Local Wisconsin News

Cloverleaf Infrastructure withdraws data center plans in Brown County
The Houston-based data center development company announced it withdrew plans to build in the Village of Greenleaf amid community pushback.

Multiple critical injuries after Milwaukee apartment fire breaks out in building with no sprinklers
There were no fatalities from the fire.

Former pastor found guilty of repeated sexual assault of a child
Jeffrey Anthony Charles, 64, was a pastor at Neighbors to Nations church in Princeton, Minn.

Homeland Security gives some Somalis until March 17 to leave the U.S.
In 2023, World Population Review put the total number of Somalis living in Wisconsin around 3,000. Many live in Green Bay.

Wisconsin lawmaker’s bill to ban congressional stock trading gains traction
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the bill Monday, and it already has more than 70 co-sponsors.

Children’s Wisconsin will no longer provide gender-related pharmacologic care
A hospital spokesperson cited “escalating legal and federal regulatory risk facing systems and providers across the nation” in making the decision.

Winter's wrath returns to Wisconsin
Wind, snow and cold are all in the forecast for the days ahead.

Everyday Hero: This Rock County hospital runs a homeless shelter — and it works
The shelter focuses on stability, providing residents with time, structure and support to find their footing.

Green Bay Packers enter offseason with questions about future
Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s status is still unclear, but he is under contract for next season.

Wisconsin's Nick Boyd named AP men's college basketball player of the week
That comes after he helped the Badgers beat UCLA and then-unbeaten Michigan.

SentryWorld to host 2 future USGA Championships
It’ll host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and the 2034 U.S. Senior Open Championship.

Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's ICE proposal
Sara Rodriguez proposed civil immigration enforcement actions in Wisconsin should be banned around courthouses, hospitals and other locations.

Evers unveils first state-funded child care program ‘Get Kids Ready’
This new program will give direct payments totaling $65 million to child care providers that have school readiness programs for 4-year-olds.

West Allis boosts businesses during slow winter season
West Allis Winter Week is one way businesses see a boost.

Neighbor who helped stop a data center in Caledonia now advising people nationwide
Residents in Caledonia, which is in Racine County, are among the few who have successfully halted a proposed data center.

Gov. Tony Evers lays out his priorities for 2026
The governor says there's a long list of things he wants to accomplish in his final year in office.

Packers' inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago
The wild-card playoff game marked the fourth time they lost a game they had led by at least nine points in the second half.

Respiratory illness activity now 'very high' in Wisconsin
Hospitals report seeing the highest number of flu cases since last February.

Packers' Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human."

Wisconsin businesses, communities continue to navigate respiratory illness season
Overall, health officials said more people in Outagamie County were sick during the holidays.

World News

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
A US-based rights group says it confirmed the death toll from a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

North of England rail upgrade won’t start until after 2030
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?
Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here's what you need to know.

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script
The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

Red Arrows get first female leader
Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.

DIY SOS thief caught out by tracking tag on cement mixer
David Matthew Pugh has been sentenced to unpaid work after taking a cement mixer and wheelbarrows.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

The Sadiq Khan Interview
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward