Local Wisconsin News

Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
An MRI exam revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule that was surgically repaired after the 2023 season.

Milwaukee mayor not on board with I-794 teardown, favors renovating existing structure 
Johnson had previously indicated support for the teardown option.

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, and can't retaliate against them for using alternatives.

Neenah PD’s At-Risk Registry allows officers to better respond to those with cognitive impairments
It gives them information to assist in the care of those in a mental health crisis, those who cannot communicate effectively and more.

Off and on showers throughout the day
An occasional shower or two may pop up during the day.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Burleson, Fermín homers power Cardinals to a 5-1 win that snapped 8-game skid against Brewers
NL Central-leading Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted.

In-depth analysis of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan sentencing
Dugan’s attorneys today said they plan to appeal.

Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

Verona woman's family survived earthquake against all odds
After 62 hours without contact, the family finally received a message that their aunt and niece had survived.

Neighbors clean up after powerful storms in Town of Geneva
Neighbors across Walworth County spent Wednesday cleaning up after powerful storms swept through the area Friday.

Republican congressmen condemn SNAP fraud before vice president JD Vance’s Milwaukee visit
Republican Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden said Democratic Governor Tony Evers should give the federal government its SNAP data.

Beryl was a record-breaking major hurricane, made three landfalls
Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley suspends campaign for governor
Crowley said he was stepping out of the race after it became clear he would “not be the Democratic nominee for Governor.”

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dead at 61
Farrow battled cancer for two years. He was diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With a strong El Niño expected, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Door County cherry growers expect good harvest despite dips nationwide
Several Door County orchards expect to open pick-your-own operations late this week and into next week.

World News

Big fall in ships using US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.

Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.

Burnham on path to No 10 with Labour nominations under way
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.

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.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

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.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them
Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children.

How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power.

Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say
France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.

'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral injury prank
John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.

Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown, as demand 'exceeded all forecasts'
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.

Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing
We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

Jersey set to legalise assisted dying
Jersey is set to be the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.

More buildings to receive dangerous cladding removal funding
Properties under 35ft (11m) were previously not allowed to access the financial support, leaving leaseholders to foot the bill to fix safety issues.

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

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The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer
Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.