Peace conference involving faith leaders, officials held in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A conference was held in Oak Creek on Sunday, March 3rd, drawing leaders of many different faiths.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A conference was held in Oak Creek on Sunday, March 3rd, drawing leaders of many different faiths.
Oak Creek celebrates end of weight loss challenge
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The combined loss of 900 pounds was cause for celebration on Saturday, February 23rd.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The combined loss of 900 pounds was cause for celebration on Saturday, February 23rd.
Milwaukee man accused of assaulting teenager in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man is now charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of possession of child porn.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man is now charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of possession of child porn.
Oak Creek police investigate shooting at apartment complex
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex on Thursday, February 14th.The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Thursday in the 500 block of East Towne Square Court.A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex on Thursday, February 14th.The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Thursday in the 500 block of East Towne Square Court.A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Oak Creek police warning homeowners about surveillance scam
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are warning homeowners about a surveillance operation they say they are not a part of -- an operation they are calling a scam.Surveillance video can be critical in solving crimes, but Oak Creek police are warning residents about a scam targeting homeowners.Scammers are calling people, claiming to be police, and offering a free installation of surveillance cameras inside homes."The police department would not go out and offer to install cameras themselves," an Oak Creek police official told FOX6 News.Installing surveillance equipment is a job Benjamin Hartley has been doing for over a decade.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are warning homeowners about a surveillance operation they say they are not a part of -- an operation they are calling a scam.Surveillance video can be critical in solving crimes, but Oak Creek police are warning residents about a scam targeting homeowners.Scammers are calling people, claiming to be police, and offering a free installation of surveillance cameras inside homes."The police department would not go out and offer to install cameras themselves," an Oak Creek police official told FOX6 News.Installing surveillance equipment is a job Benjamin Hartley has been doing for over a decade.
Officials, residents in Oak Creek watch SOTU, praise Lt. Murphy
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Tuesday evening, February 12th, city of Oak Creek officials and residents were keeping a close eye on President Barack Obama's State of the Union address -- backing Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was on hand in Washington, D.C. for the speech.In August, Brian Murphy was one of the first on the scene during the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Tuesday evening, February 12th, city of Oak Creek officials and residents were keeping a close eye on President Barack Obama's State of the Union address -- backing Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was on hand in Washington, D.C. for the speech.In August, Brian Murphy was one of the first on the scene during the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek.
Oak Creek Lt. Brian Murphy to attend Pres. Obama's SOTU address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy is set to attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address."He has bullets still in his body from the wounds he suffered that day," Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi said.Murphy was shot multiple times after being among the first responders to the scene of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin over the summer.President Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, February 12th -- and Lieutenant Murphy will be a special guest."It's quite an honor for Brian.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy is set to attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address."He has bullets still in his body from the wounds he suffered that day," Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi said.Murphy was shot multiple times after being among the first responders to the scene of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin over the summer.President Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, February 12th -- and Lieutenant Murphy will be a special guest."It's quite an honor for Brian.
TEXT: County Exec. Chris Abele's State of the County Address
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, February 11th delivered his State of the County address in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi introduced Abele, who then provided the following remarks:"Thank you Mayor Scaffidi for the introduction.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, February 11th delivered his State of the County address in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi introduced Abele, who then provided the following remarks:"Thank you Mayor Scaffidi for the introduction.
55-year-old Deborah Nowakowski reaches plea deal to avoid trial
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 55-year-old Deborah Nowakowski of Oak Creek on Tuesday, January 29th reached a plea deal to avoid going to trial.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 55-year-old Deborah Nowakowski of Oak Creek on Tuesday, January 29th reached a plea deal to avoid going to trial.
Oak Creek's mayor returns from Washington talks on gun control
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OAK CREEK (WITI) -- One of the issues Pres.
Oak Creek seeks answers to stop the violence
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- How do you change a cycle of violence?
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- How do you change a cycle of violence?
Gun found in Sikh Temple parking lot could be connected to robbery
OAK CREEK -- South Milwaukee police believe a loaded handgun found Sunday morning, January 6th in the Sikh temple parking lot is connected to a robbery in South Milwaukee.According to FOX6's media partners at the Oak Creek Patch, a 34-year-old temple member noticed the gun on the pavement about 9:45 a.m. Sunday and turned it over to the temple security guard, who flagged down an Oak Creek police officer.South Milwaukee police are reportedly investigating an armed robbery Saturday night in the 7500 block of S.
