🌱 Patch AM: How much will Oak Creek’s retired coal plant really cost you?

Good morning to you Oak Creek! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How much will Oak Creek’s retired coal plant really cost you?

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Fun for Everyone.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, afternoon mist, temps: high: 42, low: 34.
• Thursday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1B on shuttered power plants (wpr.org) — Oak Creek residents are still paying for the aging coal plant in their backyard, and could shoulder more costs as utilities plan new facilities to power massive AI data centers. The investigation explains how “stranded” coal plants like Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie leave ratepayers with long-term debt, and details growing protests, policy fights, and upcoming hearings that will shape future electric bills.
   

📸 Around Oak Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Creek

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Saturday December 27

• Trivia Fun for Everyone
  Erv's Mug , 130 W Ryan Rd , Oak Creek
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Trivia Fun for Everyone
  Erv's Mug , 130 W Ryan Rd , Oak Creek
  8:00 pm

📣 Oak Creek Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Yarnies - morning group
  Cudahy Family Library , 3500 Library Drive , Cudahy
  9:00 am
• Plan Commission Meeting
  South Milwaukee, WI Calendar South Milwaukee, WI 53172
  6:30 pm
• Board of Public Works Meeting
  Greenfield, WI Calendar
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• RAMAC office closed
  Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc , 300 5th St , Racine
• Wednesday Afternoon Movie
  Hales Corners Historical Society , 5885 S 116th St , Hales Corners
  2:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Ronnie Solo
  Daily Social , 12041 W Janesville Rd B , Hales Corners
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• COMEDY NIGHT!!!
  Daily Social , 12041 W Janesville Rd B , Hales Corners
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Baseball Camp (Single Day Options Available) - Caledonia, WI 2025
  Hitters Baseball , 2915 6 1/2 Mile Rd , Caledonia
  12:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Yarnies - evening group
  Cudahy Family Library , 3500 Library Drive , Cudahy
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Bingo for Ages 18+
  Hales Corners Historical Society , 5885 S 116th St , Hales Corners
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Come see the show!
  Runs through Jan 3rd 5-10pm! 9721 S Burrell St https://youtu.be/mAcLsT4e3us?feature=shared (Nextdoor Quail Run)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Oak Creek. Apply here.
• Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Milwaukee

• South Milwaukee students spread holiday cheer at assisted living facility (fox6now.com)
• Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 21, 2025 (jsonline.com)

Milwaukee

• Wisconsin Grocery And Pharmacy Christmas Hours For 2025 (patch.com)

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

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