Local Wisconsin News

Police: Madison teen suffers gunshot wound, attends school same day
A 15-year-old told police he was shot near East High School. He said he still went to school, but did not tell anyone he had a gunshot wound.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

Flu season off to fast start in Wisconsin
Data from Wisconsin-based Epic Research shows flu numbers at this point of the year have soared past last year’s numbers.

Milwaukee businesses prepare for Brewers NLCS economic boost
Visit Milwaukee reported each Brewers home playoff game brings more than $5 million in economic impact.

Brewers fans gear up for NLCS with postseason merch
The Dodgers swept the Brewers before winning the World Series last year.

Marissa Bode honored with Wisconsin State Legislature Citation
The movie star is most famously known for her role as Nessarose in the two-part film adaptation of “Wicked.”

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Hurricane Isaias bring impacts to the Gulf Coast
Erin will bring life-threatening surf and dangerous rip currents to the Atlantic coast.

Wisconsin will host fall Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Northern Wisconsin under largest exceptional drought in state history
As of Oct. 6, 4.47% of the state was in that category, breaking the previous record set in 2023.

Dane County budget proposal includes $3M for body-worn cameras
The capitol investment in body cameras for the Dane County Sheriff's Office is part of County Executive Melissa Agard's 2027 executive budget.

Bass Bay Brewhouse announces groundbreaking months after devastating fire
Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego, Wis., was destroyed in a fire on Dec. 12, 2025.

Gorgeous fall weather keeps going
The weather may feel more like summer in the coming days.

Calling all classic rock fans: Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls announce 2027 Milwuakee tour stop
Pour some sugar on Milwaukee: Def Leppard is coming to Fiserv Forum in 2027.

3 things to watch in Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau
The Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field in the NFL’s most-played rivalry, with quarterback play and coaching history in focus Sunday.

President Trump approves nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that he was approving $17.9 million for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes.

Brewers celebrate clinching win over Padres with an eye on looming NLCS showdown with Dodgers
Players celebrated their NLDS clincher inside Petco Park amid beer showers, wafting cigar smoke and countless bottles of sparkling wine.

Kettle Moraine School District turns closed Magee Elementary into community center
The former elementary school closed in May and will now transform into a community center.

Brewers fans celebrate NLCS berth at American Family Field
Milwaukee beat San Diego to reach the NLCS, setting up Game 1 at home Sunday against an old rival.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

World News

I would not have voted for Zionism motion, Polanski says
A motion declaring Zionism a form of racism was passed by Green Party members on Sunday.

Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.

Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

Weekly quiz: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

​​USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.

Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

ICE agent shoots man in New York City
The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Australia lose two early wickets on return to South Africa - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter
Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.

How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?