Forum Looks at Violence Prevention on Micro Level

Saturday's event at East Middle School focused on how each person can play a role in preventing the acts of violence seen in Newtown and the Oak Creek Sikh temple.

Drexel Town Square Update Coming Tuesday

A few weeks after reports of a big box store surfaced, officials will give a presentation at Tuesday's Oak Creek Common Council meeting.

Ryan Interchange Reconstruction May Be Delayed

The work was originally planned for 2014, but the DOT wants to push back the project to an undetermined future date.

New Year Brings New Garbage Service

The city privatized its garbage pickup, which is now handled by Johns Disposal Service. But residents shouldn't see any changes.

Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Oak Creek Post Office

Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.

Alderman Faces Primary; 4 Vie For School Board

Alderman Dan Jakubczyk faces two challengers while two other aldermen are running unopposed. Meanwhile, two incumbents and two challengers are on the ballot for school board.

Oak Creek Wants Legislation To Allocate Water Costs

The city's water and sewer utility feels the Public Service Commission does not allocate costs proportionally between Oak Creek and its two wholesale customers, Franklin and Caledonia.

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.

Alderman May Face Primary in Re-Election Bid

Two residents have signaled their intent to challenge Oak Creek Alderman Dan Jakubczyk.

Forum Will Bring Debate on Gun Violence to Oak Creek

Why wait for legislation? Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi says he wants to focus on how each person can do their part to combat gun violence.

2012 Revisited: Scaffidi Elected Oak Creek Mayor

Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.

Council Approves Plans For Vet Clinic

A new veterinary clinic will be built on vacant land next to Chase Bank on Howell Avenue.

Oak Creek Mulls Concepts for City Hall, Library

Construction on a new library and city hall in the Drexel Town Square development is expected to commence next year.

Industrial Development Planned on College Ave.

An unnamed company is eying property in the 800 block of W. College Avenue, with plans to relocate in Oak Creek from Milwaukee.

Another Big Road Project in Store for 2013

Reconstruction of the Rawson Interchange is set to begin next year.

Major Players Reportedly Lining Up For Drexel Town Square Project

Several prominent firms will get involved with the redevelopment of the former Delphi site, according to a BizTimes Milwaukee report.

Pay Bumps Approved for Some City Workers

The Oak Creek Common Council approved about $58,000 worth of pay increases for nonunion city employees.

Lake Parkway Extension Takes Another Step

The extension of the Lake Parkway to Highway 100 in Oak Creek was added Wednesday to a regional transportation plan.

State Fixes Error on Drexel Interchange Signs

New signs were put up Tuesday night after an embarrassing misspelling.

Oak Creek Honors Life of Former City Clerk

LaVerne Gutknecht was one of several officials who fought off an annexation attempt and helped incorporate Oak Creek.

Council Approves Raise For City Administrator

Gerald Peterson, in his second full year on the job, is now making $118,000.

Honadel Named Committee Chairman

Oak Creek's state representative will again lead the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities.

Three Oak Creek Aldermen Will Seek Re-Election

Aldermen Dan Jakubczyk, Jim Ruetz and Ken Gehl want another two years on the Oak Creek Common Council.

Council, School Board Races on Spring Election Ballot

Three council and two school board seats will be up for election on April 2, 2013. Saturday is the first day candidates can begin circulating nomination papers.

Gutknecht Helped Oak Creek Fight Milwaukee, Become a City

LaVerne Gutknecht, who died last week at the age of 86, was instrumental in fighting off Milwaukee's annexation attempt and incorporating Oak Creek as a city.

Drexel Interchange Work Nearly Done

While Drexel Avenue reopened before Thanksgiving, drivers are still waiting to use the new on and off ramps to Interstate 94.

Is That Coal on the Beach?

Chunks of coal and black powdery material washed up along the Caledonia shoreline. The DNR says coal may have fallen off a barge years ago and the black powdery stuff is magnetite, not coal ash.

College Ave. Work Could Be Over Soon

Lane closures have persisted in the year since College Avenue reopened, frustrating drivers.

City Rejects Business' Composting Plans

Mayor Steve Scaffidi broke a 3-3 tie to prevent Green Man from beginning composting operations at its facility on Nicholson Road.

Pathway Will Link Bender Park, Lakefront Redevelopment

As lakefront redevelopment progresses, the city is planning a multi-use path to connect the area east of Fifth Avenue with Bender Park.

Car Rental Service Proposal Moves Forward

Dollar Thrifty plans to open a facility on College Avenue to maintain, clean and store vehicles.

Another $400k Designated For Lakefront Environmental Work

Oak Creek officials say opening up the city's lakefront comes at a cost.

Waukesha, Oak Creek Resolve Water Deal Hangup

While a water sales agreement between Oak Creek and Waukesha was put in limbo following a controversial Public Service Commission ruling, a key issue has been resolved.

Community Celebrates Interchange, Expanded Drexel Avenue

The interchange, which officials hope will jump-start economic development, will likely open at the beginning of next week.

FBI To Release Details on Sikh Temple Shooting Investigation

The Milwaukee FBI office is expected to release a statement later today.

Residents Petition White House For Wisconsin To Secede From U.S.

On the official website of the White House is a tool to open a petition on any issue you feel needs addressing. At least some want to see Wisconsin leave the union. Is this really the best way to proceed?

Obama Praises Oak Creek Sikh Community

In his Diwali message, Obama says the country was "reminded that the beauty of America remains our diversity and our right to religious freedom" after Aug. 5 attacks.

Oak Creek Holds Line On Taxes, Spending

The municipal property tax levy stays mostly status quo, while the city spends less and employs fewer.

Vet Clinic Proposal Finds Support, Concerns

The Oak Creek Plan Commission unanimously recommended plans for a new veterinary clinic on Howell Avenue, while neighbors are concerned about a potential second business.

Despite Loss, Assembly Candidate Pleased With Campaign

Democrat Bill Kurtz lost to Incumbent Mark Honadel in his first run for public office.