Local Wisconsin News

Storm damage repair companies seeing backups after Madison hailstorm
At Ball Auto Body in Middleton, regional manager James Anderberg said workers are answering more than a hundred calls for service each day.

AI helps Wisconsin health experts see things that may not be perceptible to the human eye
From mammograms to primary care appointments, UW Health experts are using AI to better serve their patients.

From farm to dinner table: Horlick High School students get hands-on experience with where food comes from
For the last two years, a science teacher has used his class to help teach students about the origins of their food.

Now Hiring: Lowney's Landscaping looks to fill roles from landscaping to mowing
The family-owned business was started in 1997.

Briefly warmer with a few early evening storms
Temperatures surge ahead of cold front, but swiftly fall on the backside.

A cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked as Iran makes new peace proposal
It marks at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
The U.S. government has been investigating UFO reports since the 1940s.

Plans move forward on Milwaukee’s first all-accessible park, Stella’s Playground
The Schneider family is leading the project, inspired by their 9-year-old daughter Stella.

In Focus: Appleton airport fastest-growing airport in the state
Abe Weber, director of Appleton International Airport, discussed how it has reached this accomplishment despite challenges.

Future of air travel in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with players with stakes in each of the state’s three largest airports.

In Focus: Milwaukee airport director breaks down state of operations at Mitchell
Harold Mester spoke to Spectrum News about what the future of air travel might hold out of Milwaukee’s largest city.

In Focus: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard examines how local airport aids county growth
While acknowledging the challenges facing air travel overall now, Agard discussed the assets and growth that are helping to overcome those challenges.

Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

World News

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

Thousands could benefit from cancer jab that cuts treatment time to minutes
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem
The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer
"His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.

Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
The health ministry says 77 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.

UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme
Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

What life is like in the town with the UK’s worst mobile signal
Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.

F1's Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

Temperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday
After last week's warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler.

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

Police continue search after 'suspicious explosion'
Officers remain in the Frenchay area of Bristol where two people died in "suspicious blast" at house.

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

Antonelli 'showing up' Russell after Miami win - Hill
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

'Premflix' and tourist fans - what is the future of football?
Former broadcasting executive Neil Duncanson and author Alex Fynn, who made remarkably accurate predictions about football's future in 1994, discuss what the game will look like in 10 years' time.

What happened to Everton's £40m signing Dibling?
The curious case of Tyler Dibling - BBC Sport chief football writers asks what has happened to Everton's £40m youngster and what does the future hold?