Oak Creek Local News

Local firefighters tipped their helmets recently to some good Samaritans who couldn’t simply drive by a potentially life-or-death situation Saturday.

Family of a Milwaukee homeowner shot and killed Wednesday morning are still stunned but the 35-year-old’s death.

Dozens of people walked out to the street or their driveways Wednesday to learn their tires had been slashed overnight.

Police have named the victim of a fatal Wednesday morning shooting.

A church is taking new security measures after thieves took off with children’s toys from its daycare.

While there’s excitement across the area for the IKEA store coming to Oak Creek, the development is raising concerns for parents over possible traffic.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took a hard stance against a Republican lawmaker’s suggestion that Milwaukee face funding cuts if crime rates are not lowered.

Milwaukee’s police chief sounded off about the young age of some offenders at a Monday public safety meeting with the city’s Common Council.

A federal judge will not put a lawsuit over Wisconsin's voter identification law on hold while another similar challenge is pending in a different court.

A 17-year-old Milwaukee boy is charged in a chase through two counties.

West Allis police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery Tuesday. 

Wisconsin governor renews his call for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to renounce comments he made about a Latino judge.

Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday defended his job-creation record as governor, even as Wisconsin continues lagging the national average.

A Milwaukee attorney says he is increasing the reward being offered for information about the shooting death of Za’layia Jenkins, 9.

The leader of Summerfest tells WISN 12 News' partners at BizTimes that Milwaukee World Festival Inc. is planning to replace the Marcus Amphitheater. 

More than 200 early-risers on Wednesday received a free bag of groceries as part of the grand opening for Milwaukee's newest food store.

Quiet weather on Wednesday gives way to another chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Authorities in Ozaukee County are investigating a fatal crash.

Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide.

Lakeshore homeowners in Kenosha and Racine counties are on edge. Their homes are in danger of falling into Lake Michigan, and they're desperate for answers.