Local Wisconsin News

MCW Cancer Center receives $27 million donation to advance cancer care, research
Tim and Barbara Michels and the Michels Family Foundation were behind the largest personal gift the center has ever received.

Over 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel for July 4 holiday
Over 1.4 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel by car, an increase of 0.5% from last year.

Jordenne Butler crowned as the next Miss Wisconsin
The 27-year-old from Onalaska is no stranger to the crown.

52-year-old man shot at home on Father’s Day in Delafield
The man was seriously injured and was taken to Aurora Medical Center Summit. A 25-year-old man is in custody.

Brewers' Gasser 'definitely confident' he is ready for more success after earning 1st win since 2024
Gasser gave up two runs in six innings in the 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Badger Youth Camp builds opportunity for military families to find support
With many Wisconsin National Guard soldiers serving, Badger Youth Camp is hoping to provide support and camaraderie for Wisconsin military families.

Now Hiring: Ian's Pizza looks to fill positions ahead of Verona opening
The new location will be the largest Ian's Pizza restaurant in Wisconsin.

Picture perfect weather to start the week
Comfortable air and sunshine will be our Monday.

Kids and dads share what makes Father's Day special at Milwaukee County Zoo
“My dad’s really nice and kind and funny. He makes me laugh in serious situations, which is really funny," said one daughter.

Milwaukee area Greek Fest wraps up first year in new venue
This year, the festival was moved from the Wisconsin State Fair Park to the Waukesha County Expo Center.

Contreras rips 3-run homer in 8-run inning as Gasser ends drought in Brewers' 9-4 win over Braves
Milwaukee salvaged one win in the three-game series between NL division leaders.

'Time does get away': Cardiologist encourages men to go to doctor to preserve heart health
It comes as many are celebrating dads on Father's Day.

Family urges parents to estate plan for teens following a tragic incident with their son
The family said had they not had these papers in place, medical decisions could have been left up to a judge.

In Focus: How Knowles-Nelson has helped shape Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress
Madison Lebeau is a delegate with Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress.

In Focus: Wisconsin Wildlife Federation says it’s concerned about end of Knowles-Nelson
Cody Kamrowski, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talked with Spectrum News about it.

Future of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program
Ryan Burks talks with a state representative and other local conservation leaders about the looming deadline.

In Focus: Will the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program survive?
State Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, joined Spectrum News to discuss whether there is a possibility of keeping the program alive.

Kenosha hosts annual Juneteenth celebration
Lincoln Park in Kenosha was packed with people who connected through games, guest speakers and community resources.

New ‘pay what you can’ grocery market opens on Milwaukee’s near west side
It will be open Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

World News

Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

Watch and read Starmer's resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

Safe-sleep checks for nursery children to be part of Ofsted inspections
An extra 3,000 annual unannounced nursery inspections will also take place in England from September.

Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.

A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.

Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack that caused months of disruption
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, plead guilty for their role in the hack on 31 August 2024.

With no laws on heat in schools, are pupils and teachers at risk?
Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.

Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.

Check your lotto tickets - a £12m prize is still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

How England's Madueke went from rejection by club fans to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.

Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?

The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams
Football is ultimately about results - but style matters too, writes Umir Irfan.

Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

The picturesque mountain village that helped send Jannik Sinner to tennis stardom
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.

Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.

The remote town with no bank - and the nearest is an hour away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.

Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.

Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".