Local Wisconsin News

Efforts organized in southeastern Wisconsin to help Fox Valley tornado victims
It will be a long road to recovery for those impacted by the tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the Fox Valley on Monday.

Restaurants in Menasha provide a hub for the community
Since Monday’s storm, business and restaurants have been offering free services to those impacted.

Businesses, organizations support Madison community after Corey Ruiz shooting
Local businesses and organizations say they are trying to support the community as people process grief, anger and uncertainty.

Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports’ lead NFL team during Romo’s absence.

Political experts say Francesca Hong emerging as Democratic primary frontrunner
Hong lead both of the Marquette Law School Polls released in July, with the latest showing 38% support among Democrats.

Madison congressman slams U.S. blockade on Cuba: ‘Definition of insanity’
Congressman Mark Pocan recently traveled there and detailed his experience.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is off the physically unable to perform list and excited to be back practicing.

Rain gradually clears out Saturday
Starting off the weekend with rain, ending it with sunshine.

Damage assessments begin for tornado victims in Winnebago and Outagamie counties
Information gathered will be shared with counties and municipalities.

Ways to help people impacted by the tornado in the Fox Valley
From donations to volunteering, many organizations are stepping up to help.

Clean up efforts in Fox Crossing continue
One of the places hit the hardest is Fox Crossing, especially at their local community center.

Your 2026 guide to Wisconsin sunflower fields
As summer turns into fall, days are filled with sunshine both in the sky and on Wisconsin farms.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Cherry Fest, Bronzeville Week, Jewish Food Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Madison mayor speaks out about safety issues at intersection where Corey Ruiz memorial stands
“What’s happening at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street is not sustainable or safe," said Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway.

Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice
The 29-year-old Nixon started all 18 games (including playoffs) last season and was named to the NFC’s Pro Bowl team as an alternate.

Chavez Elementary School name change underway in Madison
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is currently working on renaming Chavez Elementary School, following sexual abuse allegations.

Police shoot suspect after hostage situation at Meijer in Waukesha
According to Waukesha Police, a person phoned in at around 5:51 p.m. Thursday, stating he was armed with a knife and had taken a hostage.

Republican, Democrat lawmakers push HHS to relaunch LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said the Department of Health and Human Services needs to act fast.

Madison food bank sends two truckloads of aid to Fox Valley storm survivors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin mobilized volunteers to pack food boxes for people affected by the storms.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
“It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said.

World News

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.

Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.

Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'
The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.

He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy went into psychosis after taking missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.

Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?

I was working to survive and I wasn't paid
Sonia Garcia Monuz is among ex-catering firm employees who claim they are owed unpaid wages.

British girl band FLO 'want it all' - and they're confident they will get it
The rising stars say making their second album, Therapy at the Club, was a "crash course" in music.

CPS to target assets of jailed funeral director
As Robert Bush starts a 20-year prison sentence, prosecutors want to claw back the money he stole.

How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show
The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.

Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.

Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins
Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.

Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.