Local Wisconsin News

Kenosha County school district begins cuts after failed referendum
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is highlighting the financial challenges facing many school districts.

Two months later, spring flooding cleanup still ongoing
A Freedom-based business is among those helping flood and tornado victims get their homes and businesses back in order.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

You'll need an umbrella Wednesday
Rain and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday.

DeForest votes to add fluoride back to drinking water
Many communities across the country add fluoride to their water to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.

Mitchell, Turang hit homers to pace Milwaukee past Cleveland 2-1
Brice Turang snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth with his 11th homer, a two-out solo shot off Slade Cecconi for a 1-0 Milwaukee lead.

Summerfest creates economic boost for Milwaukee businesses
A Summerfest spokesperson said 72% of tickets sold for Garth Brooks comes from outside of Milwaukee County and 48% is from outside of Wisconsin.

New program seeks to keep Milwaukee's youth safe and engaged over Summer break
$1.5 million is being invested to create a network of places across the city where kids can spend their summer evenings.

HHS Sec. Kennedy announces new office to help transition away from animal testing
This comes on the day Ridglan Farms announced all its dogs will be sold or donated by the end of August.

Evers celebrates record-breaking tourism year at bike shop, beach house in West Bend
The annual report, released earlier this month, showed the state generated $27 billion in economic impact.

'Freedom is not finished': Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Juneteenth
As caucus leaders celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, they say the fight for freedom and equality is ongoing.

Flood recovery still ongoing in Shiocton two months later
Police Chief Sara Knapp says at the community level — and the individual homeowner level — recovery from the flooding is ongoing.

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.

Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
The Wisconsin fake electors case is moving forward even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.

Baby zebra at Milwaukee County Zoo dies
Zoo officials said that Mistari, who was born in April, was “humanely euthanized” after suffering from a severe leg injury.

Federal judge denies motion to throw out conviction for former Judge Hannah Dugan
Dugan’s attorney, Steven Biskupic, argued that her conviction was invalid and should be overturned.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Is your name Ryan? Here’s how you could help set a world record
A group called Ryan Meetup is organizing a huge event not far from Wisconsin.

Plan to build 94 affordable homes moving forward
A plan to build more affordable homes in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood is getting more funding.

'There was drug use, there was fighting, graffiti, and littering': Redgranite looks for solutions to reopen quarry
Every year, thousands enjoy the Redgranite Quarry for its waters and beautiful rock formations, but it was closed for a number of reasons.

World News

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

Tracksuits and no ties - what England's off-pitch looks say about the team
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show
The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.

British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.

TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in 2023 sparked hours of violence and vandalism.

Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
An apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says.

Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup.

Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

The Croatia players England should look out for
England face Croatia in their World Cup opener. BBC Sport takes a look at the Croatian players to look out for.

Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.

How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.

'We believe our daughter was abused at Muckamore hospital for 17 years - now we want answers'
Laura, 41, was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital when she was 16 and lived there for more than 17 years.

Social media ban could shut the door on future talent, say teen influencers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Travelling 530 miles so our son can have a haircut
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.

'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship
The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.

'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Grieving sister used tracker to catch memorial thief
Georgia Shaw found the man who repeatedly removed her brother's roadside memorial.

Romeo Beckham fined for using phone behind wheel of Porsche 911
The model, 23, was spotted in Westminster at a red light with a dog loose in the supercar.

Donaldson sex abuse accusers 'not sufficiently reliable' for a guilty verdict, jury told
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.

Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.

Men guilty of violent disorder near asylum hotel
The defendants, from Essex and Hertfordshire, will be sentenced in August.

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How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history