Oak Creek Local News

Madison plays host to meeting on Bucks arena funding

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 2:05pm

Milwaukee Bucks officials meet with legislative leaders and city and county leaders Wednesday to discuss how much public money should be part of a new $500 million arena.

Teen dies after collision near Euclid, Taylor avenues

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 1:40pm

Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that killed a teen Wednesday.

Online renewal of Wisconsin driver's licenses scaled back

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 1:01pm

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal allowing Wisconsin driver's licenses to be renewed online one time has been scaled back by the Legislature's budget committee.

Icy conditions causing accidents in Washington County

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 6:36am

Several crashes are being reported in Washington County this morning.

Summerfest announces BMO Harris Pavilion lineup

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 5:00am

Summerfest organizers have announced the headliners who will perform at the BMO Harris Pavilion at this year's festival.

Police: Woman, girl stabbed in similar situations

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:54pm

Milwaukee police say a woman and a teen were stabbed and robbed in similar situation in less than 12 hours.

Fire destroys Town of Trenton house

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:10pm

Fire destroys a house in the Town of Trenton in Washington County on Tuesday night.

Billboard featuring police officer who shot two men stirs controversy

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 9:55pm

A billboard featuring a police officer is creating controversy in Kenosha.

Police increase patrols around UW-Milwaukee after spike in crime

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 6:21pm

Students are on high alert after a spike in crime near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus

State Senate approves bill to eliminate waiting period to buy handgun

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 3:43pm

The state Senate approves a Republican bill that would eliminate Wisconsin's decades-old 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases.

2 men charged with shooting, killing home intruder

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 3:04pm

Charges are filed against two brothers who shot a home intruder before calling police.

Reports: Packers to retire Favre jersey on Thanksgiving night

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 2:13pm

Several websites are reporting that the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre will come together in November to give thanks.

Milwaukee council votes on food truck restrictions

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 11:16am

A Milwaukee alderman's proposal to restrict food trucks in residential neighborhoods...

6 caught after Franklin police chase ends in Racine

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:33am

Franklin police said an early morning police pursuit stemmed from a robbery and beating.

Archbishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph resigns

Tue, 04/21/2015 - 6:44am

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of the Archbishop of Kansas City, Missouri.

Warning: If you buy Bucks group tickets, don't try to resell them

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 9:44pm

A warning for Bucks fans: The team is watching for group tickets that are being resold.

Police: Driver in Mequon crash had open intoxicant, suspended license

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 8:50pm

Mequon police say a Milwaukee man driving a minivan that crashed into a landscape truck Friday afternoon had an open intoxicant in the car.

UW-Milwaukee reports attempted strong-armed robbery of student

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 8:01pm

Police are investigating the attempted strong-armed robbery of a student Monday afternoon.

Alderman wants to restrict food trucks in residential areas

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 6:25pm

A Milwaukee alderman wants to restrict where food trucks can do business.

Mitchell International's director to resign

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:52pm

After two months, the airport director at Mitchell International is resigning.