Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsinites, lawmakers stand against transmission line projects
Two different 765 kilovolt transmission lines are being proposed to run through rural parts of western and southern Wisconsin.

Steady Brewers savor franchise-record 98th victory as playoffs loom
On Sunday night, they beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, improving to 98-58.

Packers’ Jayden Reed has movement in extremities after neck injury, but hospitalized overnight
On the Packers' second offensive play, Reed caught a short pass from Jordan Love and was hit hard by Demario Davis.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers pull one from fire
Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense, which sputtered most of the day, came up with just enough big plays when they were needed the most.

Volunteers with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance tag monarch butterflies to track migration
Tagging data helps researchers understand where monarchs that reach Mexico are coming from.

Now Hiring: Total Energy Systems looking for new and experienced technicians
De Pere’s Total Energy Systems is expanding across the upper Midwest, as demand for backup power grows.

Gloomy Monday with clouds, wind, & spotty rain
We shift to a drier pattern after today.

Brewers set franchise record with 98th victory, beat Orioles 3-0 to complete sweep
Cooper Pratt drove in two for Milwaukee, which owns the best record in the majors and surpassed the 97 victories it had last season.

Willy Street Fair a boost for residents and businesses
The fair brought food, music and fun to the street, just a few blocks from the intersection that was occupied by protesters for Ruiz's death.

Trey Smack’s OT kick lifts the Packers past the Jets, ending a 6-game skid
The Packers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win against the New York Jets.

Fox Cities Marathon draws 2,400 as tornado recovery continues
Unlike in years past, storm damage from the Fox Valley tornado lined parts of the course.

In Focus: What Hispanic Heritage Month means to Rep. Prado
Rep. Pricilla Prado also works with the Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with leaders about how they're helping local Latino communities in the state.

Menasha residents face long road to recovery 2 months after July tornado
Grassroots relief efforts have raised over $5 million in support aid and are seeking another $4 million to continue helping residents.

‘I didn’t see this coming at all’: After husband’s death, a Wisconsin woman has made it her mission to prevent suicide
As suicide deaths rise in Wisconsin, Deb Sherwood shares how prevention and postvention resources helped her after losing her husband.

'One of the craziest times in our life': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues nearly 2 months later
The Millers said the tornado left their home with broken windows, damaged walls and a ruined roof, along with debris across their backyard.

Construction advances on Madison school referendum projects
Construction on Madison school referendum projects is advancing, as new buildings for four schools take shape ahead of a summer 2027 opening.

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

World News

Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.

'I see my abusers in the supermarket' - Oxford grooming gang survivors' ongoing torment
Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say.

Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer
Axel Rudakubana is accused of grievous bodily harm and two other assaults of prison officers while serving a life sentence.

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.

British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.

BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer
The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't."

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.

What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.

'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.

Countryside buses resurging in England after years of decline - check your local figures
A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services.

Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people
Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war.

Spygate's final twist - Southampton manager says he's asked for forgiveness before FA misconduct hearing
As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next.

Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King
Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Killer on the loose has 'damaged' public confidence in justice system, says NI minister
Gary Anderson remains at large a week after he absconded while attending his father's funeral in Derry.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
The US media outlets say they are defending "the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes".

US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac buy historic Wrexham football pub
The Turf is a regular feature on the Welcome to Wrexham Disney documentary series.

Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care during childbirth
Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.

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Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad
Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice all pull out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.

Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-Joshua
Why Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

How will clubs train during three-week international break?
BBC Sport looks at how clubs are planning to deal with the extended three-week international break.

Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

'I've asked for forgiveness' - Eckert and Southampton braced for Spygate verdict
As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next.

Best not to underestimate us - GB plan BJK Cup upset against all-star Czechs
Great Britain face the Czech Republic at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday - and know full well the size of the challenge facing them.

'What a play!' - Chase catch leads NFL plays of the week
Watch the best plays from this weekend's NFL action including Ja'Marr Chase's incredible catch in the Cincinatti Bengals' win over the Houston Texans.