Local Wisconsin News

Metallica to play at Camp Randall next summer
The venue announced it will host Metallica for its M72 World Tour on June 12, 2027.

Your guide to haunted houses across Wisconsin
Here's where you can get your fright on this spooky season.

'A no vote is crucial': Janesville organization holds rally opposing development referendum
Forward Janesville says it opposes the referendum, which would require a vote for any development at the former GM plant site exceeding $450 million.

Technical college leaders warn funding gaps could affect Wisconsin workforce
Wisconsin technical colleges say tight state funding is limiting high-demand programs, leaving students on waitlists and employers short of workers.

Racine, Oconomowoc and Waukesha join growing list of cities moving away from Flock cameras
It comes as communities weigh the benefits it provides against concerns about data management.

UW-Platteville temporarily suspends men’s cross country season amid hazing allegations
The university said the status is pending an investigation into those allegations and of student-athlete conduct violations.

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again
The next goal for the Brewers is to finish as the top seed in the National League and earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Enjoy time outside Wednesday before more rain returns
Seeing a lot more cloud coverage south, more sunshine north.

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

Regulating data centers becoming key talking point in governor's race
Both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have laid out their plans for regulating the data center boom in Wisconsin.

Misiorowski tosses 5 shutout innings, Brewers top Pirates 5-1 to win 4th straight NL Central title
About 50 minutes after the final out, the Brewers clinched the division when the second-place Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta.

Weeks after tornado, Wisconsinites learn about restrictions to repair, rebuild
Roughly 400 homes are in Fox Valley floodplain.

Lawyers for victim in Packers running back Josh Jacobs' battery case file motion to seal evidence
The woman said Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools, per consultant recommendation
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak
Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

What record diesel prices mean for Fox Valley businesses
Wisconsin diesel hit a record $6.10 a gallon, forcing Fox Valley towing and truck businesses to balance higher costs with customer prices.

The Bridge Project to give 180 pregnant women in Milwaukee direct cash aid
Milwaukee mothers who are older than 18, make less than $39,000 a year and are less than six months pregnant are eligible for the program.

New case of measles confirmed in Marathon County
Health officials said the case originated during out-of-state travel and is not connected to the current outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million
Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

Wisconsin health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus in human this year
Wisconsin DHS reported 27 WNV cases in Wisconsinites in 2025, along with 25 hospitalizations and one death.

World News

CCTV shows last sighting of Noah Woods
Suffolk Police released CCTV of the last confirmed sighting of Noah in the park in Brantham at 14:37 BST on Tuesday.

'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

Earl Spencer's unreleased book on sister Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Ex-officer jailed over 'toxic' WhatsApp culture
Former officer who asked for a suspect's sex video to show "the lads from footy" is jailed for four years.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

Writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

Call to raise tax thresholds among union demands ahead of Budget
Unions who donate to Labour will meet John Healey on Thursday to press home their demands ahead of next month's Budget.

Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.

Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies
The Portuguese Water Dog spent 13 years with the family, meeting many high-profile visitors in the White House, including Pope Francis.

Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

What next for Gabriel and Man Utd?
On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit.

Fitzpatrick not '100% comfortable' with tour finals in Dubai
Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.

Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta
Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s. So what has gone wrong?