Local Wisconsin News

Last call? Potential final batch of Schlitz now in production
Pabst Brewing Company is discontinuing production of Schlitz, which started in Milwaukee back in 1849.

'Life jackets save lives': Water patrol promotes boating safety
Boating season has officially taken off in Wisconsin this Memorial Day weekend. Water patrol reminds boaters that safety comes first.

Memorial Day ushers in summer warmth
Above normal temperatures and a drier pattern finish out May.

Now Hiring: H.J. Martin & Son seeks new employees for careers ranging from truck drivers to door and window fabricators
It has more than a half dozen divisions working on residential and commercial projects.

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and more.

'It's an amazing event': 44 years later, Brat Fest continues to bring fun and funds for dozens of charities
The fest started from humble beginnings — started by the Metcalfe family with one grill in front of their grocery store.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez
Later on Sunday, the Brewers reinstated outfielder Akil Baddoo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville.

Kenosha's Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts Memorial Day program
“This is a particularly important time for us to be able to share stories of of soldiers who sacrificed for us,” said museum president Scott English.

Resources to prevent chronic disease
Chelsea Tibbets, Grapevine Program Manager for the Wisconsin's Women's Health Foundation, joined Jason Fechner.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson reflects on political journey
She also discussed how her childhood in the 6th Senate district impacts the measures she sponsors and champions now in Madison.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson evaluates Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers
Johnson said she believes more family involvement is part of the complex solution to make the city and state safer.

In Focus: One-on-one with State Senator LaTonya Johnson
She discussed her political journey, crime rates, the budget surplus and more.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her opposition to recent bipartisan budget surplus measure
She also predicted whether the failure of that surplus measure could be a setback to Democrats' momentum ahead of the November midterms.

Contreras homers and Henderson pitches 5 shutout innings in Brewers' 5-1 win over Dodgers
The game marked the first time the teams faced each other since the Dodgers swept the Brewers in last year’s NL Championship Series.

Gov. Evers requests federal disaster declaration for April storms
Evers’ request for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance includes 14 counties and one Tribal Nation.

Wisconsin law enforcement ramps up holiday weekend patrols
Through 6 a.m. Tuesday, if you call 855-286-9246, AAA will dispatch a tow truck to transport you and your vehicle to a safe location within 10 miles.

Wisconsin Elections Commission sued over Madison ballot error
The lawsuit is connected to 23 absentee ballots that arrived late to their Madison polling places on Election Day.

Local Milwaukee school students clean graves for Memorial Day
150 students from Carmen Schools of Science and Technology cleaned gravestones at forest home cemetery on Friday.

MPD arrests 22-year-old woman in connection with 5-alarm fire that destroyed former tannery
W. Hampton Avenue is expected to reopen on Friday afternoon and North 32nd Street will likely reopen Friday evening.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

World News

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C
It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.

Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar
Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.

Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races
Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the 1:2 gradient slope.

Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice
Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.

Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.

Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.

In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK
The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.

Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

Met police to share more bodycam footage online
The force said the move would help people understand the "very challenging role" police carry out.

German YouTuber retains cheese roll champion title
Thousands of people brave high temperatures to watch the annual event on Cooper's Hill.

Three arrested over burglaries against high-profile athletes
The Chilean nationals were arrested in Argentina on suspicion of targeting stars including Travis Kelce.

Body found after boy, 15, goes missing in lake
Declan Sawyer's school tells of a "devastating" loss after his body was found by police in Lincoln.

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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on Keane over 'lie'
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.

Monday Night Club: What next for relegated West Ham as Spurs survive?
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn
Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.

Spurs admit 'football success was not driving decisions'
Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.

GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round
Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.