Local Wisconsin News

Here are this year’s Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies and Drinkies finalists
From Color-Changing Swamp Juice to Cream City Cone, there are a lot of unique selections.

Gov. Evers requests formal FEMA assistance for April’s severe storms
It comes as WEM assessments found that damage caused by severe storms would go “beyond the state’s ability to recover on its own.”

Sal Frelick ends Brewers' home-run drought in 13-2 blowout of Diamondbacks
Milwaukee broke the game open by scoring eight runs in the sixth off reliever Andrew Hoffmann, whose earned run average rose from 2.38 to 8.49.

New London businesses look ahead after flood
Homes and businesses along the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers were inundated by recent flooding.

Milwaukee Fire Department helps community with smoke alarms
Last Saturday’s fire happened in a at this home without a working smoke alarm.

'It's been very, very hard': Food truck, cart owners continue to struggle with rising fuel costs
U.S. gas prices have jumped to their highest level since August 2022 — leaving many businesses struggling to keep up.

Gentle start to the month of May
Expect a fantastic start to May with a good amount of sunshine.

Cooler today with an occasional shower
Expect a few spotty showers with cooler temperatures.

Milwaukee DPW receives record-number of pothole requests
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works confirms it has received a record-number of pothole service requests so far this year at more than 10,000.

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

Months of flood recovery work ahead for Fremont
Record flooding on the Wolf River damaged several communities along its banks.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Organizations across Wisconsin receive grants for violence prevention efforts
The grants are being administered through the Department of Administration's Office of Violence Prevention.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced to 18 years in federal prison
Gilkey-Meisegeier was indicted by a grand jury in Aug. 2025 on federal charges.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal ammo import scheme
Two California brothers could each face prison for allegedly recruiting a Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import armor-piercing rounds.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

World News

Watch: How the Golders Green attack unfolded
Two Jewish men were been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, as the Metropolitan Police formally declared it a terrorist incident.

The subtle messages hidden in the King's speeches
How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage
The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary
The photo shows William and Catherine lying in grass with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge
The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

We can't abolish leasehold outright, housing minister says
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.

Oil price soars above $118 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

The Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attack
Two Jewish men were stabbed while walking on the streets of north London in what police have declared a terrorist attack.

I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum
Kelly Higgins said despite her mother being in jail for murder, she retained rights over her.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

OCD made me think I was a monster
Sufferers explain how the condition has gripped their lives - but say help is out there.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York
King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.

Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King jokes at White House dinner
The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

The state visit in pictures
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US by attending a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.

Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spot
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP
The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.

Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murder
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

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What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump
Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Liverpool expect Salah return before end of season
Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against Crystal Palace on Saturday.