Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsinites hit stores, roads ahead of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, many hit the roads and headed to the stores to keep their plans on track for Thanksgiving.

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home
A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge agreed on Wednesday to seal the petition filed by the DOC late Tuesday seeking the revocation.

Winter weather wraps up across Wisconsin
Expect travel headaches to continue in some areas through early Thursday.

Snow gradually ends but wind and cold stick around
Overnight lows will fall into the teens and 20s.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center to receive $105 million to build replacement hospital
The new facility, which will be just three miles from the current one, will be able to care for more patients, with an increased bed capacity of 25.

Thousands of Wisconsinites without power Wednesday
After snow fell in Wisconsin overnight and into this morning, 33,773 Wisconsin households were without power as of Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.

Lions and Packers kick off holiday triple-header with high-stakes game in division and playoff races
Green Bay can boost its chances of winning the NFC North for the first time since 2021 by beating the Lions and sweeping the season series.

Federal judge dismisses plea talks, sets trial date for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant
Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Hugh Jackman to serve up special flavor of custard at Kopp’s
He'll be at the Greenfield location of the custard joint on Dec. 2, ahead of the Milwaukee premiere of "Song Sung Blue," in which he stars.

HUD offers financial flexibility for Wisconsinites impacted by August floods
HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced the agency will make federal help available to supplement recovery efforts.

Foxconn announces plans for $569 expansion in Racine County
The manufacturing expansion would create 1,374 jobs over the next four years.

Thanksgiving is busiest time of year for plumbers. Here’s how to avoid having to call one
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers.

Jordan Love ready for quick turnaround on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit
Love admits he played through pain in his left shoulder Sunday against the Vikings.

'I was breathing in, but nothing was happening': Retired deputy shares journey with rare genetic condition
Daniel Hughes retired early after learning a chronic cough was a pre-existing lung disease that was sparked from short telomere syndrome.

Wisconsin retailers optimistic for holiday sales growth
The final weeks of the year are an important time for many Wisconsin Main Street retailers.

Winter storm will affect travel on Saturday
A winter storms will likely cause travel issues this weekend.

Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Opening gun deer weekend shows 3.9% increase in deer harvest
Hunters registered 90,671 deer this year for opening weekend.

Geyser one step closer to returning to Waukesha after waiving extradition hearing
Waukesha County's DA Office said it will work with the Sheriff’s Department to bring Geyser back to Waukesha County. It did not give a timeline.

Body camera footage shows police encounter with Morgan Geyser at Illinois truck stop
Geyser was one of the two girls convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

World News

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

We make £100,000. The cut to cash Isa limit is a big blow
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.

Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.

Several arrests at Westminster farmers' protest over inheritance tax plans
The tractors drove to Parliament on Budget day in a protest over inheritance tax.

England's Abby Dow on retiring at 28 - from World Cup winner to mechanical engineer
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.

Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.

Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park
The former leader of Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, comes under fresh scrutiny over his actions on the day of the flood.

Terror group Palestine Action like the suffragettes, court hears
Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.

Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.

All you need to know about season five of Stranger Things
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying
The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords.

Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement
Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.

Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.

Owners of properties worth more than £2m in England face 'mansion tax'
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

New pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicle owners
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.

How Rosalía's new album got us talking about classical music
The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.

Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.

Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's red card ban for World Cup?
Has Fifa given Cristiano Ronaldo special treatment to get the star player to the 2026 World Cup finals, or have we seen this happen before?

They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.

Drug users could smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room under proposals
The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.

US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan
Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse.

Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.