Local Wisconsin News

Another great day to get outdoors
Continuing to see sunshine Wednesday with highs briefly warmer.

Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Families reunite as Wisconsin soldiers return from overseas deployment
More than 150 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers returned to Appleton after nearly a year overseas, reuniting with families.

‘Pretty bleak right now’: President Trump tries to address diesel costs with new executive order
On Monday, the president signed an executive order that he says will help farmers by easing the prices they pay for diesel fuel.

Early flu-related hospitalizations rise in Brown County
Brown County will host a community flu shot and resource clinic Oct. 17 at the Neville Public Museum.

Oprah Winfrey taps UW-Madison grad's 'riveting' debut novel for her book club
Amanda Rizkalla is a Los Angeles native who studied at Stanford and received a master's in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

UW-Madison professor awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
Francis Halzen, a professor of physics, is the 23rd Nobel Prize honoree connected to the university, and the sixth physicist.

Tom Tiffany, David Crowley making final push as Election Day nears
In less than one month, voters will head to the poll to determine the direction of Wisconsin for the rest of the decade.

Referendum could shape future development at former GM/JATCO site
Janesville voters will decide whether major projects at the former GM/JATCO site need voter approval, a choice that could shape redevelopment.

Milwaukee police officer charged with sexual assault, disorderly conduct
Enk, who has more than seven years of service with Milwaukee police, has been been suspended since Sept. 21.

Everyday Hero: Volunteer dad helps maintain Welcoming Willows in Little Chute
At Welcoming Willows in Little Chute, volunteer John Wright helps support an adult daycare program that offers socialization and respite for families.

Police in Wisconsin put out warning about e-bikes, e-motos
Wausau Police said a juvenile fled from officers on one over the weekend.

Wautoma community unites for severely injured athlete
Wautoma is rallying around senior football player Dominick Rooney after his mother says he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game.

Bernie Brewer’s old chalet continues to draw baseball fans to Milwaukee brewery
Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee houses Bernie Brewer’s former County Stadium chalet, giving fans a place to connect with Brewers history.

Cooke sends Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over AI videos
Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are facing off in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional races.

One Wisconsin community offering thousands in housing incentives
One Wisconsin city is offering a maximum of $10,000 for newly constructed residential homes or duplexes

Summerfest generates $221.6 million in economic impact for Milwaukee
That’s an increase of over 38% for the city and over 37% for the state when compared with a 2023 study on the festival’s economic impact.

Wisconsin survivor speaks out amid scrutiny of Cornell rape allegation
A Wisconsin survivor and advocate shares her story as Cornell’s handling of a 2024 rape allegation faces new scrutiny from New York leaders.

Cancer survivor's dream San Diego trip now includes Brewers playoff game
For one Sheboygan resident, it’s the cherry on top of a dream trip.

Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
Appleton-area shoppers are asking where their beef comes from after tariff cuts on imports, as local sellers say prices remain driven by supply.

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US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
A medical expert advising her legal team says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is communicating in a "basic way".

Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.

Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs
The postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027.

Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.

Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.

France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.

Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.

Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.

Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.

The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

'Dad dragged me out of bed by my hair to work' - rural abuse victims want more support
The National Rural Crime Network says the true picture of rural abuse is often hidden, with survivors often having more barriers to reach support.

What you can do to protect yourself after Asos hacking message
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

‘Hang-xiety’ dread is real but here’s how you can manage it
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws around drinking and consent
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.

Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college
In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.

Children under 10 should not be given obesity drugs, World Health Organization warns
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.

UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns oil giant
The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.

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Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.

Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

Honeymoon over as Pocognoli's Scotland suffer domestic disharmony
Sebastien Pocognoli is left with questions to answer after an inert Scotland performance leaves him still searching for his first home win, writes Tom English.

Ronaldo ready to be punished but says Jesus 'broke his word'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.