Oak Creek Local News
Milwaukee man charged with arson during city's unrest
A Milwaukee resident faces arson charges after police say he set fire to a vehicle during the tumult that hit the city last weekend
Area residents want Sheriff Clarke to end early closure of Sherman Park
For the fifth night in a row, under Sheriff David Clarke's orders, herman Park closed early -- at 6 p.m. instead of the usual 10 p.m.
Business owner wants to rebuild , give back to community after fire
One of the business owners who lost his store in the weekend unrest is talking about starting over.
Billboards encouraging support for Milwaukee catching attention
A simple, but powerful, message is turning heads around Milwaukee.
I-94 eastbound to shut down at Highway 100 at 11 p.m. Friday
There is major traffic alert drivers need to be aware of this weekend.
Morgan Geyser to plead insanity in Slender Man attack
One of two girls accused of trying to sacrifice a classmate to horror character Slender Man plans to plead insanity.
State investigates officer-involved shooting in New London
State officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in New London.
Medical examiner confirms Sylville Smith's injuries
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Friday afternoon corroborated what Mayor Tom Barrett said earlier in the week about the man who was killed by an officer last weekend.
How Wisconsin residents can help Louisiana flood victims
Dozens of Wisconsin volunteers are in Louisiana helping in what is likely to be the largest and most expensive disaster response since Superstorm Sandy.
First suspects face charges in Sherman Park unrest
The first charges in connection with last weekend's unrest in Milwaukee were filed Friday morning.
Body pulled from Milwaukee River, medical examiner says
A medical examiner was called Friday morning after a body was found in the Milwaukee River near Lincoln Park.
Packers grab another preseason win
Eddie Lacy's powerful running early on helped propel the Green Bay Packers to a 20-12 win over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
92 cats, dead and alive, removed from home
Authorities have removed dozens of dead cats from the freezer of a home in southern Wisconsin.
Police Investigate Shooting Downtown
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 800 block of North Old World Street just before 3 a.m.
Hundreds gather for Mass for Peace in Milwaukee
Five days after unrest spread through Sherman Park, people gathered in the name of peace.
Business leaders address violence, Milwaukee's image head-on
Business leaders are using what happened in Milwaukee over the weekend as an opportunity to improve the city long-term.
Police: Man shoots man in front of Milwaukee police station
Police say a 65-year-old man shot a 42-year-old man in front of the Sixth District police station Thursday evening.
City works to get rid of vacant homes
The Milwaukee Fire Department says vacant homes are always a target for trouble.
Crews begin demolition of fire-damaged buildings
A massive cleanup effort is now underway in the Sherman Park neighborhood.
ACLU calls for release of footage from shooting that sparked unrest
An expeditious investigation and the prompt release of the body cam footage: That's what'll take to prevent another round of violence in the wake of a deadly officer-involved shooting, the ACLU of Wisconsin's executive director said Thursday.
