Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin’s smaller school districts building strong amid budget shortfalls
While Shiocton is a smaller district with 700 students, the district said it still has some of the same needs as larger school districts.

Fire chief sounds the alarm over safety concerns with Milwaukee's fire engines
Milwaukee's fire chief warns outdated firetrucks could lead to safety issues for firefighters and civilians.

Packers searching for first road win against Cardinals
The Packers are working for its first road win this season

California to begin selling affordable insulin beginning next year
Californians will have access to a pen, with an average cost of $11, offered under the CalRx brand and pricing.

Lawmakers hope ‘Wisconsin Opportunity Act’ can address the root causes of poverty
With rising costs and federal cuts to critical services, Democrats in Madison said too many Wisconsin families are struggling.

Trump considers stripping U.S. cities of hosting duties for World Cup, 2028 Olympics
Trump said he could convince the head of FIFA to move World Cup games, but acknowledged he would need different permission for the Olympics.

Big warm up to end the week
Temperatures on Friday will soar into the 70s.

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
AEP said the upgrades would save customers an estimated $275 million in financing costs over the lifetime of the loan.

Janesville community calls for more information, answers about possible data center
The city has denied multiple open records requests for data center proposals, according to a journalist and a neighborhood group that filed requests.

Badgers coach Luke Fickell facing plenty of heat as No. 1 Ohio State heads to Wisconsin
Ohio State has outscored its first six opponents by an average margin of 30 points.

Falcon 9 rocket creates 'jellyfish effect' over Central Florida. Here's what causes it
Spectrum News 13’s morning meteorologist Maureen McCann described how the conditions were perfect for Thursday’s jellyfish effect.

Colleges are fighting to prove their return on investment
A wide body of research indicates a bachelor's degree still pays off, at least on average and in the long run.

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
If the tax credits expire, annual out-of-pocket premiums are estimated to increase by 114% — an average of $1,016 — next year, according to analysis.

Obesity remains high in the U.S., but more states are showing progress, new report finds
With recent funding cuts, staff layoffs and eliminated programs, "this potential progress is also at risk," according to Trust for America's Health.

Packers eager to play 4 quarters of complementary football together
The Packers are looking to reach full potential Sunday against the Cardinals.

Rain and breezy and cooler, oh my!
Temperatures decrease while wind speeds increase.

Brown County homebuilders address long-term trades need
Build my Future Brown County attracted about 500 students from northeast Wisconsin.

Dodgers' starters dominate Brewers. Glasnow, Ohtani will try to continue the trend in NLCS
The Brewers, facing a nine-game road playoff losing streak, need to win in Los Angeles to extend the best-of-seven series.

Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds
The NTSB made its final report on the implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people en route to the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
The refusal was near-unanimous and included outlets that appeal largely to conservatives like Fox News Channel and Newsmax.

World News

Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after 'very productive' call
The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.

'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.

MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.

Former Trump adviser John Bolton criminally indicted
Bolton is the third of the US president's political opponents to face charges in recent weeks.

Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year
"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.

Strange shrieks as tensions rise in Celebrity Traitors
For many social media users, it was the subtitles that stole the show.

KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
The member of the US rock band, known for his Spaceman persona, died surrounded by his family.

Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.

Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.

Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.

Housing designed to combat loneliness wins top architecture award
Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.

What was alleged against the men who were accused of spying for China?
The two were accused of passing information to an agent who forwarded it to a high-ranking Chinese official.

Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold?
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.

French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long
Sébastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.

The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?

Watch: BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months
Danielle and her three children have moved four times in a year after her landlord wanted to sell their flat.

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.

Omaze house winners to get keys as planning row ends
Councillors give retrospective approval for unauthorised work on the £6m raffle prize.

Decision on China mega embassy in London delayed again
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.

MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in "a new era" with terrorism remaining an "ever-present threat".

EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia
It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.

Cardiff could become UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium after council approval
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.

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The Collapsed China Spy Case
The Government publish new evidence from the deputy national security adviser

Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Friday

A moving portrait of Birmingham’s favourite son, Ozzy Osbourne
Intimate film following Ozzy’s last chapter as he and Sharon move home to the UK.

Muscat close to deal to become Rangers head coach
Rangers are close to agreeing a deal to secure Shanghai Port's Kevin Muscat as their new head coach, but personal terms and other issues have still to be finalised.

Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold?
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.

No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Villa match
Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.

Norris facing 'consequences' for Piastri collision
Lando Norris says he will face "consequences" for his first-lap collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Unbeaten Healy and Litchfield partnership powers Australia to win
Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield's unbeaten 197-run partnership leads Australia to a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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