Oak Creek police: 25-year-old man in custody after 'shots fired' call near 13th & College
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police say a large police presence Sunday, March 13th near 13th and College was the result of a 'shots fired' call.Oak Creek police and Milwaukee police were dispatched to the area around 4:30 p.m., and there was a heavy police presence for hours during this investigation.Oak Creek police say a 25-year-old man was taken into custody.Police said late Sunday night there was "no threat to the public."PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"Debris was flying everywhere:" Police pursuit ends in wild crash near 13th & College
OAK CREEK -- A police pursuit ended in a crash in front of the Holiday Inn Express hotel just south of 13th and College in Oak Creek on Friday evening, March 4th.There can be so many perspectives for one single event."It just blew up," said a witness."I saw the car hit the ditch and a guy say, 'get down, get down,'" said a witness.
Tale of two cities: Large number of lead water pipes in Shorewood, none in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK/SHOREWOOD -- A tale of two cities: Lead pipes have been a growing concern since Flint, Michigan's water crisis became headline news.
Mass shooting plot: Suspect alleges it was to "defend Muslims;" leaders of local mosque react
MILWAUKEE -- Federal officials have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, Samy Mohammed Hamzeh, who is accused of planning a mass shooting at a Masonic temple in Milwaukee.
Recognize this woman? Caledonia police seek vehicle thief after car recovered in Oak Creek
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police need your help identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle that was recovered in Oak Creek.Police say the theft occurred on December 22nd on Terrace High in Caledonia (near the intersection of Newman Road and Northwestern Avenue.The 2008 Cadillac was recovered on January 1st in Oak Creek.
"It's getting worse:" Students in Oak Creek hope education will put an end to hatred against Muslims
OAK CREEK -- American Muslims appear to be facing a perfect storm of hate.
Suspect identified after anti-Muslim sign found inside grocery store; no charges will be filed
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Police Department has completed a preliminary investigation into the anti-Muslim sign which was posted at the Woodman's grocery store located at 8131 S.
"Just unbelievable:" Anti-Muslim note posted at grocery store shocks customers, store officials alike
OAK CREEK -- A surprising find Tuesday, December 8th at a grocery store.
Oak Creek Mayor reacts strongly to San Bernardino shooting: "It's personal to me"
OAK CREEK -- The mayor of Oak Creek is well aware of the pain caused by mass shootings and now he's speaking up.
"I've had enough:" Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi pens editorial following mass shooting in California
SAN BERNARDINO/OAK CREEK -- At least 14 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in San Bernardino, California on Wednesday, December 2nd.
"It's unbelievable:" Complex fire in Oak Creek destroys several units
OAK CREEK -- Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of an overnight fire Saturday, October 17th.
"Black Friday of toys:" Holiday shoppers get a head start at 49th annual Toyland Extravaganza
OAK CREEK -- It's only mid-October, but Christmas shopping is in full swing.
"Six Minutes in August:" Three years after tragedy at Sikh Temple, Oak Creek mayor has written a book
OAK CREEK -- It has been three years since six people were shot and killed inside the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, and Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi has now written a book about the tragedy -- explaining how the city healed and became stronger after the shooting.
Water Street Brewery in Oak Creek suffers some damage after it was struck by vehicle
OAK CREEK -- The Water Street Brewery in Oak Creek (located on S.
Worker rescued from transmission tower in Oak Creek after suffering symptoms of heat stroke
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek fire officials say a maintenance worker, working on a transmission tower for Channel 49 had to be rescued on Tuesday evening, September 1st.It happened around 7:00 p.m.We're told the worker was working 300 feet above ground when that worker began experiencing symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.A fellow worker who was above (at about 500 feet) noticed this, and observed the worker was incoherent, and going in and out of consciousness.The worker at 500 feet was able to lower himself down, and he managed to bring the sick worker down off the transmission tower.
"These are happening in all the communities:" Carjackings on the rise, here's how you can stay safe
OAK CREEK -- They're dangerous and they're organized.
Construction equipment thefts on the rise in Oak Creek, police warn workers to keep watch
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek Police Department is warning commercial and construction companies working in Oak Creek to beware of equipment theft.Recently, Oak Creek police and much of Milwaukee County have seen an increase in theft of equipment left unattended at work sites.
3 years later, Sikh Temple shooting victims remembered: "People say time heals everything - it takes time"
OAK CREEK — August 5th, 2015 marked the three-year anniversary of the shooting inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Sikh community hosts Chardhi Kala run/walk, blood drive "to unite people against hate"
OAK CREEK -- On August 5th, 2012, nearly three years ago, Wade Page opened fire inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek -- and six people lost their lives.Leading up to the anniversary of that tragic day, the Sikh community is honoring those impacted by what happened.A 48-hour prayer service began Friday, July 31st at the temple.On Saturday, the Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run/Walk: Run 2 Unite took place at Oak Creek High School. “Chardhi Kala” is the spirit of relentless optimism: a philosophy that empowers us to persevere and grow from hardship.
Sikh community to remember six lives lost in shooting at temple in Oak Creek three years ago
OAK CREEK -- August 5th, 2015 marks the three-year anniversary of the shooting inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.