Local Wisconsin News

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

A tale of two forecasts
Northwestern Wisconsin turns quiet, southeastern Wisconsin still sees some rain.

Milwaukee VA trains staff as veteran suicide prevention efforts expand
The Milwaukee VA is training staff and expanding crisis care as more Wisconsin veterans call 988 and use free emergency mental health services.

Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series
Ortiz hurt his right knee while trying to make a play on a foul ball Thursday in Philadelphia.

Harlem Globetrotters announce 5 tour stops in Wisconsin
The lineup includes the team's traditional New Year's Eve show in Milwaukee, dating back to the 1960s.

Dairy farmers discuss labor shortages, milk prices at World Dairy Expo
The 59th annual World Dairy Expo is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., bringing dairy farmers and industry companies together.

Brewers prepare for playoff opener at American Family Field
The Brewers play Saturday against the winner of the Cubs-Padres series.

De Pere, Milwaukee advance 1-year data center moratoriums
Both measures still need final approval from their respective common councils.

Plymouth voters to decide on $600,000 police referendum
The referendum would add officers, squad cars and equipment to the department.

Measles cases climb to over 200 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

3-car collision sends multiple people to the hospital, including 2 Milwaukee police officers
The lights at the intersection of N. 35 and W. Center Streets were not working at the time.

Milwaukee County supervisors consider ban on Flock cameras
The technology can capture a vehicle’s license plate, along with its make, model and color.

Officials recover $17,000 in unpaid wages from McDonald’s franchisee for 23 minors
DWD and DOJ said Iron Arch had multiple child labor law violations.

Milwaukee Brewers' top 12 regular season moments in 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers had a record-breaking 2026 season. Here are the top 12 regular-season moments before the playoffs, from walk-offs to 100 wins.

Packers add veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to help out their struggling offensive line
Packers coach Matt LaFleur was asked if Tomlinson and Becton could help Green Bay's offensive line immediately.

Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Democrats see his race as one that could break their way if the blue wave they’re working toward turns into a tsunami.

Still no debate set in Wisconsin’s most closely watched congressional race
Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat Rebecca Cooke are debating about debates.

Everyday Hero: Wisconsin Hero Outdoors supports veterans, first responders through recreation
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors connects veterans and first responders with fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities that build camaraderie.

Data center pushback creates political path for Caledonia resident
A Caledonia data center proposal pushed Prescott Balch into local politics, as Wisconsin voters show growing opposition to similar projects.

Sun Prairie schools begin new year under new superintendent
Sun Prairie’s new superintendent is working to rebuild trust as the district starts a new school year after recent misconduct fallout.

World News

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself
He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.

The transfers that helped Man City dominate while breaking financial rules
BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bank of England governor
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

Doubters spur me on: why female DIY is booming
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?
Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

Gold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going online
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum

More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant is holding further talks with community leaders over the controversial Drumcree march.

Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all meals
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.

Leaving your engine running in Wales could cost you £150
The previous punishment for idling was £20 and had not changed since its introduction in 2003.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Richards 'devastated' by Man City guilty verdicts
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards felt "absolutely devastated" after reading the Premier League's "damning" verdict on the club's financial charges.

£1.2bn on transfers with £830m inflated in sponsorships - Man City's 'asterisk era'
BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.

The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.

'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.