Local Wisconsin News

Pinball, board games and consoles, oh my!: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The three-day event brings gamers together to celebrate the hobby.

Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.

Pleasant weekend shaping up for the state
Expect sunshine with highs in the 60s for most.

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

Oshkosh declares State of Emergency as Wisconsin flood issues persist
Fox River on pace to crest next Monday.

Medical College of Wisconsin lab researches impact of psychedelics on the brain
Part of the research is looking at how psychedelics can treat those with mood disorders or battling addiction.

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Weather changes lead to more unpredictable conditions for Wisconsin farmers
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office confirms the growing season has been starting earlier due to warming temperatures.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Midwest Gaming Classic, Wisconsin Marathon, 100 miles of thrifting
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'It's a bit overwhelming': Clean up efforts continue in Rock County
The Salvation Army of Rock County is offering free clean up kits. The kit is filled with trash bags, bleach, soap, gloves, masks, and batteries.

Changes to Wisconsin's FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Work requirements are being expanded for participants, along with certain products being banned from the program.

Bay View High School unveil new food truck made and operated by students
Bay View High School got its first look on Thursday at their new food truck called ‘414 ATE’.

'It's heartbreaking watching your community go through this': Shiocton residents return home after floods
On Thursday, the village reopened homes to residents who had to be evacuated from the area last week due to the rising flood waters.

Wisconsin facing floods, wildfire risk at the same time
In 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land in Wisconsin.

Some Wisconsin farm fields damaged by torrential rains
Farmers already faced soft commodity prices and increases in production costs like fuel and fertilizer.

World News

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Two children die in house fire in Wolverhampton
Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived.

Princess Catherine pays tribute to war dead of Australia and New Zealand
She attended a service commemorating Australian and New Zealand troops who died in conflict.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

The King faces biggest test of his reign as he heads to visit Trump
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Loud eaters, people on phones - the bad behaviour plaguing my cinema trip
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Why bookworms looking for a bestseller are turning to TikTok
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Gladiator Giant claims he was axed from BBC show over girlfriend's job
Jamie Bigg says he wanted to publicise his relationship and was told he "wouldn't be continuing" on the show.

Extradited teen in court over woman's murder
The London property manager, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

Tensions flare in heated I'm A Celebrity live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Many died due to conditions at a warehouse they'd been shipped to, while others arrived dead, authorities say.

Murdered toddler James Bulger's family find items from vandalised grave
The grave of James Bulger, who was murdered in 1993, has been vandalised twice, his family says.

Falklands veteran hopes King can speak to Trump over US 'review' of UK's sovereignty claim
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

'Dad had a gun under his pillow' to protect largest UK medieval coin hoard
The Fishpool Hoard - consisting of more than 1,200 coins - was uncovered more than 60 years ago.

'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled
Sir Michael Palin says his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".

Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

Watch: Couple who met on bus take double decker to their wedding
The pair are now married after meeting during their commute last summer.

'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean'
A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.

Under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Grandfather says Britain's Got Talent duet with grandson was 'greatest moment'
The pair went from singing in care homes to the Britain's Got Talent stage.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
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Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.