News Summary:
WISN 12 News presented a video on March 18, 2026, detailing a deadly State Street shootout recorded by a surveillance camera, an incident that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man after at least 21 shots were fired in the early hours of a Sunday morning. Previously, on September 13, 2025, the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized WISN 12 News with nine Emmy nominations across seven categories for its newscasts, stories, and special reports. Earlier, on July 17, 2025, the WISN 12 News morning team participated in an event with the Next Door Foundation, encouraging viewers to get free coffee while donating books for children. On the same day, WISN 12 News provided "Milwaukee with Kids weekend picks" for July 17-20, suggesting local activities such as a Parisian adventure, viewing fighter jets, and enjoying live music and art. This followed a July 16, 2025, report by WISN 12 News that an MPS middle school replaced its U.S. flag with a new one after a neighbor reported the old flag was tattered and frayed.