Local Wisconsin News

The weather and the season can actually agree
Seasonable temperatures and dry weather extend into the weekend.

$23 million grant helps Milwaukee students succeed
MPS and its partners are matching the grant, doubling the funding to $46 million.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

3 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 171 cases this year.

Milwaukee officials seek faster response to record pothole requests
The city has 7,775 pothole requests that have not yet been fulfilled.

Rep. Pocan joins bipartisan bill to end cat and dog testing funding
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan is pushing a bill to end federal funding for cat and dog experiments after Ridglan Farms’ closure.

Attorneys threaten lawsuit over 911 response to attack on 99-year-old Milwaukee woman
Shirley’s attorney said she is now confined to a wheelchair and dealing with significant pain.

'We're just fortunate': Tom Tiffany recounts emergency plane landing and recovery
Tiffany's plane had to make an emergency landing in Lake Wausau late in the evening on Sept. 12.

Oshkosh North evacuated after handgun found in student’s possession
A handgun was found on a 16-year-old student at Oshkosh North High School, prompting an evacuation and parent reunification at Oshkosh West.

OPINION: 'Gimme, gimme, gimme' more of 'Mamma Mia!'
Whether you know the story and songs by heart or are new to the piece, there’s no way to leave the theater without a smile on your face.

This is what dreams are made of: Hilary Duff is coming to Milwaukee
Sing to me, Hilary!

Homelessness rises in rural central Wisconsin counties
Some organizational and community leaders said homelessness is becoming a growing issue in more and more rural and suburban areas.

Renowned jazz ensemble New York Voices to make final Midwest appearance
The group is hanging up its mics after 38 years. As part of its "The Grande Finale" tour, it'll make a stop at Skylight Music Theatre on Oct. 5.

Brewers fans pack American Family Field for 'Rally for October'
Brewers fans packed American Family Field’s plaza for a Rally for October as the team nears the postseason and a possible 100-win season.

Green Bay school leaders outline $158 million funding ask
Green Bay school leaders seek a $158 million referendum, citing inflation, special education costs and declining enrollment as budget pressures grow.

Your guide to corn mazes across Wisconsin
Here's a round up of some of the top corn mazes around the state.

3 things to watch in Packers' home opener
The quick turnaround to a Thursday night game is difficult, but teams love the mini bye that comes with it. The Packers won’t play again until Oct. 4.

'I belong here': Salah Sarsour speaks in D.C. ahead of deportation ruling
Sarsour has been in the U.S. since 1998, but DHS argued his green card is illegitimate.

Packers provide injury updates ahead of home opener
LaFleur said it was “way too early to say whether he can play again this season,” after Reed injured his neck Sunday.

Discussions reignite over closing Green Bay Correctional Institution
A Republican state lawmaker said he has a plan ready to introduce that would ultimately lead to the decommissioning of GBCI.

World News

NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found
The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.

Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashing
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.

Australia launches urgent review after OpenAI program hacks government health portal
The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters.

RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash expected to make full recovery
The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station when it plummeted to the ground.

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland.

Watch: Trump greets China's Xi beside plane in rare presidential welcome for foreign leader
The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.

Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban
A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.

Burnham describes ban on alcohol in football stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.

Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.

Eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.

Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'
The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show.

Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens
Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.

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How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.

Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.

Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125
Manchester United is selling pieces of its Old Trafford pitch for £125 each, an initiative announced the same day the club reported its overall debt remains more than £1bn.

'I suffered, but I enjoyed' - Alcaraz on smiling after defeat at 3:34am
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his US Open return, why he "misses" rival Jannik Sinner and his excitement for this year's Laver Cup.

Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track
Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The eel-powered 11-year-old making history
Primary school student Yuki Kurihara makes a flying start as he becomes the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.