Authorities said the man allegedly carjacked two vehicles, led police on a high-speed chase and kidnapped a person while armed.
Shooting in Oak Creek; man wounded, suspects sought
Oak Creek police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday, Aug. 30 near Oakwood Road and Shepard Avenue.
Fire after crash in Oak Creek; 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
One person is dead and another seriously injured following a crash and fire involving a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle in Oak Creek.
Silver Alert canceled, Oak Creek woman found safe
A Milwaukee County Silver Alert for 84-year-old Bonnie High was canceled Wednesday, Aug. 25. She was found safe.
Sikh Temple shooting remembered; President Biden honors fallen
Thursday, Aug. 5 marks a somber day in southeast Wisconsin. It has been nine years since the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek.
National Night Out celebrated in southeast Wisconsin
Across the nation and in southeast Wisconsin, local police departments are hosting National Night Out. It aims to strengthen ties between police officers and community members.
Oak Creek National Night Out returns after year off due to COVID
Across the nation and in southeast Wisconsin, local police departments are hosting National Night Out. It aims to strengthen ties between police officers and community members.