Oak Creek Local News
Waukesha County teacher accused of drinking whiskey on the job
A teacher arrested at a Waukesha County elementary school is accused of being drunk on the job.
Construction leads to Melk Music's relocation
A massive construction project forces a Milwaukee business to move -- but the owner says it may be a good thing.
Favre will play football in Wisconsin this summer
Brett Favre will play football in Wisconsin this summer. But it won't be on Lambeau Field, nor will it be for the Packers.
State budget could force turnover of low-performing schools
A sweeping proposal giving control of the lowest-performing schools in Milwaukee to a commissioner who could fire all the teachers and administrators also applies to other large, racially diverse school districts in Wisconsin.
Walker signs 70 miles per hour speed limit
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that allows state transportation officials to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on some Wisconsin roads.
Hartland school placed on lockdown
Several Hartland schools were placed in lockdown after a nearby robbery.
Janesville man pleads guilty in death of Britney Cross
A man accused of killing a woman from Edgerton has changed his plea.
Republicans vote to increase school funding, expand vouchers
The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee approved a wide-reaching education agenda that would increase funding for public schools and undo enrollment caps on the private school voucher program.
Fire destroys Milwaukee liquor store
Neighbors watched as flames tore through a Milwaukee liquor store overnight.
Tax refund scheme may be targeting health care professionals
A computer tax refund scam may have included several southeast Wisconsin doctors as victims.
UWM students search for photos of three Milwaukee Vietnam vets
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are helping with a national project called the Forgotten Faces of Vietnam matching pictures to names on a memorial wall in Washington, D.C.
Kangaroos may be left out if Beaver Dam passes service animal ordinance
Beaver Dam is close to passing an ordinance that would define service animals and kangaroos wouldn't be included.
Kenosha County salmonella investigation focuses on one supermarket
As many as 30 people are believed to be sick in a salmonella outbreak in Kenosha County.
Dustin Diamond's heading to trial
The man known for his role as Screech on “Saved by the Bell” is headed to a jury trial after a bar brawl in Port Washington.
Racine water utility to use smoke to test sewer lines
The city of Racine will be placing smoke into sanitary sewer lines over the next few days.
MPD squads collide while responding to foot chase
Milwaukee police said two squad cars collided Monday night.
WISN 12 announces new anchor teams for evening newscasts
Joyce Garbaciak and Patrick Paolantonio are taking on new weekday evening anchor roles at WISN 12.
One Wauwatosa bridge opens, another closes near Zoo Interchange
Drivers in Wauwatosa can celebrate the opening of the Bluemound Road bridge.
Oconomowoc man's death being called 'suspicious'
Oconomowoc police are investigating a death officers called suspicious.
Hundreds gather for Blue Mass to bless law enforcement officers
A large showing of support for law enforcement on Milwaukee's south side Monday night at the annual Mass of Blessing.
