Local Wisconsin News

'I fell in love with this city': Neenah mayor shares what makes the city special
Mayor Brian Borchardt, originally from Milwaukee, said he uses his background growing up in a large city to shape how he leads his community. 

Heat wave continues across Wisconsin
Expect highs in the 90s with heat index values above 100 degrees at times.

Tips to keep your home cooler this summer
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Extreme heat and stifling humidity this week
Dangerous heat index values above 100 degrees are likely.

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
The National Weather Service says the hot and humid weather is expected to last through most of the week.

A look inside Wisconsin’s booth at the Great American State Fair
And what the Wisconsinites who visited thought about it.

Ripon man sentenced to 60 years in prison for ‘violent axe attack’
District Attorney Eric Toney announced the sentencing for Hayden Daffinson on Monday.

3 killed in UTV crash in Burnett County
According to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, the three were killed when a pickup truck didn’t stop at a stop sign and hit their UTV.

James Kanter appointed interim chief of staff for Wisconsin Center District
It comes after the Center District fired CEO Marty Brooks for cause earlier in June.

Brady Street to limit parking starting this weekend as part of pilot program
People won't be able to park between Humboldt Boulevard and Farwell Avenue from 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. for the next six weeks.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
Beasley's attorney was not immediately available for comment. The identity of Davis' lawyer was not immediately known.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for July 4 travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for July 4 travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for July 4 travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

Keeping your pets safe during July 4 fireworks
Animals have impeccable hearing, which means loud noises — like fireworks — can often scare them.

June’s full Strawberry Moon
The full moon will peak Monday night.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

Amid suicide attempts by bridge, Fox Valley region steps up response
Men account for nearly 79% of suicide deaths in the U.S. each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Now Hiring: Landmark Credit Union seeking in-person branch staff
Landmark Credit Union is seeking to fill a variety of positions across its 35 branches and headquarters in southeast Wisconsin.

World News

New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

Maddy Cusack kept mental health secret over fears of stigma, inquest hears
The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.

Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In devastated areas people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Rescuers armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
Aviation authorities say the aircraft landed safely and a post-flight inspection found no damage.

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

Bullied teen who had 44 surgeries for rare skull condition now training as doctor
Thomas Pearce has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb.

Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.

Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

'I'm done' - England's Ben Stokes rules out reversing retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".

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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.