Local Wisconsin News

New Marquette Poll shows tight race between Tiffany and Crowley
David Crowley has the advantage among likely voters, but numbers are split down the middle for registered voters.

LaFleur brothers lead Packers, Cardinals through joint practice in Green Bay
The Packers and Cardinals practiced together at Lambeau Field as the LaFleur brothers led opposite sidelines before Friday’s preseason game.

‘One more kick in the mouth:’ Wisconsin dairy farmer braces for trade war impact
Canada has slapped tariffs on milk and cheese imported from the U.S. in retaliation for similar taxes imposed by President Donald Trump.

Comfy and quiet to end the week
Expect low humidity and plenty of sunshine.

Carson Peters-Berger pleads guilty in Lily Peters’ death, sentenced to life in prison
Carson Peters- Berger appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide.

Gov. Evers requests disaster declaration for July tornado damage
FEMA assessments found there was an estimated $8.2 million in damage to residential property and more than $13.8 million in public sector damage.

Morgan Geyser’s attorney files petition for conditional release
It comes after her release was revoked last year amid her escape from a group home.

Wisconsin pediatrician shares importance of vaccines ahead of school year
Since 2013, Wisconsin DHS data shows that the number of two-year olds who have received one or more doses of the MMR vaccine has steadily declined.

New Berlin mayor apologizes, does not resign at city council meeting
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire over some anti-Islamic messages he posted on his personal Facebook page.

'We did not raid the encampment': Madison officials defend response to Williamson Street protests
City leaders say they had to step in after streets became blocked and safety concerns arose.

Weekend filled with off and on showers
Off and on scattered showers will be possible all weekend.

Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office for possible charges.

Packers offensive coordinator highlights depth across key offensive positions
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Tucker Kraft’s ACL recovery and said Green Bay’s offense has competition across key spots.

Packers reveal new NFL Rivalries uniforms, will debut Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The uniforms will make their debut on Sunday, Oct. 11 when the Packers take on the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur to face off against Cardinals' Mike LaFleur at joint practice
Wednesday’s practice will mark the first time the LaFleur brothers have coached against each other since Mike was hired as the Cardinals’ coach.

Wisconsin company deconstructs useable building materials to give them a new life
It's keeping more materials out of the landfill and putting it into new home and furniture projects.

World News

BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news
More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.

Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.

New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue
The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.

At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
The artist died earlier in August after a life "devoted entirely to artistic creation", her company said.

Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.

Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

What we know so far
Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Nepalese authorities say 33 UK nationals missing after floods
Police in Nepal say 826 people are missing, with over 529 tourists among them

Video shows scale of flash floods hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.

Aerial footage shows flooding on Nepal-Tibet border
Verified videos from Nepal show waters flooding towns as hundreds of travellers are missing, including foreign tourists.

Facebook seller mis-sold me a horse that kicked my daughter in the head
Five women tell the BBC they were mis-sold unsafe and injured horses by a seller on Facebook.

Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

'They're just glad it's not too hot': Scottish Highlands benefits from 'coolcation' trend
Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

The Papers: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal had landed'
The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.

Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.

Moment Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report
The comedian interrupted North West Tonight weather presenter Molly Brewer as she gave her report.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK
What will Prince Harry and Meghan’s new life in the Cotswolds look like?

Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary
Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world

Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.

'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle
Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.