Local Wisconsin News

Regulating data centers becoming key talking point in governor's race
Both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have laid out their plans for regulating the data center boom in Wisconsin.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Storms likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Enjoy time outside Wednesday before more rain returns
Seeing a lot more cloud coverage south, more sunshine north.

Misiorowski tosses 5 shutout innings, Brewers top Pirates 5-1 to win 4th straight NL Central title
About 50 minutes after the final out, the Brewers clinched the division when the second-place Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta.

Weeks after tornado, Wisconsinites learn about restrictions to repair, rebuild
Roughly 400 homes are in Fox Valley floodplain.

Lawyers for victim in Packers running back Josh Jacobs' battery case file motion to seal evidence
The woman said Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools, per consultant recommendation
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak
Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

What record diesel prices mean for Fox Valley businesses
Wisconsin diesel hit a record $6.10 a gallon, forcing Fox Valley towing and truck businesses to balance higher costs with customer prices.

The Bridge Project to give 180 pregnant women in Milwaukee direct cash aid
Milwaukee mothers who are older than 18, make less than $39,000 a year and are less than six months pregnant are eligible for the program.

New case of measles confirmed in Marathon County
Health officials said the case originated during out-of-state travel and is not connected to the current outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million
Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

Wisconsin health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus in human this year
Wisconsin DHS reported 27 WNV cases in Wisconsinites in 2025, along with 25 hospitalizations and one death.

Avian flu found in commercial poultry flock in Barron County
There is a total of 79,088 birds on the farm, which is now being quarantined and depopulated.

Kenosha County District Attorney’s law license gets reinstated
It comes a day after Solis’ license was suspended for “willfully failing to cooperate with one or more OLR investigations into alleged misconduct.”

House Democrats’ campaign arm targets seat held by Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil
Challenger Mitchell Berman was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s red to blue list. 

Kenny Chesney to headline American Family Field next summer
Kenny Chesney is returning to the venue July 10, 2027, this time with his “The Original Vibe Room Tour with Eric Church.”

Lakeshore College launches truck driving program as need for truckers grows
Nationwide about 237,000 truck drivers are expected to be needed annually over the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Kaukauna VFW golf fundraiser supports veteran suicide prevention
A Kaukauna VFW golf outing raised money for local groups working to prevent veteran suicide, raising more than $275,000 since it began.

Packers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted the importance of settling on a starting five soon to build cohesiveness.

World News

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

At least 20 killed and dozens missing after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where some 10 families had been living.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Watch: Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development to be slowed down.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

Sixteen-year-old 'superstar' Max Dowman shines with two goals - but Arsenal know caution is needed
Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".

Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online
The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.

Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.

NZ apologises to children forced to live in bush for years with fugitive dad
A public inquiry has found that agencies "missed key opportunities" to recover the children sooner.

Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate
Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

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An undercover reporter investigates what some on the far right in the UK really look like
An undercover reporter investigates what some on the far right in the UK really look like

The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.