Local Wisconsin News

City of Milwaukee backtracks on new leaf collection plan after backlash
Milwaukee residents now have the option to either rake leaves into the street or place them in bags for collection this fall.

Evers, Republican leaders reach bipartisan deal for education, property tax relief
Individual tax filers would receive $300 payments, while joint filers would get $600 under the plan.

Dane County Humane Society to receive 500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Around 50 of the beagles will stay in Dane County.

Residents still cleaning up a month after historic Wolf River flooding
Four weeks after flooding started, those impacted are now dealing with the aftermath.

Peshtigo mayor discusses how the city is creating sustainable growth
Since the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, the city has turned its historical roots into a draw for tourists.

Increasing clouds with a few showers possible overnight
Any showers will be spotty with additional wet weather on Tuesday.

Backyard coops in Wisconsin dealing with salmonella outbreak
Wisconsin tied for second-most cases in nationwide outbreak.

Farm Bill aims to help Wisconsin mink farmers
It would give them access to federal dollars they’ve been excluded from for three decades.

VetsNet aims to bridge gap in veterans benefit system
Quentin Hatfield, a U.S. Army veteran and executive director of VetsNet, talked with Spectrum News about the organization’s mission.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings a ‘tale as old as time’ to Madison
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from May 12-17.

Here’s how to get into Summerfest for free in 2026
While single-day general admission tickets cost $30 or more, there are plenty of ways to get in for free or at discounted prices.

Man shoots, kills woman at nature preserve, then shoots at police department
According to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple people called into dispatch to report a man pulling a female from a car before shooting her.

UWM researchers turning waste into clean energy
In the U.S., the increase in energy demand and high cost of fossil fuels have prompted a search for alternative ways to generate energy.

Police officers shoot suspects in 2 Wisconsin cities
The incidents occurred on Sunday, with one in the morning in Oshkosh and the other in Superior in the evening.

As colorectal cancer rises at alarming rate in younger people, Wisconsin survivor advocates for prevention
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal recommends adding more fiber to your diet to keep your colon healthy. He said many people aren’t getting enough.

Turang's homer off Bednar in 9th helps Brewers complete sweep with 4-3 win over Yankees
Bednar had struck out Joey Ortiz and Jackson Chourio to start the ninth before Turang hit a 411-foot drive over the center-field wall.

Dog rescue providing care for 'senior' Ridglan Farms beagles
Nineteen "senior" dogs from Ridglan Farms are being helped through Albert's Dog Lounge Rescue.

Business is steady for Wisconsin builders midway through 2026
Median home prices in Wisconsin were up 6.5 year-over-year in March to $330,000.

Now Hiring: Madison Fire Department seeks new recruits
Stepping into the fire service takes courage, and one Dane County agency is looking for its next class of recruits ready to answer that call.

Brewers' Blake Perkins delivers big hit on first Mother's Day since his mom's death
Perkins shook off his season-long struggles and delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning for Milwaukee’s first hit of the day in a 4-3 victory.

World News

Chris Mason: PM hangs on by a thread as party revolts
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.

Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October attacks
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book award
Nobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust
George Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.

Australian musician's US ban prompts apology from girlfriend over Trump post
Keli Holiday, one half of electronic duo Peking Duk, was detained at the US-Canada border on Friday.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Scottish mockumentary about two brothers' Eurovision dreams
Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.

Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolonged
Spurs hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto de Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

'One of saves of the season' - Kinsky's redemption moment at Tottenham?
Two months after many thought Antonin Kinsky would never play for Tottenham again the goalkeeper makes one of the saves of the season to earn Spurs a point in their fight for Premier League survival.