Local Wisconsin News

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talk June Dairy Month
Peterson discussed the challenges that many face when it comes to trade certainty, costs and crop yields.

Shipyard Redevelopment Project aims to enhance Green Bay experience
Just minutes away from Titletown, the Shipyard District is undergoing a rebirth.

Sunshine returns Saturday with temperatures staying warm
You'll be fine to make those outdoor plans this weekend.

President Trump touts support for Wisconsin farmers
The president visited Custer Farms to highlight how his administration has supported farmers through new trade markets and less red tape.

Horlick High School wears orange for gun violence awareness
The “Wear Orange” movement started on June 2, 2015.

Milwaukee Health Department monitoring 3 ‘very low risk travelers’ for Ebola
Health officials said there are no suspected cases of Ebola in Milwaukee and that the public should not be concerned.

Milwaukee Congresswoman 'very concerned' about constituent in ICE custody
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
Taylor has made 62 starts but has spent the majority of his career in a reserve role.

Peninsula State Park ranked as third best state park in U.S.
The Wisconsin part was among several others to be recognized in USA Today’s 10Best list.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

‘Larger-than-life’ musical instrument art installation coming to Milwaukee for Rainbow Summer
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back Rainbow Summer from July 14-19, with musical performances, art and more.

Dane County Board of Supervisors approves resolution urging UW Health, Children’s Wisconsin to resume gender-related care
It comes after Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health made the decision in January to stop providing the services in light of federal proposals.

Things to do around Wisconsin: AmFam Championship, Banana Ball World Tour, free state park admission
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

June dairy breakfasts highlight industry across Wisconsin
Dairy breakfasts are happening all around the state.

Wisconsin's 'staycation' tourism up amid high gas prices
Four in 10 Americans will not take a trip this summer because of the rising cost of travel, according to a survey by Talker Research.

UW-Stout renamed to ‘UW-Stout Polytechnic’
UW said “Polytechnic” in the name is meant to reflect its learning applied learning approach that gives career experience.

Janesville elementary school will remain closed next year amid flood damage
District officials say they're facing repair delays, which will mean students will be relocated to other schools.

UW Board of Regents selects new president, vice president
The board elected Regent Kyle M. Weatherly to a one-year term as president and Ashok Rai as vice president.

$10M settlement reached with Tyco for PFAS contamination in Marinette
It’s one of the first efforts to hold a company that polluted a region accountable, Gov. Evers said.

Summer-like forecast for the first weekend of June
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

World News

West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations
Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse with William and Kate among guests
Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.

Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first
A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead

Giant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter: Drama explores what happens next
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.

Late night and 'full throttle' - the World Cup watch parties going all out
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?

How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

Singer Duffy to perform first live concert in 15 years after sex assault ordeal
The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row
Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip
A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'
Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

Steven Spielberg makes surprise appearance at London pub quiz
The Oscar-winning US director has been in London to promote his latest film, Disclosure Day.

Four more admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
All six men are next due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday.

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper
TV drama Rivals' costume designer says it was an honour creating an outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper.

'It was an easy decision': Man donates part of his brain to help find cure for dementia
Aidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research.

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Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.

Anthropic: AI could escape human control
US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory
Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.

Chwalinska rewarded for '18 years of patience and perseverance'
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.