Local Wisconsin News

Fathers get the gift of rain to keep those lawns green
Rain showers clip southern Wisconsin this afternoon.

Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

‘I have hope for the system': Milwaukee mosque president speaks out after ICE release
After 80 days in ICE custody, Salah Sarsour said being back in his home mosque praying with his friends and family is a moment he’s been waiting for.

Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Written in stone: Sun Prairie company helped build Obama Presidential Center
The team behind it says the project will impact generations to come.

Milwaukee marks Juneteenth with 55th annual celebration
The Juneteenth Celebration started with a Juneteenth Jubilee Parade then ended with a festival filled with food, clothing, art and education.

State Supreme Court will hear appeals in congressional map lawsuits
One case argues the maps are an anti-competitive gerrymander, while the other says the maps are a partisan gerrymander.

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second season
The extension takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

Woman charged in car crash that killed 2 Marquette lacrosse players found not guilty
Amandria Brunner of West Allis was acquitted of six charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

At least 4 tornadoes touched down in June 17 storms
That brings the state's yearly total up to 35.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Summerfest, Greek Fest, Father's Day at the Zoo
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin congressman says Evers is piggybacking on GOP work amid his federal funds push
Wisconsin applied for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was included in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. 

Local vendors connect with the community at Summerfest
At the Shop Local Market, Summerfest gives more than 20 different vendors the opportunity to give their brand some more exposure.

Tornado totals grow in Wisconsin after Wednesday's storms
NWS teams will continue survey work into Friday.

Wisconsin DAR chapters help keep Revolutionary War history alive ahead of America’s 250th
DAR plans to attend hundreds of events to honor its mission of preserving history, providing education and showcasing its patriotism.

Wisconsin continues investment into nitrogen optimization
The Nitrogen Optimization Program is funding 18 projects across the state this year.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

Scooter crash severely injures Milwaukee business owner; city leaders call for change
Milwaukee business owner, Dave Wolz, is currently hospitalized with broken bones after being struck by an electric scooter rider on a sidewalk.

Bazzana’s 7th-inning homer helps lift Guardians past Brewers 4-2
David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians

World News

Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.

Extreme heat warning extended to four days as 38C forecast in UK
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".

US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Disruption to last a week after fatal Bedford train crash
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.

Stokes to return as captain for third Test, coach McCullum says
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.

Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.

Meet the Curacao keeper who made record 15 saves to keep Ecuador out
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

True crime's biggest convention faces its own moral dilemma
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge Test defeat against New Zealand
England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

Three men die in White City building fire
The men were rescued from the single-storey building but died soon after, London Fire Brigade said.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice
A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.

Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
Tommy, from Blackpool, will have his artwork shown at the UK screenings of the new Disney Pixar film.

'He's a life saver': The miniature therapy horse that travels by taxi
Meet Rusty, the pint-sized therapy horse who travels around London in a black cab.

Oldest Birthday Honours recipient is 'delighted'
Pat Knifton Hough is recognised for 57 years being involved with Nantwich Players in Cheshire.

Eight police pups named after Three Lions stars
It is hoped the eight puppies will emulate the success of their namesakes.

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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

Stokes to return as England captain for third Test
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record 11-ball fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.