Local Wisconsin News

Smoke keeps crowds down at Maxwell Street Days as Madison health officials urge caution outdoors
A thick haze of smoke blanketed Madison for a second straight day.

Keeping Wisconsin's dairy herds healthy in extreme temperatures
Wisconsin farmers have access to real time technology that helps them keep dairy herds safe in extreme weather conditions

Things to do around Wisconsin: AC/DC at Camp Randall, Country Thunder and county fairs
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Brief break from the smoke
Air quality improves briefly before smoke returns Saturday

Sara Rodriguez dropping out of Wisconsin governor's race
Late Sunday night, Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin announced its decision to fire campaign manager Kara Spencer.

Smoky skies and air quality concerns into the weekend
Canadian wildfire smoke is bringing hazardous air quality to parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Air quality advisory extended through Friday evening amid wildfire smoke
Smoke out of Minnesota and Canada started to drift in on Tuesday.

Know before you go: Wisconsin State Fair frequently asked questions
From ticket deals to bag policies, here's what you need to know before you go.

EAA AirVenture volunteers prepare for huge week despite wildfire smoke
Last year, EAA AirVenture saw a record attendance of over 700,000 for the week-long event.

A proposed natural gas plant continues to face strong opposition in Darien
The Public Service Commission held two public hearings Thursday to allow people to comment on the project.

Summer-like heat continues into the weekend
Highs remain above average.

Waukesha County Fair pivots due to wildfire smoke
Events across the state are doing their best to work around the smoke and poor air quality resulting from the wildfires.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis introduced in Miami on Thursday
Former Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo held his first news conference since being traded to the Heat Thursday afternoon in Miami.

Wildfire smoke puts essential workers at risk
The smoke is certainly no joke for those who need to work outside – no matter the conditions and poor air quality.

Wisconsin Elections Commission discouraging voters from betting on elections
Elections commissioners say if a voter bets on the result of an election, they could face felony charges.

One-stop recovery center opens in Rock County for thousands impacted by April storms
Rock County Emergency Management estimates around 140,000 people throughout the county were impacted by the April flooding and storms in 2026.

Brewers reveal their 2027 regular season schedule
The Brewers on Thursday announced next year’s season will begin on Thursday, March 25.

Milwaukee Ald. Peter Burgelis drops out of congressional race
Burgelis got into the race in April in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Bryan Steil.

Wisconsin has at least 61 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 11 were acquired inside the U.S.

Darlington police chief fired after OWI
Conway received a citation for first-offense OWI on June 19.

World News

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.

Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday
Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".

The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all
Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more
The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.

16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's slow reaction to Haaland's bromance
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.

Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained
Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".

The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'
Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.