Local Wisconsin News

Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

Thousands of Wisconsinites without power as storms roll through
Here's the latest.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

2 Wisconsin students advance to Jimmy Awards in New York
Ava Greenberg from Middleton High School and William Kastner from Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance were selected.

Brewers begin construction on The Truss, a new premium club area at AmFam Field
The all-inclusive space for season ticketholders in the first six rows on the first level is expected to be open in 2027.

Summer festival organizers feel strain of rising costs to put on events
Organizers of Polish Fest and Juneteenth said they are seeing expenses rise.

New effort to prevent summer beach closures in Madison
It comes after years of frequent closures of local beaches in the summer due to elevated E. coli levels and toxic blue-green algae.

Packers' Christian Watson has big goals for himself after signing big contract
Watson wants to reward the Packers by staying healthy and producing the best season of his career.

Brewers sign another prospect to long-term contract by reaching deal with outfielder Luis Lara
The Brewers announced the deal runs through 2032 with team options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

Fur traders among early residents who helped establish Green Bay
The fur trade is a foundational element of Green Bay’s history.

Heat, humidity and severe weather slam Wisconsin today
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms will be possible today.

Packers hold mandatory minicamp in Green Bay
The Packers opened their mandatory minicamp in Green Bay Tuesday, which is really just an extension of their Organized Team Activities.

Ballot set for Wisconsin gubernatorial primary in August
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday determined that seven Democrats and two Republican candidates met the requirements to be on the ballot.

Waupaca tourism spending up in 2025 as Wisconsin sees record-breaking year
NFL Draft and record year at EAA AirVenture helped annual statewide numbers.

Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion after getting diagnosed with partial UCL sprain
Fitzpatrick got injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day.

Milwaukee County working to install new tornado siren system as summer severe weather arrives
Milwaukee County is spending $2.2 million to replace 58 sirens by the end of this year. About 15 have been replaced so far.

How those who work outdoors plan to stay safe in the heat 
With the hot weather here for the next several days, playing it safe is important.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday
Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County appoints Taylor Jackson as interim president, CEO following death of Michael Johnson
The organization said former CEO Johnson's death on June 7 was unexpected.

World News

'I'll never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.

Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.

Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".

Is another heatwave on the way?
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains

How to watch the key World Cup matches - and keep your job
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?

Twenty new players to look out for
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars.

'People didn't believe I was sleeping rough': The UK's hidden homeless women
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

What we know about Belfast attack and disorder
Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.

Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.

We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
Bird lovers flock to North Wales to see Western reef heron

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity.

Manhunt after prisoner escapes van in Woolwich
Temitope Segun, aged 25, absconded from a prison transport van on Woolwich High Street.

Boy, 8, phones his nan from capsized kayak to save his grandad
An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

US official says banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.