Oak Creek Local News
Vos says he 'worries' about size of UW budget cut
Speaker Robin Vos says he worries that Gov. Scott Walker's proposed $300 million cut to the UW System would make it harder for students to graduate.
DPW driver found napping in plow
A WISN News 12 camera captured a Milwaukee plow driver napping on the job Tuesday morning, an incident that sparked a Department of Public Works investigation.
Wanted: Missing Smokey the Bear sign
The town of Vernon Fire Department wants its Smokey the Bear sign back -- now.
Ear-biting groundhog attracts attention from PETA
PETA sends a letter to Sun Prairie requesting that live groundhogs not be used during Groundhog Day celebrations.
Greenfield firefighters encourage people to #ShovelitForward
The kindness of the Greenfield Fire Department is spreading across the country.
Mayfair Mall theater closes temporarily because of snow concerns
The movie theater at Mayfair Mall reopens after shutting down because of safety concerns following the heavy snow.
Therapist pleads guilty to abusing autistic Wisconsin boy
A therapist accused of beating and kicking an autistic boy pleads guilty to child abuse.
Sue Black named Arizona Parks director
Former parks director Sue Black is leaving Milwaukee for Arizona.
Woman brings kangaroo into Beaver Dam McDonald's
A Beaver Dam police officer says he's quite certain he's never responded to a call like the one he handled recently at a McDonald's restaurant.
Former UWM basketball player dies
The UW-Milwaukee athletic department said a former women's basketball player and current student has passed away.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect this afternoon
2 to 3 inches of snow will fall Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Mayville police release sketch of officer impersonator
Police said a man impersonated an officer in Mayville Friday morning and have released a sketch of the suspect.
Ad agency using 'Strong Baby' campaign to focus on infant mortality
A Milwaukee ad agency is using a different approach than the Nationwide ad seen during the Super Bowl to draw attention to infant mortality.
Two people struck as they try to assist stranded motorists
Two people were seriously hurt Monday because of drivers traveling too fast in the snow.
Milwaukee's parking meter system about to change again
The city of Milwaukee has 6,500 metered parking spaces, but paying them can be confusing, especially to visitors.
Snow delays West Allis emergency crews' response to fire
The snow over the weekend creates a critical challenge for emergency responders.
Be sure to clear snow from around furnace vents
The onslaught of snow is presenting a hidden danger some people may not have thought about.
Milwaukee Co. worker hit while trying to help woman stuck in snow
A Milwaukee County highway worker is hit by a car while helping another driver Monday.
Tickets, towed cars a familiar sight on Milwaukee streets
Parking on Milwaukee streets is normally tough, but Sunday's snow emergency proved costly, too.
Greenfield Fire Dept. rescues person, shovels driveway
Greenfield firefighters and paramedics go above the call of duty.
