MKE County Courthouse Closed Monday, Tuesday following Weekend Fire

The fire on Saturday caused more than $500,000 in damage and forced emergency dispatchers to move to Waukesha County to take 911 calls.

School District May Take Over Some Recreation Programs

The Common Council put the brakes on a proposal which calls for the school district to take over rec programs held in school gyms and the high school pool.

Attorney Challenging Drexel Town Square Has History With Meijer

Milwaukee lawyer Joseph Cincotta has filed lawsuits in Grafton and Sussex over proposed Meijer stores in those communities.

Storm Water Focus of Lakefront Redevelopment Meeting

City seeks input on plan to control storm water at proposed development along Lake Michigan.

DOMA Ruling: Oak Creek Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Same-sex Marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday, paving the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits. Here’s what some locals had to say about the historic ruling.

Rawson Avenue Reopens Over Freeway

Rawson between 13th and 20th was closed for about a month while crews finished the new bridge.

Time-Lapse Video of Rawson Avenue Bridge Replacement

The state Department of Transportation used innovative technology to put the new Rawson Avenue bridge into place.

Oak Creek Increasing Spending On New Civic Buildings

The city will spend $2 million more on a new library-city hall building than first planned.

Oak Creek Starting July With Abendschein Park Party

The city's recreation department will hold activities all month in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month.

Battle Continues over Elected Officials Buying Ads with County Money

Criticized as a gag order silencing Sheriff David Clarke, the measure banning county elected officials from purchasing ads they are featured in with county money will go back to committee after a full board vote on Thursday.

Could Drexel Town Square Plan Face Legal Challenge?

An attorney raised issues with the city's proposed zoning district for Drexel Town Square, while the project leaders says laws are being followed.

Live Blog Replay: Drexel Town Square Public Hearing

Key decisions loom on the proposal for a town center near Drexel and Howell avenues.

Bender Park Boat Launch Reopens

The boat launch reopened Wednesday after crews finished dredging the harbor.

Public Hearing Set For Drexel Town Square

Residents can weigh in on Drexel Town Square during the Oak Creek Common Council's June 18 meeting.

Oak Creek Water Utility Wins Prestigious EPA Award

The utility was the only one in Wisconsin to receive a "15-year Directors Award" from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Construction Of Pipeline to Waukesha Could Start In 2015

Oak Creek residents could see a 25 percent drop in their water bills if the sale of Lake Michigan water to Waukesha gets all of the necessary approvals.

Should Private Bail Bondsmen Be Allowed In Wisconsin?

Apartment Expansion Plans Take Step Forward

But construction at the Southfield Apartment complex is still a few years away.

What Should a Modern-Day Oak Creek Library Look Like?

As community leaders plan a new Oak Creek Public Library, they consider what function a library serves in 2013—and what it might serve in the future.

Appeals Court Finds Voter ID Law Constitutional

A ruling that the Wisconsin Voter ID law was unconstitutional has been reversed after a vote by a state appeals court on Wednesday.

Ryan Interchange Reconstruction Expected to Be Delayed Until 2015

To close a shortfall in Wisconsin's transportation fund, state lawmakers recommend delaying large highway projects in the Milwaukee area.

Dredging Under Way at Bender Park

The Bender Park boat launch is closed as crews clear the way for boats to access Lake Michigan.

Drexel Expansion Named 'Project of the Year'

The project team met a host of challenges to transform Drexel Avenue from a rural, two-lane road into a four-lane boulevard.

Update: Weekend Traffic Jam Reaches Racine County

As predicted, traffic is backed up into Racine County because of work being done on I-94 near Rawson Avenue.

Oak Creek Out $300K for Lakefront Land Purchase

The city withdrew its application for $300,000 in grant money after the DNR refused to waive a requirement regarding hunting and trapping.

'Real Signs of Progress' at Oak Creek Lakefront

Environmental remediation is under way on the southern portion of the lakefront redevelopment area, east of Fifth Avenue and north of Ryan Road.

Rawson Interchange Work Includes Unique Bridge Construction

The new bridge is under construction while the old one still stands, part of an innovative method to continue work while keeping the road open to vehicles.

Alderman's Cross-Country Motorcycle Ride Will Benefit Charity

Through a 4,000-mile motorcycle ride to New Orleans and Key West, Oak Creek Alderman Jim Ruetz hopes to raise money toward a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Dredging at Bender Park Still to Come

Dredging at the Bender Park boat launch won't be done as soon as hoped but is still in the works.

Crews Clearing Land For New Fire Station

Construction on the new station, across from the post office, could begin this fall.

Paul Ryan: When You Get Knocked Down, 'You Get Back Up...and Fight'

Speaking in Oak Creek Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, former running mate of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, says that with the election behind him, he's happy to "get back to work" and fight for what he believes in

Taxpayers To Pay Up to $2 Million to Move 1,300 People Buried In County Cemetery

The bodies of the poor and indigent people buried near Froedtert Hospital will be moved at the expense of $1.5 million to $2 million.

Five County Supervisors Call For Marina Dimitrijevic's Resignation

Angered over allegations that Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has been illegally negotiating with county employees, several county board members want her to resign as chair.

Taylor Flips Position, Votes Against County Board Reform

County Supervisor Steve Taylor said he no longer trusts county board members after a story alleging they illegally negotiated with a union.

Plans For New Vet Clinic Take Shape

Oak Creek Veterinary Care will be built on vacant land at 8000 S. Howell Ave.

Drexel Town Square Dominates 'State of the City'

Mayor Steve Scaffidi answered dozens of questions in the inaugural State of the City event April 24.

Paul Ryan Sets Oak Creek Listening Session

The Janesville Congressman will hold his first Oak Creek listening session since the 2012 election.

Paving Company Wants to Add Indoor Firing Range, Gun Shop

Black Diamond Group has cleared the first hurdle for its plans on how to fill about 17,000 square feet of empty space at its Oak Creek headquarters.

State of the City Live Blog: Replay

Patch and Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi talked all things Oak Creek Wednesday night.

Taylor Supports Both County Board Reform Efforts

Steve Taylor says he supports state legislation reforming Milwaukee County government, but also backed an alternative proposal put forward by opponents.