Local Wisconsin News

President Trump to visit Wisconsin on Friday to support farmers
As Dairy Month kicks off, he’ll visit Chippewa County.

Air traffic recordings reveal more details about flight diverted to Madison
Passenger Sasha Voronov, who was traveling from Croatia to Minneapolis, also shared what it was like to be onboard.

Pride flag raised above State Capitol
It’s meant to celebrate the LGBTG+ community, commemorate the history of the Gay Rights movement, and advocate for equal rights.

RFK Jr. celebrates farmers as June Dairy Month kicks off in Wisconsin
Earlier this year, federal limits on full-fat dairy in schools were lifted under the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

‘There’s a lot less fear’: Monitor gives heart failure patient more peace of mind
Micki Brittain has a small sensor placed inside her pulmonary artery, called a CardioMEMS.

More sunshine ahead this week
High temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s.

Madison piloting 'School Street' project
The city started closing the street outside Marquette Elementary to cars from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

River Falls mayor highlights city's close-knit community, natural landscape
Mayor Alison Page joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the city’s natural treasures that draw new and growing families to the area. 

Free state park admission, fishing this weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s annual Free Fun Weekend is happening from June 6-7.

Person removes, attempts to set Pride flag on fire in Outagamie County
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to Outagamie County Jail.

Wisconsin Veterans Village provides affordable housing for veterans
There are 48 apartments on-site at the Village that are designated for veterans.

Leia Rios makes history as first Latina to be Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
She said she hopes to inspire others, especially those from underrepresented communities, to go after their goals.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in Wisconsin
From Wisconsin State Fair to EAA AirVenture, here's a list of fun events you can attend this summer.

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted to Madison due to unruly passenger
Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office met the flight when it landed and removed the passenger.

‘& Juliet’ escapes off the balcony to Wisconsin
The jukebox musical poses the question: what if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo?

'In 20 years, this has been probably the coldest spring': Farmers share Wisconsin’s strawberry-picking season outlook
This year’s weather events could prove challenging for growers.

Expanded PTSD coverage allows more Wisconsin first responders to get help
This expanded coverage means that part-time, volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals will be covered by workers compensation.

Now Hiring: Lucille’s hiring ahead of busy Capitol patio season
To keep service running smoothly, staff are trained across all aspects of the restaurant, from menu knowledge to customer interaction.

'It's lifesaving': Wisconsin nonprofit celebrates 10 years helping mothers with postpartum depression
The CDC estimates one in eight women experience postpartum depression, symptoms that go beyond short-term “baby blues.”

World News

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least nine people
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says two high-rise apartment buildings have been hit and there are fears people are trapped under rubble.

'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.

Weapons‑obsessed killer jailed as body cam footage shows victim being handcuffed
University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
Hours after the pause was announced, the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

Boy missing in river named as search continues
Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire.

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

The Papers: 'Mandelson files lay bare frustration' and 'The welfare party'
Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

Britain's earliest prehistoric art found in beauty spot cave
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.

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More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal
After their long-awaited Premier League title triumph, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal's to-do list for this summer.

'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed
New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.