Local Wisconsin News

In Focus: Report finds 101 Wisconsinites lost lives to domestic violence last year
Monique Minkens, executive director of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, joined us to share more.

In Focus: How the Wisconsin legislature aims to bolster domestic violence programs
State Rep. Jodi Emerson joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss how she feels the legislature can make sure programs have what they need.

78-year-old lifelong Brewers fan shares decades of memories
He has followed the franchise since before it moved to Milwaukee.

Sunday bonanza with sports and excellent weather
Unseasonably mild weather extends through Monday.

It's been two years since Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.

Candidates for Wisconsin's Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ
Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle.

What Brewers fans should know before buying NLCS resale tickets
With Brewers NLCS tickets scarce on the team website, Wisconsin officials and local resellers urge fans to use trusted resale sources.

Measles cases climb to 263 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Hurricane Isaias bring impacts to the Gulf Coast
Watch live cameras from the beaches as Isaias moves onshore.

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs
Mitchell created an indelible moment in Brewers history in the eighth inning of the clinching Game 4 victory of the NL Division Series on Wednesday.

Milwaukee opens new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility
The $245 million facility features advanced crime labs, autopsy suites, evidence storage, a firing range and emergency management options.

DNR announces fall candlelight hikes, festivals at state parks
Here's a look at what parks are offering.

Dennis Krause Blog: Ditka's death brings to mind Bears' rivalry with Packers
Ditka coached the Bears to their last Super Bowl victory, after the 1985 season. That Bears defense remains the best I've ever seen.

In Focus: Exposed Inc. creators turned experiences with domestic violence into a podcast to help others
Natalie Hayden and LaVerne Badger created the podcast, Exposed Inc., and now lead workshops to prevent domestic violence.

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Most preseason projections have the Bucks finishing at or near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Dane County advocates push for safer sidewalks and crosswalks
It comes as residents report gaps in accessible sidewalks and crossings.

Shoppers turn selective as inflation pressures budgets
The National Retail Federation said national retail sales have grown for 11 months, with August year-over-year sales up about 3.5%.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Police: Madison teen suffers gunshot wound, attends school same day
A 15-year-old told police he was shot near East High School. He said he still went to school, but did not tell anyone he had a gunshot wound.

World News

Attack on Saudi Arabian airport is another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.

Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal
A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.

Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked on Saturday.

Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

Three friends on their student debt: One paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people, but will it hold?
Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army
A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

Northern Lights dazzle skies across the UK
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder
Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.

Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'
The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.

'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

Young people are taking up bell-ringing to make connections
Katie Anderson says making music with others is an antidote to screens and scrolling.

Historic cathedral introduces £12 fee for visitors from outside Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral now charges an entrance fee for visitors from outside Scotland.

'Tropical jungle' of wallabies, porcupines and parrots must move after neighbours complain
James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Verstappen dominates for first Singapore Grand Prix win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli.

Australia in strong position against South Africa - first Test scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.