Local Wisconsin News

Efforts organized in southeastern Wisconsin to help Fox Valley tornado victims
It will be a long road to recovery for those impacted by the tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the Fox Valley on Monday.

Restaurants in Menasha provide a hub for the community
Since Monday’s storm, business and restaurants have been offering free services to those impacted.

Businesses, organizations support Madison community after Corey Ruiz shooting
Local businesses and organizations say they are trying to support the community as people process grief, anger and uncertainty.

Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports’ lead NFL team during Romo’s absence.

Political experts say Francesca Hong emerging as Democratic primary frontrunner
Hong lead both of the Marquette Law School Polls released in July, with the latest showing 38% support among Democrats.

Madison congressman slams U.S. blockade on Cuba: ‘Definition of insanity’
Congressman Mark Pocan recently traveled there and detailed his experience.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is off the physically unable to perform list and excited to be back practicing.

Rain gradually clears out Saturday
Starting off the weekend with rain, ending it with sunshine.

Damage assessments begin for tornado victims in Winnebago and Outagamie counties
Information gathered will be shared with counties and municipalities.

Ways to help people impacted by the tornado in the Fox Valley
From donations to volunteering, many organizations are stepping up to help.

Your 2026 guide to Wisconsin sunflower fields
As summer turns into fall, days are filled with sunshine both in the sky and on Wisconsin farms.

Clean up efforts in Fox Crossing continue
One of the places hit the hardest is Fox Crossing, especially at their local community center.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Cherry Fest, Bronzeville Week, Jewish Food Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Madison mayor speaks out about safety issues at intersection where Corey Ruiz memorial stands
“What’s happening at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street is not sustainable or safe," said Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway.

Chavez Elementary School name change underway in Madison
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is currently working on renaming Chavez Elementary School, following sexual abuse allegations.

Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice
The 29-year-old Nixon started all 18 games (including playoffs) last season and was named to the NFC’s Pro Bowl team as an alternate.

Police shoot suspect after hostage situation at Meijer in Waukesha
According to Waukesha Police, a person phoned in at around 5:51 p.m. Thursday, stating he was armed with a knife and had taken a hostage.

Republican, Democrat lawmakers push HHS to relaunch LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said the Department of Health and Human Services needs to act fast.

Madison food bank sends two truckloads of aid to Fox Valley storm survivors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin mobilized volunteers to pack food boxes for people affected by the storms.

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
“It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said.

World News

Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan after outcry
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino said the project to sell off stakes in its major competitions had "created divisions" and would not go ahead.

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.

Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.

Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.

Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.

He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy went into psychosis after taking missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?
BBC Verify has spoken to experts and analysed satellite imagery to piece together what we know about the site, and the potential impact of a US strike.

I was working to survive and I wasn't paid
Sonia Garcia Monuz is among ex-catering firm employees who claim they are owed unpaid wages.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'
The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.

Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.

Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?

Budget in October, Healey announces, as ministers urged to stick to spending limits
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

British girl band FLO 'want it all' - and they're confident they will get it
The rising stars say making their second album, Therapy at the Club, was a "crash course" in music.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.

'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister
Emma Roberts is is "leaning into" the comparisons and has changed her name to "Mandy Burnham" on TikTok.

Roman port dug up behind woman's home
The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.

Highland glen sees first wild-born beavers in 400 years
Conservationists believe there are at least two kits in Glen Affric following a release of 11 beavers.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

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Is The World Cup For Sale?
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?