Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin schools deal with Canvas outage
Canvas is used to save and review course notes, lecture videos, assignments, and grades.

Packers release veteran Brandon McManus after drafting another kicker in 6th round
Green Bay became the only team to draft a kicker last month when it took Florida’s Trey Smack in the sixth round.

Expanding, restricting, and removing: Where Wisconsin cities stand on flock camera programs
Across the state of Wisconsin, more than 200 police departments are utilizing Flock cameras.

Fallen Wisconsin officers honored during annual ceremony
There are now 295 names etched into the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial outside the State Capitol.

Warm for most to kick off the weekend
Highs for the majority of the state reach into the 60s again.

Interim president of Universities of Wisconsin named
Amy Bogost, president of the UW Board of Regents, also appointed 25 people to the Presidential Search Committee, as UW looks for a new president.

Judge blocks start of City of Milwaukee food truck curfew after lawsuit
It comes following a lawsuit brought by Fatty Patty food truck owner Abdallah Ismail.

Monona Police Department gets new grapplers to stop car chases
The department said it will help it stop drivers who lead officers on high-speed chases.

Wisconsin dance group to perform in America 250 celebrations across the country
Large parades will be held over the July 4 holiday in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will be in both.

Food trucks in Milwaukee brace for new curfew
Saturday is the start of the new curfew, which says food trucks must close by 10 p.m.

Moms should be happy about the dry forecast Sunday
Spring-like temperatures stick around for Mother's Day.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mother's Day events, Renaissance Faire, Charlie Berens tour
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Animal shelters prepare to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
Animal rescue groups throughout Wisconsin are preparing to take in beagles that were recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Wisconsin businesses prepare for Mother's Day
Spoiling mom doesn’t have to come at a high price tag either, Alfa's said to always talk with your local florist on budget friendly options.

Milwaukee woman accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2M
She allegedly bought a restaurant, car and car wash with the profits.

Tracking hantavirus concerns in Wisconsin
What to know if you have upcoming travel plans.

More meatballs: IKEA to open second Wisconsin location in Madison
IKEA is building its brand with a new Madison, Wis., location, set to open in 2026.

Soybean industry gets $14 million boost from USDA
The Department of Agriculture is hoping to grow global demand for American soy.

Appleton officials at odds over cost of new barrier system to keep people safe at outdoor events
One alderperson said voted against them because they come with some other costs that could discourage vendors and businesses.

MATC students learn how to detect impaired driving
Impaired driving continues to be a serious issue across Wisconsin, with alcohol and drugs contributing to crashes, injuries and deaths.

World News

Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP becomes the largest party in Scotland.

Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after party wins Senedd vote
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.

Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

Reform election gains show shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

Five election moments you may have missed
Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.

King Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends'
In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.

Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson
The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.

Drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed
Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".

Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.

The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.

The global race to find passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

The companies making billions from the Iran war
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.

Teenagers guilty of killing man in ambush
A boy and a girl, both 17, lured Adam Khan to a street before attacking him with a machete.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order
A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted.

Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.

Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.

Football club owners in court on rape charges
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.

Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays
One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.

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Electioncast: The First Results Are In!
Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.

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