Local Wisconsin News

Jordenne Butler crowned as the next Miss Wisconsin
The 27-year-old from Onalaska is no stranger to the crown.

52-year-old man shot at home on Father’s Day in Delafield
The man was seriously injured and was taken to Aurora Medical Center Summit. A 25-year-old man is in custody.

Brewers' Gasser 'definitely confident' he is ready for more success after earning 1st win since 2024
Gasser gave up two runs in six innings in the 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Badger Youth Camp builds opportunity for military families to find support
With many Wisconsin National Guard soldiers serving, Badger Youth Camp is hoping to provide support and camaraderie for Wisconsin military families.

Now Hiring: Ian's Pizza looks to fill positions ahead of Verona opening
The new location will be the largest Ian's Pizza restaurant in Wisconsin.

Picture perfect weather to start the week
Comfortable air and sunshine will be our Monday.

Kids and dads share what makes Father's Day special at Milwaukee County Zoo
“My dad’s really nice and kind and funny. He makes me laugh in serious situations, which is really funny," said one daughter.

Milwaukee area Greek Fest wraps up first year in new venue
This year, the festival was moved from the Wisconsin State Fair Park to the Waukesha County Expo Center.

Contreras rips 3-run homer in 8-run inning as Gasser ends drought in Brewers' 9-4 win over Braves
Milwaukee salvaged one win in the three-game series between NL division leaders.

'Time does get away': Cardiologist encourages men to go to doctor to preserve heart health
It comes as many are celebrating dads on Father's Day.

Family urges parents to estate plan for teens following a tragic incident with their son
The family said had they not had these papers in place, medical decisions could have been left up to a judge.

In Focus: How Knowles-Nelson has helped shape Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress
Madison Lebeau is a delegate with Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress.

In Focus: Wisconsin Wildlife Federation says it’s concerned about end of Knowles-Nelson
Cody Kamrowski, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talked with Spectrum News about it.

Future of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program
Ryan Burks talks with a state representative and other local conservation leaders about the looming deadline.

In Focus: Will the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program survive?
State Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, joined Spectrum News to discuss whether there is a possibility of keeping the program alive.

Kenosha hosts annual Juneteenth celebration
Lincoln Park in Kenosha was packed with people who connected through games, guest speakers and community resources.

New ‘pay what you can’ grocery market opens on Milwaukee’s near west side
It will be open Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

‘I have hope for the system': Milwaukee mosque president speaks out after ICE release
After 80 days in ICE custody, Salah Sarsour said being back in his home mosque praying with his friends and family is a moment he’s been waiting for.

Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

World News

Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

Watch and read Starmer's resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.

Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

Lottery players urged to check tickets with £12 million prize still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.

Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?

Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?

Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

The records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 11 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

The picturesque mountain village that helped send Jannik Sinner to tennis stardom
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.

The remote town with no bank - and the nearest is an hour away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.

'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on
One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.

EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".