Local Wisconsin News

Windy again, but looking even warmer Sunday
Highs will reach the 50s and 60s for most.

City of Mauston bucks underrepresentation trend for women in politics
Only 27% of elected offices statewide were held by women in Wisconsin last year, according to a report by the Wisconsin Women’s Council.

Leaders, community members show support to TSA workers
TSA workers have gone without pay for weeks.

Chinese EV battery part maker brings American headquarters to Mount Pleasant
A major player in the electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry is bringing its American headquarters to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

What's with the markets? Marquette professor breaks it down
Dow tumbled almost 800 points lower on Friday.

MMSD teacher arrested, charged after inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher served at both Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Toki Middle School, according to the district.

Surplus spending talks appear to be moving slowly among Wisconsin leaders
Republican leaders, the governor, and his fellow democrats are all trying to come to some sort of consensus on property tax relief and school funding.

Examining social media addiction in kids and teens
Keeping kids and teens off social media is increasingly difficult for parents.

Fire departments switch to foam made from soybeans
It’s made using protein from soybeans, making it 100% biodegradable and non-toxic.

Milwaukee Film unveils 2026 film festival lineup, starting with a nod to Bob Uecker
This year's festival runs from April 16-30 and kicks off with the premiere of the "Ueck" documentary.

American aviation marks milestones for nation's 250th anniversary
EAA is celebrating America 250 at it’s annual fly-in convention in July.

'I have hope': Milwaukee tenants speak out after lawsuits filed against landlord
Nonprofit Common Ground and Milwaukee's City Attorney report that owner David Tomblin owns more than 200 properties, with more than 400 units.

Ending the stigma: Kenosha County program focuses on mental health for law enforcement
The new officer wellness program helps law enforcement get regular counseling with a clinical social worker.

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

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Bunny Brunch, Roar Off The Shore Brewfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

MKE Air Cargo Center near completion, expected to open this fall
A new air cargo facility at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport is advancing and to be completed by fall.

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

Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 11 in five innings as Brewers wear out the White Sox 14-2
Bauers started in left field in place of Jackson Chourio, who went on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left hand.

Republican willing to scrap two-week recess to fund DHS
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, says lawmakers shouldn’t go home until they figure it out.

MLB Opening Day weather extremes
From the bitter cold to heavy snow, MLB opening day games have been postponed because of extreme weather over the years.

World News

Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

Arrest after car hits 'multiple pedestrians' in Derby
A man in his 30s remains in custody after the incident in the city centre.

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
Posts with #TSW have had over a billion views on TikTok, sparking research into this mystery skin condition.

'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims
Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds.

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.

Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

Freya Ridings on buying a plane ticket and reclaiming her career: 'I felt like a naughty schoolchild'
The singer defied her team and fled to LA to record a new album. It was the best move she's ever made.

How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.

The Papers: 'US marines head to war' and 'We'll stop antisocial media'
The PM speaks to the Mirror on social media, following landmark US verdicts against Meta and YouTube.

Itauma stops Franklin cold - what next for rising heavyweight?
Briton Moses Itauma thought 'did I really do that' after knocking out Jermaine Franklin with an uppercut in the fifth round of their fight in Manchester.

India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.

Another car crash and another arrest - what now for Tiger Woods?
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy.

Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Four held in murder inquiry after death of young woman found in street
Police say a young woman was found unconscious on Kennerleigh Avenue in Leeds on Saturday.

'Breaking my ankle led me to fashion career'
A Manchester fashion student set up fashion label Recondition combining accessibility and style.

Book dubbed 'the work of angels' may have been made in the Highlands
Mystery surrounds the origins of the 1,200-year-old, intricately decorated Book of Kells.

Villagers vexed by sauvignon blanc fly-tipper
Picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Wolds have been blighted by bags full of bottles for months.

Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female.

'My aunt's loft was insulated with thousands of cigarettes'
The last thing you'd expect to find in an attic is cigarette butts and filters, but that's exactly what was uncovered in a County Antrim house.

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Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.

What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

Lively, bold animated Spider-Man adventure
Gaining powers like his hero Spider-Man puts teen Miles in danger, but he is not alone.

Itauma stops Franklin cold - what next for rising heavyweight?
Briton Moses Itauma thought 'did I really do that' after knocking out Jermaine Franklin with an uppercut in the fifth round of their fight in Manchester.

Fear and Gibson miss out after 'incorrect' penalty
British Ice Skating appeals after Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on an ice dance bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships.

Were England players really 'playing for themselves' against Uruguay?
Did England manager Thomas Tuchel judge this international break correctly by naming such a large squad? Or was it a missed opportunity?