Local Wisconsin News

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Heavy rain moves into the state tonight
Rainfall totals around 1 to 3 inches will be possible.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

3 things to watch in Packers' game at New York Jets
Historically in the NFL, teams that start 0-2 have only made the playoffs 14% of the time.

Neenah family faces endless search for in-home nurse amid growing Wisconsin RN shortage
Wisconsin is short nearly 3,000 registered nurses, with that expected to grow to nearly 14,000 by 2045.

Madison residents call for greater accountability from city leaders
A community forum Thursday night brought over 150 people under one roof to voice their frustrations with city leadership.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

Packers look to finish against Jets after Week 1 loss
The Packers head to New Jersey to face the Jets, with players saying finishing games must become more than talk after a Week 1 loss at Minnesota.

Kenosha Rep's 'Annie' continues to break the format while centering community
"Annie" will be at the Ralph J. Houghton Performance Center in Kenosha, Wis. from Nov. 19-22, 2026.

Brewers to host 'Rally for October' watch party Sept. 22, postseason tickets go on sale next week
The "Rally for October" will take place at the UW Credit Union Plaza with gates opening at 4 p.m.

World News

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.

Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed
Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

'Get in' - woman joins police chase by giving officer a lift in Nissan Micra
The suspect reverse-rammed a police car and crashed into parked cars while trying to escape.

War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem
The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates.

Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?
Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Resident Evil: The video game adaptation with a lot to prove
The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin
Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches
Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

Men lose appeal for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

Football club apologises for United 93 shirt advert
Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

British rapper Sway dies aged 44
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

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McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Oxford apologise for United 93 shirt advert
Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.