Local Wisconsin News

'An unfortunate error': Milwaukee election results delayed after upload mistake
The city’s results were delayed into Wednesday morning after five of nine memory cards contained audit logs instead of the election results.

Wisconsin State Fair food vendors bring unique flavors inspired by the state
At this 11-day event, attendees can find more than 170 different food and drink vendors.

‘There’s not a dime's worth of difference’: Tom Tiffany says he was ready to take on any Democratic challenger in November
Tiffany will face David Crowley, though many Republicans had hoped socialist Francesca Hong would have won on Tuesday night.

David Crowley begins campaign trail as Democratic nominee
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in a tightly contested primary race.

How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

'He's very vocal': Zaire Franklin joins Packers linebackers
Franklin essentially replaces Quay Walker at linebacker and wasted no time becoming a leadership presence for the Packers.

Derecho leaves path of destruction in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms related to the storm complex produced damaging winds across six states.

Mugginess lingers with more storms possible Thursday
Our weather pattern will stay active into the weekend.

Report shows I-94 project could last longer without changes
WisDOT could reduce or eliminate the delay by starting parts of the project earlier than intended.

'Today begins a new chapter': David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.

Voters in Wrightstown don’t want large data center developments
A total of 87% voted “No” to a referendum question asking if the village should authorize or participate in any public improvements related to them.

No break from the rain this weekend
Off and on thunderstorms will be possible throughout the weekend.

A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary
Democrat Cooke will be in repeat race against Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Cooke wins Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, sets rematch with Van Orden
Cooke is making her second run against Van Orden, who defeated her in the 2024 general election.

Tiffany advances to November, campaigns on affordability and government accountability
Speaking after his primary victory, the Republican from Minocqua said the race presents voters with a clear choice about Wisconsin’s future.

Luke Rengifo's grand slam against former team helps Padres to 11-2 win over Brewers
Rengifo was released by the Brewers on June 23 and signed a minor league deal with the Padres six days later.

Van Orden to face Cooke again in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race
Van Orden, who is seeking a third term representing western and central Wisconsin, narrowly defeated Cooke by about 11,000 votes in 2024.

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future
Romo is on leave from his job as the network's lead NFL analyst following his arrest last month in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin DHS confirms 2 measles cases in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayatte counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

Packers' Jordan Love plans to play Thursday after injuring his thumb in last year's preseason opener
He's played in the preseason opener each of his three last seasons as a starter and injured his thumb in an exhibition game last year with the Jets.

World News

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results
Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life'
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.

First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump
The president's approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.

Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe
More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'
The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

I've been fighting wildfires while I wait for my A-level results
Grades for A-levels and a number of vocational qualifications will be published on Thursday.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

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.

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.

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.

Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence
Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.

Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis
The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.

Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions
Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.

Results, appeals and resits - what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.

How to get the most out of university clearing on results day
From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.

Everything you need to know about university costs
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.