Local Wisconsin News

Mother and son detained by ICE in Wisconsin Dells
A mother and son living in the Wisconsin Dells were detained by immigration agents June 23rd at their home.

Optimism soars for Oshkosh Aviation Park
Potential hub for aviation, aerospace lands first tenant.

'It's been a learning process': How the Milwaukee Public Museum is preparing millions of items for its new move
From tiny spores to large animals, every one of the museum’s four million items must be carefully catalogued, packed and stored to be moved safely.

Milwaukee County provides additional funding for violence prevention
InPower Solutions is one of more than 10 different organizations benefiting from the county’s new initiative.

Marquette poll: Few Americans paying close attention to America 250
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stayed the same as May at 38%.

Advocates call for greater abortion access on anniversary of Dobbs decision
Democratic lawmakers and healthcare workers say there are still too many restrictions around abortion care in Wisconsin.

How oral health can protect your overall health
Persistently elevated blood sugar fuels oral bacteria and weakens one's immune system, causing gum disease.

Storms linger into early tonight
A few storms may produce hail and strong winds.

Man arrested in link to series of 2020 shootings, homicide of Madison 11-year-old
Apolinar Gatica, known as "madgas," was charged for his part in directing some of the violent incidents that summer.

'It’s the end of an era': Bobby Portis leaves behind huge impact on Milwaukee
Portis is included in the reported trade that’s sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in first round of 2026 NBA Draft
They took Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick and are acquiring the rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures return to normal with a decent amount of sunshine.

Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds
Milwaukee (48-29) won a series at Great American Ball Park for the ninth straight time and has won 12 of the last 13.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks begin new chapter with 2026 first round draft choices
Trading Giannis was traumatic. Yet, in the NBA Draft, the Bucks are starting to build what they hope is the next generation of a winning team.

'His impact is going to last for a long time': Organizations reflect on Giannis' philanthropy following reported trade
“He'll always be a part of this community, and we're just deeply appreciative of the impact that he's made," said Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King.

'Excellence and loyalty': Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke talks Giannis' legacy
Looking ahead, Paschke believes the Bucks are poised for a rebuild but could remain competitive and interesting sooner than expected.

Where the race for governor stands as August primary approaches
The race to become Wisconsin's next governor is thinning out less than eight weeks from the primary election.

National state fair seen as opportunity to tell people 'what a great place Wisconsin is'
Every state will be represented on the National Mall.

‘I’m going to miss you’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis era in Milwaukee
Many fans came to Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday where there is a large three-story mural of him in his jersey.

Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
The Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year, $3.5 million contract in February after he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

World News

UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.

King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.

Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.

Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the proposal faces an uphill battle and comes one day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking Trump's military action in Iran.

Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.

People stuck on M25 in heat alert taken to hospital
The ambulance service says it struggled to reach patients suffering "heat related illnesses".

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times Square.

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

Air conditioning creates political divide in France
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe
Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.

The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

Ben Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound
The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers

Man who died at summer solstice event named
Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.

Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.

Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film
The officers were filmed glorifying force against detainees during an undercover investigation.

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What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.

Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran