Local Wisconsin News

Village of Belleville declares emergency following unconfirmed tornado
According to village officials, the storm caused damage to properties on its north side, and there were no reported injuries.

Sheboygan added as cruise ship stop this summer
American Cruise Lines makes the first of four stops on June 25.

Ohio native, Olympic champion Laila Edwards drafted by PWHL San Jose
Throughout her time as a Badger, she recorded 199 points in 151 games and earned All-WCHA Third Team honors as a sophomore.

Cudahy seeks action to preserve bluffs at Sheridan Park
A group of neighbors in the Milwaukee suburb of Cudahy want more answers from city, county and state leaders on this issue.

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

Rain clears out for the first day of Summerfest
Sunshine gradually returns on Thursday.

Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4
One night after making his major league debut, Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt got his first hit and scored his first run in the second inning.

New store opens as Milwaukee looks to address food deserts
Some parts of Milwaukee have been facing a food-access crisis, after losing grocery stores.

Alliant Energy pressing forward with Wisconsin's newest wind farm
If approved, construction wouldn't start until 2028 at the earliest.

Police break up fights at Goodman Pool on opening day
They ended up having to use a form of pepper spray to break the fights up.

'Wisconsin can do better': Lawmakers & advocates call for an end to gun violence
Wisconsin DHS data shows 311 minors under the age of 17 died from firearms between 2014 and 2023.

State Supreme Court denies review for man's conviction for killing his parents
Halderson filed a petition with justices to take the case, after a state Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s guilty verdicts.

Several questions remain as Packers wrap up OTAs
This week’s Organized Team Activities for rookies are the last formal Packers function until training camp.

Tips for pet owners during fireworks season
Dr. Kicker recommends covering the dog's safe haven with a blanket or using a crate and playing some music.

Kenosha County school district begins cuts after failed referendum
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is highlighting the financial challenges facing many school districts.

Two months later, spring flooding cleanup still ongoing
A Freedom-based business is among those helping flood and tornado victims get their homes and businesses back in order.

DeForest votes to add fluoride back to drinking water
Many communities across the country add fluoride to their water to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.

Mitchell, Turang hit homers to pace Milwaukee past Cleveland 2-1
Brice Turang snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth with his 11th homer, a two-out solo shot off Slade Cecconi for a 1-0 Milwaukee lead.

Summerfest creates economic boost for Milwaukee businesses
A Summerfest spokesperson said 72% of tickets sold for Garth Brooks comes from outside of Milwaukee County and 48% is from outside of Wisconsin.

New program seeks to keep Milwaukee's youth safe and engaged over Summer break
$1.5 million is being invested to create a network of places across the city where kids can spend their summer evenings.

World News

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.

Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.

Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points
BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

Bostonians bemused as Scotland fans decorate city's statues with traffic cones
The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

The average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.

First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK
One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.

Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

Pro-Palestinian protesters trial ends in hung jury
The four defendants admit breaking into the Moog factory, but deny criminal damage.

Body found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick
Emergency services are called after airport staff made the discovery on an Air Arabia craft.

Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

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Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.

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

Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?