Oak Creek Local News
In Wisconsin Senate race, split over new overtime rule
A new overtime pay rule from the Obama administration is getting two different reactions in Wisconsin's Senate race.
Local teen runs for Assembly seat
One state Assembly candidate can assure you that he won’t vote for himself because he’s too young to vote at all.
Army Corps of Engineers: Erosion significant at Mount Pleasant bluff
Investigators with the Army Corp of Engineers got their first look Wednesday at homes teetering on the edge in Mount Pleasant.
Bay View residents are concerned over uptick in car thefts
Residents of Bay View came together Wednesday to discuss the growing issue of car thefts.
Fundraising effort for St. Josaphat Basilica begins at bus stop
A new ad campaign also got underway to help foot the bill for renovations at St. Josaphat Basilica, and a bus shelter is playing a big role.
Custard shop owner says English-only rule isn't racist
The owner of Leon's Frozen Custard says he has a rule in place that prevents his employees from speaking to customers in Spanish, but says it doesn't come from a place of discrimination or racism.
South Milwaukee police search for missing teen
South Milwaukee police say a missing teenage girl is need of medication.
Case of Zika virus confirmed in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin resident has a confirmed case of Zika virus, according to the state Department of Health Services.
12 of 20 drunkest cities in America are in Wisconsin
Twelve of the top 20 drunkest cities in America are in Wisconsin, according to a new study.
Milwaukee County Zoo wants people to vote for baby giraffe's name
The new giraffe at the Milwaukee County Zoo needs a name and the county wants the community to help name it.
Highway 100 northbound closed at Edgerton
Highway 100 northbound is shut down at Edgerton venue because a truck got stuck under a bridge.
Man quits job, succeeds in pinball-building business
The farm village of Benton, Wisconsin may be small, but it has a thriving business that creates fun for people around the world.
Waukesha gets preliminary approval for Lake Michigan water
Representatives of Great Lakes states and provinces have given preliminary approval to a precedent-setting request by Waukesha to draw water from Lake Michigan
Second trial against Badger Guns underway
Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old boy used a gun bought at Badger Guns to shoot two officers in 2007.
Wisconsin Supreme Court deals Walker loss on education case
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds a ruling that keeps the state education secretary independent from control of the governor's administration.
Break-ins reported at auto dealerships in Milwaukee, Greenfield
At least two break-ins were reported overnight at auto dealerships in southeast Wisconsin.
Fire leads to discovery of body in Kenosha
Kenosha police are investigating a fire and death.
Pedestrian killed on I-43 in Sheboygan County
A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being hit by a van in Sheboygan County.
AG Schimel wants employers to help fight against prescription drug abuse
Drug overdoses are killing more people in Wisconsin than car accidents, state Attorney General Brad Schimel says.
911 calls released from Burlington house explosion
Callers to 911 explained what they saw Saturday afternoon when a house caught fire and exploded.
