Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee man charged with 2 murders after woman found dead in alley
Kevin Griffin has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects the injured Antetokounmpo to miss 'probably 2 weeks'
The left groin strain caused Antetokounmpo to leave during the second quarter of the Bucks’ 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Carmen Northwest under renewal review by MPS
CEO Aaron Lippman said while Carmen Northwest has a lot of work to do, the school is more successful than a handful of schools in MPS.

House to vote to repeal spending law provision allowing 8 Senators to sue the DOJ for $500K
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin could sue the government because Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained his phone records.

Mother of 5 charged with child neglect after 3-year-old dies
The child's cause of death is still pending.

Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents
The case has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

A record number of Wisconsinites expected to travel over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is expected to be the busiest of the year at Appleton International Airport.

Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among record 4 to accept qualifying offers
Nine players turned down the one-year deals and decided to remain free.

Wisconsin Senate tackles 60+ bills as session slows for recess ahead of the holidays
Much of the disagreement between parties wasn’t over the measures themselves. Rather, it was about the bills that didn’t make the cut for debate.

Wisconsin sees an increase in deer population ahead of gun deer opener
From 2023 to 2024, there was an increase of over 200,000 deer in the state.

Drying out overnight with clouds lingering
Low temperatures will range from the teens to 30s overnight.

Catch the dazzling Leonid meteor shower
The Leonid meteor shower will be visible until the night of November 20.

Side dishes steal the show at Thanksgiving. Here's Wisconsin's favorite
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and macaroni are just some of the Thanksgiving side dishes millions have come to love and enjoy.

Rockwell Automation announces new manufacturing site
Rockwell Automation said it would be possible to scale the new facility, meaning it could end up being the company's largest campus in the world.

Three weeks after the hurricane, still no power in parts of Jamaica
A Wisconsin mission group is working to send needed supplies.

Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper
Kroger said it will incur a $2.6 billion charge in its fiscal third quarter related to the closure of its operations.

Your guide to this year’s Wisconsin gun deer hunting season
Gun deer hunt season kicks off this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 22 and runs until Sunday, Nov. 30.

Residential Wauwatosa shooting with 2 people injured tied to an illegal poker game
Police said the early Wednesday morning shooting last week was targeted and they're still searching for those involved.

Evers says 74 municipalities to get $282 million to improve drinking water quality
Funds will help communities build water infrastructure projects, especially to combat the toxic substance known as PFAS.

Mount Horeb community at odds over proposed development
Mount Horeb’s quaint downtown is known for its Norwegian heritage and specialty shops. 

World News

Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years
In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall.

Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as World Cup dreams come true
A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

Watch: Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

Our son's about to turn three - finding new childcare has left us at our wits' end
The number of childminders in England is falling - with one charity warning they could all be gone by 2033.

Snow and ice hits with warnings of travel disruption
Multiple warnings are in force across the UK as snow and ice could cause disruption, BBC Weather's Simon King explains.

Release of Epstein files awaits Trump's signoff after clearing Congress
Once the US president signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.

Is this what spying by China can look like?
Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.

Adverts from Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleadingly cheap rooms
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Nine killed in Russian attack on western Ukraine, Zelensky says
Blocks of flats were hit in the western city of Ternopil and many people were left dead and wounded, said Ukraine's leader.

'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.

UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn
A highly critical report says the UK does not have the resources it needs to deal with complex military threats.

I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head, says captain Robertson
Scotland's players talk, and talk, and talk after sealing a place in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a scarcely believable 4-2 victory over Denmark.

Why McTominay's overhead kick could have been third best goal of the night
Scotland scored three stunning goals in their era-defining win over Denmark - but which was the best?

Is Clarke now Scotland's greatest-ever manager?
Steve Clarke cements his place in Scottish football folklore by leading his nation to three major tournaments.

McLean nets from halfway in stoppage time to seal World Cup spot
Kenny McLean scores from the halfway line, deep into stoppage time, to seal Scotland's first men's World Cup appearance since 1998 as they beat Denmark 4-2.

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base
The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.

MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS
Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.

'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'
Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.

First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists
A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp
The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas members "operating in a training compound", which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".

Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.

Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer during defence firm break-in, jury told
Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.

Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says
The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead.

Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal fire, trial told
Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?
Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones
Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.