Local Wisconsin News

Gradual clearing takes place Saturday
AM fog and clouds gradually clear out giving way to more PM sunshine.

AAA: Labor Day gas prices reach record levels this year
AAA says Wisconsin gas prices are averaging around $3.82 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, but travelers say their plans are still moving forward.

380 SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses to vote on union in Dane County
Nurses will vote on union representation at 10 Dane County clinics, citing staffing, burnout and patient care.

Animal rights activists criticize Gov. Evers for Ridglan Farms inaction
Dozens of protestors filled the State Capitol on Friday requesting a face-to-face meeting to air their grievances with the governor.

More Wisconsin communities get rid of Flock as data-sharing concerns surface
It comes after many said they discovered Flock was releasing data in bulk in response to FOIA requests in other states.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance gets moved up to Thursday
The Packers open their season three days later, Sept. 13, at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 142 confirmed measles cases in latest outbreak
There was a big jump this week in the numbers.

AriensCo sells majority of company to Japan-based manufacturer
According to AriensCo, the family will still have a significant stake in the company and will still lead from Brillion.

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee
A new program is bringing different people together to learn how to better advocate for housing growth in the Milwaukee area.

Jordan Love prepares for Packers’ regular-season opener in Minnesota
Building relationships with the new offensive players and getting them up to speed has been a big focus for him.

K9 Tesla Foundation welcomes new therapy dog, Lucia, to continue mission of supporting first responders
The foundation's goal is to support therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch agencies across the country.

A warm and muggy holiday weekend ahead
Staying warm and muggy with low chances for rain.

Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination checks amid measles cases
Wisconsin health officials urge families to check measles vaccinations as cases rise, including an outbreak in southwestern counties.

'Everybody out here is struggling': Wisconsin dairy farmers say things have gotten worse
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin in June and made a promise to farmers: “You’re going to be better than you were four months ago.”

Family of Corey Ruiz continues to demand accountability from Madison leaders
Ruiz's family is calling for action more than one month after Corey was killed by a Madison police officer.

Wisconsin faces Notre Dame as college football returns to Lambeau Field
The game is drawing attention to Green Bay’s connection to Notre Dame football, including ties to Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Morgan Geyser back in court seeking conditional release after escaping group home
Morgan Geyser will undergo another evaluation as she seeks conditional release after leaving a Madison group home and being arrested in Illinois.

Attorneys seek answers after delayed response to Milwaukee home attack
A 99-year-old Milwaukee woman waited nearly three hours for help after calling 911 during a July 27 home invasion and attack.

Heat concerns close Milwaukee Public Schools for the day
Many buildings in the district don't have air conditioning, which the superintendent says she wants to address in the future.

Grafton moves forward to repair Bridge Street Dam
A months-long debate in Grafton over the fate of the dam ended with the village deciding to repair it.

World News

US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".

Disruption at Port of Dover as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.

Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport
Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.

Chris Mason: Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach
Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

Why the USS Lincoln turned up in Thailand looking so rusty
When the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand this week some people were quick to criticise the condition it was in.

The centuries-old problem of mapping the world
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal
Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.

Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts
The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.

King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering
The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside.

Temperature exceeds 40C in parts of Europe - is a September heatwave likely for UK?
Parts of central and southern Europe have seen temperatures above 40C this week. As things warm up in the UK, is there a heatwave on the way?

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries
More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.

US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Prue Leith: 'You come into your own growing old'
The former Great British Bake Off star says ageing is something to celebrate.

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza
Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.