"It's just been awesome:" Hundreds celebrate Independence Day in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th in SE Wisconsin -- and the City of Oak Creek was no exception.It's not an Independence Day celebration without food, a parade and city of people celebrating.Elie Schwartz and his dad visited Oak Creek from Maryland Tuesday.
OAK CREEK -- Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th in SE Wisconsin -- and the City of Oak Creek was no exception.It's not an Independence Day celebration without food, a parade and city of people celebrating.Elie Schwartz and his dad visited Oak Creek from Maryland Tuesday.
Fourth of July celebrations in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK -- Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway in Oak Creek.
"Finally made it to Wisconsin:" IKEA breaks ground on future store location in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- IKEA broke ground on Thursday, June 29th at its site for a future store in Oak Creek.The 291,000 square foot store is set to open in Summer 2018 on 29 acres of land near the corner of I-94 and Drexel Ave.
OAK CREEK -- IKEA broke ground on Thursday, June 29th at its site for a future store in Oak Creek.The 291,000 square foot store is set to open in Summer 2018 on 29 acres of land near the corner of I-94 and Drexel Ave.
"Everything is just really tense:" Rumors on social media lead to increased patrols at Oak Creek H.S.
OAK CREEK -- A series of rumors making the rounds on social media caused police to step up patrols at Oak Creek High School over the last few days.
OAK CREEK -- A series of rumors making the rounds on social media caused police to step up patrols at Oak Creek High School over the last few days.
Family of man who died in West Allis can't understand why he'd commit an armed robbery
WEST ALLIS -- The family of a man who died after an officer-involved shooting in West Allis on Saturday, May 13th is speaking out, as Oak Creek police on Tuesday, May 16th positively identified him.Police said 37-year-old Maxwell Holt of Milwaukee allegedly committed an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant in West Allis on Saturday.
WEST ALLIS -- The family of a man who died after an officer-involved shooting in West Allis on Saturday, May 13th is speaking out, as Oak Creek police on Tuesday, May 16th positively identified him.Police said 37-year-old Maxwell Holt of Milwaukee allegedly committed an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant in West Allis on Saturday.
Police: Next-of-kin notification not yet made after officer-involved shooting in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Oak Creek police said Monday, May 15th the man killed in an officer-involved shooting that stemmed from an armed robbery and subsequent traffic stop has been identified, but next-of-kin have not been notified, so his name is not being released at this point.
WEST ALLIS -- Oak Creek police said Monday, May 15th the man killed in an officer-involved shooting that stemmed from an armed robbery and subsequent traffic stop has been identified, but next-of-kin have not been notified, so his name is not being released at this point.
"Senseless:" Oak Creek priest, family mourn loss of relative killed in Egypt ISIS bombings
OAK CREEK -- Those in Egypt are in a state of shock, anger and mourning after deadly bombings struck two Coptic churches on Palm Sunday -- and the ISIS attacks have had an impact here in SE Wisconsin.
OAK CREEK -- Those in Egypt are in a state of shock, anger and mourning after deadly bombings struck two Coptic churches on Palm Sunday -- and the ISIS attacks have had an impact here in SE Wisconsin.
Police: 1 taken into custody after crashing vehicle during police pursuit
OAK CREEK -- One person was taken into custody and the search continues for a second suspect following a police pursuit and crash early Tuesday morning, March 21st.It began shortly after 12:30 a.m. when Oak Creek police attempted to conduct a field interrogation on a white Nissan Altima that may have been involved in illegal drug activity near the Red Roof lnn on 13th Street.Prior to making contact, the vehicle fled northbound on 1-94 from W.
OAK CREEK -- One person was taken into custody and the search continues for a second suspect following a police pursuit and crash early Tuesday morning, March 21st.It began shortly after 12:30 a.m. when Oak Creek police attempted to conduct a field interrogation on a white Nissan Altima that may have been involved in illegal drug activity near the Red Roof lnn on 13th Street.Prior to making contact, the vehicle fled northbound on 1-94 from W.
