Local Wisconsin News

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.

Frosty night followed by warmer Friday
Highs to end the week reach into the 60s and low 70s.

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.

New executive orders will allow prison sentences in Wisconsin to be reduced
Gov. Tony Evers is reinstating the process of commuting prison sentences.

Officers from across Milwaukee County honor the lives of fallen officers
The lives of six fallen police officers in the greater Milwaukee area were honored during an annual ceremony on Wednesday.

Stepmother convicted in Outagamie County child abuse case
The charges stem from allegations that a 14-year-old girl was found severely malnourished in Aug. 2025. She weighed just 35 pounds.

Ashby ties Sale for big league lead with 6th win as Brewers defeat Cardinals 6-2
Rookie Brandon Sproat started and gave up one hit and three walks over four innings while striking out five.

World News

Chris Mason: What the results tell us so far
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

What early 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.

Sir John Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has become
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

When will we know the full results?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career?
Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.

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.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

South East Water boss quits after thousands of homes left without water
David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

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.

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.

Man charged after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island
Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

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.

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?

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.

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

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".

Kneecap, Mel C and Michael Jackson battle for UK album number one
The Irish language rappers were leading the way midweek over Melanie C and Michael Jackson.

Football club owners charged with human trafficking
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband Scott are accused of sexual exploitation and rape.

'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'
Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

Home baker shuts cake shed over 'ridiculous' rules
Natalie Brook, 37, says she has stopped selling cakes from her garden over street trading rules.

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Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
Or has the US president lost control?

Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years
The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

Alexander-Arnold's England omission 'mind-boggling' to Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the World Cup.

Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win
Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.

Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought
When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.