World News

Did Amelia Earhart die a castaway? We may know soon
Researchers plan to use bone-sniffing dogs in search of human remains that could prove whether she died on a remote island in the Pacific. 

Jurors deliberate verdict in 'Baby Doe' murder case
Jurors in the Bella Bond murder trial will begin their second full day of deliberations Thursday. Michael McCarthy is charged with killing the 2-year-old girl who became known as "Baby Doe" after her body washed up on a Boston Harbor beach. 

The heat's so bad this place smells like rotten eggs
<p>As if high temperatures weren't bad enough, residents here will need to deal with the stench of rotten eggs for the next few days.</p>

The 50 Greatest American Inventions of the Past 50 Years
From the first Apple computer to the Tesla X, here are 50 revolutionary inventions that were born in the U.S.A.

Like "Batman" scene: Judge chases man running from his courtroom
<p>A man tried running from a court hearing Monday after learning there was a warrant for his arrest, reports the CBS affiliate here, WTHI-TV.</p>

Alabama warns of floating fire ant colonies after storm
Alabama officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for mounds of floating fire ants that could form in floodwaters as Tropical Storm Cindy makes its way inland.&nbsp;

Hero police officer honored at Congressional softball game
The wounded Capitol Police special agent Crystal Griner threw out the first pitch at the Congressional women’s softball game. She was shot in the ankle while engaging the gunman who opened fire at the Congressional team baseball practice.

Girl Scouts to offer badge in cyber security skills
Girl Scouts of the USA and Palo Alto Networks has announced a collaboration to introduce a series of 18 cybersecurity badges for girls K-12.&nbsp;

Here are all 213 Beatles songs, ranked from worst to best


'70s celeb crushes: Where are they now?
<p>From Olivia Newton-John to Michael Douglas, here are some of your favorite celebrity crushes of the 1970s in their heyday, and what they are up to now.</p>

Celine Dion is ultra-chic in Paris, plus more star sightings
Star Tracks: Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Great Drake Bell-Josh Peck Feud Just Keeps Getting Pettier


Why John Oliver is getting sued for defamation by a coal baron
The HBO host railed against Murray Energy and its chief executive in a segment on the coal industry.

Jon Hamm spotted on movie date with Chris Evans' ex Jenny Slate
Is there a hilarious new celebrity power couple in the works? &nbsp;

Courteney Cox, 53, would love to have a baby with boyfriend, more news
Could Courtney Cox have another baby at 53? Plus, more celebrity news for June 21, 2017.

Kate Beckinsale snapped kissing new 21-year-old boyfriend: Pic
Kate Beckinsale has a...

Biggest blunders in NBA Draft history
For Michael Jordan or Kevin Durant, there is a Sam Bowie and Greg Oden, two players considered some of biggest blunders as picks in NBA Draft history. Whether it was a prolific bust drafted No. 1 overall or a player who was chosen before a future superstar, this list lays out the 25 biggest NBA Draft blunders.

Jackson's Porzingis gamble is backfiring beyond belief
The Knicks president has a mess on his hands.

Report: Spurs looking to move LaMarcus Aldridge
<p>John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that the San Antonio Spurs offered power forward LaMarcus Aldridge for a top-5 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.</p>

Danica shows off her balance after a few wine tastings
<p>Danica Patrick loves her yoga practices and showing off her handstands.</p>

College football playoff and bowl projections
Welcome to the 2017 Preview bowl projections, College Football Playoff first look, schedules and game times. See you in December.

Mitch Williams wins $1.5M in suit against MLB Network
A jury awarded the former MLB closer $1.5M for being fired after disputed reports about his behavior at his son's youth baseball games.

Carr’s new contract makes Brady’s look like a salary cap cheat code
Tom Brady will make $1 million in game checks during 2017. It's a laughable sum for arguably the best quarterback in the NFL and of all time.&nbsp;

Where are the players from LeBron's legendary 2003 NBA Draft now?
Like all drafts, it also produced some famous busts

Walmart to vendors: Get off Amazon's cloud
Wal-Mart is telling some technology companies that if they want its business, they can’t run applications for the retailer on Amazon’s leading cloud-computing service, Amazon Web Services.

