Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin study finds over 50% of deer ticks submitted carry Lyme disease bacteria
The study was conducted by the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute and started in 2024.

Aaron Rodgers says 2026 NFL season will be his last
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is entering his 22nd season.

Former Milwaukee city attorney faces additional bail jumping charge
Tearman Spencer is accused of violating a no-contact order regarding his upcoming trial.

Another cool day ahead across the state
High temperatures will be in the 50s and low 60s.

Dozens of current and former incarcerated Wisconsinites will earn bachelor's degrees this spring
As countless graduates walk across the stage this spring, one cohort of Wisconsinites is earning their degrees despite the odds.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Wisconsin to get nearly $15.4 million in federal PFAs grant funding
Communities, water systems, and private well owners will be able to apply with the state for a share of the money.

Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st
Jake Bauers had two hits and an RBI and Garrett Mitchell drove in a run to help Milwaukee win for the 10th time in its last 12 games.

Resident voices concern over potential pollution from new data center in Ozaukee County
An analysis done by Clean Wisconsin is finding the center will be adding pollutants to the air which could impact the health of residents. 

Two Wisconsin students recognized as national STEM champions
One of them is seventh-grader Nikayla Washington of South Milwaukee and the other is Saanvi Muduganti, a freshman at Onalaska High School.

Getting warmer for the unofficial start of summer
Highs return back above average for Memorial Day.

Wisconsin faith leaders on edge following San Diego mosque shooting
On Tuesday, investigators searched the homes of two teenage gunmen, who are believed to have killed three people at a San Diego Mosque Monday.

Memorial Day cookouts will cost more, as higher fuel prices impact the cost of food
According to the Consumer Price Index, just from March to April, the price of uncooked ground beef and whole milk each rose about 3%.

Eric Nehm talks Giannis' future with the Bucks, hiring of Taylor Jenkins
Nehm also reflects on what the Bucks will do with the 10th pick in the NBA Draft and the chance for the Bucks to contend next year.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Port of Green Bay reopens from flooding
Fast waters from April flooding dent economic impact of Port of Green Bay.

Records: Hundreds of police calls per year to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Police Department records show 1,375 calls over the last 5.25 years.

Local Wisconsin theater receives national recognition from Tony Awards
American Players Theatre is getting a moment in the spotlight.

World News

Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.

Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters
Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Streeting warns Labour risks losing fight against 'nationalism'
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations
Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.

Men given life terms after woman shot dead at wake
Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'
Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to lay out and hand sew the 40ft (12m) train.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune
King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party's candidate.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial
Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.

Harry Styles tour 'actively working' on staging after fan complaints
The singer's team have said they've "heard concerns" from fans regarding obstructions.

Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Southampton hit out at 'disproportionate' Spygate punishment
Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game".

'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag
Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.

Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying
Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.

Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.