Local Wisconsin News

In Focus: Milwaukee alderwoman shares the importance of Juneteenth
Milwaukee Ald. Sharlen Moore joined Spectrum News to talk about the impact it has on her and for her constituents. 

In Focus: How Juneteenth has evolved in the Madison area
Annie Weatherby-Flowers is co-founder of Madison’s Juneteenth events.

In Focus: Here’s what’s planned for Juneteenth celebrations in Milwaukee
Nicole Goins, co-chair of the Milwaukee Juneteenth Parade, talks about the positive impact they have on the community. 

Celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders about this year's Juneteenth celebrations across the state.

Sunny & breezy today with cooler air
Cooler pattern settles in for the next several days.

Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity
Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher.

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' U.S.
The order comes in response to a lawsuit by conservation and historical organizations over National Park Service policies.

Waukesha County man fights aggressive brain tumor diagnosis
Nearly two years ago, Doug Erickson was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor.

Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game 1-hitter as Brewers beat Phillies 6-0
Misiorowski (8-2) didn’t walk a batter in facing the minimum number of batters, throwing 95 pitches, 74 for strikes.

Kenosha County cleaning up after Thursday's severe storm
Residents in Kenosha County have been busying cleaning up after Thursday night’s severe storms.

Businesses around Milwaukee embrace the World Cup
Restaurants and bars are hosting watch parties and decorating everything soccer.

Milwaukee police shoot, kill suspect near 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 12:50 p.m.

SSM Health St. Mary's hospital nurses vote to unionize
This marks the largest private-sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.

Tremaine Jones sentenced to life in prison for killing MPD Officer Kendall Corder
A jury found Tremaine Jones guilty on all charges in the murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder on April 3.

Man convicted of killing 6 deer hunters in 2004 dies
The State Department of Corrections confirmed Chai Vang died at a hospital Wednesday.

‘Water for Elephants’ brings the circus to Madison for its Wisconsin premiere
The show, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from June 16-21.

Family of son left inside car in tow lot after crash sues City of Milwaukee
The lawsuit says following the crash on June 1, 2023, Milwaukee police failed to check if there was a body in the car before impounding it.

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

Lukas Van Ness eyes big season with Packers defense
Jonathan Gannon is already the third Packers defensive coordinator for Van Ness. He says the transition has gone well so far.

World News

Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

Lewis Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.

Somali referee denied entry to US to receive full World Cup pay, sources say
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win
Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.

Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.

Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?
Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.

Remarkable story of refugee who quit Bayern and became Australia's record-breaker
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.

Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.

Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit
Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.

Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.

New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

007 First Light: The soundtrack secrets of the hit video game
The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister
Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues
Emma Raducanu pays the price for a slow start as she loses in the Queen's final - meaning the Briton still has not won a title since the 2021 US Open.

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis
The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.

Man charged after car crashes through bowling alley
The BMW crossed all 16 lanes before coming to a stop on the other side of the building.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life
A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds.

Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users
St Mary's Church in Beddgelert was the last place standing in a challenge that started with a world map.

Card games replace smartphones after school ban
A Coventry head teacher says pupils are having chats and playing games after they banned phones.

Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display
No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

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