Local Wisconsin News

In Focus: Stop Insider Trading Act
We explore the Stop Insider Trading Act, which has cleared the US House of Representatives but still needs to clear a vote in the Senate.

In Focus: Professor discusses impact Stop Insider Trading Act legislation could have
While support for a stock trading ban is high, some say that the bill does not go far enough.

In Focus: The Badger Project discusses tracked stock trading by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Peter Cameron is Managing Editor with The Badger Project, an independent news nonprofit in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Rep. Bryan Steil discusses importance of Stop Insider Trading Act
The legislation would ban members of congress and their families from purchasing new stocks.

Entering a warm, humid, and unsettled week
An active pattern brings a daily threat for rain.

Jackson Chourio and William Contreras homer early in Brewers' 5-3 victory over Rangers
The MLB-leading Brewers won their fourth in a row and handed Texas its fourth straight loss.

Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
A federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel's war in Gaza and others.

Henderson allows 1 hit in 7 innings as the MLB-leading Brewers beat the Rangers 6-1
Bauers, who missed three consecutive games with shin splints, went 2 for 2 with three walks, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Kyle McCord throws 4 TD passes as Packers beat Cardinals 42-38 in preseason finale
The Green Bay Packers reserve quarterback waits to learn whether he accomplished enough to earn a roster spot.

Republican lawmakers approve FoodShare audit, Dems opposed
The Legislative Audit Committee ordered the first full-scale audit of FoodShare since 2012.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 92 confirmed measles cases
There are now 92 confirmed cases up from 42 cases reported earlier in the week.

Preseason or regular season, it’s all football for Packers fans at Lambeau Field
The Packers round out the preseason with a game against the Arizona Cardinals Friday night.

Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month
Romo was arrested July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

‘Numerous’ human skulls, serial killer memorabilia found at Wisconsin property
Officials were carrying out a search warrant that was related to a stalking investigation when it made the discovery.

Wisconsin DNR requests Enbridge halt work on Line 5 reroute due to leak
The leak occurred on Tuesday, when a parked, unoccupied semi-truck rolled into an open excavation site for the Line 5 project, hitting the pipeline.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs charged in domestic abuse case
It comes as the Packers are just about to start their regular season.

Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski lead the Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the Mets
Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski.

School Resource Officers are coming back at MPS
A total of 32 resource officers will be at 12 schools, including North Division High School and Riverside University High School. 

Dodgeland welcomes Hustisford students amid district’s dissolution
As the state weighs whether to dissolve the Hustisford School District, students are preparing to transfer to the Dodgeland School District.

Have the umbrella handy this weekend
We'll see a better chance for rain late Saturday into early Sunday.

World News

Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC
PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme scheduled to start in October, which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.

Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.

Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

"A giant leap forward": Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.

Sons of officer who died in A66 crash lead out Man Utd as mascots
The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out at Old Trafford for Sunday's Premier League game with Ipswich.

Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire
Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died.

Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.

British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station
A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

Woman injured in fatal police pursuit crash dies
She had been driving a car which was involved in a collision with an Audi being chased by police.

Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.

Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.

We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.

They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.

Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel
Three of the five crew members were rescued and taken to hospital, the coastguard says.

Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."

Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl
The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

WhatsApp group chat used to send millions in cash, funding crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

Mum says family 'lucky to be alive' after train crash
British Transport Police say a man who was in a van died at the scene on Saturday afternoon.

Dementia patient's deportation from Sweden delayed
George Mason, originally from Hinckley in Leicestershire, is facing deportation from Sweden.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings
How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan
England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.

'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings
Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.