Wisconsin WOW

Search efforts continue for missing Waukesha County teen

<p>Isaiah Cramer, now 17, disappeared Feb. 4, 2024</p>

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

<p>A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines</p>

Milwaukee's lakefront July 3 Drone Show: Know before you go

<p>Milwaukee County is hosting its first-ever lakefront drone show on July 3</p>

Small skydiving aircraft goes off runway in New Jersey, sending at least 5 to hospital

<p>At least five people were taken to a hospital when a small skydiving aircraft went off the end of a runway at an airport in New Jersey on Wednesday evening.</p>

Milwaukee family witnesses bold daytime car theft as they worked in yard

<p>Car was stolen in broad daylight, highlighting the vulnerability of certain vehicles to theft.</p>

Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion ruling draws split reactions

<p>The Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned the state's 1849 abortion ban, declaring that legislation from the past 50 years supersedes the old law.</p>

Weather: Hot for the holiday

<p>A few isolated storm chances and a big warm-up are in store leading up to the Fourth of July.</p>

🔒 Florida-based Harley-Davidson dealer buys Milwaukee and West Bend dealerships

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/07/Milwaukee-Harley-Davidson-dealership-1024x576.jpg">Fort Myers, Florida-based Scott Fischer Enterprises announced Wednesday that it has completed the purchase of Harley-Davidson dealerships in Milwaukee and West Bend. Scott Fischer Enterprises, led by Scott Fischer and John Greene, has owned Harley-Davidson stores throughout the U.S. The company’s business origins date back to 1988, when Fischer became general manager of West Coast [&#8230;]

'I'll tear your whole crib down': New video shows suspect in officer shooting holding gun, yelling

<p>WISN 12 News also obtained new video that shows Milwaukee police officers responding to the scene minutes before being ambushed by shooter.</p>

Funeral plans announced for Milwaukee officer killed in line of duty

<p>Officer Kendall Corder died Sunday after being shot last week </p>

🔒 EPIC Creative announces leadership changes, new CEO

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/07/Joseph-Rogge-Jr-headshot.jpg">West Bend-based EPIC Creative is shifting its executive structure as the 35-year-old full-service advertising agency &#8220;sharpens its focus&#8221; on opportunities in the medical technology and outdoor power equipment industries, the company announced Tuesday. As part of the new leadership structure, longtime chief creative officer Joseph Rogge Jr. has assumed the newly created role of CEO. [&#8230;]

🔒 Federal lawsuit accuses Crystal Ridge of religious discrimination against employee

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/07/The-Rock-Snowpark-Google-Maps-1024x472.jpeg">The EEOC has sued Crystal Ridge in Franklin, alleging the business illegally fired an employee over religious social media posts.

Police: Domestic violence shooting leaves 1 dead

<p>47-year-old shot and killed near 11th & Atkinkson in Milwaukee.</p>

Final weekend of Summerfest 2025 kicks off Thursday

<p>Patrons who arrive between noon and 3 p.m. will get in free.</p>

Fourth of July holiday weekend forecast: Hot and humid

<p>A few showers and storms are possible Friday morning</p>

West Bend West Volleyball earns Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association All-Academic Team Award

West Bend, WI &#8211; The West Bend West Volleyball Team has earned the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association All&#8211;Academic Team Award for maintaining a collective 3.68 GPA during the 2024-2025 academic year. Six team members achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs: Maddie Abel, Kylee Altendorf, Avah Banks, Amelia Dubey, Pagie Guse, and Breleigh Ustruck. This prestigious recognition requires teams to [&#8230;]

Hamas and Israel weigh Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal

<p>Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal</p>

🔒 ERMCO acquires Bristol building for $24 million

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/07/bristol-business-park-WI2.jpg">In a $24.3 million deal, Tennessee-based manufacturer Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) has acquired a facility in Kenosha County to serve as a hub to build ultra-efficient transformer cores. Located at 13622 101st St. in the Bristol Business Park, ERMCO has been leasing the 158,000-square-foot building since May 2024, but only commenced operations [&#8230;]

Milwaukee County Zoo announces birth of baby bonobo

<p>The baby was born May 30 and can now be viewed in the "Apes of Africa" habitat.</p>

'Lynyrd Skymmer' helps keep Milwaukee waterways clean

<p>WeatherWatch 12 Meteorologist Molly Bernard caught up with the captain of a unique boat that works to keep Milwaukee's river system and harbor clean.</p>