Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m. It goes into effect May 9.

'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Preventing accidental shootings in Wisconsin
The latest tragedy involves a 2-year-old shot, killed in Milwaukee.

May's full Flower Moon
The full moon will peak Friday afternoon.

Another frosty night ahead
Spotty rain will be followed by areas of frost overnight.

Wisconsin drought-free following rainiest April on record
It’s the first time the state has had no drought since last September.

Fox Valley Technical College EMT instructor saved by students during class exercise
Karl Arps was lying in the back of an ambulance as part of a EMS classroom environment and went into cardiac arrest while “playing the patient."

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

AmeriCorps to end tutoring programs at MMSD
The program is dealing with a major reduction in federal funding.

Your 2026 guide to cultural festivals in Wisconsin
Here’s what cultural celebrations are in store this summer.

Milwaukee to change leaf collection, street cleaning after floods
The way Milwaukee residents dispose of fallen leaves will be changing.

USDA documents shed light on operations at Ridglan Farms
The beagle breeding facility has an active breeding license through the USDA until 2028.

Job search strategies for older adults
How networking can help older adults get back into the workplace or switch careers.

Gas price spike in Madison squeezes drivers, youth programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County said it's seen a 25% increase in fuel spending.

Congressional Republicans propose cutting WIC by $200 million
Anti-hunger advocates say it would be “devastating.”

World News

UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP.

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".

It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'
The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.

Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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