Struck by an SUV's mirror while walking home in Oak Creek, victim urges driver to come forward
OAK CREEK -- An Oak Creek man was struck by an SUV while walking home from work.
OAK CREEK -- An Oak Creek man was struck by an SUV while walking home from work.
"I guess I did it too hard:" Former Oak Creek daycare employee accused of fracturing infant's arms
OAK CREEK -- A former daycare worker is accused of fracturing the arms of a five-month-old baby.
OAK CREEK -- A former daycare worker is accused of fracturing the arms of a five-month-old baby.
Woman, family dog die after they were pulled from burning mobile home in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- A 54-year-old woman died after she was rescued from a burning mobile home in Oak Creek Monday night, February 6th.
OAK CREEK -- A 54-year-old woman died after she was rescued from a burning mobile home in Oak Creek Monday night, February 6th.
"This was very easy access:" Thieves target vehicles left running to warm up in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- We all know it's tempting on a cold morning, just for a few moments, to warm up your car in your driveway before you get in.
OAK CREEK -- We all know it's tempting on a cold morning, just for a few moments, to warm up your car in your driveway before you get in.
"It`s crazy!" First significant snowfall means we must once again learn how to drive in winter
OAK CREEK -- We saw our first significant snowfall of the season Saturday evening, December 10th through Sunday, December 11th and it meant getting back into the swing of things for drivers here in southeastern Wisconsin.
OAK CREEK -- We saw our first significant snowfall of the season Saturday evening, December 10th through Sunday, December 11th and it meant getting back into the swing of things for drivers here in southeastern Wisconsin.
"Just crazy:" Suspects allegedly emptied boxes for big items, filled them with electronics
MILWAUKEE -- Three people from Illinois are charged with retail theft from a Meijer store in Oak Creek.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people from Illinois are charged with retail theft from a Meijer store in Oak Creek.
Oak Creek's Lake Vista Park could get final approvals en route to 2018 opening
OAK CREEK -- Work could begin before year's end on Oak Creek's lakefront, to create a new park.The Lake Vista project has been in the works for years, and will cover about 50 acres between 5th Avenue and Lake Michigan.The space would feature athletic fields, pavilions and nature trails leading to a beach.Oak Creek's Plan Commission will consider rezoning 50 acres of city-owned land Tuesday, October 25th.PHOTO GALLERYCLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
OAK CREEK -- Work could begin before year's end on Oak Creek's lakefront, to create a new park.The Lake Vista project has been in the works for years, and will cover about 50 acres between 5th Avenue and Lake Michigan.The space would feature athletic fields, pavilions and nature trails leading to a beach.Oak Creek's Plan Commission will consider rezoning 50 acres of city-owned land Tuesday, October 25th.PHOTO GALLERYCLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Really good jobs:" MATC Oak Creek 'Heavy Metal Tour' pushes to fill manufacturing positions
OAK CREEK -- If you or someone you know is looking for work, there's a great opportunity for you.
OAK CREEK -- If you or someone you know is looking for work, there's a great opportunity for you.
"I hope they catch them:" More than 20 cars hit by BB, paintball guns in South Milwaukee area
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK -- A string of vehicles have been vandalized in the South Milwaukee and Oak Creek area during the last couple of days.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK -- A string of vehicles have been vandalized in the South Milwaukee and Oak Creek area during the last couple of days.
Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi will not seek re-election in 2018
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek residents will soon be looking for a new leader.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek residents will soon be looking for a new leader.
Police seek Dodge Charger after Oak Creek squad with K-9 inside rammed prior to pursuit
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are looking for a stolen Dodge Charger after an Oak Creek police squad with a K-9 officer inside was rammed repeatedly Sunday, September 18th prior to a pursuit.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are looking for a stolen Dodge Charger after an Oak Creek police squad with a K-9 officer inside was rammed repeatedly Sunday, September 18th prior to a pursuit.