Local Wisconsin News

Animal shelters prepare to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
Animal rescue groups throughout Wisconsin are preparing to take in beagles that were recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Wisconsin businesses prepare for Mother's Day
Spoiling mom doesn’t have to come at a high price tag either, Alfa's said to always talk with your local florist on budget friendly options.

Milwaukee woman accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2M
She allegedly bought a restaurant, car and car wash with the profits.

Tracking hantavirus concerns in Wisconsin
What to know if you have upcoming travel plans.

Frosty night followed by warmer Friday
Highs to end the week reach into the 60s and low 70s.

More meatballs: IKEA to open second Wisconsin location in Madison
IKEA is building its brand with a new Madison, Wis., location, set to open in 2026.

Soybean industry gets $14 million boost from USDA
The Department of Agriculture is hoping to grow global demand for American soy.

Food truck owner sues City of Milwaukee over curfew ordinance
Abdallah Ismail is one of many food trucks that have expressed concern over the curfew that requires they close by 10 p.m. downtown.

Appleton officials at odds over cost of new barrier system to keep people safe at outdoor events
One alderperson said voted against them because they come with some other costs that could discourage vendors and businesses.

MATC students learn how to detect impaired driving
Impaired driving continues to be a serious issue across Wisconsin, with alcohol and drugs contributing to crashes, injuries and deaths.

'You couldn’t really script it any other way': Oostburg’s perfect girls basketball season was a family affair
From dad coaching on the sidelines to sisters playing on the court, the team's title run was all in the family.

'We absolutely need more resources': Homelessness a growing concern in Waukesha
Homelessness is a growing concern in Waukesha, as local shelters report an increasing number of people living on the streets.

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's future settled before the NBA draft
Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks, but it's possible he could leave Milwaukee after a frustrating, injury-marred season

Senior prank? Police issue warning, safety advice for 'senior assassin' game
Police want community members to know about the now-annual event.

'It's just hard watching it all go and having to replace everything': FEMA assessments underway for residents affected by April floods
The Wolf River reached a new record height of over 15 feet on April 17.

New executive orders will allow prison sentences in Wisconsin to be reduced
Gov. Tony Evers is reinstating the process of commuting prison sentences.

Officers from across Milwaukee County honor the lives of fallen officers
The lives of six fallen police officers in the greater Milwaukee area were honored during an annual ceremony on Wednesday.

Stepmother convicted in Outagamie County child abuse case
The charges stem from allegations that a 14-year-old girl was found severely malnourished in Aug. 2025. She weighed just 35 pounds.

Ashby ties Sale for big league lead with 6th win as Brewers defeat Cardinals 6-2
Rookie Brandon Sproat started and gave up one hit and three walks over four innings while striking out five.

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens its doors
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host workshops and programs that seek to not only educate people, but also empower them.

World News

When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.

Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence
Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.

Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career?
Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'
Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.

How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal
The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.

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Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!
Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
Or has the US president lost control?

Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years
The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought
When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.

Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale
Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.

Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win
Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.

Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".