Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m. It goes into effect May 9.

'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Preventing accidental shootings in Wisconsin
The latest tragedy involves a 2-year-old shot, killed in Milwaukee.

May's full Flower Moon
The full moon will peak Friday afternoon.

Another frosty night ahead
Spotty rain will be followed by areas of frost overnight.

Wisconsin drought-free following rainiest April on record
It’s the first time the state has had no drought since last September.

Fox Valley Technical College EMT instructor saved by students during class exercise
Karl Arps was lying in the back of an ambulance as part of a EMS classroom environment and went into cardiac arrest while “playing the patient."

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

AmeriCorps to end tutoring programs at MMSD
The program is dealing with a major reduction in federal funding.

Your 2026 guide to cultural festivals in Wisconsin
Here’s what cultural celebrations are in store this summer.

Milwaukee to change leaf collection, street cleaning after floods
The way Milwaukee residents dispose of fallen leaves will be changing.

USDA documents shed light on operations at Ridglan Farms
The beagle breeding facility has an active breeding license through the USDA until 2028.

Job search strategies for older adults
How networking can help older adults get back into the workplace or switch careers.

Gas price spike in Madison squeezes drivers, youth programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County said it's seen a 25% increase in fuel spending.

Congressional Republicans propose cutting WIC by $200 million
Anti-hunger advocates say it would be “devastating.”

World News

New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics
London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'
The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".

Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump
Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's impassioned VAR rant
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.

Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
World number one Luke Littler wins his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.

Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semis
John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.