Local Wisconsin News

How to plan your route to the Brewers ballpark amid I-94 construction
To help get fans prepared for lane and exit closures and anticipated heavier traffic, the Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT have created a new tool.

Spectrum reaches agreement with MLB to carry Milwaukee Brewers games
Starting this season, Brewers games will be produced and distributed by MLB.

Rivers says Antetokounmpo is progressing but not yet healthy
Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Take me out to the ball game
Don't forget the umbrella, showers move through Thursday.

Second NaturPak explosion turns deadly in Janesville
The incident is the second explosion at the facility in just over a month.

'It is critical': UW physics professors stress importance of federal funding
The researchers said breakthroughs in quantum technology are on the horizon.

Republicans ‘disappointed’ by veto of bill preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring land
The bill would have prevented countries like China, Russia, and Iran from acquiring land in Wisconsin.

Report: Wisconsin jails can do more to prevent opioid overdoses
Researchers point to need for more opioid use disorder medications behind bars.

Wisconsin farmers face uncertain economic picture in early 2026
Soft prices and some higher input costs create mixed outlook for Wisconsin farmers.

State Supreme Court debate postponed after Chris Taylor kidney stones diagnosis
In a statement, Chris Taylor’s campaign said she had fallen ill and the debate would be rescheduled.

Are GLP-1s and weight-loss drugs good in the long term? Health expert weighs in
Dr. Neha Pathak emphasized the importance of also implementing healthy lifestyle behavior changes. 

MMSD investigating teacher for possible inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher was immediately placed on leave.

3 things to watch in Brewers season
Opening Day for the Brewers is Thursday afternoon against the White Sox at American Family Field.

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft
Harry Wait was accused of requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason.

Meet the only woman on staff fixing Milwaukee County buses
Sharieka Thomas is the first and only woman participating in an 18-month apprenticeship program for bus mechanics.

Bus driver charged in crash that injured 41 people in Green Bay
The crash happened last Sunday as the bus was exiting off of I-43.

'It would be really a shame': Lake Country School at risk of shutting down if referendum fails
Lake Country School in Hartland, Wis., is at risk of shutting down if the $3.2 million operational referendum fails on April 7.

Summer in the stands: Wisconsin teacher scores homerun of side gigs with Brewers
Chris Viste bounces from calculus to the concourse before she is off for the summer, and it all starts on Brewers’ Opening Day.

Kenosha County to conduct housing study to assess need, growth opportunities
The study will address how to grow housing options in the county.

World News

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom
Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says
Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

Palestine Action arrests to resume while government appeal ongoing, Met says
The Met says it remains a criminal offence to support the banned group and it "must enforce the law".

Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.

Trump's strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

How the conflict in the Middle East is causing fuel protests in the Philippines
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance
Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago
Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

I'm one of only six men that work as midwives in Northern Ireland
A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.

Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

Rap legend Slick Rick on being honoured at tonight's Mobo Awards
The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming
ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

UK's newest national park - a huge opportunity or a waste of money?
Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys.

Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack
Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

YouTuber Elz the Witch 'tremendously proud' to be Bafta Games Awards host
The presenter and long-time video game fan takes over from Phil Wang as the face of the prestigious show.

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.

Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

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The US-Iran Briefing Wars
Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

Will Trump succeed in changing the US voting system?
And why have ICE agents been deployed to US airports?

Ruth Jones as the late Carry On actress Hattie Jacques
How actress Hattie Jacques's home life was blown apart by a secret sexual liaison.