Local Wisconsin News

DNR highlights safety after Wisconsin leads the nation in ATV/UTV fatal crashes
More than 30 people have died in ATV/UTC crashes this year.

45-year-old man dies at Milwaukee County Jail
He had been initially medically cleared by nursing staff from Wellpath during his booking process, but then suffered a medical emergency.

Signs of progress in tornado cleanup emerge in Menasha
On Tuesday, the Menasha Police Department announced that the curfew and burn ban in place since July 27 have been lifted.

Dane County launches AI Virtual assistant to improve non-emergency call handling
It is designed to manage non-emergency calls and help human dispatchers prioritize urgent situations more effectively.

Study committee tries to tackle regulating crypto in Wisconsin
Wisconsinites age 60 and older lost $46 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2025.

Scattered thunderstorm threat through late Tuesday
A few thunderstorms may be strong to severe.

Wisconsin DHS confirms new measles cases in Grant County
There are now 36 confirmed cases and three probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Moore hopes to help Packers’ return game
The Packers’ special teams performance will be about more than rookie kicker Trey Smack this season.

Hail in a warmer world: Are storms turning more destructive?
From grapefruit- to softball-sized, giant hailstones seem to be becoming the norm rather than the exception. What is causing hail to grow so large?

8-year-old child struck, killed while checking mail
The incident happened on the edge of the road near County Road H and Polley Lane in Aurora Township.

Local artist creates Brewers mural inspired by ‘7th Inning Stretch’
The latest 50-foot installation is part of the team’s community mural program.

Wisconsin counting on refurbished roster to help Badgers rebound from two straight losing seasons
Chris McIntosh decided to stick with Luke Fickell rather than making a coaching change before stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director.

Dane County rolls out AI assistant for non-emergency calls
The next time someone calls the Dane County non-emergency line, the call may be answered first by a virtual assistant named AVA.

UW proposes 4-year tuition pledge to freeze costs
It's contingent on if the state invests $190 million to support the cost of the freeze.

Wisconsin dairy farmer squeezed by high input costs, low milk prices, no labor
Abby Swan of Westfield called 988 when she was in a “very bad state.”

7 arrested, 1 officer hurt after fights break out on last day of Wisconsin State Fair
Videos circulating online showed various groups tussling and shoving, and going back and forth with officers

Badger Battleground Poll: Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% statewide in first test of gubernatorial ballot
The partisan primary election wasn’t even a week ago, and there’s already a new poll out on the governor’s race in Wisconsin.

Packers' improved depth at cornerback leaves Keisean Nixon fighting to keep his starting spot
Nixon’s background suggests he won’t give up his starting spot without a fight. He had to work his way to get to this point.

Milwaukee police investigate after recovering body from water near Bay View Park
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to determine the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.

MMSD Committee recommends Jacobs Solutions to oversee its wastewater facilities moving forward
It comes after many have expressed concerns over its current private management company, Veolia.

World News

Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea
A man, a woman and a teenage girl die, and a younger girl is in critical condition, after swimming off Shoreham on the Sussex coast.

'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

Demand for degree apprenticeships in England quadruples in three years
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.

Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband's own diagnosis.

Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.

Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.

Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

How one man gets new laws passed - again and again
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'
Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'
The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.

South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions
How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Five in Five: Football quiz No 3
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?