Local Wisconsin News

Sun Prairie schools begin new year under new superintendent
Sun Prairie’s new superintendent is working to rebuild trust as the district starts a new school year after recent misconduct fallout.

Everyday Hero: Wisconsin Hero Outdoors supports veterans, first responders through recreation
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors connects veterans and first responders with fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities that build camaraderie.

Enjoy time outside before rain returns
Rain returns late Tuesday into Thursday.

Data center pushback creates political path for Caledonia resident
A Caledonia data center proposal pushed Prescott Balch into local politics, as Wisconsin voters show growing opposition to similar projects.

Wisconsin Senator holds hearing focused on how hospitals handled COVID
It was the latest in a series of roundtables and hearings Johnson has held on the COVID-19 response.

Pulaski residents speak out against proposed water rate increase during public hearing
Pulaski residents are responding to a proposed water rate increase of more than 130%, with public comments open to the PSC until Sept. 30.

Synthetic oil shortage drives up prices at local car repair shops
A check under the hood — specifically, an oil change — could cost you more. Local car repair shops said it depends on what type of oil drivers choose.

Child surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine
The Racine Fire Department said this is the second safe surrender at the Fire Station 4 baby box, which launched Dec. 10, 2024.

Top industry issues at World Dairy Expo
The official event, trade show and educational offerings begin Tuesday.

Alleged druggings, sexual assaults reported at UW-Madison
There have been at least two reports of alleged sexual assaults and druggings at UW-Madison, the university shared in an email sent to students.

SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses vote to unionize
This comes just a few months after nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted for union representation.

Bucks stress 'competing' at Media Day after Giannis Antetokounmpo's departure
Taylor Jenkins says that people shouldn’t assume the Bucks aren’t still very interested in winning.

Many Wisconsin hunting, trapping seasons open in October
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminded hunters and trappers to check dates, licenses and stamps before they take part in the season.

'See Tracks, Think Train' campaign underway in Wisconsin
A national rail safety campaign in De Pere urges people to stay alert near tracks after Wisconsin recorded 37 collisions as of August.

Four people survive after small plane crashes into cornfield in East Troy
Town police and fire crews said it happened less than a few miles south of the East Troy Airport around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Dane County officials report no major mistakes in AI call rollout
Dane County’s AI assistant has handled more than 24,000 non-emergency calls, helping dispatchers focus on 911 calls during its first month.

Wisconsin health experts encourage flu vaccines
Dr. Kristin Bencik, a pediatrician with Children’s Wisconsin, said she has noticed an increase in vaccine hesitancy.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin equipment dealer seeks technicians, mechanics and welders
Yes Equipment and Services is hiring in Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee and Madison, offering openings for technicians, mechanics and welders.

Sargento trains Wisconsin truck drivers through apprenticeship program
The goal is to build the company’s driver pipeline, as retirements affect staffing and demand remains high in the trucking industry.

5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, said the men were initially arrested under the Explosives Act.

World News

Daniel Sandford on what's next in the RAF Fairford investigation
BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford explains where the investigation goes from here.

OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother
The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' relatives tell BBC it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

Snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years for child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.

Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland
The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power
The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio
In a television interview the US secretary of state mentioned Iran, which has denied any involvement.

Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance
The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.

Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir
The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city’s largest reservoir.

Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

Met Police officer charged after BBC Charing Cross investigation
The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says former club Manchester United do not "deserve" to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules.

Former world snooker champion Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

'I still feel as fast as anybody' - Alonso on why he's staying in F1
Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport.

Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.

Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

Life bright for Gilmour after baseball and World Cup heartache
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour opens up on the pain of missing out of this summer's World Cup.