Local Wisconsin News

'It's really just being there for them': Ridglan beagles up for adoption in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Humane Society is deciding whether dogs are ready on a case-by-case basis after medical and behavioral evaluations.

Rock County sees third data center proposal request
Multiple simultaneous proposals signal Rock County is becoming a focal point for large-scale digital infrastructure expansion.

E-bikes, scooter dealers see demand rise amid gas price surge
E-bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to save money on gas, retailers say.

Scholar Athlete: Mariah Wondra
While running helps to clear her head, it also gives Mariah Wondra a sense of accomplishment.

Cool overnight with more sunshine Thursday
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and 70s.

How to get to Summerfest via public transit, shuttles
From shuttles to bus routes, here are all the ways you can get to the Big Gig this year.

Soaring success: Western Lakes Fire elevates emergency response with drone program expansion
Within the first few weeks of getting the new drones, the department successfully located a missing person with the technology.

Last Littoral Combat Ship built for U.S. Navy leaves Marinette
Work at Marinette shipyard supports jobs throughout Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
It has concluded with a determination that no further action is warranted under the circumstances.

Joey Ortiz hits his first homer in almost 10 months as Brewers beat Padres 6-4 for 5th straight win
Brandon Sproat struck out six and allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn his first career win.

Let gardening season begin as temperatures climb
Frost will be a thing of the past as temperatures rise.

Joint Finance Committee passes bipartisan budget surplus deal
Republicans said their focus is on using the surplus to provide immediate relief for Wisconsin taxpayers and public schools.

Rescued beagles are being prepared for adoption as more big names help advocate for them
On Wednesday, both the Milwaukee and Green Bay locations are expecting to get an additional 25 dogs each.

Fox Valley superintendents react to possible $600 million education funding deal
Fox Valley Superintendents React to Possible $600 Million Education Funding Deal

Nine Democrats try to unseat Bryan Steil
The district has been held by a Republican for 30 years.

Former pastor sentenced to life in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child
The former pastor was found guilty of one count of repeated sexual assault of a child for incidents that occurred from 2005 to 2010.

How record-high diesel prices in Wisconsin are impacting you
Shipping industry stuck paying higher prices for now.

PWHL draft class headed by 5 US gold medal-winning Olympians, including Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey
The quality of talent represents one of the reasons why the 8-team league elected to add as many as four expansion franchises for next season.

Brewers' Christian Yelich comes off injured list after missing a month with an adductor strain
Yelich was hitting .314 with a .375 on-base percentage, one homer, 10 RBIs and three steals in 15 games before going on the injured list.

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
Numerous groups are working to transfer the 1,500 dogs bought from Ridglan Farms, dog breeder and research facility outside of Madison, Wis.

World News

Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

Pomp and pageantry: Key moments from day one of Trump's visit to China
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

Rescuers search rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes kill two
Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say.

Deaths of three women in sea is tragic and horrendous, Brighton council leader says
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey says the women are yet to be identified.

Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK
The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

The potential challengers to the PM
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

Watch: Angela Rayner settles tax affairs - what now?
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!' Behind the scenes on Rivals season two
Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

Becoming a mum left me incontinent - we need to talk about birth injuries
Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend
A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children
Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

Baby born on Attenborough's 100th birthday named after environmentalist
Stephen Whyte says Sir David has been present in both their lives for as "long as they can remember".

Penalty pandemonium sets up Hearts & Celtic showdown for the ages
On a night of bewilderment, there was one unarguable truth. Hearts still have this in their own hands. Only Celtic can stop them, writes Tom English.

'I was given a choice - keep my legs or keep my life' - the sepsis patient who lived
The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.

Higher Europe air fares inevitable due to Iran war, says industry lead
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

Disabled man spied upon by bosses wins £300k payout
Alan Jones, 59, had worked at Pilkington UK with an "unblemished" record since leaving school.

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Starmer Says He’s Staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

A moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes
Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story.

Was it a penalty? Celtic-Hearts title decider set up as McInnes slams 'disgusting' call
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.

Will F1 go back to the future with its engines?
F1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions. Andrew Benson looks at whether one of them will lead to the return of V8s.

Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive
Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.