Local Wisconsin News

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Cooler temperatures return
Afternoon highs will be in the 50s for the rest of the week.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

Her daughter was stillborn. Now her story helps others
Madison mother publishes book inspired by stillborn daughter.

Data centers, power costs and you— breaking down Wisconsin's new deal
The Public Service Commission is set to consider final approval of the new proposal at a future meeting.

'If there is more that can be done, it should be done': Bay View business owner expresses concern after another street takeover
The event is characterized by a large meetup where drivers engage in dangerous behavior like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

Avian flu outbreak continues to impact farms as Palmyra residents raise concerns over odor
Since 2022, Wisconsin has lost 24 commercial flocks and 24 backyard flocks to avian flu.

High water continues to inundate parts of northeastern Wisconsin
Because of Monday’s rainfall, Oshkosh city officials now expect the Fox River to crest on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Kaukauna staff member on administrative leave over social media post
In the post, which has since been deleted, the teacher said he was "not impressed with recent presidential assassins."

U.S. Agriculture Secretary talks Farm Bill in Onalaska
An updated Farm Bill is expected to be taken up by the House Rules Committee this week.

CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys

Wisconsin Rapids looks to boost economic activity in the area
Wisconsin Rapids is focused on bringing in new manufacturing business after the sale of the local mill two years ago

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers set up kicker competition
Brandon McManus opened the door for this when the veteran had an uneven 2025 season.

Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players
Smack was the only kicker drafted. He will compete with incumbent Brandon McManus, who signed a three-year, $15.3 million contract last year.

'Firearms don't belong at Mifflin': Multiple firearms recovered and dozens of arrests made after Mifflin Street Block Party
The Madison Police Department recovered six firearms and made dozens of arrests after Mifflin Street Block Party this last weekend.

World News

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on
The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.

Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.

In pictures: King Charles delivers historic speech to US Congress
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House military ceremony and a speech from the King to Congress.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges
The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.

Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.

Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey on social media that the justice department says is a call to violence against Trump.

Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears
Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.

Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris
The swarm gathers underneath the saddle of a bike locked to the railings of a metro station.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'
With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer?

'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?

Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up
Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.