Local Wisconsin News

'We've seen a lot of heartbreak': Milwaukee Fire Department pushes to get more smoke alarms in homes after fatal fire
The first fatal fire of 2026 in Milwaukee happened early Thursday morning on the city's North Side.

Wisconsin businesses react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Many are unsure about what will happen next.

Tensions flare during fourth straight State Assembly floor day
Lawmakers are continuing with one of their busiest stretches of the year so far.

MPS balancing $46 million deficit with prospect of delayed raises for teachers
The district is presenting three options to teachers, school psychologists.

Milwaukee Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy to multi-year deal
He has a record of 190-134 (.586) with the Brewers and is the first skipper in franchise history to win the award.

Cloudy but calmer overnight
Some snow will linger in parts of northeastern Wisconsin Friday night.

‘Resounding rejection:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the tariffs caused “economic turbulence,” while Sen. Ron Johnson said now, the justices have created a “HUGE” mess.

10 people killed in snowmobile crashes so far this year in Wisconsin
That’s already close to the total amount of people killed for all of 2025, which was 11.

Lawmakers increasingly say 'I don’t know' to reporters’ questions
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, often uses this response when asked about President Donald Trump or his administration.

Green Bay barber shop owner styles NFL coaches and players while giving back
His most popular haircut is named after one of his biggest clients, the Green Bay Packers head coach, and it's called "The Matt LaFleur fade."

High schools prep for ice fishing state championship as growth of team sport thrives
There are about 120 active high school fishing clubs in the state, according to WIFA.

State Assembly passes dozens of bills ahead of potential final day
The Assembly wasn't able to get through the full Thursday calendar, so lawmakers will be returning to the Capitol on Friday.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Cold air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Disney On Ice, winter festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

UW-Madison celebrates Team USA women's hockey gold
Six players on team USA have ties to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal
U.S. captain Hilary Knight forced overtime by tipping in Laila Edwards' shot from the blue line with 2:04 remaining in regulation.

Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament stymied by weather
The melting ice conditions have also led to the cancellation of the fishing portion of Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament.

'It really resonates': Teachers, students share impact of Jordan Stolz at watch party
The watch party was held at Stolz's elementary school in Hartford.

Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
Edwards, the first Black female hockey player to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, has fielded a team of her own in Milan.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he will not seek reelection in November
He announced the news during an Assembly session on Thursday.

World News

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Andrew and King Charles: A personal battle of royal brothers
The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.

Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap
After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.

'That's me!': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.

How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.

The government is reforming the SEND system. This is what those impacted want changing
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?

Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.

Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.

'The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum'
Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold
All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

Neutral athletes allowed to attend closing ceremony
Individual Neutral Athletes will be allowed to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, having not been present at the opening event.

GB '25 years' behind world's best in short track
Great Britain has fallen 25 years behind the best short track nations in the world amid outdated facilities and rising costs, according to British Ice Skating's head of performance.

'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation.

GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

UK puffins in peril as winter storms threaten mass seabird 'wreck'
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds are washing up on British beaches.

Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry
Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.

I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.

Humans to travel further into space than ever before as Nasa confirms March Moon mission
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.