Local Wisconsin News

Evacuation ordered for Blackhawk Park area in Town of Caledonia
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said fire, EMS and law enforcement won’t be able to reach the area for an “extended period of time.”

15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July
New data shows there’s been a massive participation drop since the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law.

Stormy start to the weekend
Strong to severe storms slice state Friday night into Saturday.

‘This is a last-ditch resort’: Thousands of protesters expected at Ridglan Farms on Sunday
Organizers estimate there will be around 2,000 protesters.

Tips for avoiding scams when seeking repairs after severe storm damage
DATCP said consumers should avoid hiring anyone who comes to their door.

New EMS district deploys to cover 7 rural communities, aims to reduce response times
The Sugar River EMS District will serve nearly 10,000 people who live in southern Dane County and northern Green County.

NWS confirms at least 10 tornadoes touched down in storms this week
NWS said there was one on Monday, eight on Tuesday and one on Wednesday.

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured
Milwaukee has scored three runs or less in six of its last eight games.

Packers' lack of a first-round pick will test GM Gutekunst's ability later in draft
Green Bay sent its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Cowboys last August as part of the package to acquire All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons.

More severe weather ahead Friday
After a short break in the action, we quickly turn active once again this afternoon and evening.

Torrential rain impacts tenants of sued Milwaukee landlord
Ishon Arnold and Samantha Gamble say the rain is leaking through their collapsed roof.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Milwaukee Film Festival, Midwest Horse Fair
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee leaders provide update on flood cleanup efforts
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with some city department heads, gathered Thursday afternoon to provide an update on cleanup efforts.

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in 2-1 win over Blue Jays
Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning.

No action taken yet on special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
Despite lawmakers being at the State Capitol Thursday, both chambers of the Legislature remained empty.

Marquette University sees significant flooding after Wednesday night
Carpenter Tower temporarily lost power and an emergency backup generator is operating at the building.

New London battles flooding as water levels could be historic by weekend
For three days city crews, residents and volunteers have been working against the Wolf and Embarrass rivers in New London.

First Lady supports Wisconsin congresswoman’s foster care legislation
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., said it’s a fulfillment of her own destiny to look out for foster youth.

PHOTOS: Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, buildings after multiple rounds of severe weather
Many have found themselves trapped inside cars and several roadways have been closed.

Here's an estimate of how much it's rained so far in Wisconsin since Monday
Wisconsin has also surpassed its record for the amount of severe weather warnings that have been issued in April.

World News

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.

Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed for 17 years
Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.

Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
Noah Sibanda died "alone, scared and in pain", his mother says.

No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.

Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

How two ceasefires and 'opening' of Hormuz could boost Iran talks
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests
At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.

Avengers reassemble and Ariana meets the Fockers - Hollywood studios preview new movies
Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

How developed vetting works - and what happens when someone fails it
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.

One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Martin Keown's tribute to Alex Manninger
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48.

Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime
Noah Sibanda died after being put down for a nap at a Dudley nursery.

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Ultra-marathon champion who died running Cape Wrath trail was two weeks away from wedding
Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.

Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre
Residents from both political parties in Social Circle, Georgia, are rejecting a proposed plan by the Department of Homeland Security to transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre.

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond
South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

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Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.