Local Wisconsin News

Few showers possible early then much cooler, windy Sunday
Some will see light showers early Sunday.

Gas prices prompt some commuters to look for alternative transportation
Some services offer carpool and vanpool options.

Eid al-Fitr celebration in Milwaukee tempered by Middle East conflicts
It was a celebration honoring Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan.

Democrats hopeful to flip State Senate after Republican retirements
Of the 17 State Seante seats up for election this November, 12 are currently held by Republicans.

From a blizzard to flooding fears, a long week for public works crews in Wisconsin
PLow crews quickly shift to clearing away sewer drains.

The science behind the vernal equinox
Spring officially arrives on Friday, but what is the science behind this astronomical season and how is it shaping up for the nation?

As massive snowfall melts, Sister Bay works proactively to avoid flooding
Parts of Door County saw over 30 inches of snow earlier this week.

Wisconsin communities move to strip César Chávez's name from streets, buildings following sexual abuse allegations
Milwaukee has canceled Cesar Chavez Day, and city and county leaders are considering renaming Cesar Chavez Drive.

‘It's not just a missed opportunity; it's an inexcusable failure’: State lawmakers frustrated over lack of action to regulate data centers
The Wisconsin Senate adjourned on Tuesday without debating or voting on legislation that would regulate data centers.

Madison College opens new early learning center on Goodman South campus
The unique needs of student parents are often overlooked in traditional campus settings. Madison College is looking to change that.

Fighting algae blooms on Lake Winnebago: Oshkosh to construct addition to wastewater treatment plant
The wastewater treatment plant secured funding for needed upgrades.

Springing right into the season
Warmer temperatures return for the start of spring.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunt, comedy dating show, Broadway Rave
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur finalizes his staff moves for 2026
They announced new position coaches Bobby Babich, Daniel Bullocks, Noah Pauley and Sam Siefkes.

Milwaukee's new ICE facility nears completion, though timeline for occupancy is still uncertain
The question remains, when will ICE move into the building at 11925 West Lake Park Drive?

Farmers ask President Trump to prioritize soybeans in upcoming talks with Chinese President
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in April or May.

Mom meets snow plow driver who cleared path to hospital for her ambulance when she was in labor during snow storm
Nyangi Wambura said things progressed quickly when she went into labor late Sunday night.

'It depends on the weather system': Post-blizzard flooding concerns in northern Wisconsin
Last year’s dry fall and summer means many of Green Bay and the Fox Valley’s waterways are able to absorb this snowmelt.

'This has been an emotional roller coaster': Gov. Tony Evers signs 'Gail's Law'
The bill is named after a Neenah woman who died from breast cancer in 2024.

High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
This was the first March Madness win for the Panthers, who lost to Purdue in the first round last year.

World News

Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?
Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says
The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert
The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

Iranian missiles injure 160 in towns near Israeli nuclear site
Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.

Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty somethings going out - in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul
The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one.

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?
The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

'Iran's missiles can now reach London' and 'Tell us what you know, Fergie'
Several papers are leading on a claim from Israel that Iran has developed missiles that could be capable of striking London.

Watch: BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict
How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Family-friendly TV drama Crookhaven hopes to be latest hit book adaptation
The show, based on a book series by JJ Arcanjo, follows a group of students at a school for crooks.

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached
The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contender
Ffion Davies, 31, is a leading competitor in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple championships.

Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer
Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.

Beef dripping from first Everest summit auctioned
The 70-year-old can is on the way to a new owner after previously being taken up Everest.

Mum 'so proud' of deafblind son's Eastenders debut
Five-year-old Harvey Hind, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, appeared on the BBC One soap on Wednesday.

Artist uses eyelash to paint Peaky Blinders microsculpture
Sculptor Dr Willard Wigan made the miniature Tommy Shelby artwork as part of a charity exhibition.

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The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

Who needs cup final victory most - Arteta or Guardiola?
Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but how important could the result prove in title race?

Outrun and in decline - are Rosenior's Chelsea near crisis point?
Chelsea enter freefall after another defeat - 3-0 away at Everton - and have two weeks over the international break to stew on a damaging 10 days.

Ineos takes legal steps to get boat off Ainslie
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group is taking legal steps to secure the return of a boat used in the last America's Cup by Sir Ben Ainslie's team.

'They think I just go home and make TikToks - it's not true'
Leicester forward Alisha Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and says she has learned to cope.