Local Wisconsin News

Monona Police Department gets new grapplers to stop car chases
The department said it will help it stop drivers who lead officers on high-speed chases.

Wisconsin dance group to perform in America 250 celebrations across the country
Large parades will be held over the July 4 holiday in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will be in both.

Food trucks in Milwaukee brace for new curfew
Saturday is the start of the new curfew, which says food trucks must close by 10 p.m.

Moms should be happy about the dry forecast Sunday
Spring-like temperatures stick around for Mother's Day.

Wrapping up your work week with warmer temperatures
Highs return back to the 60s if not low 70s.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mother's Day events, Renaissance Faire, Charlie Berens tour
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Animal shelters prepare to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
Animal rescue groups throughout Wisconsin are preparing to take in beagles that were recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Wisconsin businesses prepare for Mother's Day
Spoiling mom doesn’t have to come at a high price tag either, Alfa's said to always talk with your local florist on budget friendly options.

Milwaukee woman accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2M
She allegedly bought a restaurant, car and car wash with the profits.

Tracking hantavirus concerns in Wisconsin
What to know if you have upcoming travel plans.

More meatballs: IKEA to open second Wisconsin location in Madison
IKEA is building its brand with a new Madison, Wis., location, set to open in 2026.

Soybean industry gets $14 million boost from USDA
The Department of Agriculture is hoping to grow global demand for American soy.

Food truck owner sues City of Milwaukee over curfew ordinance
Abdallah Ismail is one of many food trucks that have expressed concern over the curfew that requires they close by 10 p.m. downtown.

Appleton officials at odds over cost of new barrier system to keep people safe at outdoor events
One alderperson said voted against them because they come with some other costs that could discourage vendors and businesses.

MATC students learn how to detect impaired driving
Impaired driving continues to be a serious issue across Wisconsin, with alcohol and drugs contributing to crashes, injuries and deaths.

'You couldn’t really script it any other way': Oostburg’s perfect girls basketball season was a family affair
From dad coaching on the sidelines to sisters playing on the court, the team's title run was all in the family.

'We absolutely need more resources': Homelessness a growing concern in Waukesha
Homelessness is a growing concern in Waukesha, as local shelters report an increasing number of people living on the streets.

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's future settled before the NBA draft
Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks, but it's possible he could leave Milwaukee after a frustrating, injury-marred season

Senior prank? Police issue warning, safety advice for 'senior assassin' game
Police want community members to know about the now-annual event.

'It's just hard watching it all go and having to replace everything': FEMA assessments underway for residents affected by April floods
The Wolf River reached a new record height of over 15 feet on April 17.

World News

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

What latest election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

Election results so far - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says
The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.

Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays
One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.

King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

Are concert 'livestream tickets' the future or a cash-grab?
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

The companies making billions from the Iran war
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

The global race to find passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

Drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed
Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.

Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.

Football club owners in court on rape charges
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.

Celebrities send well wishes to Bonnie Tyler as singer in induced coma after surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

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Electioncast: The First Results Are In!
Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.