Local Wisconsin News

Megan Moroney announced as opening night headliner for Summerfest
She'll perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 18, the first day of the festival.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Bucks lose Antetokounmpo to injury early but rally past Pistons 113-109
AJ Green had 19 points and Jericho Sims finished with a career-high 15 points.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
Rivers said that "Giannis has never asked to be traded – ever. I can’t make that more clear."

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks' game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said he believed the Bucks had ruled out the possibility that Antetokounmpo had injured his Achilles tendon on the play.

‘This was not supposed to happen to anybody’: Kenosha community gathers to mourn 3 children lost to fire
Neighbors and friends said 10-year-old Rylee, 9-year-old Connor and 7-year-old Alena were loved by everyone and they’ll be greatly missed.

Bundle up! It's going to be a frigid Thursday
Wind chills will struggle to get above zero.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Local businesses, volunteers work to keep Wisconsinites warm during cold snaps
One Madison nonprofit made sure its heat held up when it mattered most.

Kenosha mother grieves loss of 3 children after deadly apartment fire
A Kenosha mother is still trying to process the loss of her three kids after a deadly apartment fire on Thanksgiving night.

Jayden Reed could be close to returning to the Packers
Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries.

Santa visits patients at American Family Children’s Hospital
Santa visited a special group of Wisconsin kids early this year.

School administrators discuss the impacts of consolidation
A bill passed by the State Assembly would make it easier for districts to explore consolidation.

Agriculture Secretary threatens to take away SNAP admin funding if Wisconsin doesn’t share data
The federal government wants the data to eliminate fraud from the program.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.

Know these symptoms of hypothermia
Extremely low body temperatures can affect the brain, causing unclear thinking and inhibiting body movement.

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

'Oh. What. Fun.' starring Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates every overworked holiday host
If only everyone would say those three little words that mean so much to moms ... "Can I help?"

Scholar Athlete: Ally Buss
A four-sport athlete, Buss said she wants to help young athletes succeed.

World News

Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak
An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

Novichok poisoning victim's family 'still has questions', as report finds Putin 'morally responsible'
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site
Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations
The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.

'No more Average Joe': Root's elusive century seals his all-time great status
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?
What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation
Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll'
Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable".

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.

Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services
The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis.

Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

Watch: A baby seal walks into a bar...
A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

'I'm too driven... I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race
Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

Springbok Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Root hits historic century but second Test finely balanced after day one
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'
Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character.

Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.