Local Wisconsin News

DNR buys sonar equipment for searches using restitution from kayaker who faked death
Kayaker Ryan Borgwardt was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution for the investigation after pleading no contest.

Number of black-necked stilt birds growing in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the black-necked stilt population has nearly doubled since its last survey in 2022.

Wisconsin dairy plants adjust to cottage cheese demand
Westby Cooperative Creamery is finishing a $14 million equipment upgrade to help meet demand for cottage cheese.

Madison group launches floating island to clean lagoon
During your next visit to Tenney Park, you may notice a large patch of soil floating in the Tenney Lagoon.

Summer-like heat continues into the weekend
Highs remain above average.

Heat and air quality alerts in place Wednesday
It may be a better indoor day Wednesday.

'This is what he would expect that I would do': Family of slain Milwaukee youth coach seeks new charges in 2023 murder
Known as “Coach Dale” for his involvement in basketball, Young was shot and killed on July 7, 2023.

Could certain meds make you more prone to heat stroke right now?
Doctors issue warning during ongoing heat wave.

DPI facing multiple lawsuits over transparency concerns
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction is facing multiple lawsuits over alleged violations of multiple state statutes.

From fairgrounds to job sites, Wisconsinites urged to take heat precautions this week
The Waukesha County Fair will have a misting station, a new air-conditioned cooling stating, fans, plenty of shade and indoor activities.

EAA AirVenture prepares for 2026 convention
The annual fly-in convention will bring people from around the world to the Oshkosh event.

A recap of the Brewers 2026 MLB Draft picks
In this year's draft, the Brewers went heavy on pitching. 13 of their 20 picks are full-time pitchers.

WEC finds probable cause that Elon Musk broke state election bribery law
After voting 5-1 in a closed session on July 9, WEC referred the two complaints to the Brown County District Attorney David Lasee.

Escape the itch, here's what to plant in your garden to repel mosquitoes
Certain plants attract and repel mosquitoes. Know what to plant to keep the bugs away from your yard.

Statewide air quality advisory issued due to 'very unhealthy' levels
The DNR said smoke will arrive between 8:00 p.m. and midnight Tuesday and will move south.

Don't miss these August primary deadlines
Wisconsin’s partisan primary is almost here; you can head to the polls on Aug. 11.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

DHS confirms first West Nile activity in Wisconsin this year
DHS said mosquitos it collected from Milwaukee County tested positive for the virus.

Trump administration denies Evers’ request for public disaster assistance
In a July 8 letter, it denied funding for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon and Racine counties for April storms and flooding.

Everyday Heroes: Rescue has been 'Saving Paws' for 20 years
Saving Paws Animal Rescue started in a garage two decades ago and has helped find homes for 7,000 animals.

World News

Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.

Iain Watson: Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.

Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.

UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.

Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Boy, 14, charged with terrorism offence over alleged plan to target mosques
The alleged offences are linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" police say.

New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.

I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England, says Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

Fan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winners
Sean Carrington said if the Three Lions fail to bring the trophy home he will add the words "only joking".

Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

Luxury holidays and lost bank cards - how fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
David Griffiths is jailed for three years and six months for defrauding women of thousands of pounds.

What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.

I dreaded bedtime before new sleep apnoea treatment
Swindon's Great Western Hospital is one of five trusts offering a new treatment for sleep apnoea.

Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Covid fraudsters spent thousands on cars and watches
The NCA says the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves.

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.

Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

Headers caused brain disease in 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".

More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.

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Keir Starmer Says Goodbye
Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.

ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas
Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings

New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.

Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK
Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.