Local Wisconsin News

Senate leaders open to discussing budget surplus deal
The $1.8B proposal failed to pass through the State Senate during a May special session.

In Focus: Sen. Ratcliff shares work of Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus
This week on “In Focus,” we commemorate Pride Month in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Diverse and Resilient supports victims of violence in LGBTQ community
Reiko Ramos is the anti-violence program director for the organization Diverse and Resilient.

Celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with several organizations doing work in the LGBTQ community in the state.

In Focus: Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project documents stories of state’s LGBTQ community
Michail Takach, president and program director, joined us to discuss the work that the organization does to preserve LGBTQ history within the state.

Sunday looks dry east, but stormy to the west
A few thunderstorms form west of Madison by late afternoon.

What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center
Clashes outside a New Jersey detention center have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talk June Dairy Month
Peterson discussed the challenges that many face when it comes to trade certainty, costs and crop yields.

Shipyard Redevelopment Project aims to enhance Green Bay experience
Just minutes away from Titletown, the Shipyard District is undergoing a rebirth.

President Trump touts support for Wisconsin farmers
The president visited Custer Farms to highlight how his administration has supported farmers through new trade markets and less red tape.

Horlick High School wears orange for gun violence awareness
The “Wear Orange” movement started on June 2, 2015.

Milwaukee Health Department monitoring 3 ‘very low risk travelers’ for Ebola
Health officials said there are no suspected cases of Ebola in Milwaukee and that the public should not be concerned.

Milwaukee Congresswoman 'very concerned' about constituent in ICE custody
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
Taylor has made 62 starts but has spent the majority of his career in a reserve role.

Peninsula State Park ranked as third best state park in U.S.
The Wisconsin part was among several others to be recognized in USA Today’s 10Best list.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

‘Larger-than-life’ musical instrument art installation coming to Milwaukee for Rainbow Summer
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back Rainbow Summer from July 14-19, with musical performances, art and more.

Dane County Board of Supervisors approves resolution urging UW Health, Children’s Wisconsin to resume gender-related care
It comes after Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health made the decision in January to stop providing the services in light of federal proposals.

Things to do around Wisconsin: AmFam Championship, Banana Ball World Tour, free state park admission
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

June dairy breakfasts highlight industry across Wisconsin
Dairy breakfasts are happening all around the state.

World News

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pair
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.

Royal Mail delivers new parent magazine to father 19 years late
Paul Edwards, 52, was left baffled after the magazine finally arrived almost two decades late.

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix from Hamilton after dramatic ending
Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

Girl, 16, among five arrested over Nowak protests as three charged
Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

Australian doctor who underwent 'world-first' brain tumour treatment dies
The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
Try our nine easy conversations starters to bluff your way through the tournament.

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week but the dream might be over
They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

Police officer on Love Island US faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?
Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.

Lord's pitch does not benefit Test cricket, Stokes says after England beat New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game’s longest format.

Man arrested 22 years after teen murdered in Leeds
Tyrone Clarke's mother says the family has been living "with this shadow over us" for 22 years.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Simone Biles reveals health scare after 'almost dying'
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

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David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.

Anthropic: AI could escape human control
US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic ending
Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.

Lord's pitch does not benefit Test format - Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game’s longest format.

Biles reveals health scare after 'almost dying'
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".

Are Portugal better without Ronaldo?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.

Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation's superstar
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?