Local Wisconsin News

Rain gradually clears out Saturday
Starting off the weekend with rain, ending it with sunshine.

Damage assessments begin for tornado victims in Winnebago and Outagamie counties
Information gathered will be shared with counties and municipalities.

Ways to help people impacted by the tornado in the Fox Valley
From donations to volunteering, many organizations are stepping up to help.

Your 2026 guide to Wisconsin sunflower fields
As summer turns into fall, days are filled with sunshine both in the sky and on Wisconsin farms.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Cherry Fest, Bronzeville Week, Jewish Food Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Madison mayor speaks out about safety issues at intersection where Corey Ruiz memorial stands
“What’s happening at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street is not sustainable or safe," said Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway.

Chavez Elementary School name change underway in Madison
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is currently working on renaming Chavez Elementary School, following sexual abuse allegations.

Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice
The 29-year-old Nixon started all 18 games (including playoffs) last season and was named to the NFC’s Pro Bowl team as an alternate.

Police shoot suspect after hostage situation at Meijer in Waukesha
According to Waukesha Police, a person phoned in at around 5:51 p.m. Thursday, stating he was armed with a knife and had taken a hostage.

Republican, Democrat lawmakers push HHS to relaunch LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said the Department of Health and Human Services needs to act fast.

Madison food bank sends two truckloads of aid to Fox Valley storm survivors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin mobilized volunteers to pack food boxes for people affected by the storms.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
“It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said.

Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease
The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.

Doty Island community continues to clean up after storm
Many residents are still without power and water.

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released.

Packers eager to extend Tucker Kraft's deal soon. And the feeling is mutual
Kraft is on the physically-unable-to-perform list after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Mile of Music donating to tornado victims
It's producing a special “Mile of Love” tornado relief concert with 100% of the dollars supporting the cause.

Rain to start the weekend with cooler air
Rain exits early Saturday leaving dry weather for the rest of the weekend.

Madison Police Monitor says MPD not cooperating with Corey Ruiz investigation
The city's Independent Police Monitor said she's issued a subpoena for evidence from the Corey Ruiz shooting.

Marquette poll shows Hong’s growing lead amid Crowley’s return to race
The poll again has Francesca Hong leading the Democratic field at 38%. This time that is 12 points higher than a week ago.

World News

Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.

Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta
Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.

'If that means I lose my job, so be it': Top Fifa official questions Infantino's World Cup plan
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush.

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.

Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings
Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.

AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company
Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".

Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.

Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax
Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks
Experts told BBC Verify Google's new feature which let people generate fake satellite images could be misused.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?
The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show
The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.

The local girls preparing to take on Liverpool and Manchester United
Players at the fifth edition of the Girls' Super Cup NI say playing top teams is only making them better.

Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.

Two bodies located and search ongoing after avalanche hits Nirmal Purja's team
Two bodies have been recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak and seven spotted by drones - though their condition remains unclear.

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Watch: Women's Open second-round highlights
Day 2 Highlights from Royal Lytham. Who’s on course to take Miyu Yamashita’s title?

Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.

Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach
Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.

'At least I'll sleep well tonight' - Fifa executive joins Burnham in questioning Infantino
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.