Local Wisconsin News

Overture Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-27 lineup, featuring 8 Broadway titles
Here's a closer look at what's coming next season.

Severe storm threat through Wednesday
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the state.

'Wisconsin averages 30 tornadoes a year': Preparedness urged during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Being properly insured is also part of severe weather preparedness.

New Milwaukee crime report finds homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings have decreased
Milwaukee city leaders unveiling new statistics that show that crime is down for the first part of the year.

Data center boom reaches local ballot box
The increase of these massive AI developments across the state and country is starting to have an impact on local elections.

Gov. Evers meets with election workers ahead of special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
“Once we had fair maps in Wisconsin, were the politics easier? Not necessarily, but they're more productive,” Gov. Evers told reporters.

Renewed spotlight on Wisconsin congressional race after spring election
Attention is now turning to the race for Wisconsin's third congressional district, where Democrats want to unseat incumbent Derrick Van Orden.

How to prepare and stay alert during flooding risks
Meteorologist Jesse Gunkel talks with a Senior Hydrologist at the National Weather Service on how to stay safe during a flood.

Severe weather threat through late Monday
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

45-year-old suspect dies after car chase into Columbia County
Authorities were told that the truck involved in the chase was part of a kidnapping incident in Dane County.

7 people injured in Mequon barn roof collapse
All of those people were taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to serious.

Dodge County digs into municipal projects through community development fund
County Chairman Dave Frohling talks about the “Classrooms to Careers Fund," a grant from the Department of Tourism and more.

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin launches suicide awareness campaign
Alex Glowinski, a warehouse director for the organization, shared about the "22 for 22 Program."

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
The Milwaukee Bucks announced the decision on Monday.

Chris McIntosh steps down as Wisconsin's athletic director
In a statement on Monday, he said he has accepted a position as the Big Ten’s deputy commissioner for strategy.

'Riverdance' returns to Wisconsin in celebration of its 30th year
The global dance phenomenon will be in Madison at the Overture Center from April 14-16 and then at Milwaukee's Marcus Center from April 17-18.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Wisconsin debut
The show will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from April 14-19 and then Madison later this summer.

Everyday Hero: At 79, theater director Dee Baldock still steals the show
The community theater legend is still directing after more than 200 shows.

Milwaukee County Zoo’s elephant Brittany euthanized amid declining health
Brittany first arrived at the zoo nearly 25 years ago and was one of the "longest-tenured" residents.

World News

Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash
The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Harry and Meghan mix charity and business on Australia visit
There are questions over whether local taxpayers are picking up any of the bill for policing the visit.

Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan
Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.

Titanic rescue hero's gold watch could go for £100k
The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.

Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.

This blockade is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.

Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech
Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.

Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice
A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.

The Papers: 'They didn't have to die' and 'You're not the Messiah'
Southport murder inquiry findings and Trump deletes Jesus-like AI image lead Tuesday's papers.

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office
Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.

Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say
Two survivors want to see those who enabled Al Fayed to carry out his abuse to face justice.

Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.

Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.