Coal ash deposits played big role in Oak Creek bluff collapse
OAK CREEK -- State regulators investigating a bluff collapse at an Oak Creek power plant in October 2011 say one of the biggest factors that led to the collapse appears to be coal ash that was deposited in the ravine in the 1950s and 60s.The state DNR says the depth of the ash deposit was up to 35 feet at some locations within the former ravine.
OAK CREEK -- State regulators investigating a bluff collapse at an Oak Creek power plant in October 2011 say one of the biggest factors that led to the collapse appears to be coal ash that was deposited in the ravine in the 1950s and 60s.The state DNR says the depth of the ash deposit was up to 35 feet at some locations within the former ravine.
OSHA proposes $91,000 fine after worker suffers electrical burns
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- A federal workplace-safety agency is proposing a $91,000 fine for an Illinois company, about five months after a worker suffered electrical burns at its Wisconsin manufacturing plant.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday it filed six citations against Yaskawa America Inc.
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- A federal workplace-safety agency is proposing a $91,000 fine for an Illinois company, about five months after a worker suffered electrical burns at its Wisconsin manufacturing plant.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday it filed six citations against Yaskawa America Inc.
Oak Creek police investigate gas station robbery
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are investigating the armed robbery of the Mobil gas station near Chicago and Ryan Roads.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are investigating the armed robbery of the Mobil gas station near Chicago and Ryan Roads.
Still no answers in Oak Creek death investigation
Oak Creek police continue to search for a man they say could provide vital information in the mysterious death of a 44-year-old woman.
Oak Creek police continue to search for a man they say could provide vital information in the mysterious death of a 44-year-old woman.
New state report shows environmental impact of bluff collapse at power plant
A new state report reveals new information about the environmental impact from a bluff collapse at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek.The report says the DNR took water samples after the collapse.
A new state report reveals new information about the environmental impact from a bluff collapse at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek.The report says the DNR took water samples after the collapse.
Oak Creek police seeking man for information relating to hotel death
Police in Oak Creek are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death, after the body of a 44-year-old woman was found in a hotel room.
Police in Oak Creek are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death, after the body of a 44-year-old woman was found in a hotel room.