Local Wisconsin News

Everyday Hero: This Rock County hospital runs a homeless shelter — and it works
The shelter focuses on stability, providing residents with time, structure and support to find their footing.

Green Bay Packers enter offseason with questions about future
Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s status is still unclear, but he is under contract for next season.

Wisconsin's Nick Boyd named AP men's college basketball player of the week
That comes after he helped the Badgers beat UCLA and then-unbeaten Michigan.

SentryWorld to host 2 future USGA Championships
It’ll host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and the 2034 U.S. Senior Open Championship.

Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's ICE proposal
Sara Rodriguez proposed civil immigration enforcement actions in Wisconsin should be banned around courthouses, hospitals and other locations.

Children’s Wisconsin will no longer provide gender-related pharmacologic care
A hospital spokesperson cited “escalating legal and federal regulatory risk facing systems and providers across the nation” in making the decision.

Evers unveils first state-funded child care program ‘Get Kids Ready’
This new program will give direct payments totaling $65 million to child care providers that have school readiness programs for 4-year-olds.

West Allis boosts businesses during slow winter season
West Allis Winter Week is one way businesses see a boost.

Once last mild day before colder air returns
Highs Tuesday will be in the upper 30s and 40s.

Neighbor who helped stop a data center in Caledonia now advising people nationwide
Residents in Caledonia, which is in Racine County, are among the few who have successfully halted a proposed data center.

Gov. Tony Evers lays out his priorities for 2026
The governor says there's a long list of things he wants to accomplish in his final year in office.

Packers' inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago
The wild-card playoff game marked the fourth time they lost a game they had led by at least nine points in the second half.

Respiratory illness activity now 'very high' in Wisconsin
Hospitals report seeing the highest number of flu cases since last February.

Packers' Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human."

Wisconsin businesses, communities continue to navigate respiratory illness season
Overall, health officials said more people in Outagamie County were sick during the holidays.

Wisconsin lawmakers propose new regulations for data centers
The rapid growth of data centers has prompted lawmakers from both parties to push for statewide regulations

Wisconsin lawmakers in DC share their 2026 goals
House members will be focused on Congress and running for re-election.

Man charged with sexually assaulting 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case
The Portage County District Attorney’s Office said it received a report that showed Coyle had recent sexual contact with the child victim.

Brookfield mayor shares update on new public market plans and real estate
A public market will be built in the city, which will replace the former Boston Store at Brookfield Square Mall.

Celebrate MLK Day in Wisconsin with these events
From keynote speakers to acts of service, here's a handful of events you can attend.

World News

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

Red Arrows get first female leader
Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.

Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash
Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.

Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Nuclear bunker nears collapse due to erosion
The brick building, on the East Yorkshire coast, is thought to be about 70 years old.

DIY SOS thief caught out by tracking tag on cement mixer
David Matthew Pugh has been sentenced to unpaid work after taking a cement mixer and wheelbarrows.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line plan could be revived, government to say
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Last year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says
Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.

Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links
Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward

Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame
Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.