Sikh Temple mass shooting: Where have all the donations gone?
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Close to two years after the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, questions are being raised about where all the donations have gone.After a gunman walked into the Oak Creek Sikh Temple, killing six people and wounding three others, donations poured in.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Close to two years after the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, questions are being raised about where all the donations have gone.After a gunman walked into the Oak Creek Sikh Temple, killing six people and wounding three others, donations poured in.
CHARGED: 22-year-old Milwaukee man, after high-speed chase that ended in Oak Creek
RACINE COUNTY/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 22-year-old Dametri Horton has been officially charged in connection with a high-speed chase that began Sunday, June 8th in Racine County -- and ended in Oak Creek.Horton faces four charges.
RACINE COUNTY/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 22-year-old Dametri Horton has been officially charged in connection with a high-speed chase that began Sunday, June 8th in Racine County -- and ended in Oak Creek.Horton faces four charges.
Teens promote peace saying, "We're not going to be helpless"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sikh Temple shooting sent shock waves across the community, that one man was driven by sheer hatred to kill 6 people he knew nothing about."We felt confused that day, we felt helpless," said Sikh Temple member Pardeep Kaleka.Kaleka vividly remembers that day, as he lost his father in the shooting.But he used that horrific experience as an awakening to make a difference by co-founding Serve 2 Unite."Serve 2 Unite was a way of us saying you know that we`re not going to be helpless, we`re not going to be victims anymore, we`re going to be proactive," said Kaleka.This organization brings students from different schools together to discuss a variety of issues impacting the community such as segregation, violence, poverty, and bullying.They are taught how to be peacemakers and how to use things like art as a positive outlet."There`s a lot of violence and things like that going on in our community so having the outlet for all the youth to get together and actually talk about things in the community that are going on is perfect," said high school senior Daleshontai Tate.Senior Asia Nash admits that she used to get into a lot of fights, but through Serve 2 Unite she has learned that violence is not the answer."Me, I don`t even fight anymore.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sikh Temple shooting sent shock waves across the community, that one man was driven by sheer hatred to kill 6 people he knew nothing about."We felt confused that day, we felt helpless," said Sikh Temple member Pardeep Kaleka.Kaleka vividly remembers that day, as he lost his father in the shooting.But he used that horrific experience as an awakening to make a difference by co-founding Serve 2 Unite."Serve 2 Unite was a way of us saying you know that we`re not going to be helpless, we`re not going to be victims anymore, we`re going to be proactive," said Kaleka.This organization brings students from different schools together to discuss a variety of issues impacting the community such as segregation, violence, poverty, and bullying.They are taught how to be peacemakers and how to use things like art as a positive outlet."There`s a lot of violence and things like that going on in our community so having the outlet for all the youth to get together and actually talk about things in the community that are going on is perfect," said high school senior Daleshontai Tate.Senior Asia Nash admits that she used to get into a lot of fights, but through Serve 2 Unite she has learned that violence is not the answer."Me, I don`t even fight anymore.
Another teen comes forward: "Barr asked what kind of underwear I wore"
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A day after a local soccer coach is in court for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old, another teen comes forward with allegations against Matthew Barr.The teen says she was harassed for months by Barr, and at one point, he asked intimate questions about what she was wearing."He was asking me what kind of underwear I wore.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A day after a local soccer coach is in court for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old, another teen comes forward with allegations against Matthew Barr.The teen says she was harassed for months by Barr, and at one point, he asked intimate questions about what she was wearing."He was asking me what kind of underwear I wore.
Suspects who stole from liquor store practically mugged for cameras
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are looking for your help to identify a couple of suspects accused of stealing from Gary's Beer & Liquor on S.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are looking for your help to identify a couple of suspects accused of stealing from Gary's Beer & Liquor on S.
Police: Man killed wife after 56 years of marriage because she was "nagging" him
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 76-year-old Jack Lang has been charged in connection with an incident Oak Creek police said they were investigating as a murder/attempted suicide.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 76-year-old Jack Lang has been charged in connection with an incident Oak Creek police said they were investigating as a murder/attempted suicide.
Neighbors "heartbroken" elderly couple involved in murder/attempted suicide
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police say a woman was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence on W.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police say a woman was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence on W.
Members of Sikh community heal from tragedy by donating blood
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The BloodCenter of Wisconsin says blood donations are down -- and the harsh winter is to blame.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The BloodCenter of Wisconsin says blood donations are down -- and the harsh winter is to blame.
Start date for Drexel Town Square project to be announced in May
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- New details are expected to be released in May involving Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square development.On May 10th, Oak Creek and WISPARK LLC.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- New details are expected to be released in May involving Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square development.On May 10th, Oak Creek and WISPARK LLC.
