Local Wisconsin News

‘Heat is not optional here’: New legislation aims to cap utility rates in Wisconsin
Those behind the proposal point to Census Bureau data showing that 24% of Americans couldn’t pay their utility bills last year.

Packers suddenly find themselves in a tenuous position after consecutive home losses
The Packers had the NFC’s best winning percentage after beating the Steelers. Just two games later, they’re looking up at the Lions and Bears.

Packers place center Elgton Jenkins on injured reserve
The injured reserve designation means that Jenkins must miss at least the Packers’ next four games.

VFW Post 2723 in Shawano has a new 4,000-square-foot building
The new building is more accessible than the former basement location.

Wisconsin DPI releases annual school district, school accountability report cards
While most districts and schools either met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations, there were some outliers.

Gov. Evers calls on lawmakers to support Wisconsin veterans
The governor is asking for "meaningful investments" in veterans' housing and mental health.

It's time to spin your ceiling fan the other way
Spinning your ceiling fan the right way can save you money on your energy bill.

More clearing overnight with warmer weather on the way
High temperatures will reach back into the 50s in many places Wednesday.

‘The deal just doesn’t deliver:’ Wisconsin Democrats don’t support bill to end government shutdown
The deal made between Senate Republicans and eight members of the Democratic caucus doesn’t include Democrats’ top demand to lower health care costs.

Mother of 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case will stand trial
An Amber Alert was issued for Ruby Lehmann in September. She was found in the woods with a registered sex offender, who she and her mother lived with.

WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve congressional honor, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others has identified five nurses still living and fear time is running out.

Wisconsin ranks first in nation for fall Drug Take Back Day
More than 53,000 pounds of unwanted medications were collected.

College campuses offer resources to students impacted by the government shutdown
With the ongoing government shutdown, college students across Wisconsin are facing financial hardship and food insecurity.

Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
She was also known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting."

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal
MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market.

Towns along 'MadWaukee' corridor seeing more growth
More companies have been investing in the area for its strategic location and workforce availability.

Snowfall totals around Michigan
Lake-effect snow continues through early Tuesday.

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office pleads no contest to arson charge
Caiden Stachowicz, 20, of Menasha, entered the plea Monday in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court.

Packers' struggles on offense continue for second straight game
The Packers have scored just one touchdown in each of their last two games.

Everyday Hero: MPS school chosen to represent Wisconsin in national art competition
The project, called the National Scrollathon, will bring together the work of more than 250,000 participants from all over the U.S.

World News

Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say
Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.

Protesters break into UN climate talks COP30 in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.

BBC must fight to restore trust, Nandy tells MPs
The culture secretary tells MPs the BBC “has faced criticism from all sides”, as Donald Trump threatens to sue for $1bn over a documentary edit.

Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'severe' geomagnetic storm
Activity on the surface of the Sun means the chance of the Northern Lights shining over the UK is high this week as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.

Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

NHS manager who groomed young girls on Snapchat jailed for 28 years for rape and abuse
Paul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims.

Government to reconsider compensation for women not warned of pension age change
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.

'There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre
"I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.

Hospital trust fined £500k over death of patient
Alice Figueiredo, 22, took her own life at Goodmayes Hospital, east London, in July 2015.

Taliban order women to wear burkas to access hospitals, charity says
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says each restriction "translates into delayed or denied medical care".

More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
The government publishes new figures for England and Wales, as it faces pressure over accidental releases.

Nurses penalised for complaining about trans woman in changing room, tribunal told
Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.

'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mexican Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! confirms 2025 cast
Kelly Brook, Ruby Wax OBE and Jack Osbourne are among the celebrities braving the jungle this year.

Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is run
The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.

The WW1 piper who marched through gas, bullets and bombs to save his regiment
Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

Nearly all NHS England trusts failing to hit cancer target - find out how yours is ranked
Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays.

Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US shutdown
The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it's not yet a done deal in the House.

'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.

Dominican Republic suffers nationwide power cut after 'cascade of failures'
Energy minister Joel Santos Echeverría says work was quickly underway to restore power to the Caribbean nation.

Robert De Niro 'proud' of his new Manchester link
The Joker, Raging Bull and The Irishman star praises "creative, passionate and strong" Manchester.

Catherine and Queen lay Armistice Day wreaths as nation pays tribute
The Queen and the Princess of Wales have joined services to mark Armistice Day in the UK.

Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.

Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business
The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life

Reform calls for review into BBC and Plaid relationship
Reform highlighted the party's leader and head of political strategy, both who worked for the BBC.

Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress
Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.

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Americanswers on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
And how will the U.S. government shutdown end?

Will We See Trump v BBC In Court?
How likely is it that President Trump’s threat to sue the BBC will end up in court?

The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Churchill faces his gravest dilemma
Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good.

The little-known letters between Einstein and Freud
Exploring the 1932 letters between Einstein and Freud on global peace and total war.