Local Wisconsin News

Housing report shows racial disparities remain in Madison homeownership
More than 50% of white households own their homes, while less than 20% of Black households do.

Hot and stormy weather takes us into July
Extreme heat leads to dangerous conditions at times.

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
The government reported more than 1,400 dead from the quakes Saturday.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

Rock Steady Kickboxing helps those living with Parkinson's
Participants engage in not only just exercise but also in cognitive activity, functional movements and voice activation.

In Focus: Feeding Wisconsin shares difference in urban vs. rural food insecurity
Jackie Anderson, executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, discussed food insecurity from a statewide perspective.

In Focus: Higher grocery costs present challenges for food security
Navjoot Sandhar, owner of Sentry Foods on 92nd & Lisbon in Milwaukee, discussed the issue of food insecurity from a grocer's perspective.

In Focus: State Rep. Margaret Arney discusses food deserts in her district
She talked about the impact on the community when stores close.

Food deserts and insecurity in Wisconsin
Jason Fechner talks with a legislator, the owner of a grocery store and the executive director of Feeding Wisconsin about the issue.

U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control.

Keeping kids entertained over the summer
Organization helps connect kids to out of school time programs over the summer months.

'I had so much hope': Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Thursday's ruling means hundreds of thousands are facing the prospect of deportation.

Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph pitch, Brewers beat Cubs 6-2
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who had surgery Thursday for a ruptured disk in his back, guided his club from a safe spot near the dugout.

Jacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
Jacob Misiorowski downplayed the emphasis on velocity after throwing a 105.5 mph pitch.

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

World News

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".

Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge and imminent questions
The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.

US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border
Pakistan says its strikes were a response to "recent terrorist attacks against innocent people".

England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him
Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.

How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.

27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US

Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

World Cup knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Are Iran the unluckiest side in the tournament's history?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.

'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' popular destinations for thousands of the holidaymakers.

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.