Local Wisconsin News

Annual Oshkosh survey indicates positive outlook in 2026 for local businesses
However, operating costs and hiring remain an issue for some businesses.

You'll finally be able to bear being outside
Highs return back to at least the 30s, if not low 40s.

Everyday Hero: Madison woman makes sure big moments still feel like a piece of home for students
Miss Mary Delivery is a service for birthday deliveries, taking kids to appointments, or even surprising them after a big milestone.

Wisconsin health experts encourage MMR vaccine as measles cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 700 new measles cases nationwide.

'Teetering on the edge': Milwaukee officials seek to help struggling grocers
Food deserts continue to plague Milwaukee and officials are searching for solutions.

'We were devastated': Green Bay pet rescue cited for sheltering homeless people during sub-zero temps
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary is now in compliance with the city, but overnight stays are indefinitely suspended.

Wisconsin rural health center gets funding from federal government to expand
The Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. got an earmark of $3 million in the latest funding bill.

‘Politics should never come before patients’: Why an advocacy group worries a hospital price transparency bill won’t pass in Wisconsin this year
The legislation, similar to existing federal rules, would require hospitals to post prices online in a clear and easy-to-read format for patients.

Brewers send Caleb Durbin to Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison
Also included in the trade are infielders Andrew Monasterio and Anthony Siegler, who will be sent to Boston.

Biden’s transportation secretary endorses WI-03 Democratic congressional candidate
Pete Buttigieg is backing Rebecca Cooke, who’s trying to unseat Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Why is Kenosha one of America’s hottest housing markets?
Kenosha’s proximity between Chicago and Milwaukee remains a major selling point for the Kenosha Area Business Association.

Connecting neighbors and police: How Milwaukee Police’s Community Connect program is working
Community Connect is a program that launched in 2023. It allows the community to have a hand in helping solve crimes.

BayCare Clinic's portrait series helps breast cancer survivors celebrate strength
Michele Eger, who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer last year, said the photoshoot helped her embrace her new body.

Six months after historic floods, homeowners and business owners share recovery progress
Kimberlee Grob, the owner of Locker's Florist, had her flower shop take on a few feet a water, causing extensive damage.

Dennis Krause Blog: Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl LX win
Few could have seen that DePere native and former Packers front office man John Schneider had built a second Super Bowl championship team.

Now Hiring: ProAmpac seeks workers in Hartford, Neenah and Wrightstown
The flexible packaging manufacturer has three production sites in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks sign former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas
The 24-year-old guard Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 24.3 minutes in 24 games with Brooklyn this season.

'Time is of the essence': Southeast Wisconsin first responders train on the ice for water rescues
More than a dozen fire departments from across southeast Wisconsin dedicated their Saturday to training on the ice for water rescues.

'It's a community sport': Why curling in Portage is more than an Olympic fad
Columbia County boasts five curling clubs, the most in any one county in America.

Disabled veteran helps others find motorsports and purpose
Green Bay-area resident Jon Winker co-founded the Resilience Racing Foundation in 2019.

World News

Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.

'Skilled butcher' murdered, cut up and buried partner
Anna Podedworna is convicted of the murder of Izabela Zablocka, whose remains were found last year.

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout
Wasserman's flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the Epstein files.

British Museum to keep gold pendant linked to Henry VIII
The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it
The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

The messy Quad God and kitchen blender set to be an Olympic superstar
Ilia Malinin is not like most figure skaters. Even when he makes mistakes, he is still so far ahead of the rest that he wins Olympic gold.

Watch: Drones capture incredible footage of athletes in action
Drones are being used to capture unique footage of the athletes in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Ukrainian racer's 'helmet of remembrance' banned by IOC
The IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring images of people killed in the Russian invasion.

Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids
Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

'A convicted sex offender befriended me, then bombarded me with explicit images'
Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.

As a fellow Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was personal
While the performance carried a message of unity for Latinos in general, the artist sang for the island we are both from, writes BBC Mundo's Ronald Ávila.

'Concrete masterpiece': London's brutalist Southbank Centre granted Grade II listed status
The complex was voted "Britain's ugliest building" when it first opened in October 1967.

William meets female footballers on Saudi Arabia visit
The Prince of Wales hears about female participation in sport in the Gulf state during his trip.

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

'Mum is still out there' - Savannah Guthrie issues new plea as ransom deadline passes
The video appeal came on the same day as a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV presenter's 84-year-old mother.

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

Actress Catherine O'Hara died from blood clot, health officials say
The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71.

Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

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Starmer’s Fight For Survival
Starmer tells MPs 'every fight I've been in, I've won'.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

Toughest season I've had as manager 'by a mile' - Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager "by a mile" and his side are "not performing to Liverpool's standards".

Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

'You love Kobbie' - Mainoo showing Amorim why so many do
Why Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is proving Ruben Amorim was wrong to keep ignoring him.

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler
Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.