Local Wisconsin News

More sunshine ahead this week
High temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s.

Madison piloting 'School Street' project
The city started closing the street outside Marquette Elementary to cars from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

River Falls mayor highlights city's close-knit community, natural landscape
Mayor Alison Page joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the city’s natural treasures that draw new and growing families to the area. 

Free state park admission, fishing this weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s annual Free Fun Weekend is happening from June 6-7.

Person removes, attempts to set Pride flag on fire in Outagamie County
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to Outagamie County Jail.

Wisconsin Veterans Village provides affordable housing for veterans
There are 48 apartments on-site at the Village that are designated for veterans.

Leia Rios makes history as first Latina to be Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
She said she hopes to inspire others, especially those from underrepresented communities, to go after their goals.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in Wisconsin
From Wisconsin State Fair to EAA AirVenture, here's a list of fun events you can attend this summer.

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted to Madison due to unruly passenger
Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office met the flight when it landed and removed the passenger.

‘& Juliet’ escapes off the balcony to Wisconsin
The jukebox musical poses the question: what if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo?

'In 20 years, this has been probably the coldest spring': Farmers share Wisconsin’s strawberry-picking season outlook
This year’s weather events could prove challenging for growers.

Expanded PTSD coverage allows more Wisconsin first responders to get help
This expanded coverage means that part-time, volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals will be covered by workers compensation.

Now Hiring: Lucille’s hiring ahead of busy Capitol patio season
To keep service running smoothly, staff are trained across all aspects of the restaurant, from menu knowledge to customer interaction.

'It's lifesaving': Wisconsin nonprofit celebrates 10 years helping mothers with postpartum depression
The CDC estimates one in eight women experience postpartum depression, symptoms that go beyond short-term “baby blues.”

Wrightstown hosts public meeting as data center developers target village land
It comes after village board members added a referendum to gauge public support for data center development in this August's primary election.

'I’m really going to miss Cudahy': Beloved bakery closes after 12 years
After many years serving the Milwaukee community, a beloved local bakery has closed its doors, leaving behind bittersweet memories for many.

From campus sisters to community leaders: AKA chapter celebrates 50 years in Madison
The Kappa Psi Omega chapter’s 50th anniversary homecoming celebration is scheduled from June 5 to 7.

What's driving Wisconsin's rural economy?
Ryan Burk talks with several local leaders about how agriculture and hospitals serve rural communities' economies.

In Focus: How one legislator’s dual job helps him advocate for farmers
State Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, discussed how his role intersects as a dairy farmer and legislator.

World News

'Bereft and beleaguered' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder
University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show
'You know who you are,' declared the actress, at the end of her West End performance in Inter Alia.

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

London Tube strikes to go ahead as talks fail
Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours.

British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall
The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after falling almost 500m (1,640ft) from the Balaitús Peak in Spain.

Boy missing in river named as search continues
Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire.

Trump's red box and 'Keir lacks verve': Key Mandelson messages so far
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5 collab confirmed: How the internet solved the clues
Fans were convinced hints had been left across Instagram and official websites

Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped
We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

US left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.

'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed
New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.

AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.

Paralympic shot putter died in 'accident waiting to happen'
A Paralympic athlete died "in an accident waiting to happen" when a metal bar fell on him, a sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey is told.

Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in low-key London ceremony
The couple, who have been together since 2024, tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.

Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.

Missing girl, 15, may be with wanted man, say police
Teenager is thought to be with a man wanted for recall to prison by West Mercia Police.

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Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed
New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.

Introducing Shorts on the BBC Sport app
From stunning goals and shocking interviews to unforgettable celebrations, some sporting moments are made to be watched, not just read about - and that's why BBC Sport are launching Shorts.

Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

Watch: Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.