Local Wisconsin News

Police in Wisconsin put out warning about e-bikes, e-motos
Wausau Police said a juvenile fled from officers on one over the weekend.

Wautoma community unites for severely injured athlete
Wautoma is rallying around senior football player Dominick Rooney after his mother says he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game.

Bernie Brewer’s old chalet continues to draw baseball fans to Milwaukee brewery
Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee houses Bernie Brewer’s former County Stadium chalet, giving fans a place to connect with Brewers history.

Cooke sends Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over AI videos
Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are facing off in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional races.

One Wisconsin community offering thousands in housing incentives
One Wisconsin city is offering a maximum of $10,000 for newly constructed residential homes or duplexes

Summerfest generates $221.6 million in economic impact for Milwaukee
That’s an increase of over 38% for the city and over 37% for the state when compared with a 2023 study on the festival’s economic impact.

Wisconsin survivor speaks out amid scrutiny of Cornell rape allegation
A Wisconsin survivor and advocate shares her story as Cornell’s handling of a 2024 rape allegation faces new scrutiny from New York leaders.

Temperatures warm up this week
After a cooler Monday, expect highs in the 70s on Tuesday.

Cancer survivor's dream San Diego trip now includes Brewers playoff game
For one Sheboygan resident, it’s the cherry on top of a dream trip.

Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
Appleton-area shoppers are asking where their beef comes from after tariff cuts on imports, as local sellers say prices remain driven by supply.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopens after EF-3 tornado
St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopened for Mass after July’s EF-3 tornado, while St. John the Baptist remains closed for roof repairs.

Now Hiring: MetalStorm looks for skilled welders, fabricators
The company now employs 75 people and expanded its De Pere facility three years ago.

Mason Miller's uncharacteristic 9th-inning struggles put Padres on the verge of playoff elimination
The closer struggled with control, loading the bases in the ninth inning against Milwaukee with the first three walks of his postseason career.

Chourio's 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead
Milwaukee is a win from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as it chases its first World Series title.

Initial investigation in Cornell gang rape allegations case 'not appropriate,' attorney says
The Jane Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, responded to Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff’s comments in an interview with CNN.

Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14
The Packers (2-2) wasted two opportunities to extend a three-point lead in the fourth quarter but the Buccaneers couldn't capitalize.

Brewers to start Dustin May and Padres going with Nick Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series
May was 1-1 with a 1.23 ERA in three starts against San Diego this year while striking out 22 over 22 innings.

Custom Brewers van draws fans outside American Family Field
Brewers fans filled American Family Field parking lots as the playoff run began, with a custom 1983 fan van adding to the tailgate scene.

In Focus: Brown County executive shares 'Made in Wisconsin' impact on region
He also broke down what happens when Wisconsinites “buy local."

In Focus: 79th Alice in Dairyland emphasizes importance of buying local
Anastasia Poull discussed the statewide program called “Something Special from Wisconsin."

World News

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system
The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK
Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.

I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.

Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''
Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.

A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.

British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.

Major fire breaks out at Nottingham city centre property
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says on Monday night, it had 12 fire engines at the scene.

Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

Australian soldier dies and five injured in training exercise
The incident happened on Monday at the Mount Bundey training area, about 130km southeast of Darwin.

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England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.

Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?
The extended international break was brought in with player welfare in mind, but has it been a success?

Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.