Local Wisconsin News

Quiet overnight with areas of fog possible
More thunderstorms are possible over the next few days.

Preseason games could help Packers figure out solutions as they seek improvement on offensive line
LaFleur is sorting through offensive line combinations as he addresses a position group that ranked among the Packers’ biggest concerns last season.

Madison’s new men’s homeless shelter to open next month, but concerns remain about capacity
The public got its first look Monday inside Madison’s new men’s homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Everyday Heroes: Lucky Stables Foundation gives opportunities for challenged riders to compete, grow with horses
The foundation recently took home a lot of ribbons and one World Championship belt buckle from the World Championship Palomino Show.

Milwaukee Health Department shows beach water testing methods
The city’s health department wanted to show the public how they check water quality at every beach.

Wisconsin veterans receive mortgage-free homes through Operation Finally Home
Operation Finally Home is working to restore independence, dignity and stability to military heroes, first responders and widows of the fallen.

Why Francesca Hong could be the ‘best indicator’ of how much the Democratic Party has evolved
Hong’s candidacy is teeing up what could be the biggest test yet for Democratic socialists, especially in swing state Wisconsin.

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.

Hong's race to lose? What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. for Wisconsin's Fall Primary.

80-year-old Wisconsin woman starts 28-mile trek in Yosemite to raise money for disaster relief
Fran Wargolet started hiking 28 miles on Aug. 7 with a plan to rise to 7,210 feet in elevation across four days in the park.

Tuesday’s Democratic primary will reveal Derrick Van Orden’s opponent in the November election
Rebecca Cooke will face Emily Berge on Tuesday. Whoever wins will take on the incumbent Republican congressman.

Where does Kaukauna stand on data centers, bird city designation?
Mayor Tony Penterman joined Spectrum News 1’s “Local Leaders” series to share more about efforts to uphold the environment.

Lincoln Avenue fire was caused by chemical-soaked rags that ignited, officials say
The roof and floors of the century-old building collapsed during a fire on June 30.

Bucks' Tyler Herro not worrying about contract status as he begins new chapter with hometown team
The Milwaukee-area native came to the Bucks in the trade that sent two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

'I had to park at places like Walmart': Safe Place Parking program for homeless faces closure
The year-round program in Green Bay gives the homeless a place to park overnight safely.

Crowley campaign poll claims primary race is wide open
The new data comes just days before voters will choose the Democratic nominee in the race for governor.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nellie was ahead of his time
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86.

'It was devastating': Milwaukee DPW Commissioner reflects on anniversary of major flooding
Milwaukee's DPW Commissioner looks back on the massive response to last year's floods.

Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians
Midwest heavy machinery supplier, Fairchild Equipment, has immediate openings at its four Wisconsin branches, including at its new Milwaukee facility.

World News

Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.

Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating
The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.

Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

Criticism as thousands of seats empty at Europeans Athletics Championships
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Three ways to watch safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Weather forecast - where will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.

The map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.

Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.

Gap between children's swimming skills revealed - search for your school
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

BBC Weather's monthly outlook
Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.

Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train
The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.

Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.

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