Local Wisconsin News

Rain gradually clears out heading into Sunday
Turning quiet for Sunday afternoon; cool and breezy.

‘I didn’t see this coming at all’: After husband’s death, a Wisconsin woman has made it her mission to prevent suicide
As suicide deaths rise in Wisconsin, Deb Sherwood shares how prevention and postvention resources helped her after losing her husband.

'One of the craziest times in our life': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues nearly 2 months later
The Millers said the tornado left their home with broken windows, damaged walls and a ruined roof, along with debris across their backyard.

Construction advances on Madison school referendum projects
Construction on Madison school referendum projects is advancing, as new buildings for four schools take shape ahead of a summer 2027 opening.

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

3 things to watch in Packers' game at New York Jets
Historically in the NFL, teams that start 0-2 have only made the playoffs 14% of the time.

Neenah family faces endless search for in-home nurse amid growing Wisconsin RN shortage
Wisconsin is short nearly 3,000 registered nurses, with that expected to grow to nearly 14,000 by 2045.

Madison residents call for greater accountability from city leaders
A community forum Thursday night brought over 150 people under one roof to voice their frustrations with city leadership.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

World News

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother says she was "really brought low by all that criticism" and he saw her in "tears of despair".

Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives
Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, Russia says
An oil refinery was also hit in the Russian capital and flights were suspended at two airports.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Major seaside hotel fire treated as suspicious
About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book
Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy.

The Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.

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'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim
New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.

Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season three coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.

Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall
World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

Wembley welcomes 'rabid' college football fans
Wembley hosted its first American college football game on Saturday, but did the event meet expectations?

Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead
Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.