Approved: Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square project set to expand
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square project is set to expand.On Tuesday, April 28th, the Oak Creek Planning Commission approved expanding an apartment community and adding a pet store.Sixty-four more apartments will be built between S. 13th Street and I-94 -- north of Rawson Avenue.Also approved was a new retail building that would stand at the northern edge of the project, which would include an unnamed pet store.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square project is set to expand.On Tuesday, April 28th, the Oak Creek Planning Commission approved expanding an apartment community and adding a pet store.Sixty-four more apartments will be built between S. 13th Street and I-94 -- north of Rawson Avenue.Also approved was a new retail building that would stand at the northern edge of the project, which would include an unnamed pet store.
Work begins to replace "highly deteriorated" pavement on S. 27th Street in Franklin, Oak Creek
FRANKLIN/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun work on the reconstruction of WIS 241 (27th Street) in the cities of Oak Creek and Franklin, in Milwaukee County.
FRANKLIN/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun work on the reconstruction of WIS 241 (27th Street) in the cities of Oak Creek and Franklin, in Milwaukee County.
"I feel violated:" Fraudulent Green Dot accounts set up using stolen identities
OAK CREEK (WITI) — It looks like just another piece of junk mail, but take a second glance.
OAK CREEK (WITI) — It looks like just another piece of junk mail, but take a second glance.
Oak Creek Fire Department battles semi trailer fire near 20th and Ryan Road
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek firefighters battled a semi trailer fire on West Ryan Road (Highway 100,) and 20th Street in Oak Creek Saturday morning.Authorities say there was a brake and tire issue with the semi truck.The Oak Creek Fire Department posted pictures of the trailer damage on their Facebook page after the fire was extinguished.The contents of the semi trailer look to be some sort of canned beverage, but it is not confirmed what was actually inside.As of 4 p.m., crews are still on the scene.FOX6 News will continue to monitor this incident and will update this story as more information is available.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek firefighters battled a semi trailer fire on West Ryan Road (Highway 100,) and 20th Street in Oak Creek Saturday morning.Authorities say there was a brake and tire issue with the semi truck.The Oak Creek Fire Department posted pictures of the trailer damage on their Facebook page after the fire was extinguished.The contents of the semi trailer look to be some sort of canned beverage, but it is not confirmed what was actually inside.As of 4 p.m., crews are still on the scene.FOX6 News will continue to monitor this incident and will update this story as more information is available.
Inside job: Company files for bankruptcy after police say employees stole, sold supplements
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A Franklin man and a West Allis man are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplements and products from Supplement Warehouse in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A Franklin man and a West Allis man are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplements and products from Supplement Warehouse in Oak Creek.
"The most valuable gift you can give:" Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin hosts its fifth annual blood drive
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- There was a tremendous turnout Sunday, March 29th at a blood drive organized by the Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin.The annual event started as a way to give back after the mass shooting at the society's temple in Oak Creek.Community service is a big part of the Sikh faith.So many people lined up to give blood on Sunday that organizers say the BloodCenter of Wisconsin couldn't take everyone who wanted to donate."I highly, highly believe that this is the most valuable gift that you can give to somebody.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- There was a tremendous turnout Sunday, March 29th at a blood drive organized by the Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin.The annual event started as a way to give back after the mass shooting at the society's temple in Oak Creek.Community service is a big part of the Sikh faith.So many people lined up to give blood on Sunday that organizers say the BloodCenter of Wisconsin couldn't take everyone who wanted to donate."I highly, highly believe that this is the most valuable gift that you can give to somebody.
Oak Creek elementary schools have friendly food competition to help the hungry
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Food pantries across the region are fighting to keep their shelves stocked, so one local school district is stepping up to help.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Food pantries across the region are fighting to keep their shelves stocked, so one local school district is stepping up to help.
Developing: Wreck causes congestion at 13th and Rawson in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A wreck involving a semi tractor trailer caused a bit of congestion near 13th and Rawson on Friday afternoon, March 27th.Police say a semi tractor pulling two trailers was making a turn in the intersection when one of the trailers turned over.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A wreck involving a semi tractor trailer caused a bit of congestion near 13th and Rawson on Friday afternoon, March 27th.Police say a semi tractor pulling two trailers was making a turn in the intersection when one of the trailers turned over.
Can you help? Oak Creek police seek suspect accused of stealing wallets from purses at Pick 'N Save
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing wallets from purses at a Pick 'N Save store in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing wallets from purses at a Pick 'N Save store in Oak Creek.
