Local Wisconsin News

Brewers' Jackson Chourio is opening the season on the injured list due to a fractured left hand
The Brewers outfielder is expected to miss the first two to four weeks of the season after fracturing his left hand in an exhibition game 3 weeks ago.

Live updates: Brewers to kick off season at AmFam Field for first time since 2021
Follow along as we talk to fans and get the inside scoop on the festivities.

Eau Claire Area School District staff member suspended over alleged inappropriate relationship
The Eau Claire Police Department is investigating.

How to plan your route to the Brewers ballpark amid I-94 construction
To help get fans prepared for lane and exit closures and anticipated heavier traffic, the Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT have created a new tool.

Spectrum reaches agreement with MLB to carry Milwaukee Brewers games
Starting this season, Brewers games will be produced and distributed by MLB.

Rivers says Antetokounmpo is progressing but not yet healthy
Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Take me out to the ball game
Don't forget the umbrella, showers move through Thursday.

Second NaturPak explosion turns deadly in Janesville
The incident is the second explosion at the facility in just over a month.

'It is critical': UW physics professors stress importance of federal funding
The researchers said breakthroughs in quantum technology are on the horizon.

Republicans ‘disappointed’ by veto of bill preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring land
The bill would have prevented countries like China, Russia, and Iran from acquiring land in Wisconsin.

Report: Wisconsin jails can do more to prevent opioid overdoses
Researchers point to need for more opioid use disorder medications behind bars.

Wisconsin farmers face uncertain economic picture in early 2026
Soft prices and some higher input costs create mixed outlook for Wisconsin farmers.

State Supreme Court debate postponed after Chris Taylor kidney stones diagnosis
In a statement, Chris Taylor’s campaign said she had fallen ill and the debate would be rescheduled.

Are GLP-1s and weight-loss drugs good in the long term? Health expert weighs in
Dr. Neha Pathak emphasized the importance of also implementing healthy lifestyle behavior changes. 

MMSD investigating teacher for possible inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher was immediately placed on leave.

3 things to watch in Brewers season
Opening Day for the Brewers is Thursday afternoon against the White Sox at American Family Field.

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft
Harry Wait was accused of requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason.

Meet the only woman on staff fixing Milwaukee County buses
Sharieka Thomas is the first and only woman participating in an 18-month apprenticeship program for bus mechanics.

Bus driver charged in crash that injured 41 people in Green Bay
The crash happened last Sunday as the bus was exiting off of I-43.

World News

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

NS&I customers to get compensation 'where appropriate' over premium bond delays
The boss of the government-backed bank has also resigned following complaints over accessing funds.

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says
Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

Number of pupils missing more than half of school hits another record high
School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.

Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.

Trump's strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

UK CO2 plant to reopen in war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

How the war is causing fuel chaos in the Philippines
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance
Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom
Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.

How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago
Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

I'm one of only six men that work as midwives in Northern Ireland
A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.

Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

Far-fetched to think top aide faked phone theft ahead of request for Mandelson texts, says PM
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft.

Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.

Plans for UK's newest national park to face public inquiry - is it a huge opportunity or a waste of money?
Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys.

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections
King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government's legislative agenda for the coming months.

'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.

Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash
Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.

European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

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The US-Iran Briefing Wars
Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

Will Trump succeed in changing the US voting system?
And why have ICE agents been deployed to US airports?

Ruth Jones as the late Carry On actress Hattie Jacques
How actress Hattie Jacques's home life was blown apart by a secret sexual liaison.