Local Wisconsin News

Spotty storms linger through Monday
Hot and humid air follows the scattered storms.

Senate leaders open to discussing budget surplus deal
The $1.8B proposal failed to pass through the State Senate during a May special session.

In Focus: Diverse and Resilient supports victims of violence in LGBTQ community
Reiko Ramos is the anti-violence program director for the organization Diverse and Resilient.

Celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with several organizations doing work in the LGBTQ community in the state.

In Focus: Sen. Ratcliff shares work of Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus
This week on “In Focus,” we commemorate Pride Month in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project documents stories of state’s LGBTQ community
Michail Takach, president and program director, joined us to discuss the work that the organization does to preserve LGBTQ history within the state.

What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center
Clashes outside a New Jersey detention center have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talk June Dairy Month
Peterson discussed the challenges that many face when it comes to trade certainty, costs and crop yields.

Shipyard Redevelopment Project aims to enhance Green Bay experience
Just minutes away from Titletown, the Shipyard District is undergoing a rebirth.

President Trump touts support for Wisconsin farmers
The president visited Custer Farms to highlight how his administration has supported farmers through new trade markets and less red tape.

Horlick High School wears orange for gun violence awareness
The “Wear Orange” movement started on June 2, 2015.

Milwaukee Health Department monitoring 3 ‘very low risk travelers’ for Ebola
Health officials said there are no suspected cases of Ebola in Milwaukee and that the public should not be concerned.

Milwaukee Congresswoman 'very concerned' about constituent in ICE custody
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
Taylor has made 62 starts but has spent the majority of his career in a reserve role.

Peninsula State Park ranked as third best state park in U.S.
The Wisconsin part was among several others to be recognized in USA Today’s 10Best list.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

‘Larger-than-life’ musical instrument art installation coming to Milwaukee for Rainbow Summer
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back Rainbow Summer from July 14-19, with musical performances, art and more.

Dane County Board of Supervisors approves resolution urging UW Health, Children’s Wisconsin to resume gender-related care
It comes after Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health made the decision in January to stop providing the services in light of federal proposals.

Things to do around Wisconsin: AmFam Championship, Banana Ball World Tour, free state park admission
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

June dairy breakfasts highlight industry across Wisconsin
Dairy breakfasts are happening all around the state.

World News

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks
The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Vulnerable women lured by illegal sperm donor services on social media
A BBC investigation paid £100 for one donor’s “baby batter” delivered by post with a carton of passata.

Royal Mail delivers new parent magazine to father 19 years late
Paul Edwards, 52, was left baffled after the magazine finally arrived almost two decades late.

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Australian doctor who underwent world-first brain tumour treatment dies
The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week but the dream might be over
They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

Police officer on Love Island US faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?
Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.

Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pair
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.

Girl, 16, among five arrested over Nowak protests as three charged
Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

Lord's pitch does not benefit Test cricket, Stokes says after England beat New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game’s longest format.

Man arrested 22 years after teen murdered in Leeds
Tyrone Clarke's mother says the family has been living "with this shadow over us" for 22 years.

Man charged in Great Yarmouth teen rape case
Police said a 34-year-old is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Simone Biles reveals health scare after 'almost dying'
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".

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David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.

Anthropic: AI could escape human control
US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide
Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.

'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last
Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.

Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.

Remarkable Tongue is England's premier bowler - Agnew
Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson showed their skills in victory over New Zealand, but Josh Tongue is now England's premier Test bowler, writes Jonathan Agnew.