Local Wisconsin News

Lincoln Avenue fire was caused by chemical-soaked rags that ignited, officials say
The roof and floors of the century-old building collapsed during a fire on June 30.

Bucks' Tyler Herro not worrying about contract status as he begins new chapter with hometown team
The Milwaukee-area native came to the Bucks in the trade that sent two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

'I had to park at places like Walmart': Safe Place Parking program for homeless faces closure
The year-round program in Green Bay gives the homeless a place to park overnight safely.

Crowley campaign poll claims primary race is wide open
The new data comes just days before voters will choose the Democratic nominee in the race for governor.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nellie was ahead of his time
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86.

'It was devastating': Milwaukee DPW Commissioner reflects on anniversary of major flooding
Milwaukee's DPW Commissioner looks back on the massive response to last year's floods.

Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians
Midwest heavy machinery supplier, Fairchild Equipment, has immediate openings at its four Wisconsin branches, including at its new Milwaukee facility.

Thunderstorm activity holds off until this evening
A few strong thunderstorms clip southern Wisconsin this evening.

Brewers' Cooper Pratt goes on injured list as NL Central leaders face potential infield depth issues
Pratt went on the IL with a strained hamstring Sunday while Joey Ortiz was out of the lineup due to issues with the scapular muscles in his back.

One year after historic Wisconsin floods, West Allis residents reflect on recovery
Sunday marked one year since devastating floods swept through Southeast Wisconsin, leaving communities like West Allis among the hardest hit.

Jake Bauers' hitting and Luis Lara's fielding prove pivotal as Brewers beat Twins 4-3 in 10 innings
Bauers’ one-out single to shallow left off Yoendrys Gómez brought home Brice Turang, who slid across the plate.

'Go dance in the rain': Severe thunderstorms temporarily halt State Fair festivities
Lightning spotted over the America 250 Wheel contributed to the fair’s temporary closure.

In Focus: What the latest polls show ahead of the primary election
Charles Franklin, who oversees the Marquette University Law School Poll, shared some insights.

Eyes on the August primary
Ryan Burk talks with political experts about what to know and expect from the upcoming election.

In Focus: Key races in the upcoming Aug. 11 primary
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us on “In Focus” to discuss the election and look at campaigns on both sides of the aisle. 

In Focus: Retired MJS Washington Bureau chief breaks down the upcoming primary’s impact
Craig Gilbert joined us to break down the upcoming election and its impact. 

Fox Valley communities continue recovery efforts after tornado
One thing that's really helped is the Multi-Agency Resource Center on the UWO Fox Cities campus.

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Brice Turang went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.

Brewers hit 2 million home attendance mark amid best MLB record
In 2025, the team had a total of 2,650,089 fans for their home attendance before their 4-0 series loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

World News

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.

Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed
Abdul Khan attacked the girl at a nature reserve after pretending to be 14 on Snapchat.

From Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland
Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.

From Stonehenge to the Serpentine - satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer
From Stonehenge to the Serpentine the impact on parts of the UK from a long, hot, summer can be seen from space.

We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why
Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

'Dust devil' spins through London park
Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.

Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.

Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Why the Democrats may never be the same again
Abdul El-Sayed’s left-wing victory in Michigan has sent shock waves through the party.

Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

Bezos consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

The transgender row surrounding the WNBA
After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments?
Should Liverpool fans be worried about Andoni Iraola's comments concerning the squad's fitness?

Villa in talks to sign Bayern's Palhinha
Aston Villa are in talks over a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.

'I've cried non-stop' - Ditcheva breaks both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.