WISN-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

WISN-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 12 and UHF digital channel 28. It is affiliated with ABC and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The station is owned by Hearst Television, which is a part of Hearst Communications based in New York City. WISN-TV is notable for being the second-oldest station still operating under the Hearst brand, following WBAL-TV in Baltimore. The station's studios are located on North 19th Street near Marquette University, while its transmitter can be found at Lincoln Park in the northeastern section of Milwaukee, adjacent to the Weigel Broadcasting tower that serves CBS affiliate WDJT-TV, channel 58, along with its sister stations.

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New US-backed group says it will start aid operations in Gaza within weeks

13 hours ago | wisn.com | Ellen Knickmeyer |Farnoush Amiri

A new humanitarian organization that has U.S. backing to take over aid delivery to starving civilians in Gaza said Wednesday that it expects to begin operations before the end of the month — after what it describes as key agreements from Israeli officials. A statement from the group, called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, identified several U.S. military veterans, former humanitarian coordinators and security contractors that it said would lead the delivery effort.
Tracking Severe Weather on Thursday

1 day ago | wisn.com | Lindsey Slater

6.48 LET’S GET TO YOUR WEATHER RIGHT NOW THOUGH, BECAUSE IT IS AN IMPACT DAY. LINDSEY A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN PLACE AS PEOPLE WAKE UP THIS MORNING. IT’S REALLY BEEN INTERESTING TO SEE THE FOG PROGRESS AS WE’VE BEEN HERE THIS MORNING. RIGHT? I MEAN, WHEN I GOT HERE, IT WAS REALLY BAD IN WAUKESHA GOT TO MILWAUKEE, IT WAS FINE, BUT I KNEW IT WOULD KIND OF, YOU KNOW, SINK IN AND KIND OF LIKE REALLY COVER UP MUCH OF THE AREA.
President Trump visits Saudi Arabia to focus on economic deals and regional issues

1 day ago | wisn.com | Kalyn Norwood

President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as he begins his first major international trip of his second term, focusing on economic agreements and regional concerns, including Iran's nuclear program and U.S. relations with Syria. Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump with a grand reception after Air Force One landed on Tuesday. The president is kicking off his four-day trip to the region by outlining his vision for the Middle East.
Weather: Rain Exits, Cooler & Cloudy Tuesday

2 days ago | wisn.com | Lindsey Slater

GOOD MORNING. HERE IS YOUR WEATHER RIGHT NOW AND THIS IS WHAT’S GOING ON. SO WE DO HAVE TEMPERATURES THAT ARE COOLER TODAY, BUT THE REST OF THE WEEK WE WILL BE NEAR THOSE LOW 70S. AND I THINK EVEN MID AND UPPER 70S ARE LIKELY GOING INTO THURSDAY. I AM TRACKING SOME POP UPS THE NEXT TWO DAYS. WE HAVE A QUICK LITTLE BATCH OF SHOWERS THAT ARE ROLLING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. THIS IS GOING TO DISSIPATE AS WE GET CLOSER TO THAT MORNING RUSH.
Weather: Sun to showers and storms

2 days ago | wisn.com | Mark Baden

AND IT’S BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. AND IF YOU’RE INLAND, TEMPERATURES FEEL LIKE SUMMERTIME. SO LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS RAIN. CHANCE. AND I WANT TO BE VERY CLEAR THAT MOST OF THE TIME IT’S GOING TO THE WEATHER IS GOING TO BE PRETTY DARN GOOD ALL THE WAY THROUGH THIS WEEK. SO TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY, A VERY SMALL CHANCE OF SHOWERS. AND THEY’RE GOING TO BE ISOLATED. SO I DON’T WANT YOU TO CHANGE YOUR PLANS. MOST OF THURSDAY IS GOING TO BE DRY WATCHING FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR STRONG STORMS.
70s For All

3 days ago | wisn.com | Lindsey Slater

ABC NEWS, VATICAN CITY. IT’S 515. TURNING TO WEATHER RIGHT NOW, A GORGEOUS DAY ON THE WAY. LINDSEY. WE ARE BACK IN THE 70S TODAY, BUT YOU ARE WATCHING RAIN FOR LATER THIS WEEK, RIGHT? AND I WOULD SAY THAT THE ONE DAY OF THE WEEK YOU SHOULD KIND OF THINK ABOUT IS GOING TO BE THURSDAY. IT WILL BE THE WARMEST DAY OF THE WEEK, BUT WE HAVE A VERY LARGE WEATHER SYSTEM THAT WILL BE ON THE WAY. BUT OVERALL, THAT’S THE ONLY KIND OF HICCUP IN THE FORECAST. OTHERWISE, IT IS A QUITE A WONDERFUL WEEK.
GOP budget heads say they'll look to 'reduce the size of government'

3 days ago | wisn.com | Matt Smith

State Sen. Howard Marklein and State Rep. Mark Born, the Republican co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, say the GOP budget will "look to reduce the size of government" as the pair brushed off concerns about the impact of looming cuts from the federal government. "I'm not overly concerned about it," Born said on WISN 12's 'UPFRONT' which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. "I think the federal government makes changes all the time. They've made changes in previous budgets.
Floral shops prepare for Mother's Day rush

4 days ago | wisn.com | Duke Carter

The National Retail Federation says that in 2025, people will plan to spend $34.1 billion in total on Mother's Day gifts and activities. The NRF says it is a $600 million increase compared to last year. That is holding true in Milwaukee, as floral shops across the city have seen people gear up for Mother's Day. Unforgettable moments at 20th and Mitchell said Mother's Day is its prime time day. The next day is Valentine's Day.
Weather: Sunny Mother's Day

4 days ago | wisn.com | Gino Recchia

OFF THE LAKE. IT IS A LITTLE COOL, BUT IF YOU’RE FURTHER INLAND, LIKE IN AREAS LIKE IN OCONOMOWOC, IT IS IN THE LOWER 70S TODAY. AND LOOK AT THE WARMTH THAT’S JUST TO THE WEST OF US. DES MOINES, 85, IN OMAHA, 86. THERE’S SOME HEAT, EVEN 90S, IN PARTS OF MONTANA. WE’RE NOT GOING TO BE GETTING THAT WARM, BUT CERTAINLY THAT WARM AIR IS GRADUALLY GOING TO BE SHIFTING EASTWARD OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. BUT WE DID START OFF 63. IF YOU’RE UP EARLY THIS MORNING, MAYBE WALKING THE DOG.
Ukraine and European allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

5 days ago | wisn.com | Illia Novikov

Ukraine and its allies are ready for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday. Related video above: Russia marks Victory Day amid U.S. push for Ukraine ceasefireHis remarks came as the leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv, amid a push for Moscow to agree to a truce and launch peace talks on ending the nearly three-year war.