Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee Police Department is cracking down on street takeovers
This past weekend, MPD said three people were arrested in connection with street takeovers.

Can MarShawn Lloyd make an impact with the Packers this season?
The Packers were considered thin at running back, even before the Josh Jacobs situation.

Milwaukee Juneteenth organizers shares what you can expect
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Lawmakers, justice advocates share mixed reactions to sentence commutations
Governor Evers issued executive orders at the beginning of April reinstating commutations in Wisconsin.

Hitless through seven innings, Brewers rally in eighth to beat Cardinals 2-1
Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth for the Cardinals, who have lost seven of nine games.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs released from jail after arrest
Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on several alleged charges relating to domestic abuse.

Former Judge Dugan's team scores a legal win in Wisconsin
Next week's scheduled sentencing is now delayed.

Cardinals RHP Dustin May loses no-hitter in the 8th against the Brewers
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Scholar Athlete: Kaylee Erickson
Kaylee Erickson was a two-time all-conference golfer for Eau Claire North.

Doctor shares the helpful acronym to spot symptoms of a stroke
Dr. Hatim Attar, a neurologist with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, said time is of the essence.

Isolated evening thunderstorms then quickly clearing
Temperatures overnight will drop into the 40s and 50s.

Cardinals' Marmol says Brewers relayed signs from dugout, leading to Uribe's reaction
Uribe said he believed Marmol had been making signs to direct Cardinals pitchers to hit Brewers batters with pitches.

Grand Chute private school teacher charged for inappropriate relationship with student
Keisha Stuart, a 31-year-old teacher with Fundamental School, was arrested on several charges.

DHS confirms first cases of mpox in Wisconsin this year
DHS said there are five confirmed cases in southeastern and northern Wisconsin as of May 26.

Here are this year's Wisconsin State Fair admission deals
There are a handful of sponsored admission deal days for attendees to take advantage of.

‘Clue’ sleuths into Sheboygan’s Weill Center for two nights only
Based on the Hasbro board game and the 1985 movie, this whodunit mystery will leave you laughing.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity gets help from Brandon Woodruff, Brewers players
The roughly 1,300 square foot homes will be sold to first-time homebuyers once they are complete.

Milwaukee Fire Department continues to face uphill battle to keep aging frontline fleet on the road
“We are fixing older rigs that in some other departments would be out of service," JJ Roman, a long-time fire mechanic with the department, said.

Youth Conservation Congress works to create future outdoors leaders
The Youth Conservation Congress consists of middle and high school age students who share a passion for the outdoors.

Brewers manager Murphy calls Uribe's mound antics unacceptable
Uribe got Alec Burleson on a called third strike with two outs and runners on first and second in the eighth, the only inning he pitched.

World News

'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.

I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed
The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.

Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time
She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.

An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave
Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.

US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas - a strategic port city - and shot down four Iranian attack drones.

Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.

'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

The Papers: 'Labour risking 'lost generation' and 'Britain's gone balmy!'
Several of Thursday's front pages lead with a new report about unemployment among young people and rising heating bills.

What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Travelling solo and bunking up - life on the lower rung of tennis circuit
Top tennis players are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money to those ranked lower.

Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.

Birmingham City Council fines itself £472,000 for Clean Air Zone breaches
One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements.

Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.

Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.

Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.

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Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

U-turns, tension & trophies - inside 12 glorious months of Glasner
Crystal Palace's Conference League victory comes at the end of a remarkable 12-month period of success under departing boss Oliver Glasner.

Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.

Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open 'cheating' row
Germany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated exchange at the French Open.

Tuchel's biggest mistake? Wharton shines after England omission
Adam Wharton starred as Crystal Palace won a European trophy but the midfielder will not feature at this summer's World Cup.