Local Wisconsin News

Gentle finish to the weekend
Today will be mainly quiet, but not as sunny as Saturday.

Post positions and Morning Line Odds for 2026 Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Here's where each thoroughbred and filly is set to line up at Churchill Downs on May 1 and 2.

Pinball, board games and consoles, oh my!: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The three-day event brings gamers together to celebrate the hobby.

Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

Oshkosh declares State of Emergency as Wisconsin flood issues persist
Fox River on pace to crest next Monday.

Medical College of Wisconsin lab researches impact of psychedelics on the brain
Part of the research is looking at how psychedelics can treat those with mood disorders or battling addiction.

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Weather changes lead to more unpredictable conditions for Wisconsin farmers
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office confirms the growing season has been starting earlier due to warming temperatures.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Midwest Gaming Classic, Wisconsin Marathon, 100 miles of thrifting
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'It's a bit overwhelming': Clean up efforts continue in Rock County
The Salvation Army of Rock County is offering free clean up kits. The kit is filled with trash bags, bleach, soap, gloves, masks, and batteries.

Changes to Wisconsin's FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Work requirements are being expanded for participants, along with certain products being banned from the program.

Bay View High School unveil new food truck made and operated by students
Bay View High School got its first look on Thursday at their new food truck called ‘414 ATE’.

'It's heartbreaking watching your community go through this': Shiocton residents return home after floods
On Thursday, the village reopened homes to residents who had to be evacuated from the area last week due to the rising flood waters.

Wisconsin facing floods, wildfire risk at the same time
In 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land in Wisconsin.

World News

How the shooting unfolded at Washington event
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

What we know about press dinner shooting suspect
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

King will have 'appropriate security' for US trip, minister says
'Further discussions' will take place between UK and US officials in the wake of Saturday's shooting in Washington, says Darren Jones.

I didn't tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things
Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.

In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.

What it was like in the room as shots rang out
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.

Video shows suspect charge checkpoint
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.

What we know about the incident
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar, and it messed with his head
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

How a crime that never happened sparked anti-immigration unrest
Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise
Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive.

Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK - here's why
Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership
This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

Explosion outside police station was attempt 'to kill officers'
A security incident is continuing following the incident late on Saturday on the outskirts of Belfast.

A 'bruising week' for Sir Keir and 'Order Andrew to give evidence'
A number of the papers are raiding questions over Sir Keir Starmer's future in politics.

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete set
The city's library has the original stuffed animals that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh collection - except from Roo.

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.

I own 20 axolotls - people need to know they're not easy to look after
Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.

'I thought why not' - former England cricketer on playing for local club
Monty Panesar was invited to fill a spot on the Pelsall Cricket Club's first team.

The father and daughter bike ride videos melting hearts online
A toddler has been melting hearts talking excitedly about cows with her dad in her Welsh accent.

Meet Herbie, the world's oldest living rabbit
Herbie the lionhead rabbit, from Dorking, has now reached 15 years and 246 days old.

The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth
Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

Dolphins pick British tight end Traore in NFL Draft
British tight end Seydou Traore becomes a late-round pick in the NFL Draft along with Uar Bernard, a Nigerian yet to play a game of American football.

How do you cope with sitting helpless in a Crucible chair?
The Crucible is snooker's most intense venue but how do players cope with the pressure and what do they think about when watching on helplessly?