Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin State Fair looks back on 175 years
Blue Moon Tavern at the Park was one of the first established stands on the fair grounds back in 1999.

Madison considers banning right turns on red in downtown area
The city is exploring whether to create a downtown zone where right turns on red would be prohibited.

How Hiring: Packer Fastener helps build careers out of nuts and bolts
The Green Bay-based company has grown a national footprint over the past three decades.

Make sure to spend some time outside Monday
Sunny and seasonable start to the workweek.

Ukrainian Festival returns to Wisconsin as war continues
Hundreds of people attended the Ukrainian Festival at Croatian Park in Franklin on Sunday to benefit those impacted by the Russia-Ukraine War.

2026 Wisconsin State Fair wraps up
Visitors flocked to the fairgrounds for one final sendoff as summer begins to wind down.

One-on-one with state Sen. Patrick Testin
Ryan Burk talks to him about issues that matter in his district and more.

Homeowners cash in on Wisconsin State Fair parking
West Allis residents who live near the Wisconsin State Fair turn the fun into profit by using their lawns as parking lots.

Resource Center continues to provide assistance in ongoing recovery from tornado in Menasha
Steven Kenneth Miller Jr. received household goods, including food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies.

Two new Catholic schools open in Milwaukee after nearly 60 years
Both school buildings can accommodate 500 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Wisconsinites still concerned about Flock, after company makes changes to how its cameras are used
Some Wisconsinites still feel that these cameras are an invasion of privacy.

Family, civil rights leaders call for justice at Corey Ruiz funeral in Madison
The service at Fountain of Life Church was marked by both grief and demands for accountability.

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Jason Ganos with Nintendo Wire said he discovered the products after they had been hidden away in a storage unit for decades.

'That is what our community has asked for': Madison nonprofit expands access to free fresh produce with library fridge
As the cost of living continues to rise, healthy food is becoming harder for many families to afford.

Wisconsin lawmakers show bipartisan support for FEMA tornado assessment
A FEMA spokesperson said officials conducted a damage assessment, and now the state will determine if it will proceed with a request for federal aid.

Records show lack of helmets, seatbelts in Wisconsin ATV/UTV deaths this year
There have been 29 fatal crashes so far in 2026.

Wisconsin Cheese Group fined $237,500 over Clean Water Act violations
The company was also sentenced to one year of probation.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Irish Fest, night market, Lakeshore Balloon Glow
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
Love was 3 of 5 passing during one series of work while leading the Packers on an opening drive.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers open preseason with loss
Anyone expecting a big Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers showdown was kidding themselves.

World News

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

Boy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.

Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

Reform proposes ban on most benefits for foreign nationals in UK
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.

Monkey escapes from Highland Wildlife Park in Cairngorms
The park was at the centre of a similar monkey escape that lasted more than five days in January 2024.

Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.

Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication
The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.

Sainsbury's branch pauses AI cameras after shopper wrongly identified as shoplifter
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.

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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

What England can expect from captain Root
What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?