Local Wisconsin News

AAA: Labor Day gas prices reach record levels this year
AAA says Wisconsin gas prices are averaging around $3.82 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, but travelers say their plans are still moving forward.

380 SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses to vote on union in Dane County
Nurses will vote on union representation at 10 Dane County clinics, citing staffing, burnout and patient care.

Animal rights activists criticize Gov. Evers for Ridglan Farms inaction
Dozens of protestors filled the State Capitol on Friday requesting a face-to-face meeting to air their grievances with the governor.

More Wisconsin communities get rid of Flock as data-sharing concerns surface
It comes after many said they discovered Flock was releasing data in bulk in response to FOIA requests in other states.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance gets moved up to Thursday
The Packers open their season three days later, Sept. 13, at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 142 confirmed measles cases in latest outbreak
There was a big jump this week in the numbers.

Isolated thunderstorm threat continues
A few showers and storms are likely in southern Wisconsin.

AriensCo sells majority of company to Japan-based manufacturer
According to AriensCo, the family will still have a significant stake in the company and will still lead from Brillion.

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee
A new program is bringing different people together to learn how to better advocate for housing growth in the Milwaukee area.

Jordan Love prepares for Packers’ regular-season opener in Minnesota
Building relationships with the new offensive players and getting them up to speed has been a big focus for him.

K9 Tesla Foundation welcomes new therapy dog, Lucia, to continue mission of supporting first responders
The foundation's goal is to support therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch agencies across the country.

A warm and muggy holiday weekend ahead
Staying warm and muggy with low chances for rain.

Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination checks amid measles cases
Wisconsin health officials urge families to check measles vaccinations as cases rise, including an outbreak in southwestern counties.

'Everybody out here is struggling': Wisconsin dairy farmers say things have gotten worse
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin in June and made a promise to farmers: “You’re going to be better than you were four months ago.”

Family of Corey Ruiz continues to demand accountability from Madison leaders
Ruiz's family is calling for action more than one month after Corey was killed by a Madison police officer.

Wisconsin faces Notre Dame as college football returns to Lambeau Field
The game is drawing attention to Green Bay’s connection to Notre Dame football, including ties to Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Morgan Geyser back in court seeking conditional release after escaping group home
Morgan Geyser will undergo another evaluation as she seeks conditional release after leaving a Madison group home and being arrested in Illinois.

Attorneys seek answers after delayed response to Milwaukee home attack
A 99-year-old Milwaukee woman waited nearly three hours for help after calling 911 during a July 27 home invasion and attack.

Heat concerns close Milwaukee Public Schools for the day
Many buildings in the district don't have air conditioning, which the superintendent says she wants to address in the future.

Grafton moves forward to repair Bridge Street Dam
A months-long debate in Grafton over the fate of the dam ended with the village deciding to repair it.

World News

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.

'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.

How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against the US mother after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.

Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death
The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.

At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.

Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.

How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.

Recipe for success - the Chicken Shop Date moments that created a YouTube star
After more than 10 years, Amelia Dimoldenberg announced Chicken Shop Date was shutting up shop.

'Nigel on the ropes' and 'Tough first budget' says Healey
The majority of the papers on Saturday focus on Reform UK following the party's annual conference.

The Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'
A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

Michael Owen doesn't tell his children he loves them - how big a deal is that?
His comments sparked discussions around parenting, gender and culture, and just how important those three simple words are.

Heat exceeds 40C in parts of Europe - is a September heatwave in store for the UK?
Parts of central and southern Europe have seen temperatures above 40C this week. As things warm up in the UK, is there a heatwave on the way?

Rock stars gather on tiny island for Scotland's quirkiest sporting challenge
Some 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges
The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.

'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.

Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth
The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Is 'disruptor' Antonelli winning hearts in Italy, where Ferrari is F1?
BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.