Oak Creek receives federal funds 16 months after Sikh Temple shooting

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- This week, Oak Creek received a check for about $150,000 from the federal government -- a reimbursement for the city's costs following last year's shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.Nearly 16 months after a gunman shot six people dead at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, the city of Oak Creek has received more than $150,000 in federal reimbursements."That's huge.

Car, school bus collide at 13th & Rawson in Oak Creek

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Emergency crews responded to the intersection of 13th and Rawson in Oak Creek on Monday morning, December 2nd after a collision between a school bus and car.Officials have not indicated what led to the collision.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Flight for Life responds to motorcycle crash near 20th, Rawson

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- First responders in Oak Creek on Monday afternoon, August 26th were called to the scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle.It happened near 20th and Rawson near the interstate bridge construction project.Flight for Life was called to the scene.

Sikhs, others come together for candlelight vigil in Oak Creek

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On the lawn outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, the community came together Monday night, August 5th for a candlelight vigil to remember the six killed in last year's mass shooting.Sita Singh, Ranjit Singh, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Paramjit Kaur, Suveg Singh Khattra, Prakash Singh were killed one year ago, when Wade Page entered the Temple on a sunny, Sunday morning and opened fire."Obviously like still mixed emotions -- happiness, sadness," 19-year-old Harpreet Saini said.Saini's mother, Paramjit Kaur was killed in the shooting.

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.

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.

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.

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.