Good morning Oak Creek! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Oak Creek insurance pro earns major national honor for her work
How Oak Creek's Sikh temple tragedy is shaping student leaders today
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Fun for Everyone and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
Sunday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
Monday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin: Alyssa Hobgood named 2026 PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year (wisbusiness.com) — An Oak Creek insurance professional, Alyssa Hobgood of BWO Insurance Group, has been honored as the 2026 PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year, spotlighting both her career and community leadership. Her work with local schools, chamber of commerce, and statewide insurance organizations brings positive recognition back to Oak Creek while promoting insurance careers for the next generation.
• We Are Many United launches inaugural fall kickoff today to empower student leaders (madison365.com) — Wisconsin students are gathering today in Verona for We Are Many United's first Fall kickoff, featuring a keynote on the 2012 Sikh Temple of Wisconsin shooting in Oak Creek and its aftermath. The event uses Oak Creek's tragedy to inspire student-led efforts against hate, with workshops built around educating, advocating, celebrating, and mentoring in their home communities.
CD Franklin Family Glow Run Forest Park Middle School, 8225 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
8569 South 13 th Multiple family rummage Priced to sell Today Sat 7:30 Sunday 8 Rain or shine (Nextdoor Oak Creek Cedar Hills)
To my Chateau neighbors, there are 2 cats that frequent my yard. Both seem feral to me. One looks old and in dire need of vet care, the other looks young and ok. I can't figure out how to post the security cam… (Nextdoor Chateau I and II)
Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Guest Hospitality Team Member Full Time/Part Time in Oak Creek. Apply here.
Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Milwaukee
Generac makes $8 billion deal with Amazon to support its data centers (jsonline.com)
'Part of the catalyst to improve this city': Bartolotta returns to Water Street (cbs58.com)
Valley Week is back in the Menomonee Valley this weekend (onmilwaukee.com)
Cudahy
Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Pumpkins, pizza and puppets (radiomilwaukee.org)
Franklin
Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident (milwaukeenns.org)
Ok Oak Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!