Local Wisconsin News

Mother and son detained by ICE in Wisconsin Dells
A mother and son living in the Wisconsin Dells were detained by immigration agents June 23rd at their home.

Optimism soars for Oshkosh Aviation Park
Potential hub for aviation, aerospace lands first tenant.

'It's been a learning process': How the Milwaukee Public Museum is preparing millions of items for its new move
From tiny spores to large animals, every one of the museum’s four million items must be carefully catalogued, packed and stored to be moved safely.

Milwaukee County provides additional funding for violence prevention
InPower Solutions is one of more than 10 different organizations benefiting from the county’s new initiative.

Marquette poll: Few Americans paying close attention to America 250
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stayed the same as May at 38%.

Advocates call for greater abortion access on anniversary of Dobbs decision
Democratic lawmakers and healthcare workers say there are still too many restrictions around abortion care in Wisconsin.

How oral health can protect your overall health
Persistently elevated blood sugar fuels oral bacteria and weakens one's immune system, causing gum disease.

Storms linger into early tonight
A few storms may produce hail and strong winds.

Man arrested in link to series of 2020 shootings, homicide of Madison 11-year-old
Apolinar Gatica, known as "madgas," was charged for his part in directing some of the violent incidents that summer.

'It’s the end of an era': Bobby Portis leaves behind huge impact on Milwaukee
Portis is included in the reported trade that’s sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in first round of 2026 NBA Draft
They took Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick and are acquiring the rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures return to normal with a decent amount of sunshine.

Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds
Milwaukee (48-29) won a series at Great American Ball Park for the ninth straight time and has won 12 of the last 13.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks begin new chapter with 2026 first round draft choices
Trading Giannis was traumatic. Yet, in the NBA Draft, the Bucks are starting to build what they hope is the next generation of a winning team.

'His impact is going to last for a long time': Organizations reflect on Giannis' philanthropy following reported trade
“He'll always be a part of this community, and we're just deeply appreciative of the impact that he's made," said Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King.

'Excellence and loyalty': Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke talks Giannis' legacy
Looking ahead, Paschke believes the Bucks are poised for a rebuild but could remain competitive and interesting sooner than expected.

Where the race for governor stands as August primary approaches
The race to become Wisconsin's next governor is thinning out less than eight weeks from the primary election.

National state fair seen as opportunity to tell people 'what a great place Wisconsin is'
Every state will be represented on the National Mall.

‘I’m going to miss you’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis era in Milwaukee
Many fans came to Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday where there is a large three-story mural of him in his jersey.

Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
The Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year, $3.5 million contract in February after he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

World News

Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust
An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

Council sorry for parking fines after train crash
Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.

Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.

Price cuts on family summer days out come into force
The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

Moment BBC reporter's apartment shakes
Video filmed by BBC Mundo contributor Vanessa Silva shows the moment the quake hit her home in Caracas, Venezuela.

Video captures moment airport in Maiquetía is struck by earthquake
The Simon Bolivar International Airport sustained damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors: What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 32 people and injured around 700.

Venezuelan rescuers search through building rubble for survivors
BBC journalist reports from Caracas, Venezuela as rescuers search through building rubble for earthquake survivors.

Collapsed buildings in Caracas after quake
Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the earthquake aftermath, with buildings collapsed.

The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby
Jackson Bylett and his wife, who live in a flat in east London with their baby, fear for the future.

June's temperature record set to be broken again
Thursday is expected to be a hotter day for parts of England and Wales with June's record temperature set to be broken for a second day in a row as Simon King explains.

UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.

The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.

'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.

'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.

What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?
After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.

'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland
Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.

Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump launches America250 festivities with a rally on the National Mall
A stealth bomber flyover and a Trump speech in the nation's capital kicks off weeks of festivities.

GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033
BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.