Bolender's Legacy: How Oak Creek farmer helped change his city, once known for having no downtown
OAK CREEK -- If you've ever met a farmer, you know they tend to fix things themselves.
"Orlando is hurt and broken:" Amar Kaleka, whose father died in Sikh Temple shooting, works to help
ORLANDO -- All of the roads surrounding the Pulse nightclub -- the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history were opened to traffic for the first time in a week-and-a-half on Tuesday, June 21st.
Oak Creek's Plan Commission approves rezoning for Wisconsin's first IKEA store
OAK CREEK -- Wisconsin's first IKEA store is one step closer to reality.Oak Creek's Plan Commission has endorsed a rezoning for the project, which would allow the retailer's massive parking lot and signs.The store will be located on the west side of I-94, just off Drexel Avenue.The Swedish furniture retailer hopes to begin construction in spring of 2017, and the store would open in the summer of 2018.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Great place to do business:" Oak Creek officials hope IKEA will draw other companies to the area
OAK CREEK -- You don't have to search far to find signs of construction in Oak Creek these days.
IKEA to open Oak Creek store in summer 2018; break ground in spring 2017
OAK CREEK -- It's official -- IKEA is coming to Oak Creek.
"We knew it would happen:" Rumored IKEA could force some from their homes
OAK CREEK -- It's still only rumors.
Is there truth to the speculation? New clues IKEA may be coming to Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Sources say the Swedish home decor and furnishing store IKEA may be coming to Oak Creek.
14-year-old student to face criminal charges after brief pursuit by Oak Creek police
OAK CREEK -- A 14-year-old student from Oak Creek was taken into custody on Tuesday morning, April 12th -- and has been referred to the Milwaukee County Children's Court for criminal charges.The Oak Creek Police Department indicates officers were dispatched to Oak Creek East Middle School just before 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday to check out a report of an agitated student in the parking lot.When officers arrived on the scene, they received information that the 14-year-old student had left the area.
Police: No evidence of gunshots found at Oak Creek motel
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police checked out a report of possible shots fired at a motel near 13th and College.Officials tell FOX6 News the incident that happened in the area is over.
Police pursuit ends with crash into tree in South Milwaukee neighborhood
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit that officials say began in Oak Creek ended in South Milwaukee on Monday, March 14th -- when the driver of the car being chased crashed the vehicle.Officials say the Oak Creek Police Department received information about a person operating a possible stolen vehicle.
Oak Creek police: 25-year-old man in custody after 'shots fired' call near 13th & College
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police say a large police presence Sunday, March 13th near 13th and College was the result of a 'shots fired' call.Oak Creek police and Milwaukee police were dispatched to the area around 4:30 p.m., and there was a heavy police presence for hours during this investigation.Oak Creek police say a 25-year-old man was taken into custody.Police said late Sunday night there was "no threat to the public."PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"Debris was flying everywhere:" Police pursuit ends in wild crash near 13th & College
OAK CREEK -- A police pursuit ended in a crash in front of the Holiday Inn Express hotel just south of 13th and College in Oak Creek on Friday evening, March 4th.There can be so many perspectives for one single event."It just blew up," said a witness."I saw the car hit the ditch and a guy say, 'get down, get down,'" said a witness.
Tale of two cities: Large number of lead water pipes in Shorewood, none in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK/SHOREWOOD -- A tale of two cities: Lead pipes have been a growing concern since Flint, Michigan's water crisis became headline news.
Mass shooting plot: Suspect alleges it was to "defend Muslims;" leaders of local mosque react
MILWAUKEE -- Federal officials have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, Samy Mohammed Hamzeh, who is accused of planning a mass shooting at a Masonic temple in Milwaukee.
Recognize this woman? Caledonia police seek vehicle thief after car recovered in Oak Creek
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police need your help identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle that was recovered in Oak Creek.Police say the theft occurred on December 22nd on Terrace High in Caledonia (near the intersection of Newman Road and Northwestern Avenue.The 2008 Cadillac was recovered on January 1st in Oak Creek.
"It's getting worse:" Students in Oak Creek hope education will put an end to hatred against Muslims
OAK CREEK -- American Muslims appear to be facing a perfect storm of hate.
Suspect identified after anti-Muslim sign found inside grocery store; no charges will be filed
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Police Department has completed a preliminary investigation into the anti-Muslim sign which was posted at the Woodman's grocery store located at 8131 S.
"Just unbelievable:" Anti-Muslim note posted at grocery store shocks customers, store officials alike
OAK CREEK -- A surprising find Tuesday, December 8th at a grocery store.
Oak Creek Mayor reacts strongly to San Bernardino shooting: "It's personal to me"
OAK CREEK -- The mayor of Oak Creek is well aware of the pain caused by mass shootings and now he's speaking up.
"I've had enough:" Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi pens editorial following mass shooting in California
SAN BERNARDINO/OAK CREEK -- At least 14 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in San Bernardino, California on Wednesday, December 2nd.