OAK CREEK -- South Milwaukee police believe a loaded handgun found Sunday morning, January 6th in the Sikh temple parking lot is connected to a robbery in South Milwaukee.According to FOX6's media partners at the Oak Creek Patch, a 34-year-old temple member noticed the gun on the pavement about 9:45 a.m. Sunday and turned it over to the temple security guard, who flagged down an Oak Creek police officer.South Milwaukee police are reportedly investigating an armed robbery Saturday night in the 7500 block of S.
Sikh Temple hosts three-day prayer service for Newtown victims
OAK CREEK -- Members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek this weekend launched a massive prayer service in honor of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.20-year-old Adam Lanza took guns belonging to his mother, Nancy Lanza, and shot her as she slept in her bed.
OAK CREEK -- Members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek this weekend launched a massive prayer service in honor of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.20-year-old Adam Lanza took guns belonging to his mother, Nancy Lanza, and shot her as she slept in her bed.
Sikh Temple holds three-day prayer for Sandy Hook victims
OAK CREEK -- The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is holding a three-day prayer service in remembrance of the victims who died in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The Sikh Temple began its prayer service on Friday morning, December 28th and will end at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 30th.The three-day prayer service is called an Akhand Path, which is a continuous reading of the holy Sikh scriptures, called the Guru Granth Sahib.
OAK CREEK -- The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is holding a three-day prayer service in remembrance of the victims who died in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The Sikh Temple began its prayer service on Friday morning, December 28th and will end at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 30th.The three-day prayer service is called an Akhand Path, which is a continuous reading of the holy Sikh scriptures, called the Guru Granth Sahib.
Two communities deal with alleged threats on schools
MILWAUKEE -- "There is no threat." That was the message from Waukesha police on Tuesday night, December 18th.
MILWAUKEE -- "There is no threat." That was the message from Waukesha police on Tuesday night, December 18th.
First responders in Wisconsin share an unwanted bond
OAK CREEK -- Some first responders in southeast Wisconsin share a bond with those who handled the aftermath of the Sandy Hook mass shooting.
OAK CREEK -- Some first responders in southeast Wisconsin share a bond with those who handled the aftermath of the Sandy Hook mass shooting.
Sandy Hook tragedy sparks debate over gun control
OAK CREEK -- The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School is sparking a new, invigorated debate over gun control.
OAK CREEK -- The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School is sparking a new, invigorated debate over gun control.
Vigil held for victims of Newtown shooting at Oak Creek Sikh Temple
OAK CREEK -- Members of Oak Creek's Sikh Temple are all too familiar with the feeling of loss involved with a mass shooting.They've been offering constant prayer for the Connecticut community, including a special vigil held Sunday night, December 16th.Nearly 200 people gathered for prayer and to send their condolences to the victims.Everyone signed a banner they plan to send to Newtown.
OAK CREEK -- Members of Oak Creek's Sikh Temple are all too familiar with the feeling of loss involved with a mass shooting.They've been offering constant prayer for the Connecticut community, including a special vigil held Sunday night, December 16th.Nearly 200 people gathered for prayer and to send their condolences to the victims.Everyone signed a banner they plan to send to Newtown.
Sikh community holds prayer, candlelight vigil for Sandy Hook victims
BROOKFIELD -- After going through the heartbreak of a mass shooting in August, the Sikh community in Southeastern Wisconsin opened its doors and arms for anyone who wanted to pray for the victims in Newtown, CT."It was important for us because our wounds are still fresh.
BROOKFIELD -- After going through the heartbreak of a mass shooting in August, the Sikh community in Southeastern Wisconsin opened its doors and arms for anyone who wanted to pray for the victims in Newtown, CT."It was important for us because our wounds are still fresh.
Sikh community understands grief in Newtown, CT
OAK CREEK -- It's difficult not to be affected in some way by the mass shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14th.
OAK CREEK -- It's difficult not to be affected in some way by the mass shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14th.