Silver Alert canceled for 65-year-old Milwaukee man
<p>Police say Albert Shanklin Sr. has been found and is safe.</p>
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Video shows officers rescuing puppy from hot car in Florida
<p>A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly leaving a puppy locked in a hot car, according to a Florida police department. Video shows officers getting the puppy out.</p>
Milwaukee mother of four reunites with family after ICE detention
<p>Elvira Benitez was detained by ICE in March while attending a green card appointment. After two months in custody, she's reunited with her four children in Milwaukee.</p>
Warming trend ahead across southeast Wisconsin
<p>Light rain early Monday morning will give way to more sun and comfortable temperatures across southeast Wisconsin </p>
US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
<p>The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend.</p>
North Carolina officer charged with assault after video showed him punching woman during arrest
<p>A police officer in North Carolina has been charged with assault and fired after he was seen repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest.</p>
Viewpoints: What Wisconsin needs to maximize economic development
<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2026/06/Goodsell_Wade2025-cropped-1024x576.jpg">Why do we shop online? Easy. The process is simple, predictable, and efficient. Business investment decisions work the same way. Businesses decide where to invest based on which states make it easiest to operate, grow, and succeed. Some states roll out the red carpet for businesses. Other states roll out the red tape. Wisconsin must […]
Here are ticket discounts and deals for 2026 Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair tickets at the gate will cost $20 for adults and children 12 and older, $15 for military personnel and seniors 60 and older, and $13 for children ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free.Ages 12 and older can purchase tickets online for $15 before the start of the fair, but there are several more ways visitors can receive discounted admission.State Fair ticket packages with other attractionsWisconsin State Fair offers $24 combo ticket promotions with Milwaukee
'Oh my gosh. What do I do?': Mom delivers twins on highway during family trip
<p>A Texas woman gave birth to twins on the side of a highway during a Memorial Day getaway, delivering them nearly two months early.</p>
What's the process now for Trump's name to be removed from Kennedy Center?
<p>A judge ruled that officials must remove any signage from the Kennedy Center that includes Trump’s name. When will that happen?</p>
Serena Williams is set to return to tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships
<p>Tennis great Serena Williams is set to return to the court in the doubles competition at the HSBC Championships next week.</p>
Tom Tiffany had two chances to protect Wisconsin’s SNAP. He chose Trump both times
After backing Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the 2026 Farm Bill, Rep. Tom Tiffany helped push tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents off FoodShare—while running for governor.Over the past year, more than 15,000 Wisconsinites have fallen off the state’s main food assistance program, SNAP—also known as FoodShare—following a wave of federal changes. Starting May 1, nearly 40,000 more were put at risk of losing help buying groceries altogether. Here’s how Rep. Tom Tiffany, the northern Wisco
What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (June 1-7)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Greg M. capturing this great photo of a sunset over Little Arbor Vitae Lake, just reply to any newsletter with your submission.Now, onto your Badger State Buzz:Hodag Park Concert Series, Rhinelander (June 2)Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free l
Wisconsin justice calls courts' map review doing 'bidding of political masters'
(The Center Square) – A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice called the courts’ decision to hear a case challenging the state’s congressional maps doing the “bidding of its political masters” rather than a proper decision. The court sent an order stating that it would hear an appeal of a three-judge panel’s ruling not to hear the case but said that it would not hear the case on a requested expedited schedule. “The Democratic Party bought mult
Vos wants new June vote on failed tax deal
(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he’s ready to vote again on the $1.8 billion tax deal that fell short last month. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said on UpFront on Sunday that he wants a second chance to vote on the package. “I still think we can get it done,” Vos said. “I think we should go back in. I have asked the governor to help us get another attempt at it.” The tax deal, which packaged over $1
Republicans could drop $1 billion proposal to fund White House ballroom from immigration bill
<p>An immigration enforcement bill faces complications over proposed funding for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom, with some lawmakers divided on its cost and feasibility.</p>
Burghardt Sporting Goods leaders to participate in keynote panel at this week’s Family & Closely Held Business Summit
<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2026/05/Burghardts-cropped.jpg">Brian Burghardt, the owner of Burghardt Sporting Goods in New Berlin, and Maggie Burghardt, corporate sales and marketing lead for the business, will participate in a keynote panel discussion at BizTimes Media’s annual Family & Closely Held Business Summit, on Thursday, June 4. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at […]
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer
Milwaukee police searching for critically missing 21-year-old Marquis J. Sims
<p>Critically missing 21-year-old Marquis J Sims, last seen on foot on Sunday evening around 6:15 p.m.</p>
Milwaukee man fatally shot during son's birthday party at Milwaukee park
<p>Family identified the victim as 22-year-old Pepe Sikisi-Belle Junior.</p>