Local Wisconsin News

You may need an umbrella Sunday
Parts of the state will see a chance for showers Sunday.

Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

‘I have hope for the system': Milwaukee mosque president speaks out after ICE release
After 80 days in ICE custody, Salah Sarsour said being back in his home mosque praying with his friends and family is a moment he’s been waiting for.

Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Written in stone: Sun Prairie company helped build Obama Presidential Center
The team behind it says the project will impact generations to come.

Milwaukee marks Juneteenth with 55th annual celebration
The Juneteenth Celebration started with a Juneteenth Jubilee Parade then ended with a festival filled with food, clothing, art and education.

State Supreme Court will hear appeals in congressional map lawsuits
One case argues the maps are an anti-competitive gerrymander, while the other says the maps are a partisan gerrymander.

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second season
The extension takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

Woman charged in car crash that killed 2 Marquette lacrosse players found not guilty
Amandria Brunner of West Allis was acquitted of six charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

At least 4 tornadoes touched down in June 17 storms
That brings the state's yearly total up to 35.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Summerfest, Greek Fest, Father's Day at the Zoo
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin congressman says Evers is piggybacking on GOP work amid his federal funds push
Wisconsin applied for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was included in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. 

Local vendors connect with the community at Summerfest
At the Shop Local Market, Summerfest gives more than 20 different vendors the opportunity to give their brand some more exposure.

Tornado totals grow in Wisconsin after Wednesday's storms
NWS teams will continue survey work into Friday.

Wisconsin continues investment into nitrogen optimization
The Nitrogen Optimization Program is funding 18 projects across the state this year.

Wisconsin DAR chapters help keep Revolutionary War history alive ahead of America’s 250th
DAR plans to attend hundreds of events to honor its mission of preserving history, providing education and showcasing its patriotism.

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

Scooter crash severely injures Milwaukee business owner; city leaders call for change
Milwaukee business owner, Dave Wolz, is currently hospitalized with broken bones after being struck by an electric scooter rider on a sidewalk.

Bazzana’s 7th-inning homer helps lift Guardians past Brewers 4-2
David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians

World News

Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

Sibling rivals line up for different teams
Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.

Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

The rise of girl group XG: From sisterhood and survival to stardom
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.

Watch: BBC reports from train crash site as investigators give update
A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday.

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation
The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.

Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.