4 million homeowners are leaving $1 billion on the table
Falling mortgage rates and rising home values are a tasty combination for homeowners, but millions are not biting because of the hassle of a refinance.

Nike's uncool shoe for dads is flying off the shelves
The Nike Air Monarch IV isn't a shoe that gets a lot of attention. But it should.

5 signs you're not ready to retire
While nearly everyone wishes they could retire early, many people aren't in good enough financial shape to do so.

How the rise of the iPhone is worrying the Fed
Americans' love of their smartphones and apps may be contributing to the sluggish pace of inflation that is worrying Wall Street and the Federal Reserve, a top bond manager at BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Wednesday.

6 risks that should make stock bulls nervous
The Wall Street bulls have had things all their own way over the past seven months, with the "Trumpflation" rally in industrial and bank stocks giving way to the tech rally among the FAANGs.

Local Wisconsin News

Therapy Goldendoodle brings stress relief to Appleton officers
The Appleton Police Department's new method of dealing with job stress has four legs and a lot of fur.

Chief Todd Thomas says the main assignment of the latest recruit -- a three-mon...

Golf pros can sue city of Madison for termination

Family of murdered woman makes plea for info on 10-year anniversary of disappearance
The family of a Dane County-area woman who who was killed 10 years ago is making an appeal for information and new leads in the cold case.

On June 23, 2007, 22-year-old Kelly Nolan,...

Judge says pepper spray at youth prison is 'serious'

13-year-old driver taken into custody after 2 police chases
Police say they've arrested a 13-year-old driver who led officers on two chases in Racine County.

Officers say they began the first pursuit about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Pleasa...

24-year-old Baraboo man faces 5th OWI
A 24-year-old Baraboo man faces his fifth charge of operating while under the influence after he was pulled over in a traffic stop early Thursday morning, according to the Dane County She...

Madison Metro bus crashes into light pole on Stoughton Road
A Madison Metro bus has crashed into a light pole on south Stoughton Road, blocking the left two lanes of traffic, according to Madison police.

The incident happened just after 6:30 ...

Swift acquittal for former cop charged in Milwaukee shooting
A jury in Milwaukee needed only two days to clear a former police officer in the on-duty shooting of a black man last year that ignited riots on the city's north side.

Dominique Heag...

Assembly approves ban on pre-existing condition exclusion
The Republican-controlled state Assembly has passed a bill designed to prohibit people with pre-existing health conditions from being excluded from health insurance coverage.

Republi...

Judge to weigh solitary confinement, pepper spray at youth prison
A federal judge is set to hear evidence in a case seeking to halt the use of solitary confinement, pepper spray and the shackling of inmates at Wisconsin's troubled youth prisons.

Th...

As Madison gun violence spikes, program offers offenders second chance
Madison police held a "notification session" Wednesday as part of its "focused deterrence" program, which aims to connect offenders to community resources to put a stop to the cycle of cri...

Suspected car thieves chased down, found hiding in flower bed, police say
Police chased down one teen suspected of stealing a vehicle and found another hiding in a flower bed nearby after neighbors reported suspicious activity Tuesday night, according to a relea...

Former VP, treasurer of produce company charged with tax evasion
The former vice president and treasurer of a Johnson Creek produce vendor was charged Wednesday with tax evasion.

Thomas G. Paine, 63, was charged with tax evasion, failure to file a...

Boys and Girls Club to invest $500,000 in summer programs
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is using half a million dollars to help reduce violence and keep kids safe this summer through expanded programming in both of its clubs, community p...

Woman charged in fatal Milwaukee arson caught on cellphone
Prosecutors have charged a Milwaukee woman allegedly caught on cellphone video setting a home on fire where a 72-year-old man died.

The Milwaukee County district attorney's office on...