Local Wisconsin News

Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians
Midwest heavy machinery supplier, Fairchild Equipment, has immediate openings at its four Wisconsin branches, including at its new Milwaukee facility.

Thunderstorm activity holds off until this evening
A few strong thunderstorms clip southern Wisconsin this evening.

In Focus: What the latest polls show ahead of the primary election
Charles Franklin, who oversees the Marquette University Law School Poll, shared some insights.

Eyes on the August primary
Ryan Burk talks with political experts about what to know and expect from the upcoming election.

In Focus: Key races in the upcoming Aug. 11 primary
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us on “In Focus” to discuss the election and look at campaigns on both sides of the aisle. 

In Focus: Retired MJS Washington Bureau chief breaks down the upcoming primary’s impact
Craig Gilbert joined us to break down the upcoming election and its impact. 

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Brice Turang went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.

Brewers hit 2 million home attendance mark amid best MLB record
In 2025, the team had a total of 2,650,089 fans for their home attendance before their 4-0 series loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Brewers designate Bryse Wilson for assignment and promote Lyon Richardson in bullpen shuffle
Wilson was part of the Brewers’ 2023 and 2024 NL Central championship teams.

‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

Gov. Evers issues declaration for Fox Valley counties to protect against price gouging after tornado
The four counties in the declaration include: Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

Special prosecutor to handle WEC complaints against Elon Musk
Complaints had been referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office, but it had a conflict of interest.

Wisconsin farmers face milk price crisis
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices while they're paying higher prices for everything else.

Mickies Dairy Bar to open under new ownership group that includes former Badgers players
The new ownership group will preserve the place’s history and character, but will also make necessary repairs to the building.

'Giving people freedom here in Wisconsin': Candidates in GOP primary for governor, Tiffany and Manske, talk priorities
Both candidates agree Wisconsin needs to go in a new direction, and each one is hoping to lead that charge if they advance to the November election.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Wisconsin State Fair, Moon Festival, Badgers alumni match
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's backflip shows his excitement as he returns from multiple injuries
He says he loves football and he's enjoying himself because he's healthy.

World News

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
A photograph taken near the French coast shows migrants packed into the inflatable small boat.

'Dust devil' spins through London park
Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Fifa and Infantino accused of 'deception' in open letter from football confederations
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Senior detective under investigation over use of AI
Police say a voluntary referral about an officer was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct on 23 June.

Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown on anti-social driving
Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

Buried abuse memory brought sisters' abuser to justice
Mellissa Arkwright could not remember the abuse she suffered as a child until she had taking therapy.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process.

'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Why the Democrats may never be the same again
Abdul El-Sayed’s left-wing victory in Michigan has sent shock waves through the party.

Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

Infantino broke trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.

Swap agreed for Everton's McNeil and Palace's Johnson
Everton and Crystal Palace agree a swap deal that will involve Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil joining the Eagles and Wales international Brennan Johnson moving in the opposite direction.

Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.