Local Wisconsin News

MMSD study says Milwaukee flooding not entirely caused by clogged sewer
A Milwaukee sewerage district study shows Bay View backups would have happened even without a clogged overflow pipe.

Context, personal experiences help teachers share story of 9/11 with new generation of students
The 9/11 attacks took place several years before today's high school students were born.

Remembering those with Wisconsin ties who were lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twelve people who were killed that day had ties to the Badger State. Here are their names.

Wisconsin National Guard reflects on Sept. 11 response 25 years later
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, Wisconsin National Guard leaders reflect on air patrols, airport security and years of deployments.

Wisconsinites with allergies face tough September
Levels of grass pollen and ragweed are surging in certain communities.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sues over abortion provider, waiting period rules
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is challenging state rules on physicians and waiting periods, saying the restrictions limit access across Wisconsin.

Voters to decide whether places of worship should stay open in states of emergency
The constitutional amendment stems from criticism over Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘He didn’t call me’: President Trump’s $5,000 pledge surprises Wisconsin Republicans
President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November, every American adult will get a $5,000 check.

Former Milwaukee City Attorney sentenced to 18 months of probation for misconduct in office
A jury found him guilty of misconduct in office in early August.

Gorgeous weather hangs around into Friday
Comfortable conditions and sunshine take us through the end of the work week.

Josh Jacobs ordered to pay $1,000 fine in battery charge
The judge also set a deferred judgement agreement for his second charge of criminal damage to property.

Brewers send Brandon Sproat to minors after his ninth-inning struggles in win over Cubs
He walked four of the five batters he faced in the ninth and had a throwing error and a wild pitch during that stretch.

Your guide to fall foliage in Wisconsin
Whether you’re planning the ideal hike, a serene drive or hoping for the perfect photo, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the autumn hues.

Packers may need to rely on Jordan Love more than usual because of unsettled rushing attack
Due to three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs' legal situation, the Packers may have to depend on their passing game more than usual.

Packers look to set early tone in NFC North opener
The Packers open the season Sunday at Minnesota, looking to set an early NFC North tone while preparing for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense.

9/11 anniversary brings reflection, expansion plans in Kewaskum
The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum prepares to remember the 25th anniversary of the attacks, while planning an indoor expansion.

Mild September weekend with possible rain
A few off and on showers may be possible this weekend.

Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep
Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also homered for majors-leading Milwaukee (91-56).

Madison council rejects Willy Street business relief proposal
The proposal was tied to businesses still dealing with the aftermath of the Ruiz shooting.

Yellowjacket activity spikes in Wisconsin
Peak yellowjacket season could still last for weeks.

World News

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

Hull City footballer in crash near training ground
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

Catherine sees how her charity climb funds are helping hospital
The Princess of Wales completed the climb in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

I was in the epicentre - I'm so lucky to have lived
Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed
A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life
Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer
Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.

'Do I have to turn this gig down?': Female DJs describe harassment behind the decks
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Fraud-accused Southern Water boss appears in court
Matthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.

Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began
Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.

Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

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And journalist Peter Bergen on his interview with Bin Laden before 9/11

Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'
George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.

Hull fined £30k & bans issued over Chelsea chant
Hull City have been fined £30,000 over discriminatory chanting with the club issuing three supporter bans following their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February.

Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.