Oak Creek Local News
Family of man slain by officer seek to quell violence
Family members of a man shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer acknowledged the man's criminal past but said he didn't deserve to be killed.
Volunteers turn up to help clean up after unrest
Community volunteers turn out to clean up after violent protests ransacked a north Milwaukee neighborhood following a police shooting.
Prayers at site of burned auto parts store
About 100 people gathered Sunday evening next to the blackened ruins of a Milwaukee auto parts store.
Owner of destroyed gas station blames outsiders
Pakhar Singh's BP station was set afire as protesters skirmished with police, and firefighters could not approach it because of gunshots.
President Obama briefed on Milwaukee unrest
Spokeswoman Jen Friedman said Obama was updated Sunday by senior adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Gov. Walker activates National Guard after Milwaukee unrest
Gov. Scott Walker says National Guard won't be deployed unless requested by Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.
Slew of police encounters precedes latest Milwaukee shooting
Tension between police and the black community has ratcheted up in recent years due to a series of racially tinged incidents.
North side residents trying to understand what happened
Milwaukee residents are trying to make sense of the devastating damage left behind in the wake of the unrest overnight.
Armed suspect shot by Milwaukee police identified by father
The armed suspect shot and killed by Milwaukee police Saturday has been identified by his father and the Milwaukee Police Association.
Peace garden being created in remembrance of girl, 9, killed
Loved ones are creating a peace garden at 15th Street and Meinecke Avenue in memory of Za'layia Jenkins, who was shot and killed in Milwaukee in May.
1 dead in officer-involved shooting
A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon.
Milwaukee police look to hire 35 dispatchers
Milwaukee police are looking to fill 35 dispatcher job openings.
Gas stolen from Caledonia station after hours
Hundreds of gallons of gasoline have been stolen from a Caledonia gas station.
Family members react to Dassey's overturned conviction
The decision to overturn Brendan Dassey's conviction came down as the Avery family was visiting Steven Avery in prison.
Back-to-school shopping costs increase this year
For retailers, back-to-school shopping is the second busiest time of the year behind the holidays.
Man accused of raping girl, 15
An 18-year-old man is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.
Two squad cars in crashes Friday
There were two separate crashes Friday involving police squad cars.
Brendan Dassey's conviction overturned
Brendan Dassey's conviction has been overturned.
Trump returning to Wisconsin next week
Republican presidential nominee is expected to hold a pair of fundraisers in the state on Tuesday, including one in Milwaukee.
This morning: Donate to Special Olympics, get free coffee
Officers from around the state on Friday morning took part in an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics.
