Local Wisconsin News

What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center
Clashes outside a New Jersey detention center have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Warm again Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds
Expect a cooler Sunday along both great lakes.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talk June Dairy Month
Peterson discussed the challenges that many face when it comes to trade certainty, costs and crop yields.

Shipyard Redevelopment Project aims to enhance Green Bay experience
Just minutes away from Titletown, the Shipyard District is undergoing a rebirth.

President Trump touts support for Wisconsin farmers
The president visited Custer Farms to highlight how his administration has supported farmers through new trade markets and less red tape.

Horlick High School wears orange for gun violence awareness
The “Wear Orange” movement started on June 2, 2015.

Milwaukee Health Department monitoring 3 ‘very low risk travelers’ for Ebola
Health officials said there are no suspected cases of Ebola in Milwaukee and that the public should not be concerned.

Milwaukee Congresswoman 'very concerned' about constituent in ICE custody
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
Taylor has made 62 starts but has spent the majority of his career in a reserve role.

Peninsula State Park ranked as third best state park in U.S.
The Wisconsin part was among several others to be recognized in USA Today’s 10Best list.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

‘Larger-than-life’ musical instrument art installation coming to Milwaukee for Rainbow Summer
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back Rainbow Summer from July 14-19, with musical performances, art and more.

Dane County Board of Supervisors approves resolution urging UW Health, Children’s Wisconsin to resume gender-related care
It comes after Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health made the decision in January to stop providing the services in light of federal proposals.

Things to do around Wisconsin: AmFam Championship, Banana Ball World Tour, free state park admission
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

June dairy breakfasts highlight industry across Wisconsin
Dairy breakfasts are happening all around the state.

Wisconsin's 'staycation' tourism up amid high gas prices
Four in 10 Americans will not take a trip this summer because of the rising cost of travel, according to a survey by Talker Research.

UW-Stout renamed to ‘UW-Stout Polytechnic’
UW said “Polytechnic” in the name is meant to reflect its learning applied learning approach that gives career experience.

Janesville elementary school will remain closed next year amid flood damage
District officials say they're facing repair delays, which will mean students will be relocated to other schools.

UW Board of Regents selects new president, vice president
The board elected Regent Kyle M. Weatherly to a one-year term as president and Ashok Rai as vice president.

$10M settlement reached with Tyco for PFAS contamination in Marinette
It’s one of the first efforts to hold a company that polluted a region accountable, Gov. Evers said.

World News

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert.

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over
They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

Multiple people shot near festival in Ohio with suspect still at large, police say
"Many victims" have been taken for medical treatment, the Toledo police department said in a statement.

Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark?
Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.

Why pupils are getting custom school leavers shirts made for their last day
In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts.

The Papers: 'Cuts to fund defence spark chaos' and 'Kate the cream of hearts'
The government's defence spending plans feature on many of Sunday's front pages - along with a royal wedding.

'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit
An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the caretaker who pulled him from the rubble.

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip
A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper
TV drama Rivals' costume designer says it was an honour creating an outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper.

'It was an easy decision': Man donates part of his brain to help find cure for dementia
Aidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research.

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Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.

Anthropic: AI could escape human control
US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.

Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark?
Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.

'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory
Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.