Local Wisconsin News

Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
An MRI exam revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule that was surgically repaired after the 2023 season.

Milwaukee mayor not on board with I-794 teardown, favors renovating existing structure 
Johnson had previously indicated support for the teardown option.

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, and can't retaliate against them for using alternatives.

Neenah PD’s At-Risk Registry allows officers to better respond to those with cognitive impairments
It gives them information to assist in the care of those in a mental health crisis, those who cannot communicate effectively and more.

Off and on showers throughout the day
An occasional shower or two may pop up during the day.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Burleson, Fermín homers power Cardinals to a 5-1 win that snapped 8-game skid against Brewers
NL Central-leading Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted.

Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

Verona woman's family survived earthquake against all odds
After 62 hours without contact, the family finally received a message that their aunt and niece had survived.

Neighbors clean up after powerful storms in Town of Geneva
Neighbors across Walworth County spent Wednesday cleaning up after powerful storms swept through the area Friday.

Republican congressmen condemn SNAP fraud before vice president JD Vance’s Milwaukee visit
Republican Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden said Democratic Governor Tony Evers should give the federal government its SNAP data.

Beryl was a record-breaking major hurricane, made three landfalls
Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley suspends campaign for governor
Crowley said he was stepping out of the race after it became clear he would “not be the Democratic nominee for Governor.”

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dead at 61
Farrow battled cancer for two years. He was diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With a strong El Niño expected, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Door County cherry growers expect good harvest despite dips nationwide
Several Door County orchards expect to open pick-your-own operations late this week and into next week.

MCTS gets $14.7 million to address aging infrastructure
The project is expected help reduce MCTS’ operating costs by reducing unplanned equipment repairs and more.

World News

No contact from UK about murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Jersey assisted dying law granted Royal Assent
Jersey will be the first part of the British Isles where Assisted Dying would be legalised when it comes into force in the coming days.

Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.

Man denies attempted murder of 10 people on train near Huntingdon
Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard.

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

Good tennis IQ & inner belief - how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final
Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final.

How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power.

Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing
We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral injury prank
John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.

Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say
France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.

How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?

School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.

Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request
Maddy Cusack died after being found unconscious at her family home in September 2023.

UK labs hit by cuts despite record science funding
Some of Britian's biggest labs face cuts even though government science spending is at record levels.

New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
Evidence is being re-examined after serial killer Levi Bellfield reportedly admitted the murders.

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.

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The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

How Arthur Fery smashed his way to the Wimbledon semi-finals
Highlights of the magnificent straight-set victory of the British wildcard