Local Wisconsin News

'It's been very, very hard': Food truck, cart owners continue to struggle with rising fuel costs
U.S. gas prices have jumped to their highest level since August 2022 — leaving many businesses struggling to keep up.

Gentle start to the month of May
Expect a fantastic start to May with a good amount of sunshine.

Cooler today with an occasional shower
Expect a few spotty showers with cooler temperatures.

Milwaukee DPW receives record-number of pothole requests
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works confirms it has received a record-number of pothole service requests so far this year at more than 10,000.

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

Months of flood recovery work ahead for Fremont
Record flooding on the Wolf River damaged several communities along its banks.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Organizations across Wisconsin receive grants for violence prevention efforts
The grants are being administered through the Department of Administration's Office of Violence Prevention.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced to 18 years in federal prison
Gilkey-Meisegeier was indicted by a grand jury in Aug. 2025 on federal charges.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal ammo import scheme
Two California brothers could each face prison for allegedly recruiting a Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import armor-piercing rounds.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

Her daughter was stillborn. Now her story helps others
Madison mother publishes book inspired by stillborn daughter.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

Data centers, power costs and you— breaking down Wisconsin's new deal
The Public Service Commission is set to consider final approval of the new proposal at a future meeting.

'If there is more that can be done, it should be done': Bay View business owner expresses concern after another street takeover
The event is characterized by a large meetup where drivers engage in dangerous behavior like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

Avian flu outbreak continues to impact farms as Palmyra residents raise concerns over odor
Since 2022, Wisconsin has lost 24 commercial flocks and 24 backyard flocks to avian flu.

World News

'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French', King and Trump joke at dinner
The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

Police raid religious group over allegations of sexual offences, forced marriage and slavery
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

Eleven cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue on why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary
The photo shows William and Catherine lying in grass with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Oil price jumps to $115 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus
The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

The state visit in pictures
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House state dinner and a speech from the King to Congress.

King Charles gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
He tells US lawmakers his address comes the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever "in times of great uncertainty".

I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum
Kelly Higgins said despite her mother being in jail for murder, she retained rights over her.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

'OCD made me think I was a monster'
Sufferers explain how the condition has gripped their lives - but say help is out there.

£20m mystery donation buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

Record labels rejected her - but Julia Wolf's gothic pop is on the rise
Wolf's song In My Room exploded on TikTok after being paired with clips from the Twilight movies.

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Mother guilty of murdering baby who died with 'catastrophic' injuries
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Chelsea captain Bright retires - what now for ex-England defender?
Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces she has retired from football with immediate effect because of injury.

Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.

Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA
Despite feeling scared, Aneesa was determined to stand her ground and started filming the ordeal.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Chelsea captain Bright retires - what now for ex-England defender?
Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces she has retired from football with immediate effect because of injury.