Local Wisconsin News

'It’s the end of an era': Bobby Portis leaves behind huge impact on Milwaukee
Portis is included in the reported trade that’s sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in first round of 2026 NBA Draft
They took Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick and are acquiring the rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures return to normal with a decent amount of sunshine.

Off and on thunderstorms throughout the day
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day on Wednesday.

Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds
Milwaukee (48-29) won a series at Great American Ball Park for the ninth straight time and has won 12 of the last 13.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks begin new chapter with 2026 first round draft choices
Trading Giannis was traumatic. Yet, in the NBA Draft, the Bucks are starting to build what they hope is the next generation of a winning team.

'His impact is going to last for a long time': Organizations reflect on Giannis' philanthropy following reported trade
“He'll always be a part of this community, and we're just deeply appreciative of the impact that he's made," said Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King.

'Excellence and loyalty': Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke talks Giannis' legacy
Looking ahead, Paschke believes the Bucks are poised for a rebuild but could remain competitive and interesting sooner than expected.

Where the race for governor stands as August primary approaches
The race to become Wisconsin's next governor is thinning out less than eight weeks from the primary election.

National state fair seen as opportunity to tell people 'what a great place Wisconsin is'
Every state will be represented on the National Mall.

‘I’m going to miss you’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis era in Milwaukee
Many fans came to Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday where there is a large three-story mural of him in his jersey.

Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
The Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year, $3.5 million contract in February after he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Construction complete for first data center facility in Mount Pleasant
The data center was first announced in May 2024 by Microsoft.

10 key moments in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Bucks
Here's a look back at some of his most iconic moments.

Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo brought Milwaukee back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century.

Where to see July 4 fireworks this year in Wisconsin
Here’s some fireworks and celebrations happening in major Wisconsin cities.

MMSD approves policy to ban cellphones during school day
The Madison Metropolitan School District board on Monday night finalized a cohesive plan for cellphone use in schools ahead of a July 1 deadline.

Everyday Hero: Aspiring Eagle Scout builds gardens for local food pantry
Kayden Drella found inspiration while volunteering at Paul’s Pantry.

Organization offers inclusive self-defense course
It’s known as Chimera Empowerment Self-Defense.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff returns from the IL and records his 900th career strikeout
The most important thing for Woodruff and the Brewers is that he’s finally healthy and looking like the best version of himself.

World News

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.

Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound
The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

Scotland on 'brink of history', fans say ahead of Brazil World Cup tie
Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages.

Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.

French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.

GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

Bradford, Oldham and London first places to be looked at by grooming gang inquiry
The inquiry says it will initially focus on Oldham, Bradford and Keighley, and London.

How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak
About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely to be fully restored until Wednesday night.

Want to cool down in the water? Here's how to do it safely
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

Scotland primed for game of their lives against fallible Brazil
Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English.

Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth
England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew.

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

'Our house was turned into a cannabis farm while Dad was in hospital'
Police say estate agents and some landlords are cashing in on cannabis crime in rental properties.

Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

Luxury watches and £220 teapot: Police pictures reveal Peter Murrell's illicit purchases
Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
The resolution passed on Tuesday was largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.

Beach hut with no power or running water goes on sale for £200k
Despite the seemingly-high price tag, the beach hut is expected to fetch lots of interest.

Six jailed for life for 'senseless' murder of innocent woman
The murder of Joanne Penney was planned by Renaldo Baptiste from a prison cell.

Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

Jesy Nelson 'outraged' after MPs debate muscle condition that affects her twins
The singer says children face a "postcode lottery", as testing for the disease is staggered.

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Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?

The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.

Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return
England captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.