Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Rain to start Friday, sunshine to end
Rain gradually clears out, giving way to quiet conditions into the weekend.

Weather changes lead to more unpredictable conditions for Wisconsin farmers
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office confirms the growing season has been starting earlier due to warming temperatures.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Midwest Gaming Classic, Wisconsin Marathon, 100 miles of thrifting
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'It's a bit overwhelming': Clean up efforts continue in Rock County
The Salvation Army of Rock County is offering free clean up kits. The kit is filled with trash bags, bleach, soap, gloves, masks, and batteries.

Changes to Wisconsin's FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Work requirements are being expanded for participants, along with certain products being banned from the program.

Bay View High School unveil new food truck made and operated by students
Bay View High School got its first look on Thursday at their new food truck called ‘414 ATE’.

'It's heartbreaking watching your community go through this': Shiocton residents return home after floods
On Thursday, the village reopened homes to residents who had to be evacuated from the area last week due to the rising flood waters.

Wisconsin facing floods, wildfire risk at the same time
In 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land in Wisconsin.

Some Wisconsin farm fields damaged by torrential rains
Farmers already faced soft commodity prices and increases in production costs like fuel and fertilizer.

Report: Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal with Taylor Jenkins to become head coach
Jenkins was a Bucks assistant under Mike Budenholzer in 2018-19.

DNR explains why fire danger is 'very high' in Wisconsin today
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to avoid outdoor burning activities as fire danger is very high today.

Wisconsin interim AD Marcus Sedberry unsure about how long he will have this title
Sedberry is concentrating more on the present as he settles into his new position after Chris McIntosh’s surprise departure.

Wisconsin home sales increased by 7% in March
According to a report by the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin home sales have increased by 7% in March compared to March 2025.

Town of Rock grapples with flooding damage
A bridge on Rockport Road was completely washed out due to the floodwaters.

Lead service line replacement begins in Milwaukee
By 2037, the City of Milwaukee is hoping to replace roughly 65,000 pipes from lead to copper.

American Red Cross goes door-to-door in Rock County
The American Red Cross is on the ground in hard-hit areas, including Harmony in Rock County.

World News

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.

The assisted dying bill has failed but the debate isn't over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.

US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

Watch: 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.

Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it
This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.

Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.

Giant leaves BBC's Gladiators after three series
Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".

Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson
Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.

Insider emails and credit card bills expose crisis under ex-CEO of UK’s largest Pride event
Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.

Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma
Ten people were injured and dozens of homes damaged as the twister hit the city of Enid.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.

Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.