Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin group prepares to travel to Jamaica after the storm
A mission group has spent roughly 20 years traveling there.

Study: Walworth County fire and emergency services face response challenges
Walworth County is seeing challenges with its staff, finances and geographic size of response area, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Clouds gradually push into the state overnight
Temperatures will fall into the 30s and 40s.

Oshkosh newborn wins Aurora's NICU Halloween costume contest
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) dressed up for their very first Halloween and are even partaking in a costume contest.

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after nearly month-long pause
It comes after Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October, forcing a pause.

Neutrogena recalls some makeup-removing wipes over potential contamination
The recall affects 15,000 packages distributed Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

Social media post accuses MMSD employees of sexual, physical abuse of student
Police said “based on initial interviews and security camera video review, details being widely shared on social media appear to be inaccurate."

Packers fans express thoughts after beating Rodgers, Steelers
Fans out in Green Bay talked about what they saw in Sunday's game against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers

City of Franklin to expand grocer offerings, residential perks
Franklin Mayor John Nelson talks about the redesign of Orchard View Shopping Center and a wave of new grocery offerings, including Costco.

Kenosha teens launch toy drive for kids in need
Jaxson Thomas, 13, and his friend Jayden Eisenbraun are asking for new, unwrapped toys, cash and gift cards.

Local mental health clinician unveils new trauma methodology
Local mental health clinician unveils new trauma methodology

West Allis parents charged in beating death of 4-year-old son
According to a criminal complaint, Devario Cruz allegedly beat up his son the night before he and Charlotte Kurek called for help at a Dairy Queen.

Person shot and killed by police in Fort Atkinson during 'domestic disturbance' call
The Wisconsin DOJ is now investigating the incident, which happened around 5 p.m. on Oct. 26.

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa move into Jamaica
It will make landfall Tuesday.

'Candy has definitely gone up this year': Whitefish Bay residents react to Halloween inflation during trick-or-treat
Families in Whitefish Bay say rising prices are the most frightening part about Halloween this year.

Now Hiring: Janesville’s Impact Confections factory expanding, hiring
The hiring push comes as a $12 million modernization project is underway at the company’s manufacturing plant.

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers fall short in QB's reunion with Packers as Love leads 35-25 win
Love, who took over for Aaron Rodgers as the Packers' quarterback in 2023, was nearly flawless in the second half.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers beat Rodgers and Steelers
Sunday night’s 35-25 Packers victory in Pittsburgh exorcised some demons.

Small Wisconsin communities are closely tied to farm economics
Wisconsin grain farmers are facing higher costs, stalled exports to China, as they head into the final weeks of harvest.

Mitchell scores 24, Mobley goes perfect at free throw line as Cavaliers edge Bucks 118-113
Mobley was a career-best 12 for 12 on free throws along with eight rebounds and six assists.

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Migrant sex offender released due to human error, Lammy tells MPs
The justice secretary announced that an independent investigation has been launched after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from prison.

King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew and Epstein
The protester was met by vocal support for the King, including one woman who told him to "shut up".

Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?

Key figures at odds over collapse of China spy case
A parliamentary committee hears evidence about why the case against two men accused for spying for China was dropped.

Reform MP's comments 'ugly' but intention was not racist, Farage says
Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being "full" of black and Asian people.

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann 'still questions who she is', court hears
Julia Wandelt, who is accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann, gave evidence in her defence on Monday.

Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole
Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again.

Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says
Evyatar David's health is "improving every day", his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are discharged from hospital.

UK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey
The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says.

Jamaica in path of 'life-threatening' category five Hurricane Melissa
Melissa, which has already been blamed for the deaths of four people, could become the strongest hurricane ever to hit Jamaica.

Academic wins payout over portrayal in Steve Coogan's Richard III film
Richard Taylor sued Steve Coogan and two production companies over his portrayal in the movie.

Eastern Airways on brink of collapse with jobs at risk
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after the airline filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Could one of these royal houses be Prince Andrew’s new home?
Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have prompted calls for him to be removed from his mansion.

Mark Bonnar: Why I didn't say yes to Celebrity Traitors straight away
The Line of Duty actor talks about his experience on the BBC One hit show.

I had to make up girlfriends while in the Navy
Navy veteran Roly Woods was forced to hide his sexuality while serving, because of the "gay ban".

How to beat the unbeatable - can anybody stop Australia?
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the stats behind Australia's dominance in one-day internationals, and how their opposition might be able to beat them.

Why so many UK homes are still dangerously mouldy - years after this toddler died
Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough?

Southport killer's dad warned he may attack teachers
Axel Rudakubana refused to attend his final school and had an attendance rate of 0.7%.

Spending cuts and tax rises both options to increase Budget 'headroom', Reeves says
Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks.

British journalist Sami Hamdi detained by US authorities
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleges he "supports terrorism", a claim his supporters deny.

Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humilated'
Mark Mardell says he was unaware of requirement and was shocked when he could not board a flight home from Istanbul to Gatwick.

Mpox cases in Europe prompt UK officials to issue vaccine reminder
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.

Romanian grooming gang jailed for raping 10 women in Dundee
The four men and one woman plied their victims with drugs at various properties in Dundee.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pictured holding hands at Paris event
The pop singer and former Canadian prime minister were pictured over the weekend, fueling relationship speculation.

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Epping Sex Offender Arrested, But Has The Damage Been Done?
Has the mistaken release of a migrant sex offender from prison hurt the government?

If China attacked Taiwan, what would Trump do?
Trump is in Asia this week to strike deals, but one question overshadows the trip.

Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
The untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s

Comedy-horror about a young woman under house arrest
A young woman is confined to house arrest in her haunted childhood home.

'Four or five serious bids' for Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday's joint administrator says they have received "four or five" serious bids and the club could have new owners by the end of the year.

Watch: Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football.

Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win
Lando Norris has been through the mill but his victory in Mexico City was a statement win for the McLaren driver, writes Andrew Benson.