Local Wisconsin News

Over 30,000 customers without power in Wisconsin after severe weather
The largest number of outages was in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

PHOTOS: Strong thunderstorms produce damage across Wisconsin
Here's a look at some of the destruction left behind by severe weather.

Misconceptions and myths about lightning safety during thunderstorms
Kristin Ketchell speaks with a member of the National Lightning Safety Council on the best ways to stay safe when you’re caught outdoors.

Madison CARES team celebrates receiving four new vans
The CARES team is a group of trained workers who respond to non-violent mental health emergency calls that don’t require law enforcement.

Severe storm threat through Wednesday
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the state.

Everyday Hero: 4 decades of dedication help peregrine falcons soar again in Wisconsin
Thanks to one man’s work, a recovery program for peregrine falcons has turned into a soaring success.

Plan for another round of severe weather today
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Man killed in police shooting after pursuit tied to Milwaukee homicide investigation
Officials said the incident began earlier in the day on Monday, April 13 when a homicide was reported near South 7th Street and West Mitchell Street.

Overture Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-27 lineup, featuring 8 Broadway titles
Here's a closer look at what's coming next season.

'Wisconsin averages 30 tornadoes a year': Preparedness urged during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Being properly insured is also part of severe weather preparedness.

New Milwaukee crime report finds homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings have decreased
Milwaukee city leaders unveiling new statistics that show that crime is down for the first part of the year.

Data center boom reaches local ballot box
The increase of these massive AI developments across the state and country is starting to have an impact on local elections.

Gov. Evers meets with election workers ahead of special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
“Once we had fair maps in Wisconsin, were the politics easier? Not necessarily, but they're more productive,” Gov. Evers told reporters.

Renewed spotlight on Wisconsin congressional race after spring election
Attention is now turning to the race for Wisconsin's third congressional district, where Democrats want to unseat incumbent Derrick Van Orden.

How to prepare and stay alert during flooding risks
Meteorologist Jesse Gunkel talks with a Senior Hydrologist at the National Weather Service on how to stay safe during a flood.

45-year-old suspect dies after car chase into Columbia County
Authorities were told that the truck involved in the chase was part of a kidnapping incident in Dane County.

7 people injured in Mequon barn roof collapse
All of those people were taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to serious.

Dodge County digs into municipal projects through community development fund
County Chairman Dave Frohling talks about the “Classrooms to Careers Fund," a grant from the Department of Tourism and more.

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin launches suicide awareness campaign
Alex Glowinski, a warehouse director for the organization, shared about the "22 for 22 Program."

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.

World News

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Other recipients include Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch and BBC journalist Sarah Smith.

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

Burglars who used Rightmove to target homes and steal £1m of valuables jailed
The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde.

Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk'
Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the US naval blockade.

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

How a Primark trainer ended gang's £1m Rightmove burglary spree
The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target.

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech
Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

Student accused of murder over housemate stabbing
University student Jamie Collins was found dead in a garden with multiple stab wounds.

Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash
The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.

Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales
Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."

Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says
The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick
A Grand National trainer is sentenced for the "appalling" beating on a dog walker with a hockey stick.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

The "systemic failures" before the Southport attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.