Local Wisconsin News

Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Families reunite as Wisconsin soldiers return from overseas deployment
More than 150 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers returned to Appleton after nearly a year overseas, reuniting with families.

‘Pretty bleak right now’: President Trump tries to address diesel costs with new executive order
On Monday, the president signed an executive order that he says will help farmers by easing the prices they pay for diesel fuel.

Early flu-related hospitalizations rise in Brown County
Brown County will host a community flu shot and resource clinic Oct. 17 at the Neville Public Museum.

Another warm day on Wednesday
Statewide highs will climb into the 70s.

Oprah Winfrey taps UW-Madison grad's 'riveting' debut novel for her book club
Amanda Rizkalla is a Los Angeles native who studied at Stanford and received a master's in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

UW-Madison professor awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
Francis Halzen, a professor of physics, is the 23rd Nobel Prize honoree connected to the university, and the sixth physicist.

Tom Tiffany, David Crowley making final push as Election Day nears
In less than one month, voters will head to the poll to determine the direction of Wisconsin for the rest of the decade.

Referendum could shape future development at former GM/JATCO site
Janesville voters will decide whether major projects at the former GM/JATCO site need voter approval, a choice that could shape redevelopment.

Milwaukee police officer charged with sexual assault, disorderly conduct
Enk, who has more than seven years of service with Milwaukee police, has been been suspended since Sept. 21.

Everyday Hero: Volunteer dad helps maintain Welcoming Willows in Little Chute
At Welcoming Willows in Little Chute, volunteer John Wright helps support an adult daycare program that offers socialization and respite for families.

Police in Wisconsin put out warning about e-bikes, e-motos
Wausau Police said a juvenile fled from officers on one over the weekend.

Wautoma community unites for severely injured athlete
Wautoma is rallying around senior football player Dominick Rooney after his mother says he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game.

Bernie Brewer’s old chalet continues to draw baseball fans to Milwaukee brewery
Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee houses Bernie Brewer’s former County Stadium chalet, giving fans a place to connect with Brewers history.

Cooke sends Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over AI videos
Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are facing off in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional races.

One Wisconsin community offering thousands in housing incentives
One Wisconsin city is offering a maximum of $10,000 for newly constructed residential homes or duplexes

Summerfest generates $221.6 million in economic impact for Milwaukee
That’s an increase of over 38% for the city and over 37% for the state when compared with a 2023 study on the festival’s economic impact.

Wisconsin survivor speaks out amid scrutiny of Cornell rape allegation
A Wisconsin survivor and advocate shares her story as Cornell’s handling of a 2024 rape allegation faces new scrutiny from New York leaders.

Cancer survivor's dream San Diego trip now includes Brewers playoff game
For one Sheboygan resident, it’s the cherry on top of a dream trip.

Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
Appleton-area shoppers are asking where their beef comes from after tariff cuts on imports, as local sellers say prices remain driven by supply.

World News

Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.

US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Experts say her survival after the lethal injections is highly unusual.

Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.

What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked
A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.

Man charged with GP's murder
A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.

What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?
The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.

Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.

'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police
Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined.

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

Ronaldo says he's not retiring but deserves 'punishment' over Portugal walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police
Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police.

Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room
Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.

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Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.

Honeymoon over as Pocognoli's Scotland suffer domestic disharmony
Sebastien Pocognoli is left with questions to answer after an inert Scotland performance leaves him still searching for his first home win, writes Tom English.

Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

Kane scores twice but who else was a 'real threat'? England player ratings
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel rates the England players after Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.

Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record
Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.

LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat
Scotland were "outfought" and simply "not good enough" in their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Slovenia, according to captain Andy Robertson.