Local Wisconsin News

Dane County’s $946.8 million 2027 budget proposal funds housing, conservation, roads
Highlights included $10 million for the Dane County Conservation Fund and $20 million for the Affordable Housing Development Fund.

3 things to watch in Packers at Buccaneers
It’ll be a chance to rinse out the bitter taste of the drubbing they took in the home opener to the Atlanta Falcons.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Driver charged in construction worker death on Madison's East Side
The 65-year-old construction worker was hit by a car around 1:10 p.m. on Sept. 24 near Pflaum and Alder Roads.

Drying out overnight
Areas of frost are possible in parts of northern Wisconsin.

The launch-angle revolution changed baseball. Are the Brewers a sign it's changing back?
“I think they have a real shot ... You can build around Chourio, Turang and Contreras. And the other guys, they know how to play the game."

3 billionaires give Republican Tom Tiffany a big cash boost in the Wisconsin governor's race
Tiffany has raised more than $26 million during the past two months, with $24 million-plus coming from just three people.

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

UW-Eau Claire’s marching band to perform in 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
It’ll be the ninth ensemble from Wisconsin to participate in the parade in its over 101 years of operation.

Milwaukee officials urge leaf bagging ahead of fall collections
The push comes as DPW aims to limit flooding and clogged catch basins this year.

MPD officer shoots, injures suspect who was running from police with rifle
Officers were responding to a shots-fired call in the area.

Wisconsin seeks to build on its momentum after dramatic comeback at Penn State
Wisconsin’s 24-20 triumph moved the Badgers on the verge of the Top 25 and raised their potential ceiling.

Wisconsin advocates warn AI scams are targeting seniors
Scammers are using the technology to impersonate trusted people and pressure victims into sending money.

Dennis Krause Blog: Padres will come to Milwaukee
The Padres won two straight games over the Cubs to advance out of the wild card round.

New Monroe High School building expands labs, arts and athletic spaces for students
It comes after voters approved an $88 million referendum in 2022 to fund it.

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Town of Mukwonago residents weigh in on proposed 28-acre solar farm
Meanwhile, the developer cites bringing in local aid payments and pollinator habitat.

Measles cases climb to over 200 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

9 vehicles involved in fire inside Froedtert parking structure
An 88-year-old man drove through a construction area, causing his car to become engulfed in flames, according to the Wauwatosa Police Department.

Wisconsin students barred from performance, again
Superintendent blocks students from performing "Flashdance."

World News

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Fires break out at French schools as students protest over funding
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'
Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out
Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed
The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.

Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv
The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.

Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.