Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin communities see a growing share of summer travel revenue
Our In Focus show this week focused on the always-busy summer tourism in Wisconsin.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

In Focus: Assembly Committee on Tourism Chairman talks draw to Northwoods
This week on "In Focus," tk tk tk

In Focus: Visit Milwaukee highlights biggest happenings this summer
Claire Hanan from Visit Milwaukee broke down how the city is able to draw tourists who are planning to go to Wisconsin already.

In Focus: Wisconsin Tourism Secretary discusses biggest statewide draws
Sayers broke down what's been behind Wisconsin's record-breaking run the past few years as it continues to serve as a giant tourist draw.

Sunday begins with clouds and scattered storms
Expect several rounds of rain and thunderstorms, with the potential for severe weather at times.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through early next week
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Steps Against Melanoma Walk set to take place at Milwaukee County Zoo Sunday
Now in its 21st year, Nicole Merryman helped to take over the event in 2023 after losing her sister to melanoma several years before.

Rescued research beagles learn love in Dane County
Hundreds of volunteers and advocates have come together to help the dogs heal and move toward a new future.

'Some people are literally living in their trucks': Trucker drivers feel the squeeze of high diesel prices
Some drivers are paying over $1,000 to fill their big rigs, forcing the industry to make cuts, reduce routes and add fuel surcharges.

‘It doesn't solve the long-term structural problems’: Why schools would still sue lawmakers had Wisconsin’s budget surplus deal not fallen apart
A political blame game continues in Madison after a $1.8 billion compromise to cut taxes and fund special education fell apart this week.

Stoughton business owners struggle amid Highway 51 construction
Businesses said it’s been hard to stay afloat with customers having difficulty accessing their stores and restaurants.

MKE Peace Week seeks to prevent violence
Brenda Cassellius, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, said 12 MPS students were shot and killed since last July.

How AI is helping to limit Wisconsin wildfires
Xcel Energy is utilizing nine Pano AI cameras in northeast Wisconsin.

Wisconsin gains nearly 16,000 residents from July 2024 to July 2025
Looking at the five years from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, Wisconsin gained 78,464 residents.

Marabou stork rescued, brought to Safari Lake Geneva
The African stork was roaming around parts of Wisconsin.

El Niño status update for 2026
A strong El Niño is possible by the summer and it could have impacts on the 2026 Hurricane Season.

Preserving a patriot: Wisconsin community keeps Revolutionary War veteran’s story from fading, 250 years later
At Oak Hill Cemetery in Brookfield, Wis., you will see a grave littered with American flags. It is home to Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch.

Neighbors work to buy land for preservation
They have to come up with $920,000 by Aug. 19.

Milwaukee woman launches 'Slow Moe' campaign to combat reckless driving
“Slow Moe” is a turtle character with a simple message: “Slow your roll, MKE.”

World News

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die: The hidden condition affecting 1m women
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

This new Irish trad band haven't released a record - but could be the next big thing
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder
Riot police had to clear the streets after thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough
Zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo named the baby Atty to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming
Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.

Moment brazen thief steals entire Mini Egg chocolate display
Ashley Daley is jailed after a three-week shoplifting spree costing businesses £4,000.

Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre sells for almost £7,000.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

Q+A: Burnham Says He'd Save Labour, But Can He Win Makersfield?
And Wes Streeting says he’ll run.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

Italy condemn Wales to another Six Nations Wooden Spoon
Wales suffer another Six Nations clean sweep after losing to Italy, a result which extends their winless run to a record nine Tests.

Title decider not cut short by pitch invasion - SPFL
The SPFL confirms Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts did not end prematurely, while condemning the pitch invasion after Celtic's third goal.