Local Wisconsin News

Mother and son detained by ICE in Wisconsin Dells
A mother and son living in the Wisconsin Dells were detained by immigration agents June 23rd at their home.

Optimism soars for Oshkosh Aviation Park
Potential hub for aviation, aerospace lands first tenant.

'It's been a learning process': How the Milwaukee Public Museum is preparing millions of items for its new move
From tiny spores to large animals, every one of the museum’s four million items must be carefully catalogued, packed and stored to be moved safely.

Milwaukee County provides additional funding for violence prevention
InPower Solutions is one of more than 10 different organizations benefiting from the county’s new initiative.

Marquette poll: Few Americans paying close attention to America 250
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stayed the same as May at 38%.

Advocates call for greater abortion access on anniversary of Dobbs decision
Democratic lawmakers and healthcare workers say there are still too many restrictions around abortion care in Wisconsin.

How oral health can protect your overall health
Persistently elevated blood sugar fuels oral bacteria and weakens one's immune system, causing gum disease.

Storms linger into early tonight
A few storms may produce hail and strong winds.

Man arrested in link to series of 2020 shootings, homicide of Madison 11-year-old
Apolinar Gatica, known as "madgas," was charged for his part in directing some of the violent incidents that summer.

'It’s the end of an era': Bobby Portis leaves behind huge impact on Milwaukee
Portis is included in the reported trade that’s sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in first round of 2026 NBA Draft
They took Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick and are acquiring the rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures return to normal with a decent amount of sunshine.

Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds
Milwaukee (48-29) won a series at Great American Ball Park for the ninth straight time and has won 12 of the last 13.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks begin new chapter with 2026 first round draft choices
Trading Giannis was traumatic. Yet, in the NBA Draft, the Bucks are starting to build what they hope is the next generation of a winning team.

'His impact is going to last for a long time': Organizations reflect on Giannis' philanthropy following reported trade
“He'll always be a part of this community, and we're just deeply appreciative of the impact that he's made," said Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King.

'Excellence and loyalty': Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke talks Giannis' legacy
Looking ahead, Paschke believes the Bucks are poised for a rebuild but could remain competitive and interesting sooner than expected.

Where the race for governor stands as August primary approaches
The race to become Wisconsin's next governor is thinning out less than eight weeks from the primary election.

National state fair seen as opportunity to tell people 'what a great place Wisconsin is'
Every state will be represented on the National Mall.

‘I’m going to miss you’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis era in Milwaukee
Many fans came to Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday where there is a large three-story mural of him in his jersey.

Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
The Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year, $3.5 million contract in February after he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

World News

Watch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuations
Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat
Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.

'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.

UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.

GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers
The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.

Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.

Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader.

Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?
Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?

'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes
Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".

'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland
Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.

Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales
A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

Air conditioning creates political divide in France
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe
Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

'Strongest quake I've ever felt' - Venezuelans describe panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

This woman fought for her disappeared father - now she faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.

The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.

'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.

What to know about the SAVE America Act
Republicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters.

Trump launches America250 festivities with a rally on the National Mall
A stealth bomber flyover and a Trump speech in the nation's capital kicks off weeks of festivities.

Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist political party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.

Ben Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.

Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.

Man who died at summer solstice event named
Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.