Local Wisconsin News

Morgan Geyser, convicted in the ‘Slender Man’ stabbing, missing in Wisconsin
Police say Geyser cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left a group home Saturday night.

‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
Not only is it the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation it’s also the second biggest debut of the year.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers get total team win against Vikings
J.J. McCarthy passed for just 87 yards while Micah Parsons and the Packers defense sacked him five times.

Rainy weather coming for the start of the week
Showers lead to wet roads for holiday travelers early in the week.

Creating a Parkinson’s disease registry in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with the co-author of the bill being forwarded to create it and other local leaders about the benefits the registry would provide.

In Focus: Wisconsin seeks to create a Parkinson’s disease registry
Stephanie Johnson is the director of the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin and advocates for its creation.

In Focus: Why Sen. Ratcliff hopes Parkinson’s legislation moves forward
Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove, is co-author of the bill that is seeking bipartisan support.

In Focus: Movement disorder specialist shares how registry would benefit Parkinson’s research and treatment
Advocates of a Parkinson’s registry say it would help to pinpoint disease risks and identify any patterns.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast
Multiple systems could bring about travel troubles Thanksgiving week.

WIAA Division 2 matchup sees neighboring teams compete
The two schools are located only eight miles away from each other.

PHOTOS: WIAA State Football Championships bring exciting victories
From Grafton to Darlington, several teams took home the title of state champions in their division.

Bill to expand online sports betting stalls in State Assembly
The bill was scheduled for a vote on Wednesday before it was pulled from the calendar.

DHS shares how to stay safe as you prepare, indulge in holiday foods
From eggnog to cut-out cookies to raw beef sandwiches, there's plenty to be aware of.

Orange Friday provides unofficial kickoff for Wisconsin hunters
Appleton-based Fleet Farm held their annual Orange Friday at stores around the state.

Portage County police ask for help in locating missing 34-year-old Samantha Sackmann
Police said Sackmann was traveling to the Milwaukee area, where her vehicle was found. They believe she's still in the area.

MPS school board votes to renew Carmen Northwest for one year
Leaders had been hoping for a three- or five-year renewal for the independent charter school.

Wisconsin school districts awaiting federal Impact Aid payments
Twenty school districts have not received payments yet this school year.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Vikings game
The Vikings are 4-6 and in last place. Will the Packers triumph?

Great weekend to get outdoors
We'll see sunshine with highs a little above average.

Cafe manager's quiet heroism helped dozens during Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
After realizing people were hurt, Heather Wierzchowski helped shelter people at her cafe for safety.

World News

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver, 3, now appears to be developing normally after taking part in a trial to treat Hunter syndrome that almost didn't get off the ground.

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations and Trump row
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

Officers facing misconduct hearing in Harshita Brella case
Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, a police force says.

My son went missing but was not initially considered high risk. Five weeks later, he was found dead
The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.

Catherine calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction
The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.

David Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer and joins call for more screening
The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel
HMS Severn headed off the warship and a tanker as they sailed west through the Dover Strait, the Ministry of Defence said.

Council to debate Andrew street name change
Mid and East Antrim councillors will discuss a proposal to change a street sign named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Why things will never be the same for Arsenal's Eze after his hat-trick against Tottenham
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Eberechi Eze will be walking on air for a few days after his hat-trick for Arsenal against Tottenham - and things will be different further ahead too.

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, dies aged 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.

Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities.

UK now world's most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report finds
Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.

Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire
Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

Actress Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
The Christmas line-up also includes former PM Baroness Theresa May and inventor Sir James Dyson.

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The Budget: Rumours And Reality (The Big Weekend Debate)
A panel of experts on Labour’s make-or-break budget.

England will be held to account if preparation backfires - Agnew
England's decision not to send first-choice batters to pink-ball warm-up is a strange decision, writes Jonathan Agnew.

'Salah not helping' - Rooney calls for 'big' decision
Mohamed Salah should be dropped by Arne Slot, amid Liverpool's poor form, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

'Why things will never be same again for super-talented Eze'
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Eberechi Eze will be walking on air for a few days after his hat-trick for Arsenal against Tottenham - and things will be different further ahead too.

Newcastle, PSG, Real Madrid... full kits and a London park
They are representing some of Europe's top clubs in full kits on a park in central London, where the real winners are friendship, identity and belonging.

England's Curry a 'bully' who pushed me - Contepomi
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi calls England's Tom Curry a "bully" and says the flanker pushed him in the tunnel at Allianz Stadium.

Sports Personality of the Year set for 18 December
The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held at MediaCityUK in Salford on Thursday, 18 December.