Local Wisconsin News

'I had to park at places like Walmart': Safe Place Parking program for homeless faces closure
The year-round program in Green Bay gives the homeless a place to park overnight safely.

Crowley campaign poll claims primary race is wide open
The new data comes just days before voters will choose the Democratic nominee in the race for governor.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nellie was ahead of his time
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86.

'It was devastating': Milwaukee DPW Commissioner reflects on anniversary of major flooding
Milwaukee's DPW Commissioner looks back on the massive response to last year's floods.

Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians
Midwest heavy machinery supplier, Fairchild Equipment, has immediate openings at its four Wisconsin branches, including at its new Milwaukee facility.

Thunderstorm activity holds off until this evening
A few strong thunderstorms clip southern Wisconsin this evening.

One year after historic Wisconsin floods, West Allis residents reflect on recovery
Sunday marked one year since devastating floods swept through Southeast Wisconsin, leaving communities like West Allis among the hardest hit.

'Go dance in the rain': Severe thunderstorms temporarily halt State Fair festivities
Lightning spotted over the America 250 Wheel contributed to the fair’s temporary closure.

Eyes on the August primary
Ryan Burk talks with political experts about what to know and expect from the upcoming election.

In Focus: Key races in the upcoming Aug. 11 primary
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us on “In Focus” to discuss the election and look at campaigns on both sides of the aisle. 

In Focus: What the latest polls show ahead of the primary election
Charles Franklin, who oversees the Marquette University Law School Poll, shared some insights.

In Focus: Retired MJS Washington Bureau chief breaks down the upcoming primary’s impact
Craig Gilbert joined us to break down the upcoming election and its impact. 

Fox Valley communities continue recovery efforts after tornado
One thing that's really helped is the Multi-Agency Resource Center on the UWO Fox Cities campus.

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Brice Turang went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.

Brewers hit 2 million home attendance mark amid best MLB record
In 2025, the team had a total of 2,650,089 fans for their home attendance before their 4-0 series loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Brewers designate Bryse Wilson for assignment and promote Lyon Richardson in bullpen shuffle
Wilson was part of the Brewers’ 2023 and 2024 NL Central championship teams.

‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

World News

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

'Dust devil' spins through London park
Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed
Abdul Khan attacked the girl at a nature reserve after pretending to be 14 on Snapchat.

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

Rising singer Kamal on 'scary' moment he hit up Dave for debut album
The London-based musician reflects on aiming for "honesty" within his debut album and TikTok content.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown on anti-social driving
Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London.

Fifa and Infantino accused of 'deception' in open letter from football confederations
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.

Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform
The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.

Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Why the Democrats may never be the same again
Abdul El-Sayed’s left-wing victory in Michigan has sent shock waves through the party.

Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

Infantino broke trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

Championship all-stars to global gamble - will Ipswich's approach work?
As Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League, BBC Sport look at how they are approaching the transfer market differently.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.

Swap agreed for Everton's McNeil and Palace's Johnson
Everton and Crystal Palace agree a swap deal that will involve Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil joining the Eagles and Wales international Brennan Johnson moving in the opposite direction.