Local Wisconsin News

Students return to school across Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with educators and lawmakers about important issues in education they're tackling this year.

In Focus: How being a teacher shapes State Rep. Angelina Cruz’s legislative priorities
As students and teachers head back to the classroom, we explore what issues are on the mind of one lawmaker heading into the new school year. 

In Focus: Waukesha School District superintendent shares hopes for new school year
He also shares the impact of a recent school consolidation within the district. 

In Focus: Growth of dual-enrollment programs at Wisconsin Technical College System
Layla Merrifield, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, discussed how it is contributing to increasing enrollment around the system.

Make those outdoor plans this holiday weekend
Expect to see a mix of sun and clouds with seasonable temperatures.

AAA: Labor Day gas prices reach record levels this year
AAA says Wisconsin gas prices are averaging around $3.82 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, but travelers say their plans are still moving forward.

380 SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses to vote on union in Dane County
Nurses will vote on union representation at 10 Dane County clinics, citing staffing, burnout and patient care.

Animal rights activists criticize Gov. Evers for Ridglan Farms inaction
Dozens of protestors filled the State Capitol on Friday requesting a face-to-face meeting to air their grievances with the governor.

More Wisconsin communities get rid of Flock as data-sharing concerns surface
It comes after many said they discovered Flock was releasing data in bulk in response to FOIA requests in other states.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance gets moved up to Thursday
The Packers open their season three days later, Sept. 13, at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 142 confirmed measles cases in latest outbreak
There was a big jump this week in the numbers.

AriensCo sells majority of company to Japan-based manufacturer
According to AriensCo, the family will still have a significant stake in the company and will still lead from Brillion.

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee
A new program is bringing different people together to learn how to better advocate for housing growth in the Milwaukee area.

Jordan Love prepares for Packers’ regular-season opener in Minnesota
Building relationships with the new offensive players and getting them up to speed has been a big focus for him.

K9 Tesla Foundation welcomes new therapy dog, Lucia, to continue mission of supporting first responders
The foundation's goal is to support therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch agencies across the country.

A warm and muggy holiday weekend ahead
Staying warm and muggy with low chances for rain.

Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination checks amid measles cases
Wisconsin health officials urge families to check measles vaccinations as cases rise, including an outbreak in southwestern counties.

'Everybody out here is struggling': Wisconsin dairy farmers say things have gotten worse
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin in June and made a promise to farmers: “You’re going to be better than you were four months ago.”

Family of Corey Ruiz continues to demand accountability from Madison leaders
Ruiz's family is calling for action more than one month after Corey was killed by a Madison police officer.

Wisconsin faces Notre Dame as college football returns to Lambeau Field
The game is drawing attention to Green Bay’s connection to Notre Dame football, including ties to Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

World News

US envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are holding talks in Kyiv, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare
The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Apologies after Diana fountain shut all summer by technical fault
The Diana Memorial Fountain remains closed following a sequence of technical faults.

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords
Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth
A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs for training
HMS Queen Elizabeth left Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:20 BST on Saturday.

Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal after assaults
The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.

'I didn't want a wedding car, I wanted a dragon boat'
A newly married couple take an unusual method of transport to their wedding reception.

Dog 'grounded' after rescue from roof of house
Sweetie was on the roof of a two-storey house after climbing through a first-floor bedroom window.

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How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to seperate the party from the past.

An insider's account of Trump's White House
Jonathan Swan gained unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.