Local Wisconsin News

'That kid's going to be fast': Pettit speedskaters share memories, excitement for Jordan Stolz
The 21-year-old Kewaskum native is already gold medalist at the 2026 games.

Wisconsin State Senate debates several gender-related bills
Some Democrats believe the bills are part of an effort to legislate transgender people out of the public eye.

Common Council introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislation
The Common Council revealed new proposals to that would impact how ICE agents operate in the city.

Mysterious smell prompts hundreds of 911 calls in southeast Wisconsin
A strange smell drifting through southeastern Wisconsin sparked hundreds of 911 calls Monday morning, prompting an investigation.

Cargill to close ground beef processing facility in Milwaukee, affecting over 221 employees
The plant, located at 200 S Emmber Lane, plans to stop production on or around April 17, 2026, and be fully closed on or around May 31.

More Wisconsinites set to lose FoodShare benefits
Feeding Wisconsin is raising concerns about new federal requirements.

Big thaw ahead for the Badger State
Some areas could reach into the low 50s this weekend.

Catcher Gary Sánchez agrees to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with the Brewers, AP source says
The 33-year-old Sánchez played for the Brewers in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record time
Stolz won the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time for the first of what he hopes will be a four-gold Winter Games.

Eric Wilcots named interim chancellor for UW-Madison amid Mnookin departure
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving the university in May to become president at Columbia University.

Cardiologist breaks down how cholesterol measures heart health
February is designated as American Heart Month.

16-year-old student arrested for gun at Bradford High School in Kenosha
Police said they'd gotten information the boy may have had a gun, so he was searched at 7:30 a.m.

Wisconsin farmer worries immigration enforcement could impact nation’s food supply
Emmet Fisher of Hager City says grocery store shelves would be empty if all undocumented immigrants are deported.

From Star Wars to bobbleheads, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights and promotional giveaways
There will also be four community nights and 23 promotional giveaways.

Green Bay landlord charged in alleged sexual extortion scheme
Police arrested 61-year-old Michael Zolper after the suspect reportedly solicited sexual acts from tenants.

Understanding the importance of climate norms
Climatologists use 30-year periods to express year-to-year variability. Here's how they are using this data.

Man says he was questioned about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance before being released
The man told several media outlets that he had nothing to do with last week's disappearance of Guthrie.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz set to race in the 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics
The beginning of competition on Wednesday is slated for 6:30 p.m. local time, which is 12:30 p.m. ET.

Volunteers help energize Team USA athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Wisconsin woman fulfills her dream of going to the Olympics while supporting American athletes in Italy.

State Assembly unanimously passes WisEye funding bill
A bipartisan bill to fund Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN is on its way to the State Senate.

World News

PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying 'UK has been colonised'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".

Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement
The BBC's political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.

Nottingham Forest sack manager Dyche after 114 days
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche as head coach after just 114 days in charge and are looking for their fourth boss of the season.

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

'Costly and devastating' error sees GB's Fear & Gibson miss medal
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on becoming the first British figure skaters in 32 years to win an Olympic medal, as they fail to make the ice dance podium.

Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.

Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.

Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

Laughing gas canisters explode at waste centres hundreds of times a week, firms say
Discarded nitrous oxide canisters are exploding in waste incinerators causing staff safety concerns.

Epstein survivor calls on Palace to search Andrew's files
Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.

Vonn 'making progress' after third leg operation
Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

Nordic combined - the only event in which women cannot compete
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women's event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.

'Hard to forgive' love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.

Meet France's controversial ice dance Olympic champions
There was plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that was nothing compared to the drama off it.

How British skeleton came back fighting after 2022
The 2022 Winter Olympics were a disaster for British skeleton - but they have bounced back with a vengeance since.

I died for 40 minutes - here's what it taught me about life
After a cardiac arrest Patrick Charnley was clinically dead. He came back to life a changed man.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

The Papers: 'Police assessing Andrew's "leaks"' and 'Outrage at Prem boss'
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sir Jim Ratcliffe dominate Thursday's front pages.

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

Force that charged woman who accused policeman of rape investigated
The inquiry is likely to address whether any officers who worked on the case should be disciplined.

Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic,' not addiction
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.

US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.

Six dead in suspected murder-suicides in Bulgarian mountains, officials say
The national police chief has branded the case an "unprecedented crime" unlike any other seen before in the country.

Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says
Gordon Brown said police should "urgently" re-examine their investigation into Epstein's victims possibly being trafficked in and out of the UK.

Principal shot in Thailand school siege dies of injuries
A gunman who laid siege to the school shot the principal and another female student who is out of danger.

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Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row