Local Wisconsin News

‘They’ll just keep driving’: Citizen-led movement in St. Francis aims to stop ‘high-rise’ apartment development
Residents claim the proposed development conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan. They don't feel like leaders are listening.

Will it be a fair forecast for the Wisconsin State Fair?
We'll be seeing a chance for rain at times this weekend.

Keep an eye on the radar Wednesday
Rain moves through portions of southern and eastern Wisconsin at times Wednesday.

Here are the winners from this year's Sporkies and Drinkies contests
Find out which finalists took home the gold.

Former attorney for the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque testifies in immigration case
Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, was arrested by ICE officers at his Milwaukee home in late March.

Micah Parsons offers update on timetable for his comeback
“I’m not even going to put a set return date,” said Parsons.

Fox Cities tornado cleanup enters second week
Fox Crossing residents are taking on large and small steps in storm recovery.

More Wisconsin doctors warn parents about kids and e-bikes
Injuries tied to kids' e-vehicle usage continue to spike.

'I’m a bridge builder': Why candidate David Crowley says he reentered the race for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says tackling Wisconsin’s affordability crisis would be his top priority if elected governor.

Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s third congressional district remains one to watch
Election Day is Aug. 11, and Rebecca Cooke or Emily Berge – whoever wins – will face Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November.

Police clear encampment on Williamson and Baldwin streets in Madison
As police cleared the encampment, they made several arrests.

Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people
Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell sided with groups that are seeking to force elections officials to allow for electronic ballots.

Former Milwaukee City Attorney found guilty of misconduct in office
It came at the end of a five-day trial.

2 missing kayakers’ bodies recovered in Door County after search
The two people were reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Mayor talks Antigo’s potato farming history and upcoming Spudfest!
Mayor Thomas Bauknecht joined Spectrum News 1’s “Your Local Leaders” series to talk about the agricultural hot spot and close-knit community.

‘We now have the ability to be on the offensive’: Candidate Joel Brennan eyes Democratic trifecta in run for governor
Ahead of the August primary, Democratic candidate Joel Brennan shared his priorities if elected.

Everyday Hero: Froedtert employee brings comfort and compassion to cancer patients
“This isn’t just a job that I come to, its beautiful work that I am so blessed to do every day," Kristy Lavann said.

After failing to land Tarik Skubal, Brewers get Dustin May and 2 relievers in trade-deadline deals
Milwaukee also got left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in the deal.

'I slept in my car after the tornado': Fox Cities Resource Center opens for tornado recovery assistance
The center opened at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center in Appleton.

Vendors gear up for 175th Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating its 175th anniversary along with America’s 250th anniversary.

World News

Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

Ex-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

Anthropic AI created fake profiles and impersonated people in attempted hack
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, injured on Scottish industrial estate
A 35-year old man is due in court in connection of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Sunday morning.

Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator
The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally ill patient was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.

Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room
Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge.

Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

'I was addicted to porn while training for the Olympics'
A former Team GB diver says he was addicted to online adult content for more than half of his life.

How an avalanche killed a climbing legend and a generation of record-setting guides
Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader
Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of potential new UK heatwave
Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.

Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry, No 10 says
It comes after the victims minister told the BBC she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed to her role.

New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force
The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes
With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.

Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.