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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Fire breaks out at The Saloon bar in Oak Creek

OAK CREEK -- Fire crews battled a fire at The Saloon bar located at the intersection of E.

#RisingforCharleston: Oak Creek one of eight cities to host gathering to honor shooting victims

OAK CREEK -- A gathering was held on this Sunday, June 28th at the Salvation Army Chapel in Oak Creek to honor the nine people who lost their lives in the mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina -- and to talk about how people of faith and concerned citizens are uniting to turn grief into action -- action that organizers believe will ultimately help reduce gun violence in America.This gathering was organized by "Everytown for Gun Safety" and "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America."The event at the Salvation Army Chapel in Oak Creek was part of a larger effort titled #RisingforCharleston, in which people of faith and communities around the country honored those who were killed at Emanuel AME — and the 88 people who die from gun violence every day and hundreds of others injured by gun violence every day in America.The shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston occurred on the evening of June 17th.