Local Wisconsin News

Can an AI chatbot help you with your mental health?
As the capability of the AI increases, some people are turning to it for support with some of their most personal struggles

Here are the scams to avoid if you’re attending the 2025 NFL Draft
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said with hundreds expected to attend, scammers may take advantage.

Nikki Glaser to return as host of Golden Globes in 2026
The comedian received rave reviews this year as the first female solo host.

Total lunar eclipse will occur Thursday night for the U.S.
All of North America will have the chance to see it.

Immigrants fuel growth in major U.S. urban counties
Core counties in the Houston, Miami and Phoenix metropolitan areas grew more than any others in the country.

Number of NHL players still playing without face visors is dwindling, only a handful left
The NHL's rule states that all players with less than 25 games of experience at the time “must wear a visor properly affixed to their helmet.”

As cases of sextortion rise across Wisconsin, communities discuss about how to combat it
So far, in 2025, the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force has received 103 cybertips related to sextortion, a form of sexual exploitation.

With rural health care jobs in demand, NWTC and ThedaCare lay a path for the future in Shawano
Students on Wednesday were given the opportunity to find out about careers in the medical field.

Weekend goes from severe weather to cold and snow
Severe thunderstorms will clip portions of the state Friday night.

Crawford and Schimel meet for first and only Wisconsin Supreme Court debate
Both candidates are vying for a 10-year term in what’s technically a nonpartisan race but will decide the ideological balance of the court.

Even warmer today with more sunshine
Warm, spring-like air wraps up the workweek.

NASA, SpaceX scrubs Crew-10 launch, will try again Friday
The next attempt will be no earlier than Friday at 7:03 p.m. ET.

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling allowing for emailing ballots to disabled voters
The ruling on Wednesday means that disabled voters will not be able to receive absentee ballots by email for the April 1 election.

Police identify woman found dead at Eichelman Park
Kayla Sobczak’s family reported her missing to the Kenosha Police Department on Dec. 23. Her family said they last saw her on Dec. 17.

Spring break travel underway in Wisconsin
Lukaszewicz said encourages those to book in advance, drive to your destination or consider traveling locally if you want to save money.

'So down to earth': Remembering Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman died Tuesday and his death sent shockwaves across the country. Those who knew him have only good things to say.

Mother charged in interfering with child custody after daughter reported missing
Lillian Asala, the 13-year-old Oak Creek teen who had been missing since Saturday, March 1, was found safe on March 7, according to Oak Creek Police.

Jim Paschke reacts to Junior Bridgeman's death
Bridgeman was a legendary Milwaukee Bucks player, where he spent 10 seasons of his career.

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around
U.S. companies targeted by tariffs announced by Europe and others weighed on the market.

Severe weather takes aim at the Midwest on Friday
A powerful storm system will put many in the country's midsection at risk for severe storms, including parts of Wisconsin.

World News

Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder
Hassan Sentamu repeatedly stabbed Elianne Andam with a kitchen knife outside a shopping centre.

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.

Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids
Sara Sharif was hooded, burned and beaten during two years of abuse before her death in Woking.

Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of fashion house
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.

Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

Abercombie & Fitch must pay for ex-CEO's criminal sex trafficking defence
Judge rules allegations against Mike Jeffries are tied to his former role at the fashion brand.

How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

Abolishing NHS England is radical. Why do it?
There are three main reasons body is going - money, bureaucracy and control, says Nick Triggle

I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley
Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary.

'He strangled me without asking' - experts say choking during sex now normal for many
Experts say it is increasingly filtering into real life as a result of frequent depiction in porn.

What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.

The blunt-speaking Canadian taking his fight with Trump to Washington
While other world leaders have tried to be diplomatic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has struck a defiant tone.

Donald Trump's son Eric holds talks with John Swinney
Eric Trump is a senior executive in his father's business - the Trump Organisation - which owns golf resorts in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

Warning over the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.

US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese suggests she tries it with a crocodile: "See how you go there".

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing
Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.

John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

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Is Starmer finally getting to grips with being PM?
Lord Blunkett offers his assessment and Amol talks to new Today presenter Anna Foster.

Starmer Scraps NHS England
Health Secretary Wes Streeting discusses the plans.

Blackmore wins on Bob Olinger for Cheltenham double
Rachael Blackmore won the Stayers' Hurdle aboard Bob Olinger to complete a Cheltenham Festival double on Thursday.

Uefa to discuss penalty rules with lawmakers after Alvarez miss
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.

Wales bring in Roberts and Wainwright for England
Wales bring in Joe Roberts and Aaron Wainwright as two changes for the Six Nations finale against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wood set to miss Test summer after knee surgery
Fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to miss all of England's home Tests this summer after having surgery on a left knee injury.

'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out
MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League.

'Crazy' schedule sees Chelsea play Man City four times in 12 days
Four games, 12 days and three competitions - Chelsea and Manchester City begin 'unique' and 'crazy' schedule.