Local Wisconsin News

In Focus: Why Sen. Ratcliff hopes Parkinson’s legislation moves forward
Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove, is co-author of the bill that is seeking bipartisan support.

Creating a Parkinson’s disease registry in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with the co-author of the bill being forwarded to create it and other local leaders about the benefits the registry would provide.

In Focus: Movement disorder specialist shares how registry would benefit Parkinson’s research and treatment
Advocates of a Parkinson’s registry say it would help to pinpoint disease risks and identify any patterns.

In Focus: Wisconsin seeks to create a Parkinson’s disease registry
Stephanie Johnson is the director of the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin and advocates for its creation.

Pleasant Sunday with sunshine and milder air
Today will be sunny with above normal highs.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast
Multiple systems could bring about travel troubles Thanksgiving week.

WIAA Division 2 matchup sees neighboring teams compete
The two schools are located only eight miles away from each other.

PHOTOS: WIAA State Football Championships bring exciting victories
From Grafton to Darlington, several teams took home the title of state champions in their division.

Bill to expand online sports betting stalls in State Assembly
The bill was scheduled for a vote on Wednesday before it was pulled from the calendar.

DHS shares how to stay safe as you prepare, indulge in holiday foods
From eggnog to cut-out cookies to raw beef sandwiches, there's plenty to be aware of.

Orange Friday provides unofficial kickoff for Wisconsin hunters
Appleton-based Fleet Farm held their annual Orange Friday at stores around the state.

Portage County police ask for help in locating missing 34-year-old Samantha Sackmann
Police said Sackmann was traveling to the Milwaukee area, where her vehicle was found. They believe she's still in the area.

MPS school board votes to renew Carmen Northwest for one year
Leaders had been hoping for a three- or five-year renewal for the independent charter school.

Wisconsin school districts awaiting federal Impact Aid payments
Twenty school districts have not received payments yet this school year.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Vikings game
The Vikings are 4-6 and in last place. Will the Packers triumph?

Great weekend to get outdoors
We'll see sunshine with highs a little above average.

Cafe manager's quiet heroism helped dozens during Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
After realizing people were hurt, Heather Wierzchowski helped shelter people at her cafe for safety.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, casserole cook-off, holiday events
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'You don't have to cut all these trees down': Residents form alliance against Port Washington data center power lines proposal
Many residents in Ozaukee and Washington Counties are uniting to oppose the proposed route for the power lines to the Port Washington data center.

Future of rural health care in Wisconsin
Thursday was National Rural Health Day.

World News

In Ukraine's 'kill-zone', robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front
Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk.

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy
A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri are disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.

A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street
Coffees made with extra ingredients like mushrooms, protein and collagen are known as "functional coffees".

'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow,' says Rupert Grint
The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books.

Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.

Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

We've had snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures... but winter hasn't even officially begun
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive COP30 climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

How the Budget could turn Generation Z into generation debt
There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.

Ukrainian refugee becomes sumo champion in Japan
Aonishiki wins the November sumo tournament in Japan and becomes the first person from Ukraine to claim an elite-level sumo championship.

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed
The girl was arrested after the death of a woman in her 50s inside a house in Swindon.

Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing
Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.

Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer
A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online.

EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

JFK's granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, says she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth in 2024 and has less than a year to live.

How much will fans save under proposed new ticketing rules?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

Finally... last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US
The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

Is phubbing ruining your relationship? Here's how to fix it
Rather than criticising yourself about your lack of self-control, focus on being more intentional about your screen time.

The pioneering dairy farmer keeping calves with their mothers
David Finlay is calling for the Scottish government to fund a pioneering dairy development programme.

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The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status.

Marjorie Taylor Greene v Donald Trump
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

'Norris remains strong favourite but Verstappen properly in the game'
Lando Norris remains in a strong position to win his first F1 drivers' championship, despite a disqualification in Las Vegas, but Max Verstappen now has a real chance of a fifth title in a row.

I'd be licking my lips bowling to England - McGrath
Australia legend Glenn McGrath questions if England's batters have the game to do well down under - and warns the Ashes could get away from them quickly.

'Clean sheets matter' - why Arsenal v Spurs might be tighter than usual
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League manager Tony Pulis looks at the value of defending properly and how Mikel Arteta and Thomas Frank find a balance between scoring goals and stopping them.

Hamilton 'not looking forward to 2026 season'
Lewis Hamilton says he is not looking forward to the 2026 Formula 1 season after a difficult year continued with a tough Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.