Local Wisconsin News

Severe weather is finally out of the forecast
Cooler temperatures briefly settle in this weekend.

Ringle sees 'significant damage' after Friday's storms
Video shows downed trees and homes destroyed.

Milwaukee area residents trying to prevent flooding
The Menomonee River in Wauwatosa overflowed its banks Wednesday night, submerging walking paths and parks.

Portage deals with flooding, braces for more rain
A large section of Conant Street in Portage was covered with water Friday.

Stevens Point ready for World's Largest Trivia Contest this weekend
The contest lasts for 54 hours straight.

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
Court records show U.S. District Judge James Peterson sentenced Roger Hoffman on Wednesday.

Flooded communities face severe weather threat
Another round of severe storms on Friday will impact flooded communities.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

Evacuation ordered for Blackhawk Park area in Town of Caledonia
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said fire, EMS and law enforcement won’t be able to reach the area for an “extended period of time.”

15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July
New data shows there’s been a massive participation drop since the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law.

Stormy start to the weekend
Strong to severe storms slice state Friday night into Saturday.

‘This is a last-ditch resort’: Thousands of protesters expected at Ridglan Farms on Sunday
Organizers estimate there will be around 2,000 protesters.

Tips for avoiding scams when seeking repairs after severe storm damage
DATCP said consumers should avoid hiring anyone who comes to their door.

New EMS district deploys to cover 7 rural communities, aims to reduce response times
The Sugar River EMS District will serve nearly 10,000 people who live in southern Dane County and northern Green County.

NWS confirms at least 10 tornadoes touched down in storms this week
NWS said there was one on Monday, eight on Tuesday and one on Wednesday.

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured
Milwaukee has scored three runs or less in six of its last eight games.

Packers' lack of a first-round pick will test GM Gutekunst's ability later in draft
Green Bay sent its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Cowboys last August as part of the package to acquire All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons.

Torrential rain impacts tenants of sued Milwaukee landlord
Ishon Arnold and Samantha Gamble say the rain is leaking through their collapsed roof.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Milwaukee Film Festival, Midwest Horse Fair
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee leaders provide update on flood cleanup efforts
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with some city department heads, gathered Thursday afternoon to provide an update on cleanup efforts.

World News

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of
Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

Coachella campers are turning tents fancy and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.

French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election
The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre
A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

New York's £111 train fares will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup, says Fifa
Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity
Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.

People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white
Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

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Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa
Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait
Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.