Local Wisconsin News

Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year
It’s the third year in a row he’s received the honor, making him the first in either league to do so.

Madison launches Community Resilience Hubs for emergency support
Madison’s new Community Resilience Hubs will offer shelter, meals and supplies during emergencies, starting at two trusted neighborhood centers.

Here today, gone tomorrow: Why coffee, specialty drink trucks are suddenly all the rage in Wisconsin
Entrepreneurs are ditching walls for wheels as customers crave a unique experience that centers on human connection.

Downtown Appleton retailers prepare for holidays as national forecasts point to higher spending
About 56% of consumers indicate the economy will affect their holiday spending, per the National Retail Federation.

Cold air and dry weather settle in this weekend
Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the weekend.

Solemn Veterans Day with clouds and light rain
Light rain and cooler temperatures slide in for Veterans Day.

Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel
The lawsuit stems from a couple of articles the news outlet published over the summer, leading up to the election.

Alaina Kunes issues apology for 'inappropriate' actions captured on doorbell video at University of Mississippi
A doorbell video of two women making ape noises and gestures outside of an apartment of Black students has gone viral.

Wisconsin marks Native American Heritage Month
11 federally-recognized Native American nations call Wisconsin home.

Wisconsin Democrats begin transition after winning Capitol trifecta
Wisconsin Democrats began organizing their new Capitol trifecta, selecting leaders as the state prepares for a transition in Madison.

Wisconsin senator pushed, failed to delay leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson said Republicans’ electoral defeat was "so significant that it demands change.”

Gas prices dip below $4 across Wisconsin, AAA says
Wisconsin gas prices dropped to $3.87 a gallon, giving drivers some relief before holiday travel while costs remain higher than last year.

Over 550 measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year
More than half of the cases have been detected in children.

Military Connection honors veterans through artifacts and burial uniforms
A South Milwaukee military museum preserves artifacts and provides uniforms for burials and cremations across the country.

Analysis: Packers' recent surge hasn't helped them make up ground on their NFC North rivals
The Packers are in last place in their division despite having won twice as many games as they’ve lost

Milwaukee wastewater management audit faults Veolia and MMSD oversight
An audit found Veolia and MMSD fell short on staffing, maintenance and oversight.

Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee volunteers bake cakes for children in foster care
The local chapter of the national nonprofit For Goodness Cakes has made about 200 bakes to help foster children feel seen.

How to cook your Thanksgiving dinner safely
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires.

Experts say domestic violence incidents on rise in Wisconsin
Police in West Bend implored domestic violence victims to reach out for help after Saturday shooting.

Wisconsin’s newest members of Congress excited, overwhelmed, 'drinking from a fire hose' during freshman orientation
Representatives-elect Rebecca Cooke, Mitchell Berman, and Michael Alfonso were on Capitol Hill Monday to learn the ropes.

World News

Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.

'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.

Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts.

Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United are a decade in the making
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.

Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.

Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month
Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions.

Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

Sales of traditional toys rise as public debate around screen time grows
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027
Tame Impala and SZA join the top of the bill for the US festival, which also features Madonna and Diljit Dosanjh.

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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Bethell out of Australia trip and doubt for SA
Jacob Bethell is ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia and is a huge doubt for the Test tour of South Africa following the recurrence of a knee injury.

Khawaja refuses to name Aussie ball tamperers
The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.

Welsh Grand National-winning jockey O'Brien dies aged 39
Tom O'Brien, the nephew of trainer Aidan, rode more than 1,000 winners and won the Welsh Grand National twice.