Local Wisconsin News

Make plans to enjoy a beautiful Sunday in Wisconsin
Expect a mostly sunny Sunday with highs in the 70s and 80s.

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.

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.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

Flu season off to fast start in Wisconsin
Data from Wisconsin-based Epic Research shows flu numbers at this point of the year have soared past last year’s numbers.

Milwaukee businesses prepare for Brewers NLCS economic boost
Visit Milwaukee reported each Brewers home playoff game brings more than $5 million in economic impact.

Brewers fans gear up for NLCS with postseason merch
The Dodgers swept the Brewers before winning the World Series last year.

World News

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park
The man was reported to have entered the tiger enclosure before he was attacked, police say.

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

MPs seek to overturn ruling that stops police being sued for failings
MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.

Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

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

Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City as they prepare to take on Liverpool
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.

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.

Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released
Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after thousands of people were detained and released on Saturday.

US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

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.

'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.

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.

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island
The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.

'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

Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City - will their season even matter?
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.

Verstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLaren
Max Verstappen's revival might not be a serious issue for Kimi Antonelli but it is for McLaren, who had a bad Saturday in Singapore, writes Andrew Benson.

Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick
It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

South Africa reply to Australia's 390 - first Test scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card
Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.