Local Wisconsin News

How to get to Summerfest via public transit, shuttles
From shuttles to bus routes, here are all the ways you can get to the Big Gig this year.

Soaring success: Western Lakes Fire elevates emergency response with drone program expansion
Within the first few weeks of getting the new drones, the department successfully located a missing person with the technology.

Last Littoral Combat Ship built for U.S. Navy leaves Marinette
Work at Marinette shipyard supports jobs throughout Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
It has concluded with a determination that no further action is warranted under the circumstances.

Joey Ortiz hits his first homer in almost 10 months as Brewers beat Padres 6-4 for 5th straight win
Brandon Sproat struck out six and allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn his first career win.

Let gardening season begin as temperatures climb
Frost will be a thing of the past as temperatures rise.

Sightly cooler today with a brisk breeze
Statewide highs will range from the 50s to low 70s.

Joint Finance Committee passes bipartisan budget surplus deal
Republicans said their focus is on using the surplus to provide immediate relief for Wisconsin taxpayers and public schools.

Rescued beagles are being prepared for adoption as more big names help advocate for them
On Wednesday, both the Milwaukee and Green Bay locations are expecting to get an additional 25 dogs each.

Fox Valley superintendents react to possible $600 million education funding deal
Fox Valley Superintendents React to Possible $600 Million Education Funding Deal

Nine Democrats try to unseat Bryan Steil
The district has been held by a Republican for 30 years.

Former pastor sentenced to life in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child
The former pastor was found guilty of one count of repeated sexual assault of a child for incidents that occurred from 2005 to 2010.

How record-high diesel prices in Wisconsin are impacting you
Shipping industry stuck paying higher prices for now.

PWHL draft class headed by 5 US gold medal-winning Olympians, including Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey
The quality of talent represents one of the reasons why the 8-team league elected to add as many as four expansion franchises for next season.

Brewers' Christian Yelich comes off injured list after missing a month with an adductor strain
Yelich was hitting .314 with a .375 on-base percentage, one homer, 10 RBIs and three steals in 15 games before going on the injured list.

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
Numerous groups are working to transfer the 1,500 dogs bought from Ridglan Farms, dog breeder and research facility outside of Madison, Wis.

Milwaukee trailblazer Dr. William Finlayson dead at 101
Finlayson was the first Black doctor at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Mount Sinai and also opened the city's first Black-owned bank.

Wisconsin athletic director search committee includes Colts GM Ballard and former NBA star Finley
Colts GM Chris Ballard and NBA All-Star Michael Finley are part of the nine-person search committee to help select Wisconsin’s next athletic director.

Madison Police’s first therapy dog aims to spread paw-sitivity
Frost, a golden retriever, will help MPD staff during difficult and stressful scenarios.

Milwaukee leaders push youth programs to help prevent summer violence
Milwaukee leaders and medical professionals are urging prevention, mentorship and youth engagement as summer approaches.

World News

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton
Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".

Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.

Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.

Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?
Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.

'When the school bell goes, it's fight or flight' - the PTSD faced by NI's prison guards
Two former prison guards discuss the long-term trauma of a career working with Northern Ireland's most dangerous criminals.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'
The lure of luxury prizes is leading people to addiction, gambling support organisations warn.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after 'I worry about Africans' recording
Bertie Ahern says he did not know he was being recorded after a video emerged of him discussing African and Muslim immigrants into Ireland.

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy
The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers
The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.

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Starmer Says He’s Staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

A moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes
Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story.

Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?
Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.

England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker
England end Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.

Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives.

Japan coach Jones suspended for four games
Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.

World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash
Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.

Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season
The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season.