Local Wisconsin News

Madison authorities investigate series of suspicious dog deaths
Four dogs were found dead or severely injured over a three-month period.

Daybreak Foods lays off over 80 workers due to avian flu
The layoffs at Cold Spring Farm in Palmyra and S&R Farms in Whitewater began April 1.

West Bend officials and representatives spread awareness of distracted driving
In 2024, more than 9,000 crashes have taken the lives of over 40 people due to distracted driving, according to the WisDOT.

I-43 and Becher Street interchange construction project to start next week
Here's what to know about traffic impacts.

Wisconsin soldier reunites with dog he met while deployed in Gaza
After five months apart, Zielinski and Emmy were recently reunited in Wisconsin. He said Emmy whimpered as she jumped into his arms.

Electric vehicle sales ticked up in February, but still down from last year
Manufacturer incentives and rising gas prices drove some additional interest.

Missed call in Brewers' victory over Rays puts additional spotlight on Bucknor
The call came after Bucknor had the poorest results among umpires in Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike System last weekend.

Rollins scores 24, Kuzma adds 20 and the Bucks beat Mavericks 123-99 to snap 4-game skid
Milwaukee, which had lost 14 of its last 17 games overall, won its eighth straight meeting with the Mavericks.

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan's first game appearance since 2023
Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs.

Turning dry just in time for Easter Sunday
Saturday will be soggy with periods of heavy rain.

Short respite today with cooler air and wind
Today will be noticeably cooler with brisk wind and clouds.

NASA scientist with Wisconsin roots involved in Artemis II mission
How the work by a NASA scientist from Wisconsin plays a role in the agency's quest to build a moon base for astronauts

Testimony underway in trial for man charged in killing of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder
Tremaine Jones faces counts of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and more.

Census figures show bump in Wisconsin's population
The U.S. Census Bureau indicates the state’s population grew from 2024 to 2025, building on a five-year trend.

Violence prevention organizations and local leaders on high alert following 'teen takeovers' in Milwaukee
These gatherings have been surging across the country, including in the city of Milwaukee.

State Senate committee investigating DOJ releases report and recommendations
The committee has been looking into whether outside interests are influencing the actions of the DOJ.

Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps
A lawsuit brought by Democratic voters sought to redraw the state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November election.

'I didn't know we had one': Some lawmakers unaware of airline perks
Delta Airlines announced it was suspending a special service for members of Congress during the partial government shutdown.

Evers vetoes bills about gender-related care, trans athletes
Gov. Tony Evers took action on the bills on International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson declares 2026 the 'year of housing' in his State of the City address
During his speech, Johnson shared how he’s declared 2026 the year of housing. Focusing on three factors — affordability, availability and quality.

World News

BBC knew about Scott Mills sexual offences investigation in 2017
The corporation also says it is "doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC".

Weather looks favourable for Artemis launch despite cloud
Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Over 100 driverless cars stop mid-traffic in Wuhan in 'system malfunction'
Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC
As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline
The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

'It's going to be a great show': Crowds gather for countdown to Nasa’s Artemis launch
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

The personal items the crew are taking with them
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction
Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says
President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control
Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.

Arrest in Tyne-Wear derby racist abuse probe
A Gateshead man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

Man appears in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby
Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from Alvaston in Derby, was charged after seven were injured in the incident.

New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk
People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack
Two British men, aged 20 and 19, and a dual British-Pakistani national, 17, remain in custody.

Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

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Can the King bring Trump back on side?
King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.

Classic musical comedy about the ups and downs of true love
Musical comedy about an optimistic dance hall hostess who longs for true love.

Chelsea make biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history
Chelsea announce a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season.