Local Wisconsin News

Multiple rounds of severe weather through early next week
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Steps Against Melanoma Walk set to take place at Milwaukee County Zoo Sunday
Now in its 21st year, Nicole Merryman helped to take over the event in 2023 after losing her sister to melanoma several years before.

Active weather pattern continues
Rounds of showers and storms are likely through Tuesday.

Rescued research beagles learn love in Dane County
Hundreds of volunteers and advocates have come together to help the dogs heal and move toward a new future.

'Some people are literally living in their trucks': Trucker drivers feel the squeeze of high diesel prices
Some drivers are paying over $1,000 to fill their big rigs, forcing the industry to make cuts, reduce routes and add fuel surcharges.

‘It doesn't solve the long-term structural problems’: Why schools would still sue lawmakers had Wisconsin’s budget surplus deal not fallen apart
A political blame game continues in Madison after a $1.8 billion compromise to cut taxes and fund special education fell apart this week.

Stoughton business owners struggle amid Highway 51 construction
Businesses said it’s been hard to stay afloat with customers having difficulty accessing their stores and restaurants.

MKE Peace Week seeks to prevent violence
Brenda Cassellius, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, said 12 MPS students were shot and killed since last July.

How AI is helping to limit Wisconsin wildfires
Xcel Energy is utilizing nine Pano AI cameras in northeast Wisconsin.

Wisconsin gains nearly 16,000 residents from July 2024 to July 2025
Looking at the five years from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, Wisconsin gained 78,464 residents.

Marabou stork rescued, brought to Safari Lake Geneva
The African stork was roaming around parts of Wisconsin.

El Niño status update for 2026
A strong El Niño is possible by the summer and it could have impacts on the 2026 Hurricane Season.

Preserving a patriot: Wisconsin community keeps Revolutionary War veteran’s story from fading, 250 years later
At Oak Hill Cemetery in Brookfield, Wis., you will see a grave littered with American flags. It is home to Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch.

Neighbors work to buy land for preservation
They have to come up with $920,000 by Aug. 19.

Milwaukee woman launches 'Slow Moe' campaign to combat reckless driving
“Slow Moe” is a turtle character with a simple message: “Slow your roll, MKE.”

Let gardening season begin as temperatures climb
Frost will be a thing of the past as temperatures rise.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Norwegian Heritage Festival, Luke Combs tour
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL season schedule is here
The Packers 2026 schedule features a home opener against Jets.

Last group of beagles from Ridglan Farms transferred to Dane County Humane Society
The milestone was reached Thursday, with the final group of 100 dogs transported to the Dane County Humane Society Barn.

Rengifo has three RBIs and Harrison pitches five shutout innings in Brewers' 7-1 win over Padres
The victory capped a 5-1 homestand for the Brewers, who swept the New York Yankees before winning two of three from San Diego.

World News

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been".

The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.

Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.

Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.

Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge
Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.

New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’
Animal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".

I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day
Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.

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The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA 'moving day'
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.

From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal
The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

'Come get us' - England ready for Six Nations decider
A 38th straight Test win and eighth successive Six Nations title are far from formalities as a patched-England face a rejuvenated France in Bordeaux

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.

'It's saved my life' - why Rousey fight means everything to Carano
Gina Carano says Saturday's featherweight fight against Ronda Rousey has "saved my life" after going through some of the most difficult years of her career prior.