Local Wisconsin News

Quiet weather rolls into the new week
Dry conditions stick around through Monday.

One-on-one with state Sen. Patrick Testin
Ryan Burk talks to him about issues that matter in his district and more.

Homeowners cash in on Wisconsin State Fair parking
West Allis residents who live near the Wisconsin State Fair turn the fun into profit by using their lawns as parking lots.

Two new Catholic schools open in Milwaukee after nearly 60 years
Both school buildings can accommodate 500 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Family, civil rights leaders call for justice at Corey Ruiz funeral in Madison
The service at Fountain of Life Church was marked by both grief and demands for accountability.

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Jason Ganos with Nintendo Wire said he discovered the products after they had been hidden away in a storage unit for decades.

'That is what our community has asked for': Madison nonprofit expands access to free fresh produce with library fridge
As the cost of living continues to rise, healthy food is becoming harder for many families to afford.

Wisconsin lawmakers show bipartisan support for FEMA tornado assessment
A FEMA spokesperson said officials conducted a damage assessment, and now the state will determine if it will proceed with a request for federal aid.

Records show lack of helmets, seatbelts in Wisconsin ATV/UTV deaths this year
There have been 29 fatal crashes so far in 2026.

Wisconsin Cheese Group fined $237,500 over Clean Water Act violations
The company was also sentenced to one year of probation.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Irish Fest, night market, Lakeshore Balloon Glow
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
Love was 3 of 5 passing during one series of work while leading the Packers on an opening drive.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers open preseason with loss
Anyone expecting a big Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers showdown was kidding themselves.

Legislative committee studying use of AI in healthcare
The committee will propose legislation adddressing the standards for the use of AI in healthcare.

Menasha business owner organizes ‘Pay It Forward’ event for tornado-affected families
Giving back is especially important for one Menasha business owner.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4
Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers’ third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs.

Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

'There's always a major issue': State lawmaker requesting more information into Milwaukee election error
Five of nine flash drives supposed to be containing absentee ballot results mistakenly contained audit logs.

World News

Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Post-mortems due on five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway that injured four in Ireland
Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.

History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?
Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".

The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'
Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

Sainsbury's pauses AI cameras after shopper ousted
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head
A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension
England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

Signings impress but squad issues remain - learnings from Man Utd's summer
Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.