Local Wisconsin News

Plans move forward on Milwaukee’s first all-accessible park, Stella’s Playground
The Schneider family is leading the project, inspired by their 9-year-old daughter Stella.

In Focus: Appleton airport fastest-growing airport in the state
Abe Weber, director of Appleton International Airport, discussed how it has reached this accomplishment despite challenges.

Future of air travel in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with players with stakes in each of the state’s three largest airports.

In Focus: Milwaukee airport director breaks down state of operations at Mitchell
Harold Mester spoke to Spectrum News about what the future of air travel might hold out of Milwaukee’s largest city.

In Focus: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard examines how local airport aids county growth
While acknowledging the challenges facing air travel overall now, Agard discussed the assets and growth that are helping to overcome those challenges.

Warmer and windy with spotty rain for Sunday
Warmer temperatures return for Sunday and Monday.

Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

'How do we blend the unique identities?': Plans underway to merge West Bend high schools
In West Bend, school district projections show high school enrollment could decline by more than 300 students over the next three years.

Green Bay celebrates America's 250th birthday with community quilt
Individual quilt squares will represent the nation’s past and future. It'll be unveiled on July 4.

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

On call on campus: Marquette University students join emergency response efforts
A group of around 20 students who have emergency medical technician (EMT) certification will now be deployed during emergencies.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fairytale ballet, Bluey at the Ballpark, Family Fishing Day
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

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.

World News

Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response
The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum".

Man and woman dead and major incident declared after explosion
Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

Tributes after teen killed by falling tree
Police said the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene in Stafford.

Watch: How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

Fish, eels and birds killed in river pollution incident
Fly fishers say the salmon population at the burn in Moray has been wiped out and could take years to recover.

Welsh nans befriend pro wrestler on Vegas flight after royal rumble over seats
The group was travelling to Las Vegas to scatter the ashes of one of their late husbands.

Rare 400-year-old gown to go on display
The gown is described as "a rare survivor of its time" and will be shown at Hardwick Hall.

'Dreams do come true': The singer joining female-led soundtrack for Devil Wears Prada
American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Lady Gaga and Olivia Dean.

Creating Roo, the missing Winnie-the-Pooh toy, for Camilla's US visit
The original toys - Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga and Tigger - are on display in New York, but Roo has been missing for decades.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.