Sikh community reflects on one year since mass shooting
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Sikh community came together on Monday, August 5th to remember six worshippers killed one year ago in a shooting on a sunny Sunday morning, as worship was beginning inside the Temple.The day began with prayer and meditation inside the Temple.
Sikh group donates $13,000 to former Oak Creek Lt. Brian Murphy
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- While remembering the victims of the Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting rights group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) handed over a sum of $13,000/- to Officer Murphy to honor his heroic and timely action which saved many lives.
Those impacted by other shootings visit Sikh Temple, offer support
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The son of a Sikh Temple shooting victim describes the bond he's formed with victims of other recent mass shootings as "a family you don't want to be in." Some of those impacted by other shootings across the country, including Newtown, the Azana Salon & Spa shooting in Brookfield, Virginia Tech, the Columbine shooting, and others visited Oak Creek on Monday, August 5th -- the one-year anniversary of the shooting.Carlee Soto came to the Sikh Temple aboard the "No More Names" bus.
Remembering six killed in Sikh Temple shooting one year ago
OAK CREEK (WITI) — Monday, August 5th marks the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting.
Memorial service held at Sikh Temple on eve of shooting anniversary
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- At the Sikh Temple of Oak Creek on Sunday, August 4th, on the eve of the anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting, a memorial service was held to remember the six people who were killed in the shooting, and to praise the community for coming together so remarkably after this tragedy.A number of speakers were heard inside the Gudwara on Saturday, including lawmakers like Gov.
Sikhs remember six killed in shooting with Tribute to Departed Souls
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Sunday, August 4th, Sikhs offered information into the Sikh faith and its history, hoping to teach folks about the Sikh community, in an effort to eliminate violence and hatred.
Gov. Walker issues statement on anniversary of Sikh Temple shooting
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has issued the following statement honoring the victims, their families, and survivors of the August 5, 2012 tragedy at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek:"One year ago, in the wake of the senseless violence, our friends and neighbors in the Sikh community showed us the best way to respond to the tragedy was with love.
Hundreds support Sikh community Chardi Kala 6K Run/Walk
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Hundreds made their way to Oak Creek High School to participate in the Chardi Kala 6K Run/Walk event on Saturday morning, August 3rd.
Sikh Temple Memorial Run
It has been one year since a mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin forever changed the lives for many.
Justice Dept. begins tracking hate crimes against Sikhs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The U.S. Justice Department announced on Friday, August 2nd it will revise its Hate Crime Incident Report form to collect data on hate crimes committed against Sikhs and several other groups.
Visitors from across the country show support at Sikh Temple
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Visitors from across the country are making their way to Oak Creek to show support for the Sikh community during the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting.The holy book will be read for 48 hours, nonstop, to mark the anniversary of the day six worshipers were gunned down inside the temple.
Weekend of reflection to remember Sikh Temple shooting victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A weekend of reflection, honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, began on Friday, August 3rd with a ceremony at Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse.Victims' families, friends and community leaders came together on Friday to reflect upon a year that changed so many lives.
Sikh Temple to commemorate lives lost with memorial events
OAK CREEK (WITI) — Monday, August 5th marks the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting.
Sikh Temple supporters work to prevent tragedy in future
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Sikh Temple shooting memorial events begin on Friday
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Next Monday, August 5th marks the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting.
Mayor Scaffidi launching non-profit "Oak Creek Cares"
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- After the tragedy last summer at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, where six people lost their lives in a mass shooting incident, people began to come together for a common cause -- to help each other get through a very difficult time.
Sikh Temple of Wisconsin to hold memorial run/walk
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Almost a year after members of the Sikh Temple were massacred, the religious community is honoring them in a special way and asking you to be involved.Six wreaths draped in flowers and adorned with the American flag are one of the first things you see entering the Sikh Temple grounds.
We Energies to pay $100,000 for environmental violations
MADISON (WITI) -- Following an October 2011 bluff collapse at a WE Energies construction site, the Wisconsin Department of Justice determined on Monday, June 8th, that We Energies will pay the state of Wisconsin $100,000 for environmental violations discovered as a result of the incident.More than a year-and-half ago, We Energies was constructing a retention pond in its Oak Creek power plant.
Oak Creek Sikhs plan events for week of shooting anniversary
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- August 5th marks the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting, and the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek has planned four days worth of activities to honor those whose lives were lost.Six people were killed when Wade Page entered the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek on Sunday, August 5th, and opened fire.The main event honoring the six who died one year ago occurs on Saturday, August 3rd -- a 6K memorial run/walk entitled: Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run/Walk: Turning Tragedy into Triumph.Registration for the 6K runs from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Oak Creek High School.The run/walk begins at 10:00 -- followed by food and games for the entire family.The Sikhs say “Chardhi Kala” is the spirit of relentless optimism: a philosophy that empowers us to persevere and grow from hardship.The run/walk is a 6K to honor the six victims killed in the mass shooting last August.Additionally, the Sikhs have planned prayer services at the Temple for Sunday, August 4th, and Monday, August 5th -- including a candlelight vigil on the 5th (the shooting's anniversary).On Friday, August 2nd, the Sikhs will host a 48-hour prayer service, followed by a remembrance at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Milwaukee.Below is a complete listing of the plans for the week of the Sikh Temple shooting anniversary:Friday, August 2
Neighbors say they saw a drug bust in Oak Creek this weekend
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Police remain tight-lipped about it, but those living in an Oak Creek neighborhood swear they saw a drug bust this weekend -- saying police were at a home all day, and eventually carried out what appeared to be marijuana plants.It happened at a home located at the corner of Hope and Steeple Chase."My boys said something.