Local Wisconsin News

5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows
The flames left the 85-unit building uninhabitable, displacing an estimated 200 people.

U.S. and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
Stock markets rose sharply as the globe's two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy.

16-year-old drowns in Wisconsin River
Witnesses reported seeing the teen go into the water near the boat and kayak dock, but said they did not see him resurface.

Reflecting on Ted Hendricks’ season with the Packers
In 1974, his only season with the Packers, Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks had five interceptions, blocked seven kicks, 75 tackles and more.

Brewers send RHP Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recall reliever Elvis Peguero
Myers, 26, got sent to the minors one day after he allowed two runs, three hits and three walks over four innings in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Yelich and Contreras hit back-to-back homers for Brewers in 4-2 win over Rays
The Brewers snapped a string of 13 consecutive losses to open the season in games where they allowed the first run.

Red Flag Warning issued in 21 northern Wisconsin counties for ‘extreme’ fire danger
The warning is issued when hot temperatures, low humidity, gusty winds and dry fuels combine to create conditions that could cause fires.

New housing and learning spaces among changes at Lawrence University
Projects include a collaboration with the Trout Museum of Art.

Now Hiring: Midwestern Wheels expands Madison car rental presence
Midwestern Wheels has served Wisconsin for over 65 years and continues to grow in step with changes in the travel and car rental industries.

Milwaukee man on a mission to reduce gun deaths through education and empathy
After witnessing the toll of gun violence firsthand, William Olivier now teaches firearm safety to help save lives.

May's Flower Moon lights up the sky this week
May's full moon will appear smaller than normal.

Sunshine and warmth stretches through Monday
Temperatures climb even higher in most spots today.

Milwaukee parishioners look forward to how pope's Midwestern roots impact his leadership
The first Sunday mass after the introduction of the new pope on Thursday provided a moment of reflection.

Annual Mother's Day brunch brings in families from all around Green Bay
Stadium View's Mother's Day brunch has been an annual tradition for over 20 years.

‘Thunderbolts’ and ‘Sinners’ top box office charts once more
It was a relatively quiet weekend, but the year-to-date box office is still up about 16% from last year.

Derby-winning jockey fined and suspended for riding crop violation
Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 in fines and has a two-day race suspension. His punishment was doubled because it's his second offense in 180 days.

Custom Canines creates CARE team to deploy service dogs during crises in Wisconsin
Custom Canines has nearly 50 dogs that will be available in times of crisis in the community and beyond.

NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event's 40-year history
The record for lottery wins is four — by Cleveland and Orlando. Eight franchises have never won the lottery.

Targeting scams in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with local officials about the rise of scams across Wisconsin and the nation.

In Focus: Rep. Bryan Steil behind legislation over scams
Rep. Bryan Steil discusses ways he feels the federal government can work to reduce the number of people falling victim to scams. 

World News

PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for 'tightened' visa rules
Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration.

Ex-UK Special Forces troops break silence on 'war crimes' by colleagues
Veterans who served with the SAS and SBS give BBC Panorama eyewitness accounts of alleged executions.

Driver jailed for murdering biker who did wheelie
Police believe Abdirahman Ibrahim killed Liam Jones, 22, "to teach him a lesson" for showboating.

Can Labour solve the big issue facing Britain's military when successive governments have failed?
Troop numbers are down, morale is weak and some equipment is in a poor state - will the government's Strategic Defence Review be enough to turn that around?

Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement
The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material.

Ex-marine tops Everest after 8,000-mile triathlon
Mitch Hutchcraft and his team say the challenge is the longest ever ascent of Everest.

First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication - to see which is best.

At a glance: The government's plan to reduce immigration
The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.

Care providers say crackdown on overseas workers is short-sighted
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.

Chris Mason: Why Labour aims to buck 25-year trend of rising legal migration
While the focus is on legal immigration, it is expected that ministers will discuss illegal immigration.

How many people come to work and study in the UK?
The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under Labour.

In pictures: Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricket great
Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May after playing for India for 14 years.

Eurovision act Remember Monday: 'The closer we get, the hungrier we become'
As rehearsals continue in Basel, Sweden, the UK's Eurovision act say want to avoid "nul points".

What does the US-China tariff deal mean?
The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Inside the tiny Highland school with just two pupils
Duror Primary in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned to stop its planned closure.

Baftas 2025: A wedding dress, party plans and Alan Cumming's four suits
Find out all the backstage drama from this year's Bafta TV awards.

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'
Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.

From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it?
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.

Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison
The new pontiff expressed solidarity with journalists who had been jailed for "reporting the truth".

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid.

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One
Trump has defended the plan despite criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, saying the aircraft is a gift "free of charge".

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Has Putin Been Forced To The Table?
The Russian leader called for "direct talks" with Ukraine in a late night address.

Nobel Laureate Prof Joseph Stiglitz on the UK/US trade deal
...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world.

Pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal
The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.

Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid to coach Brazil
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season to become the new national team coach of Brazil.

A winner as boy and man - what it was like playing against Kohli
From playing against him in the Under-19s World Cup to bowling to him in Test cricket, ex-England bowler Steven Finn reflects on Virat Kohli's genius.

Raducanu's Rome run ended by classy Gauff
Emma Raducanu's encouraging Italian Open run ends in the last 16 as Coco Gauff proves too much of a step up in class.

How bad have Amorim's United been in the league?
Following Manchester United's seventh match without a win, BBC Sport takes a look at how United have fared under Ruben Amorim.

GB's Olympic champion Pearne-Webb retires
Great Britain's Olympic champion and captain Hollie Pearne-Webb announces her retirement from hockey.