Local Wisconsin News

Thursday begins will rain and dense fog
Rain clears by midday bringing some much needed afternoon sun.

PHOTOS: Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, buildings after multiple rounds of severe weather
Many have found themselves trapped inside cars and several roadways have been closed.

Man killed by lightning in Waukesha
Police said the man, who was in his 40s, was believed to have been struck when he was walking through a parking lot during last night’s storms.

NOAA explains how technology plays a major role in forecasting tornadoes
The President of Wisconsin Emergency Management talks about how they stay on top of active weather days to keep residents safe.

Kenosha begins rollout of metal detectors in its public high schools
Bradford High School became the first of the district’s six high schools to implement walk-through scanners and handheld wands.

Senator concerned about slow mail delivery in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is asking Postmaster General David Steiner for answers.

Brewers snap 6-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th
William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning.

Severe thunderstorms return on Friday
Our last big round of severe weather this week arrives late Friday.

NWS confirms at least 7 tornadoes touched down in Tuesday storm
NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Town of Lisbon, which is just north of Sussex, and an EF-1 in Endeavor.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in response to severe weather damage across state
Evers signed the order after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County on Wednesday, following Tuesday's storms.

'The damage is extensive': Residents clean up church damage in Town of Lisbon
They spent much of their time helping to clean up around Lisbon Presybetarian church.

Kenosha Co. residents spend Wednesday cleaning up damage in Somers from Tuesday's storms
The cleanup is expected to take several days as residents work to recover.

State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.

Madison residents assessing damage to homes, cars after major hailstorm Tuesday
Vicki Berenson came out after the storm to find her back windshield completely smashed in.

Weyauwega issues evacuation notice for second straight day
It comes following storms that caused flooding in the area.

Areas along Wolf River asked to evacuate due to flood waters
Here's what to know.

Floods from Tuesday's severe storms bring flashbacks to Brown Deer neighbors
Neighbors who had major flooding from the historic storm in August 2025 were working to keep water out of their basements again.

PHOTOS: Tuesday's strong storms produce damage, large hail, flooding
Here's a look at some photos of the damage from around the state.

Mother of 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case sentenced to 2 years in prison
One sentence extra nugget about story.

Dermatologist emphasizes the importance of checking skin during summer months
As longer stretches of sunny, warmer weather become a reality for Wisconsinites, it means lighter layers and more exposed skin.

World News

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation reveals
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

Church warden murder conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

Three arrests after attempted arson attack at Persian media offices in London
An ignited container was thrown towards the building of a Persian language media organisation, police said.

Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income households in Northern Ireland
It's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.

Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire will hold
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'.

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?
Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.

Prehistoric hippo and mammoth bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castle
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition
The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit

Fifa blamed for $100 World Cup train fare for 30-minute ride
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer.

Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at house
The dogs, not thought to be a banned breed, are destroyed after attacking the woman aged in her 70s.

Russia launches deadliest drone and missile attack in months, killing 17 in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, officials say.

'I was the most trolled person in the world,' Meghan says during Australia visit
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

Parents jailed over death of five-week-old child
Sean Jefferson and Amy Clark are sentenced following a campaign of violence against baby Darcy-Leigh.

Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest
Riot police are deployed in Epsom after protesters gathered to demand descriptions of the suspects.

Ban for over-the-counter flea treatments for pets considered
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.

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Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.