Local Wisconsin News

Housing report shows racial disparities remain in Madison homeownership
More than 50% of white households own their homes, while less than 20% of Black households do.

Hot and stormy weather takes us into July
Extreme heat leads to dangerous conditions at times.

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
The government reported more than 1,400 dead from the quakes Saturday.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

Rock Steady Kickboxing helps those living with Parkinson's
Participants engage in not only just exercise but also in cognitive activity, functional movements and voice activation.

In Focus: Higher grocery costs present challenges for food security
Navjoot Sandhar, owner of Sentry Foods on 92nd & Lisbon in Milwaukee, discussed the issue of food insecurity from a grocer's perspective.

In Focus: Feeding Wisconsin shares difference in urban vs. rural food insecurity
Jackie Anderson, executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, discussed food insecurity from a statewide perspective.

In Focus: State Rep. Margaret Arney discusses food deserts in her district
She talked about the impact on the community when stores close.

Food deserts and insecurity in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with a legislator, the owner of a grocery store and the executive director of Feeding Wisconsin about the issue.

U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control.

Keeping kids entertained over the summer
Organization helps connect kids to out of school time programs over the summer months.

'I had so much hope': Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Thursday's ruling means hundreds of thousands are facing the prospect of deportation.

Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph pitch, Brewers beat Cubs 6-2
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who had surgery Thursday for a ruptured disk in his back, guided his club from a safe spot near the dugout.

Jacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
Jacob Misiorowski downplayed the emphasis on velocity after throwing a 105.5 mph pitch.

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

World News

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.

England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him
Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.

Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Agnew: Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.

British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.

How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.

27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

World Cup knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US

Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Are Iran the unluckiest side in the tournament's history?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

'I have no problem speaking up, that's probably my red flag', says Millie Bobby Brown
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

Will the weather stay dry for week one of Wimbledon?
While it will remain warmer than average, the heat and humidity will be a lot less intense than of late

Why Kim Jong Un hasn't publicly mentioned his mother's name in 15 years of rule
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himself
Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University.

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback
Emma Raducanu says she "plans to play" at Wimbledon despite a leg injury which has put her participation in serious doubt.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.