Local Wisconsin News

Things to do around Wisconsin: AC/DC at Camp Randall, Country Thunder and county fairs
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Brief break from the smoke
Air quality improves briefly before smoke returns Saturday

Sara Rodriguez dropping out of Wisconsin governor's race
Late Sunday night, Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin announced its decision to fire campaign manager Kara Spencer.

Smoky skies and air quality concerns into the weekend
Canadian wildfire smoke is bringing hazardous air quality to parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Air quality advisory extended through Friday evening amid wildfire smoke
Smoke out of Minnesota and Canada started to drift in on Tuesday.

EAA AirVenture volunteers prepare for huge week despite wildfire smoke
Last year, EAA AirVenture saw a record attendance of over 700,000 for the week-long event.

Know before you go: Wisconsin State Fair frequently asked questions
From ticket deals to bag policies, here's what you need to know before you go.

A proposed natural gas plant continues to face strong opposition in Darien
The Public Service Commission held two public hearings Thursday to allow people to comment on the project.

Summer-like heat continues into the weekend
Highs remain above average.

Waukesha County Fair pivots due to wildfire smoke
Events across the state are doing their best to work around the smoke and poor air quality resulting from the wildfires.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis introduced in Miami on Thursday
Former Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo held his first news conference since being traded to the Heat Thursday afternoon in Miami.

Wildfire smoke puts essential workers at risk
The smoke is certainly no joke for those who need to work outside – no matter the conditions and poor air quality.

Wisconsin Elections Commission discouraging voters from betting on elections
Elections commissioners say if a voter bets on the result of an election, they could face felony charges.

One-stop recovery center opens in Rock County for thousands impacted by April storms
Rock County Emergency Management estimates around 140,000 people throughout the county were impacted by the April flooding and storms in 2026.

Brewers reveal their 2027 regular season schedule
The Brewers on Thursday announced next year’s season will begin on Thursday, March 25.

Milwaukee Ald. Peter Burgelis drops out of congressional race
Burgelis got into the race in April in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Bryan Steil.

Wisconsin has at least 61 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 11 were acquired inside the U.S.

Darlington police chief fired after OWI
Conway received a citation for first-offense OWI on June 19.

Wisconsin DNR arrested 25 impaired boat drivers during July 4 weekend
It also issued nearly 900 warnings and over 200 citations to boaters for safety violations.

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
Experts say people should take precautions such as wearing an N95 mask while outdoors or heading inside and closing the windows.

World News

Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all
Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.

The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?
Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Why has British Steel been nationalised?
The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings
Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'
England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.

Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.