Local Wisconsin News

It's been two years since Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.

Candidates for Wisconsin's Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ
Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle.

What Brewers fans should know before buying NLCS resale tickets
With Brewers NLCS tickets scarce on the team website, Wisconsin officials and local resellers urge fans to use trusted resale sources.

Measles cases climb to 263 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Hurricane Isaias bring impacts to the Gulf Coast
Watch live cameras from the beaches as Isaias moves onshore.

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

Not feeling much like fall
Temperatures over the weekend soar into the 70s and 80s.

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs
Mitchell created an indelible moment in Brewers history in the eighth inning of the clinching Game 4 victory of the NL Division Series on Wednesday.

Milwaukee opens new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility
The $245 million facility features advanced crime labs, autopsy suites, evidence storage, a firing range and emergency management options.

DNR announces fall candlelight hikes, festivals at state parks
Here's a look at what parks are offering.

Dennis Krause Blog: Ditka's death brings to mind Bears' rivalry with Packers
Ditka coached the Bears to their last Super Bowl victory, after the 1985 season. That Bears defense remains the best I've ever seen.

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Most preseason projections have the Bucks finishing at or near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Dane County advocates push for safer sidewalks and crosswalks
It comes as residents report gaps in accessible sidewalks and crossings.

Shoppers turn selective as inflation pressures budgets
The National Retail Federation said national retail sales have grown for 11 months, with August year-over-year sales up about 3.5%.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Police: Madison teen suffers gunshot wound, attends school same day
A 15-year-old told police he was shot near East High School. He said he still went to school, but did not tell anyone he had a gunshot wound.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

Flu season off to fast start in Wisconsin
Data from Wisconsin-based Epic Research shows flu numbers at this point of the year have soared past last year’s numbers.

Milwaukee businesses prepare for Brewers NLCS economic boost
Visit Milwaukee reported each Brewers home playoff game brings more than $5 million in economic impact.

Brewers fans gear up for NLCS with postseason merch
The Dodgers swept the Brewers before winning the World Series last year.

World News

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

NI secretary intervenes to ban Drumcree parade
The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.

Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow
In BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, the Queen speaks about memorable moments in her own reading.

Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer temperatures next week
With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".

Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.

What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.

Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.

Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?

'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.

'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'
Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".

Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico
Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were on a surf trip when they were killed in an apparent botched robbery.

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show
The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Time to rise? Ranking European football's sleeping giants
From Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football?

Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?

Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.

Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection
The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.