Local Wisconsin News

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released.

All poultry-related events suspended in 4 Wisconsin counties due to bird flu
Events in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth and Rock counties will be suspended until Dec. 31, 2025.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bengals game
After returning from their bye week, the Packers will look to reset their season after a 40-40 tie at Dallas.

U.S. opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving self-driving technology
The probe covers 2,882,566 vehicles, essentially all Teslas equipped with what the company calls full self-driving technology.

Only one month left to apply for FEMA flood assistance
FEMA has urged people to apply by Nov. 12, 2025.

Luke Combs to play at Lambeau Field next May, its first concert 2019
The Packers said Combs will bring his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” to Lambeau Field Saturday, May 16.

Reality bends and memory betrays Dakota Fanning in 'Vicious'
“Vicious” will stream on Paramount+ and on digital platforms Oct. 10.

Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under house in Atlanta
The men had escaped from the Louisiana jail after squeezing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a barbed-wire fence.

Antetokounmpo says he's 'locked in' with Bucks while noting possibility he could change his mind
The two-time MVP said that “I’ve always wanted to be in Milwaukee, always wanted to represent the city, as long as we have the opportunity to win."

Top eight finalists announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2025 contest
Winners of this round will determine the top four products that will compete in one final popular vote.

'It's only one game': Fans remain optimistic about series as Brewers fall to Cubs
The Brewers still have two more tries to win this series over the Cubs.

Whipping up wonderful weekend weather
Weekend forecast: comfortable with a mix of sun and clouds.

Don't forget the jacket and sunglasses Thursday
Seeing lots of sunshine with seasonal high temperatures.

Brown County Job Center opens in downtown library, offering more employment resources
The move builds on an earlier program to help people find jobs through local library branches.

Zac Taylor wastes no time in naming Joe Flacco the Bengals' starting quarterback
The Bengals move forward with Browning as their backup and former Packers backup QB Sean Clifford as the third-string option on their practice squad.

Aaron Judge remains without World Series ring as Yankees' title drought reaches 16 years
New York's 16th consecutive season without a championship ended with a 5-2 loss Wednesday night to Toronto.

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
The Brewers went 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.

Dennis Krause Blog: Cubs stay alive against Brewers
The Cubs grabbed a 4-1 lead as Priester labored in the first and hung on for the win.

RNC Chairman talks shutdown, potential 2026 convention 
Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters blamed Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter nearly exits tense interview in her run for California governor
Her Democratic rivals said the exchange on Sacramento CBS affiliate KOVR showed Porter is too unsteady for the job and should exit the race.

World News

Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet
For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors

What has been agreed and what happens next
Israel's security cabinet are expected to meet at 17:00 Israel time (15:00 BST) to formally vote on the first phase of the plan.

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape
He is also charged with nine counts of indecent assaults and two counts of sexual assault.

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term
A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.

Alleged McCann stalker creepy, Madeleine's sister says
Amelie McCann tells a stalking trial that messages from Julia Wandelt "played with my emotions".

Water bills to rise further for millions after regulator backs extra price increases
Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.

Ten Met Police officers facing fast-tracked misconduct hearings
The IOPC says they have sufficient evidence to show clear breaches of professional behaviour.

My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham
The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud.

Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market
Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be?

Stars, secrets and slip-ups: Celebrity Traitors is off to a cracking start
Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Alan Carr are among the stars sitting at the round table in the new series.

From Happy Valley to Riot Women: Why writer Sally Wainwright wants to shout about menopause
The writer returns with a show about a female rock band, and the "middle squeeze" on midlife women.

Would leaving the ECHR really 'stop the boats'?
The extent to which leaving the Convention would make a difference to immigration has been greatly exaggerated, argues Lord Sumption

'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k'
The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.

Lyse Doucet: Gaza deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reflects on how long-awaited negotiations to move forward, not further back, appear to be succeeding.

'Joy and pain': Palestinians celebrate but fear confronting grief
People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside.

Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages
"I can't quite believe this is actually happening, we've been waiting for so long," said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.

Pubs could stay open longer and host more live music under licensing reforms
Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Literature Prize
He was recognised “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”.

America's top banker sounds warning on US stock market fall
Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.

Kate warns too much screen time damages family life
The Princess of Wales says that smartphones and digital devices are causing an "epidemic of disconnection".

All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time
Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations.

Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
The White House calls the allegation "baseless" as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.

Children as young as four taking knives into school, BBC finds
Incidents of young children bringing knives into primary schools have been revealed by a BBC investigation.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Conservative Conference: Kemi Badenoch’s Career Saving Speech?
The Tory leader unveiled new policies promising tax cuts.

Watkins set for England start in Wales friendly
England head coach Thomas Tuchel is poised to hand striker Ollie Watkins his first international start since November against Wales on Thursday night.

'The saint of Manchester' - Ricky Hatton and his city, a love story
BBC Sport speaks to the people of Manchester about Ricky Hatton and his life-long service to the city and its people.

How Scotland can guarantee play-off place by Sunday
Steve Clarke is targeting six points from Scotland's next two games. Achieving that could have a significant impact in their bid to reach the World Cup.

'The players will decide' - where next for rugby's civil war?
After major rugby nations issued a blanket ban on R360 recruits playing Test matches, could the fight for the future escalate?

Does Federer have a point? Are courts being slowed to aid Alcaraz and Sinner?
Roger Federer set tongues wagging when he said tournament directors like uniformly slow courts but are his instincts right?

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