Local Wisconsin News

Organizations across Wisconsin receive grants for violence prevention efforts
The grants are being administered through the Department of Administration's Office of Violence Prevention.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced to 18 years in federal prison
Gilkey-Meisegeier was indicted by a grand jury in Aug. 2025 on federal charges.

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Cooler temperatures return
Afternoon highs will be in the 50s for the rest of the week.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

Her daughter was stillborn. Now her story helps others
Madison mother publishes book inspired by stillborn daughter.

Data centers, power costs and you— breaking down Wisconsin's new deal
The Public Service Commission is set to consider final approval of the new proposal at a future meeting.

'If there is more that can be done, it should be done': Bay View business owner expresses concern after another street takeover
The event is characterized by a large meetup where drivers engage in dangerous behavior like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

Avian flu outbreak continues to impact farms as Palmyra residents raise concerns over odor
Since 2022, Wisconsin has lost 24 commercial flocks and 24 backyard flocks to avian flu.

High water continues to inundate parts of northeastern Wisconsin
Because of Monday’s rainfall, Oshkosh city officials now expect the Fox River to crest on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Kaukauna staff member on administrative leave over social media post
In the post, which has since been deleted, the teacher said he was "not impressed with recent presidential assassins."

U.S. Agriculture Secretary talks Farm Bill in Onalaska
An updated Farm Bill is expected to be taken up by the House Rules Committee this week.

CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys

Wisconsin Rapids looks to boost economic activity in the area
Wisconsin Rapids is focused on bringing in new manufacturing business after the sale of the local mill two years ago

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers set up kicker competition
Brandon McManus opened the door for this when the veteran had an uneven 2025 season.

World News

Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on, ONS projects
The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate
Parties clash in heated TV debate less than two weeks before voters decide the new Welsh Parliament.

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.

Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.

King Charles: 'We are meeting at times of great uncertainty'
King Charles: 'We are meeting at times of great uncertainty'

King and Queen Camilla receive standing ovation at Congress
King and Queen Camilla receive standing ovation at Congress

'Our two countries have always found ways to come together'
'Our two countries have always found ways to come together'

'My mother had a crush on Charles', says Trump
'My mother had a crush on Charles'

King greeted at White House with flypast
King greeted at White House with flypast

Queen Camilla and Melania Trump pose for photos with students
Queen Camilla and Melania Trump pose for photos with students

Trump: 'Americans have no closer friends than the British'
Trump on shared ties with UK

King greets Trump's cabinet
King greets members of Trump's cabinet

King and Queen greeted by President and First Lady Trump
King and Queen greeted by President and First Lady Trump

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in US
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in US

Could the royal touch help repair UK-US relations?
Could the royal touch help repair UK-US relations?

Will the King meet Harry and Meghan?
Will the King meet Harry and Meghan?

What are state visits and why are they important?
What are state visits and why are they important?

'First Lady has led all of the preparation for the state visit'
'First Lady has led all of the preparation for the state visit'

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges
The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.

Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.