Local Wisconsin News

Breaking ground for new Wisconsin History Center
The Wisconsin History Center is slated to open in 2027.

Baldwin, Moore urge federal government to assist with MPS lead remediation
The Milwaukee Health Department requested CDC assistance to prevent students from further lead exposure. The CDC denied this request last week.

Green Bay residents excited and ready to have NFL Draft in their community
They are hoping out-of-towners see what makes Green Bay so special.

Canadian Packers fan travels to Wisconsin for NFL Draft
Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport was full of football fans headed to Lambeau Field for the big event.

Gov. Evers, WEDC lead trade mission in Europe
The trip promoted exports from the Badger State, along with the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s sister-state relationship with Hessen, Germany.

Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model
Kaja Sokola, a former model from Poland, alleges that Weinstein pinned her to a bed and forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006.

PHOTOS: Go behind the scenes of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay
From the NFL Draft stage, to the green room and red carpet, here's what it looks like in Green Bay.

In Argentina, debates over Pope Francis' legacy lead to one question: Why didn't he return?
He never set foot in his native Argentina during his papacy.

'Annie' is only days away from opening in Milwaukee
"Annie" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from April 25 to 27.

NFL draft suits give prospects another way to cash in on their fame, flash their style on red carpet
The competition among companies hoping to outfit prospects was fierce again this year for the draft in Green Bay.

Cloudy with showers for some overnight
Lows will fall into the 40s for most.

Exclusive 1-on-1: Packers CEO Mark Murphy says securing NFL Draft was 'team effort'
In an interview with Spectrum News, Murphy discussed securing the NFL Draft and the impact it's expected to have on the state.

Report: Air quality has worsened throughout Wisconsin's metro areas
The Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison metro areas have all had an increasing number of days with unhealthy levels of ozone and air particle pollution

NFL shines spotlight on flag football as the draft takes over Green Bay
Former NFL players Bobby Taylor and Mike Daniels led a flag football training clinic Tuesday for students.

EU fines Apple, Meta 700 million euros, orders companies to comply with digital rules
Apple and Meta must comply with the commission’s decisions within 60 days or “risk periodic penalty payments,” the commission said.

Sales of newly built homes increased in March, Census Bureau says
Sales of newly constructed homes increased 7.4% compared with February.

Wisconsin Democrats introduce Abortion Rights Restoration Act
The bill would repeal what lawmakers say are several “dangerous and medically unnecessary restrictions.”

UW-Whitewater men’s bowling club takes home national title
The Warhawks defeated Wichita State 3-0 during the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championship.

Army suspends Wisconsin training base's first female commander after Trump portrait flipped to wall
The Army has posted a statement on Fort McCoy's website saying Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended.

No citations for underage drinkers seeking help in Madison under new policy
The Amnesty Through Responsible Action program goes into effect on Tuesday. Here's what it entails.

World News

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea
The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.

Thousands wait to see Pope's body in St Peter's
The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.

BBC reporter asks Trump how Canada's election could influence tariffs
The president avoided predicting who could win the election, but said the US does not need Canada's cars, energy or lumber.

Bites on gladiator bones first evidence of combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.

Killers and stalkers should live in restricted zones, say victims
Rhianon Bragg, who was stalked by her ex-partner, felt "trapped" when he was released from prison.

Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust
The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.

Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other - and what will Trump think?
Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

The Papers: 'Crimea is lost' and Reeves 'ready to cut tariffs'
Donald Trump's warning to Volodymyr Zelensky and Rachel Reeves's latest trade moves make Thursday's front pages.

Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US
From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place
The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave.

What is Doge and why is Musk stepping back?
Tasked with reducing government spending and cutting jobs, the agency has faced legal challenges.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

How long are people having to wait to take their driving test?
BBC Verify finds that three quarters of British driving test centres have a 24-week wait to book a practical test.

Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025
The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests... and Traitors.

Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets
A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.

Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments
The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses
Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Elon Musk being forced out of the White House?
And will Trump try to influence the election of the next Pope?

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?
And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

An inner drive mistaken for laziness: The makings of Van Dijk
As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world.

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.

Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.

Raducanu 'accepted challenge' to earn hard-fought clay win
Emma Raducanu's return to the WTA Tour begins with a hard-fought win over Dutch opponent Suzan Lamens in the Madrid Open first round.