Local Wisconsin News

MPS records show unseen documents regarding 2025 lead paint crisis
Those never-before-seen documents include a letter from the district's embattled former facilities director.

Lake Geneva area continues recovery efforts a week after deadly storm
Operation BBQ Relief is offering a free community meal on Thursday and Friday.

Green Bay City Clerk placed on leave amid WEC investigation
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is looking into two separate incidents where duplicate absentee ballots were sent to voters.

Rock County residents hoping for FEMA aid
Rock County officials said the county saw a total of about $29 million worth of damage to both public and private infrastructure combined.

‘People are afraid’: Milwaukee congresswoman speaks out against ICE operation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested at least 39 people in Wisconsin.

Summerfest sees decline in attendance in 2026, data shows
It only increased if you count the Garth Brooks concerts, which happened before the three-weekend festival began.

Lingering showers and thunderstorms end
Sunshine returns for Friday.

El Niño continues to strengthen
El Niño is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.

Wisconsin congressman says he supports bipartisan housing legislation he didn’t vote for
Congressman Tom Tiffany was listed as “Not Voting” three times when the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act came up for consideration in the U.S. House.

Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
An MRI exam revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule that was surgically repaired after the 2023 season.

Milwaukee mayor not on board with I-794 teardown, favors renovating existing structure 
Johnson had previously indicated support for the teardown option.

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, and can't retaliate against them for using alternatives.

Neenah PD’s At-Risk Registry allows officers to better respond to those with cognitive impairments
It gives them information to assist in the care of those in a mental health crisis, those who cannot communicate effectively and more.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Burleson, Fermín homers power Cardinals to a 5-1 win that snapped 8-game skid against Brewers
NL Central-leading Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted.

In-depth analysis of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan sentencing
Dugan’s attorneys today said they plan to appeal.

Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

World News

Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Twelve die in Spain wildfire as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos, in the province of Almería.

Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.

Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.

Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.

Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.

How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.

The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age
Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.

Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Swapping homes with strangers means we now get two holidays a summer
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK heatwave.

I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends
Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.

Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan
A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.

France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.

Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.

Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'
The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.

Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.

Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.