Local Wisconsin News

VetsNet aims to bridge gap in veterans benefit system
Quentin Hatfield, a U.S. Army veteran and executive director of VetsNet, talked with Spectrum News about the organization’s mission.

Evers, Republican leaders reach bipartisan deal for education, property tax relief
Individual tax filers would receive $300 payments, while joint filers would get $600 under the plan.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings a ‘tale as old as time’ to Madison
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from May 12-17.

Here’s how to get into Summerfest for free in 2026
While single-day general admission tickets cost $30 or more, there are plenty of ways to get in for free or at discounted prices.

Man shoots, kills woman at nature preserve, then shoots at police department
According to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple people called into dispatch to report a man pulling a female from a car before shooting her.

UWM researchers turning waste into clean energy
In the U.S., the increase in energy demand and high cost of fossil fuels have prompted a search for alternative ways to generate energy.

Police officers shoot suspects in 2 Wisconsin cities
The incidents occurred on Sunday, with one in the morning in Oshkosh and the other in Superior in the evening.

As colorectal cancer rises at alarming rate in younger people, Wisconsin survivor advocates for prevention
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal recommends adding more fiber to your diet to keep your colon healthy. He said many people aren’t getting enough.

Turang's homer off Bednar in 9th helps Brewers complete sweep with 4-3 win over Yankees
Bednar had struck out Joey Ortiz and Jackson Chourio to start the ninth before Turang hit a 411-foot drive over the center-field wall.

Dog rescue providing care for 'senior' Ridglan Farms beagles
Nineteen "senior" dogs from Ridglan Farms are being helped through Albert's Dog Lounge Rescue.

Business is steady for Wisconsin builders midway through 2026
Median home prices in Wisconsin were up 6.5 year-over-year in March to $330,000.

Monday remains cool but completely sunny
Expect a cooler start to the week with widespread sunshine.

Now Hiring: Madison Fire Department seeks new recruits
Stepping into the fire service takes courage, and one Dane County agency is looking for its next class of recruits ready to answer that call.

Brewers' Blake Perkins delivers big hit on first Mother's Day since his mom's death
Perkins shook off his season-long struggles and delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning for Milwaukee’s first hit of the day in a 4-3 victory.

Wisconsin fishermen balance pricing and customer loyalty as fuel costs surge
Two fishing guides share how their business is fairing as fuel prices stay elevated.

Warm Belly Farm hosts Mother's Day event
The garden center opened up its space as a place for moms and families to relax during its annual “Moms and Mimosas” event.

In Focus: NAMI helps Wisconsinites overcome mental health challenges
Mary Madden, executive director of NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, joined us to discuss the role the regional chapter plays.

In Focus: Campaign emphasizes importance of one call, text or conversation in youth mental health
Eighth-grader Azalea Janis and senior Maryan Mohamed are two youth ambassadors with the 1-More Campaign.

State of mental health in Wisconsin
Our Jason Fechner talks with a lawmaker, the leader of NAMI in Wisconsin and more about mental health challenges and solutions.

In Focus: Sen. Brad Pfaff discusses mental health in rural Wisconsin farming communities
Pfaff also addressed who’s stepping up to help them overcome the stigmas tied to it and seek out the help they need.

World News

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

Watch: Macron interrupts speaker to tell audience to be quiet
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.

Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host
The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.

Campbell's Bluebird back on Coniston Water almost 60 years after fatal record attempt
The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.

Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not intend to endanger life, court hears
A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.

US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'
One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.

Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?

The summer England's World Cup 'golden generation' lost its shine, twenty years on
It was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

The hospital taking in Britons from hantavirus-hit ship - six years after being used for Covid quarantine
The Merseyside site was last used to isolate those arriving from China at the start of the Covid pandemic.

Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year
Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year
Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc
The complaint concerned claims made on a Panorama episode on Kaba, who was killed in 2022.

Man who killed wife with hammer not fit for release, Parole Board rules
A parole board rules that man jailed for killing his estranged wife is not fit for release from prison.

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

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Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first

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

Scottish mockumentary about two brothers' Eurovision dreams
Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.