The Rock's CEO eyeing up Oak Creek as "Plan B" for baseball stadium
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal says The Rock's CEO could be eyeing up a site in Oak Creek for a potential Frontier League baseball stadium as a "Plan B."The Business Journal says Mike Zimmerman says his top alternate location is the U.S. Postal Service site in Oak Creek.Zimmerman says discussions with Franklin are ongoing.Zimmerman was hoping to build the stadium in Franklin -- saying the stadium is a catalyst for a $40 million multi-use facility that would be built after the stadium goes in.Zimmerman asked Franklin to borrow $10.5 million for the stadium -- which he said he would repay through a lease agreement that would generate enough money annually to pay off the debt.Franklin officials have rejected that plan.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal says The Rock's CEO could be eyeing up a site in Oak Creek for a potential Frontier League baseball stadium as a "Plan B."The Business Journal says Mike Zimmerman says his top alternate location is the U.S. Postal Service site in Oak Creek.Zimmerman says discussions with Franklin are ongoing.Zimmerman was hoping to build the stadium in Franklin -- saying the stadium is a catalyst for a $40 million multi-use facility that would be built after the stadium goes in.Zimmerman asked Franklin to borrow $10.5 million for the stadium -- which he said he would repay through a lease agreement that would generate enough money annually to pay off the debt.Franklin officials have rejected that plan.
Over 100 pages of documents outline Sikh Temple shooting & investigation
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- FOX6 News has obtained new documents related to the Sikh Temple shooting investigation.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- FOX6 News has obtained new documents related to the Sikh Temple shooting investigation.
Authorities detonate grenades found in Oak Creek home
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Officials detonated live hand grenades in a remote area in Oak Creek Tuesday night, March 18th after they were located in the attic of a home.According to officials, an Oak Creek resident called police after they found what they believed were hand grenades inside their attic.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Officials detonated live hand grenades in a remote area in Oak Creek Tuesday night, March 18th after they were located in the attic of a home.According to officials, an Oak Creek resident called police after they found what they believed were hand grenades inside their attic.
Documentary on Sikh Temple shooting premieres in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On a cold Thursday evening, March 13th, crowds arrived in Oak Creek ready for the big premiere of a documentary on the Sikh Temple shooting.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On a cold Thursday evening, March 13th, crowds arrived in Oak Creek ready for the big premiere of a documentary on the Sikh Temple shooting.
Lt. Brian Murphy supports Season of Giving Blood Drive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been nearly a year and a half since the tragic Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, but retired Oak Creek Lt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been nearly a year and a half since the tragic Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, but retired Oak Creek Lt.
Meijer looking to open a store inside Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting a Meijer store is closer to becoming a reality in Oak Creek.According to state records, Meijer has paid $7 million for 17.5 acres of the Drexel Town Square property in Oak Creek -- the redevelopment plan for the former Delphi manufacturing plant.It will include retail, apartments, a hotel and a new city hall and library.There is no word on when crews will break ground on the Meijer store.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting a Meijer store is closer to becoming a reality in Oak Creek.According to state records, Meijer has paid $7 million for 17.5 acres of the Drexel Town Square property in Oak Creek -- the redevelopment plan for the former Delphi manufacturing plant.It will include retail, apartments, a hotel and a new city hall and library.There is no word on when crews will break ground on the Meijer store.
Lt. Brian Murphy thanks blood donors in new video
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Retired Oak Creek Police Lt.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Retired Oak Creek Police Lt.
Oak Creek receives federal funds 16 months after Sikh Temple shooting
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- This week, Oak Creek received a check for about $150,000 from the federal government -- a reimbursement for the city's costs following last year's shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.Nearly 16 months after a gunman shot six people dead at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, the city of Oak Creek has received more than $150,000 in federal reimbursements."That's huge.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- This week, Oak Creek received a check for about $150,000 from the federal government -- a reimbursement for the city's costs following last year's shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.Nearly 16 months after a gunman shot six people dead at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, the city of Oak Creek has received more than $150,000 in federal reimbursements."That's huge.
Car, school bus collide at 13th & Rawson in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Emergency crews responded to the intersection of 13th and Rawson in Oak Creek on Monday morning, December 2nd after a collision between a school bus and car.Officials have not indicated what led to the collision.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Emergency crews responded to the intersection of 13th and Rawson in Oak Creek on Monday morning, December 2nd after a collision between a school bus and car.Officials have not indicated what led to the collision.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Son of Sikh Temple shooting victim reacts to Navy Yard shooting
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Monday's Washington Navy Shipyard shooting happened a day before the relatives of mass shooting victims were scheduled to be in Washington.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Monday's Washington Navy Shipyard shooting happened a day before the relatives of mass shooting victims were scheduled to be in Washington.
Church leaders discuss safety in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Church leaders from all over Wisconsin came together Tuesday, September 10th to learn about safety.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Church leaders from all over Wisconsin came together Tuesday, September 10th to learn about safety.