Local Wisconsin News

Renowned jazz ensemble New York Voices to make final Midwest appearance
The group is hanging up its mics after 38 years. As part of its "The Grande Finale" tour, it'll make a stop at Skylight Music Theatre on Oct. 5.

Brewers fans pack American Family Field for 'Rally for October'
Brewers fans packed American Family Field’s plaza for a Rally for October as the team nears the postseason and a possible 100-win season.

Green Bay school leaders outline $158 million funding ask
Green Bay school leaders seek a $158 million referendum, citing inflation, special education costs and declining enrollment as budget pressures grow.

Your guide to corn mazes across Wisconsin
Here's a round up of some of the top corn mazes around the state.

3 things to watch in Packers' home opener
The quick turnaround to a Thursday night game is difficult, but teams love the mini bye that comes with it. The Packers won’t play again until Oct. 4.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Enjoy some time outdoors Wednesday
We'll be seeing lots of sunshine by the afternoon with comfortable conditions.

'I belong here': Salah Sarsour speaks in D.C. ahead of deportation ruling
Sarsour has been in the U.S. since 1998, but DHS argued his green card is illegitimate.

Packers provide injury updates ahead of home opener
LaFleur said it was “way too early to say whether he can play again this season,” after Reed injured his neck Sunday.

Discussions reignite over closing Green Bay Correctional Institution
A Republican state lawmaker said he has a plan ready to introduce that would ultimately lead to the decommissioning of GBCI.

Wisconsin diesel averages at $6.61 as municipalities plan budgets
Ashwaubenon officials are adjusting routes and idling policies as record Wisconsin diesel prices put new pressure on local municipal budgets.

Milwaukee mayor's budget proposal would reopen Fire Station 6 on Brady Street
It was one of six that closed across the city in 2018. If the budget is approved, MFD plans to staff the reopened station with 15 firefighters.

New case of measles confirmed in Wisconsin
The state has seen 171 cases this year.

After a hot summer, fall begins
Whether you call it fall, autumn, or the equinox, all are acceptable for the season.

Wisconsin technical colleges work to fill 911 dispatcher gaps
Moraine Park Technical College is training 911 dispatchers as Wisconsin faces a shortage and few programs offer hands-on call-taking experience.

Everyday Hero: Southern Wisconsin eighth-grader recognized for Wisconsin history documentary
A southern Wisconsin eighth-grader earned national recognition for a documentary on Chippewa treaty rights and the Walleye War.

'This place deserves the love': Kenosha's Rhode Center for the Arts in need of urgent repairs
The situation worsened Sunday when a drainage pipe from the roof burst on the third floor.

Green Bay waterfront redevelopment moves forward with second phase
Phase two will cost $14.3 million. This includes a $7 million National Park Service grant.

Wisconsin researchers track data center energy usage
New estimates are expected later this week.

‘Take serious pause': Bipartisan concern over proposed transmission line
Republicans and Democrats from Wisconsin are sounding the alarm on the 190-mile proposal called The BECI Project.

World News

Government orders urgent investigation after two migrant boats reach UK undetected
Twenty-six people are detained after the landings, but it is not known if others are being sought.

UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash
North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries.

Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'
Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory.

Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.

Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.

Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn
In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.

'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for overtired freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

UK to step up fight against Russian disinformation and push global AI standards, PM says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen
A court hears that Aaryan Aggarwal called Jess Carter "stupid" and "ugly before using a racial slur.

Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.

Jorja Smith 'very grateful' as she bags independent music prize
The singer reflected on her "crazy" journey as she collected the prize for best independent track.

Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK
The proposals relate to Admiral's UK insurance business, and will affect about 5% of its workforce.

Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.

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England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka
England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.

Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.

The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled
Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

'It was scary' - Jacks goes from emergency surgery to match-winner
Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.