Oak Creek Local News
Dog dies under kennel's care; family in shock
One family is warning dog owners after its pet died while under the care of a local kennel.
Ted Thompson prepares for NFL draft
With the NFL draft fast approaching, Ted Thompson is thinking hard about how he'll try to secure the best players for the Green Bay Packers.
Nearly 100-year-old woman still volunteering
A woman only weeks away from her 100th birthday is still volunteering a few days each month at a local thrift shop.
Man arrested after police storm home
Police took one man into custody Wednesday morning after they stormed a West Allis home in a tactical situation.
Unemployment fell or held steady in largest Wisconsin cities, state says
Department of Workforce Development says unemployment rates in 30 in the state's 32 largest cities decreased from February.
Residents of local community evacuated due to gas leak
Residents within three-quarters of a mile of a Richfield gas leak were evacuated Wednesday afternoon while crews work to close it.
Whitefish Bay High snags top spot in 'best of' list
Three Milwaukee Public Schools get mention on US News & World Report's list.
Juvenile offenders deal with overcrowding at detention center
While Milwaukee county leaders try to amend a staffing shortage at Juvenile Detention Center, child prisoners are being forced to adapt.
Juvenile detention center drastically under-staffed, memo says
The Milwaukee County’s Juvenile Detention Center is dealing with a critical case of over-crowding and under-staffing.
Musician charged in sexual assault of child on church grounds
A Sheboygan church musician has been accused of molesting two girls that attended a church where he performed.
Man charged in two shootings, including one at casino
A man suspected in a Friday morning shooting at Potawatomi Bingo Casino has been charged.
Officers train public in active-shooter safety
Brookfield police taught residents how to prepare for active-shooter situations during a Tuesday presentation.
Zoo welcomes new red panda
A new red panda became part of the Milwaukee County Zoo's animal collection Tuesday.
Memo: County's juvenile facility frequently overcrowded
An internal memo from the Milwaukee County Health & Human Services Director to County Executive Chris Abele says the county's juvenile facility has been overcapacity 33 times this year.
Police probe apparent homicide outside Madison pub
A 30-year-old man dies from gunfire outside a bar and restaurant near West Towne Mall, police say.
Barrett retakes oath to begin fourth term
Barrett soundly defeated Alderman Bob Donovan in the spring election earlier this month.
Hamilton ousts Murphy as Common Council president
By a unanimous vote, members of the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday selected Alderman Ashanti Hamilton as the council's new president.
Crews battle Menomonee Falls house fire
Multiple agencies were called Tuesday morning to a house fire in Menomonee Falls.
Deputy stops wrong-way taxi driver
A Milwaukee taxi driver is accused of driving the wrong way on a highway, authorities said.
Local delegates caught in presidential tug-of-war
Two Milwaukee delegates will choose at the national convention who you get to vote for in November.
