Local Wisconsin News

Madison Police’s first therapy dog aims to spread paw-sitivity
Frost, a golden retriever, will help MPD staff during difficult and stressful scenarios.

Milwaukee leaders push youth programs to help prevent summer violence
Milwaukee leaders and medical professionals are urging prevention, mentorship and youth engagement as summer approaches.

One of the state’s largest Woodman’s grocery stores possibly headed to Oshkosh
A nearly 40-year-old landmark in Oshkosh could be going away to make room for a major retail development project.

Everyday Heroes: Gowdy Basketball Club gets kids into the game
The program offers an alternative to expensive club sports.

Briefly warmer today with scattered thunderstorms
A few strong to severe thunderstorms may be possible this afternoon.

City of Milwaukee backtracks on new leaf collection plan after backlash
Milwaukee residents now have the option to either rake leaves into the street or place them in bags for collection this fall.

Evers, Republican leaders reach bipartisan deal for education, property tax relief
Individual tax filers would receive $300 payments, while joint filers would get $600 under the plan.

Dane County Humane Society to receive 500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Around 50 of the beagles will stay in Dane County.

Residents still cleaning up a month after historic Wolf River flooding
Four weeks after flooding started, those impacted are now dealing with the aftermath.

Peshtigo mayor discusses how the city is creating sustainable growth
Since the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, the city has turned its historical roots into a draw for tourists.

Backyard coops in Wisconsin dealing with salmonella outbreak
Wisconsin tied for second-most cases in nationwide outbreak.

Farm Bill aims to help Wisconsin mink farmers
It would give them access to federal dollars they’ve been excluded from for three decades.

VetsNet aims to bridge gap in veterans benefit system
Quentin Hatfield, a U.S. Army veteran and executive director of VetsNet, talked with Spectrum News about the organization’s mission.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings a ‘tale as old as time’ to Madison
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from May 12-17.

Here’s how to get into Summerfest for free in 2026
While single-day general admission tickets cost $30 or more, there are plenty of ways to get in for free or at discounted prices.

Man shoots, kills woman at nature preserve, then shoots at police department
According to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple people called into dispatch to report a man pulling a female from a car before shooting her.

UWM researchers turning waste into clean energy
In the U.S., the increase in energy demand and high cost of fossil fuels have prompted a search for alternative ways to generate energy.

Police officers shoot suspects in 2 Wisconsin cities
The incidents occurred on Sunday, with one in the morning in Oshkosh and the other in Superior in the evening.

As colorectal cancer rises at alarming rate in younger people, Wisconsin survivor advocates for prevention
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal recommends adding more fiber to your diet to keep your colon healthy. He said many people aren’t getting enough.

Turang's homer off Bednar in 9th helps Brewers complete sweep with 4-3 win over Yankees
Bednar had struck out Joey Ortiz and Jackson Chourio to start the ninth before Turang hit a 411-foot drive over the center-field wall.

World News

Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10
Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

'Crisis in Great Britain!' Global media reacts to Starmer's fight for survival
Sir Keir Starmer's fight for survival after a dismal set of elections last week is receiving coverage across the globe.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.

US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

Midwife told us we 'picked a bad day to have a baby' before our daughter died
A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Olympic medallist Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.

Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge
Rajiv Menon KC says he was performing his duty to fairly and fully represent his client.

Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine
Ross David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the location of Ukrainian forces.

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Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

White out for season and set to miss World Cup
Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Draper brings Murray into coaching team
Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up
With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.