Proposed Oak Creek Chick-fil-A restaurant gets unanimous approval from Common Council
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oak Creek was granted unanimous approval for rezoning by the city's Common Council.The popular chain restaurant will be part of Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square development.The proposal still needs to be approved by the Plan Commission for its site plans and building design.An opening date for Chick-fil-A has yet to be set.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oak Creek was granted unanimous approval for rezoning by the city's Common Council.The popular chain restaurant will be part of Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square development.The proposal still needs to be approved by the Plan Commission for its site plans and building design.An opening date for Chick-fil-A has yet to be set.
23-year-old man seriously hurt in collision in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man was seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Oak Creek Thursday morning, March 12th.The wreck happened around 6:15 a.m. near the intersection of Ryan Rd.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man was seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Oak Creek Thursday morning, March 12th.The wreck happened around 6:15 a.m. near the intersection of Ryan Rd.
All clear: Hotel guests evacuated after chlorine leak at Oak Creek hotel
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A chlorine leak forced guests at the Comfort Suites hotel in Oak Creek to be evacuated on Thursday morning, March 12th.Officials say around 7:20 a.m. a worker at the hotel went to the pool area to get the pool set up for the day.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A chlorine leak forced guests at the Comfort Suites hotel in Oak Creek to be evacuated on Thursday morning, March 12th.Officials say around 7:20 a.m. a worker at the hotel went to the pool area to get the pool set up for the day.
"Just makes me wanna catch 'em that much more:" Oak Creek trailer thieves bravely strike again
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- An Oak Creek business owner is hoping for help after a thief hits his store...and it's not the first time.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- An Oak Creek business owner is hoping for help after a thief hits his store...and it's not the first time.
"There is a danger:" Bitter cold takes toll on trees; dozens in Oak Creek must come down
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The FOX6 Weather Experts say if the month of February ended on this Monday, February 23rd, it would be the sixth coldest February on record for Milwaukee!
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The FOX6 Weather Experts say if the month of February ended on this Monday, February 23rd, it would be the sixth coldest February on record for Milwaukee!
"True heroes:" Brian Murphy, Sam Lenda awarded Medal of Valor by Vice President Biden
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — A special salute to those who risk their lives to protect and serve.
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — A special salute to those who risk their lives to protect and serve.
LAYOFFS: Staples to eliminate 53 positions at Oak Creek facility
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Staples plans to eliminate the positions of 53 employees when they restructure certain operations at its facility located at 120 W.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Staples plans to eliminate the positions of 53 employees when they restructure certain operations at its facility located at 120 W.
Chick-fil-A wants to be included in Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square project
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Chick-fil-A wants to be part of Oak Creek's blossoming Drexel Town Square project.The operators of the restaurant chain filed an application to appear before the City of Oak Creek Plan Commission for review of a conditional use permit for a proposed restaurant at the complex.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Chick-fil-A wants to be part of Oak Creek's blossoming Drexel Town Square project.The operators of the restaurant chain filed an application to appear before the City of Oak Creek Plan Commission for review of a conditional use permit for a proposed restaurant at the complex.
Froedtert Health to lease space for health center as part of Drexel Town Square development
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi has announced Froedtert Health plans to lease space for a significant primary and specialty care health center as part of the Drexel Town Square mixed use development in Oak Creek.The new health center will become part of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, which includes eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi has announced Froedtert Health plans to lease space for a significant primary and specialty care health center as part of the Drexel Town Square mixed use development in Oak Creek.The new health center will become part of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, which includes eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center.
"Wonderful recreational resource:" Oak Creek takes step forward in redeveloping lakefront
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Friday December 5th, 2014 the City of Oak Creek took a major step forward in the redevelopment of its lakefront (known as LakeVista) as it accepted ownership of 98 acres of land along Lake Michigan’s shoreline from E.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Friday December 5th, 2014 the City of Oak Creek took a major step forward in the redevelopment of its lakefront (known as LakeVista) as it accepted ownership of 98 acres of land along Lake Michigan’s shoreline from E.
Two-vehicle accident in Oak Creek, SUV strikes home
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- An accident involving two vehicles in Oak Creek ends with one of them striking a home.A lieutenant at Oak Creek Police say the accident involved an SUV traveling southbound on S.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- An accident involving two vehicles in Oak Creek ends with one of them striking a home.A lieutenant at Oak Creek Police say the accident involved an SUV traveling southbound on S.