Local Wisconsin News

One Wisconsin community offering thousands in housing incentives
One Wisconsin city is offering a maximum of $10,000 for newly constructed residential homes or duplexes

Summerfest generates $221.6 million in economic impact for Milwaukee
That’s an increase of over 38% for the city and over 37% for the state when compared with a 2023 study on the festival’s economic impact.

Wisconsin survivor speaks out amid scrutiny of Cornell rape allegation
A Wisconsin survivor and advocate shares her story as Cornell’s handling of a 2024 rape allegation faces new scrutiny from New York leaders.

Temperatures warm up this week
After a cooler Monday, expect highs in the 70s on Tuesday.

Cancer survivor's dream San Diego trip now includes Brewers playoff game
For one Sheboygan resident, it’s the cherry on top of a dream trip.

Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
Appleton-area shoppers are asking where their beef comes from after tariff cuts on imports, as local sellers say prices remain driven by supply.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopens after EF-3 tornado
St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopened for Mass after July’s EF-3 tornado, while St. John the Baptist remains closed for roof repairs.

Now Hiring: MetalStorm looks for skilled welders, fabricators
The company now employs 75 people and expanded its De Pere facility three years ago.

Mason Miller's uncharacteristic 9th-inning struggles put Padres on the verge of playoff elimination
The closer struggled with control, loading the bases in the ninth inning against Milwaukee with the first three walks of his postseason career.

Chourio's 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead
Milwaukee is a win from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as it chases its first World Series title.

Initial investigation in Cornell gang rape allegations case 'not appropriate,' attorney says
The Jane Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, responded to Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff’s comments in an interview with CNN.

Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14
The Packers (2-2) wasted two opportunities to extend a three-point lead in the fourth quarter but the Buccaneers couldn't capitalize.

Brewers to start Dustin May and Padres going with Nick Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series
May was 1-1 with a 1.23 ERA in three starts against San Diego this year while striking out 22 over 22 innings.

Custom Brewers van draws fans outside American Family Field
Brewers fans filled American Family Field parking lots as the playoff run began, with a custom 1983 fan van adding to the tailgate scene.

In Focus: 79th Alice in Dairyland emphasizes importance of buying local
Anastasia Poull discussed the statewide program called “Something Special from Wisconsin."

In Focus: Brown County executive shares 'Made in Wisconsin' impact on region
He also broke down what happens when Wisconsinites “buy local."

Spotlight on Wisconsin-made products
Jason Fechner talks with local leaders about efforts to promote or expand the reach of producers' products outside the Midwest.

In Focus: Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce CEO lays out challenges producers are facing
Kurt Bauer, president and CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, joined us to discuss them, among other things.

Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener that features bizarre play in 9th inning
Chourio also hit a two-run homer as the Brewers won for the 16th time in 19 games.

Padres' uncanny ability to foul off pitches chases Misiorowski from NLDS opener after 4 innings
The San Diego Padres hung tough against the NL Cy Young Award favorite by fouling off 30 of his 88 pitches.

World News

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.

What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in February.

Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.

Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.

British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.

Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget
Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.

Henry Zeffman: Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote
What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.

Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.

It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.

Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake.

Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.

Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.

Failed asylum seeker jailed for life over knife attack attempt at Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri arrived in the UK on a small boat 16 days before trying to break into the embassy with two knives.

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Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again?
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes Monday to Sunday at 5pm.

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.

Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?
The extended international break was brought in with player welfare in mind, but has it been a success?

Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation
As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.

ECB will 'look at' funding women's Windies Test if needed
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will “look at” the unusual step of funding a women’s Test in the West Indies next year in order to aid England’s Ashes preparations.