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Silver Alert canceled for 65-year-old Milwaukee man

<p>Police say Albert Shanklin Sr. has been found and is safe.</p>

Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners

<p>The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military’s iron grip on power. </p>

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers

<p>However, snacks, smells and cuddling are banned</p>

Attendance at Bucks home games dipped during disappointing season

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2022/05/Fiserv-Forum-image-for-BizTracker-1024x576.jpg">Attendance at Milwaukee Bucks regular season home games dipped 6.7% to 682,644 during the recently completed 2025-26 season as the team finished with a disappointing 32-50 record, its first losing season, and first season missing the NBA playoffs, since 2015-16. The Bucks had an average home game attendance of 16,649 at Fiserv Forum during the [&#8230;]

Flash flooding near Marquette University floods streets, cars, and disrupts campus events

<p>The area of 15th Street and Kilbourn Avenue was flooded Wednesday night</p>

City of Waukesha elects Democratic mayor in stunning move for Republican stronghold

<p>Alicia Halvensleben defeats Republican state Rep. Scott Allen by fewer than 500 votes.<br></p>

Did leaves contribute to widespread flooding in Milwaukee? Officials' answers are split

<p>Record rainfall in Milwaukee caused severe flooding Wednesday, many residents cleared clogged sewer drains of debris themselves during the storm</p>

Metro Milwaukee retail real estate market softened during first quarter

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/06/at-home-1-1024x576.jpg">The metropolitan Milwaukee retail real estate marketed weakened during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest market report from the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin and Moody’s. The area’s retail space vacancy rate rose to 6.2% during the quarter, up from about 5.7% a year ago. During the first quarter, the metro [&#8230;]

Navy Reservist arrested, accused of fleeing to Hong Kong after wife's body found in Virginia freezer

<p>Authorities say a man accused of fleeing to Hong Kong after his wife's body was found in a freezer in their Virginia apartment has been apprehended</p>

BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about affordable single family home developments

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2025/12/Andrew-Weiland-with-Derek-Rose-on-Channel-12-1024x576.jpg">BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. He made an appearance on Wednesday to talk about affordable single-family home projects planned in Oak Creek and Milwaukee, and a developer whose downtown Milwaukee apartment tower project was halted last year, selling [&#8230;]

River Hills mansion sold for $3.75 million

<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2026/04/Rh-mansion-pic-ip.jpg">A 21,000-square-foot mansion in the Village of River Hills has been sold for nearly $3.75 million, according to state records. The 32-year-old home sits on a 6.8-acre site along the Milwaukee River. The contemporary ranch-style home has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and a five-car garage, along with private access to the river and a pond. [&#8230;]

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare on peak days this summer to reduce delays

<p>The airport will cut hundreds of daily flights to reduce delays during peak travel months</p>

More severe weather expected Friday in southeast Wisconsin

<p>Thunderstorms should begin arriving in western counties such as Jefferson, Dodge and Walworth counties near or after 5 p.m.</p>

What to do in MKE: Milwaukee With Kids weekend picks April 16-19

<p>From fishing, to adoptable pets, and kid-friendly movie screenings — there's fun for the whole family this weekend.</p>

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

<p>The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</p>

Disney reveals reopening date, soundtrack for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets

<p>Disney has announced the reopening date and soundtrack details for the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.</p>

High school senior takes to the sky for elaborate promposal

<p>Look in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's an invitation to this year's prom?</p>

Tow companies rescue stranded drivers: 'Don't drive through standing water'

<p>WISN 12 News spoke to one driver who drove into floodwater and got stuck at Fond du Lac Avenue and Locust Street.</p>

Pennsylvania truck driver fatally struck by lightning in Waukesha

<p>A 41-year-old truck driver from Pennsylvania was killed by lightning in a Kwik Trip parking lot in Waukesha during a severe thunderstorm Wednesday night.</p>

Trump administration defends plans for how to spend tax dollars

<p>The Trump administration has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget to maintain U.S. military capabilities, offset by cuts to healthcare, housing, and education, among others.</p>