"It's unbelievable:" Complex fire in Oak Creek destroys several units
OAK CREEK -- Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of an overnight fire Saturday, October 17th.
"Black Friday of toys:" Holiday shoppers get a head start at 49th annual Toyland Extravaganza
OAK CREEK -- It's only mid-October, but Christmas shopping is in full swing.
"Six Minutes in August:" Three years after tragedy at Sikh Temple, Oak Creek mayor has written a book
OAK CREEK -- It has been three years since six people were shot and killed inside the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, and Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi has now written a book about the tragedy -- explaining how the city healed and became stronger after the shooting.
Water Street Brewery in Oak Creek suffers some damage after it was struck by vehicle
OAK CREEK -- The Water Street Brewery in Oak Creek (located on S.
Worker rescued from transmission tower in Oak Creek after suffering symptoms of heat stroke
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek fire officials say a maintenance worker, working on a transmission tower for Channel 49 had to be rescued on Tuesday evening, September 1st.It happened around 7:00 p.m.We're told the worker was working 300 feet above ground when that worker began experiencing symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.A fellow worker who was above (at about 500 feet) noticed this, and observed the worker was incoherent, and going in and out of consciousness.The worker at 500 feet was able to lower himself down, and he managed to bring the sick worker down off the transmission tower.
"These are happening in all the communities:" Carjackings on the rise, here's how you can stay safe
OAK CREEK -- They're dangerous and they're organized.
Construction equipment thefts on the rise in Oak Creek, police warn workers to keep watch
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek Police Department is warning commercial and construction companies working in Oak Creek to beware of equipment theft.Recently, Oak Creek police and much of Milwaukee County have seen an increase in theft of equipment left unattended at work sites.
3 years later, Sikh Temple shooting victims remembered: "People say time heals everything - it takes time"
OAK CREEK — August 5th, 2015 marked the three-year anniversary of the shooting inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Sikh community hosts Chardhi Kala run/walk, blood drive "to unite people against hate"
OAK CREEK -- On August 5th, 2012, nearly three years ago, Wade Page opened fire inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek -- and six people lost their lives.Leading up to the anniversary of that tragic day, the Sikh community is honoring those impacted by what happened.A 48-hour prayer service began Friday, July 31st at the temple.On Saturday, the Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run/Walk: Run 2 Unite took place at Oak Creek High School. “Chardhi Kala” is the spirit of relentless optimism: a philosophy that empowers us to persevere and grow from hardship.
Sikh community to remember six lives lost in shooting at temple in Oak Creek three years ago
OAK CREEK -- August 5th, 2015 marks the three-year anniversary of the shooting inside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Fire breaks out at The Saloon bar in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Fire crews battled a fire at The Saloon bar located at the intersection of E.
#RisingforCharleston: Oak Creek one of eight cities to host gathering to honor shooting victims
OAK CREEK -- A gathering was held on this Sunday, June 28th at the Salvation Army Chapel in Oak Creek to honor the nine people who lost their lives in the mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina -- and to talk about how people of faith and concerned citizens are uniting to turn grief into action -- action that organizers believe will ultimately help reduce gun violence in America.This gathering was organized by "Everytown for Gun Safety" and "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America."The event at the Salvation Army Chapel in Oak Creek was part of a larger effort titled #RisingforCharleston, in which people of faith and communities around the country honored those who were killed at Emanuel AME — and the 88 people who die from gun violence every day and hundreds of others injured by gun violence every day in America.The shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston occurred on the evening of June 17th.
"We share the pain:" Sikh Temple in Oak Creek the site of candlelight vigil to pray for Charleston
CHARLESTON, South Carolina/OAK CREEK -- Expressions of grief, faith and gratitude on Sunday, June 21st filled the space of a horrific mass killing at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, as the venerable structure was again a house of worship.
Man who lost father in Sikh Temple shooting heads to Charleston: "Very similar to what happened here"
CHARLESTON, South Carolina/OAK CREEK, Wisconsin -- Gunfire in a place of peace and prayer.
Police: No threat to safety of students after rumors something could happen at Oak Creek H.S.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police say they have been made aware of possible rumors of threats about a possible incident that may occur on Friday, June 5th at Oak Creek High School.Police say they take any threat to the safety of Oak Creek's schools very seriously.These rumors, that originated on social media and within the school were investigated, and police have determined there is no threat to the safety of students.Because juveniles are involved in this investigation, no further information will be released.There are no plans to cancel school on Friday.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
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.
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.
"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 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.
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.