Oak Creek Local News
Teen dies in stabbing after social media fight, police say
A 13-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed during a fight in Wausau that may have been prompted by an earlier dispute over social media.
D.A.'s Office takes steps to counter rise in number of stolen cars
WISN 12 News learns the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has created a special task force to handle the increasing number of stolen-car cases.
Man accused of beating gas station clerks with bat charged
The man accused of beating two store workers with their own bats is facing felony charges.
Company wanting to open iron ore mine in Northern Wis. to close office
The company looking to open an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin says it is closing its office in Hurley effective on Sunday.
WISN 12 News tracks down signs of spring
The temperatures outside don't feel like spring, but warmer days are ahead, so WISN 12 News reporter Max Seigle went in search of proof spring is coming.
First black woman in space inspires Shorewood H.S. student
Some exceptional students are being honored Friday at the Black Excellence Awards for making Milwaukee proud.
Dog rescued from ice on Lake Michigan
A dog is recovering after being stranded on the ice in Lake Michigan in Cudahy.
Vigil to be held for couple killed in Wilbur Avenue crash
Neighbors will hold a vigil for a couple killed in a violent car crash last weekend.
Staff thanks firefighters on anniversary of Mitchell School fire
Teachers at Racine's Mitchell School take time to remember a fire from one year ago and the firefighters who battled to save their school.
Packers to open Lambeau bowl for Favre induction, but...
The Packers announce Brett Favre's induction ceremony will take place in the Atrium, but the bowl will be open for fans...
Woman dies after being shot in car
Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a woman on the city's north side.
Milwaukee sisters charged with filing $234K in fake tax returns
Three sisters are charged with tax fraud after allegedly filing more than $200,000 worth of false tax returns.
Waukesha County firefighters battle house fire in bitter cold
Firefighters battle sub-zero temperatures to fight a house fire in Waukesha County.
Friday Freebies: Feb. 27
This week's installment includes two chances at free food, along with free dog food and baby products.
Arrowhead High School's pricey locker room stirs some talk
Is it worth spending more than $600,000 on a high school locker room?
Black Excellence student nominee hopes to become general practitioner
February is Black History Month, and all month long, WISN 12 has been honoring students who are making the Milwaukee area proud by charting their own course in the community.
Medical examiner's office called to Cudahy house fire
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office tells WISN 12 News it was called to a house fire in Cudahy this afternoon.
New restaurants announced in Brookfield Square expansion
A multi-million dollar expansion of Brookfield Square is underway.
Milwaukee drug ring busted, 1 suspect still on the loose
The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said eight people are charged in a cocaine and heroin ring. One suspect remains on the loose.
Man charged in weekend fatal hit-and-run
A man has been charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed two people Feb. 22.
