Local Wisconsin News

MPS records show unseen documents regarding 2025 lead paint crisis
Those never-before-seen documents include a letter from the district's embattled former facilities director.

Lake Geneva area continues recovery efforts a week after deadly storm
Operation BBQ Relief is offering a free community meal on Thursday and Friday.

Green Bay City Clerk placed on leave amid WEC investigation
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is looking into two separate incidents where duplicate absentee ballots were sent to voters.

Rock County residents hoping for FEMA aid
Rock County officials said the county saw a total of about $29 million worth of damage to both public and private infrastructure combined.

‘People are afraid’: Milwaukee congresswoman speaks out against ICE operation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested at least 39 people in Wisconsin.

Summerfest sees decline in attendance in 2026, data shows
It only increased if you count the Garth Brooks concerts, which happened before the three-weekend festival began.

Lingering showers and thunderstorms end
Sunshine returns for Friday.

El Niño continues to strengthen
El Niño is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.

Wisconsin congressman says he supports bipartisan housing legislation he didn’t vote for
Congressman Tom Tiffany was listed as “Not Voting” three times when the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act came up for consideration in the U.S. House.

Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
An MRI exam revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule that was surgically repaired after the 2023 season.

Milwaukee mayor not on board with I-794 teardown, favors renovating existing structure 
Johnson had previously indicated support for the teardown option.

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, and can't retaliate against them for using alternatives.

Neenah PD’s At-Risk Registry allows officers to better respond to those with cognitive impairments
It gives them information to assist in the care of those in a mental health crisis, those who cannot communicate effectively and more.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Burleson, Fermín homers power Cardinals to a 5-1 win that snapped 8-game skid against Brewers
NL Central-leading Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted.

In-depth analysis of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan sentencing
Dugan’s attorneys today said they plan to appeal.

Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

World News

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.

Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".

Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.

No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.

Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing
We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.

The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK heatwave.

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered
The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.

To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight
Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis less than a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win away from the SW19 final.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who eclipsed everyone's heart
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.

Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.

Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest
The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.