Local Wisconsin News

Racine, Oconomowoc and Waukesha join growing list of cities moving away from Flock cameras
It comes as communities weigh the benefits it provides against concerns about data management.

UW-Platteville temporarily suspends men’s cross country season amid hazing allegations
The university said the status is pending an investigation into those allegations and of student-athlete conduct violations.

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again
The next goal for the Brewers is to finish as the top seed in the National League and earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Enjoy time outside Wednesday before more rain returns
Seeing a lot more cloud coverage south, more sunshine north.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Storms likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Regulating data centers becoming key talking point in governor's race
Both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have laid out their plans for regulating the data center boom in Wisconsin.

Misiorowski tosses 5 shutout innings, Brewers top Pirates 5-1 to win 4th straight NL Central title
About 50 minutes after the final out, the Brewers clinched the division when the second-place Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta.

Weeks after tornado, Wisconsinites learn about restrictions to repair, rebuild
Roughly 400 homes are in Fox Valley floodplain.

Lawyers for victim in Packers running back Josh Jacobs' battery case file motion to seal evidence
The woman said Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools, per consultant recommendation
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak
Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

What record diesel prices mean for Fox Valley businesses
Wisconsin diesel hit a record $6.10 a gallon, forcing Fox Valley towing and truck businesses to balance higher costs with customer prices.

The Bridge Project to give 180 pregnant women in Milwaukee direct cash aid
Milwaukee mothers who are older than 18, make less than $39,000 a year and are less than six months pregnant are eligible for the program.

New case of measles confirmed in Marathon County
Health officials said the case originated during out-of-state travel and is not connected to the current outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million
Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

Wisconsin health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus in human this year
Wisconsin DHS reported 27 WNV cases in Wisconsinites in 2025, along with 25 hospitalizations and one death.

Avian flu found in commercial poultry flock in Barron County
There is a total of 79,088 birds on the farm, which is now being quarantined and depopulated.

Kenosha County District Attorney’s law license gets reinstated
It comes a day after Solis’ license was suspended for “willfully failing to cooperate with one or more OLR investigations into alleged misconduct.”

House Democrats’ campaign arm targets seat held by Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil
Challenger Mitchell Berman was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s red to blue list. 

Kenny Chesney to headline American Family Field next summer
Kenny Chesney is returning to the venue July 10, 2027, this time with his “The Original Vibe Room Tour with Eric Church.”

World News

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.

Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
Rachida Dati, 61, is accused of taking money from the carmaker in return for political influence.

Judge explains compassionate release of murderer who failed to return to NI jail
Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run on Wednesday.

US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

Colonel cleared over handling of soldier abuse case
Jaysley Beck, 19, took her own life at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire after she was sexually assaulted.

Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.

Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate
Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film.

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The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

Fernandez signs new London City contract
London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.