Local Wisconsin News

Sturgeon spearing ends early for first time in 11 years
Monday was the last day for spearers on Lake Winnebago to try to harvest a lake sturgeon.

Wisconsinites stuck in Mexico after cartel leader killed
A couple from Pewaukee and travel agents are scrambling to figure the situation out.

‘It’s finally over’: Zeamer family’s emotional journey to get Gail’s Law passed
Gail’s Law is named after Gail Zeamer, a Neenah woman who died from breast cancer in 2024.

Wisconsin begins to bet big on fusion energy
WEDC backs new Fusion Energy Coalition with $778,000 grant.

Kenosha, Milwaukee county executives in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers
The National Counties Association legislative conference allows local leaders to make connections on Capitol Hill and advocate for project funding.

Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause shares vision for Hillmoor Property, Highway 50 construction
One substantial project in the works is the transformation of an approximately 230-acre site bought by the city.

Tracking a clipper system Tuesday
Overnight lows will dip to the teens and single digits.

Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater recognized by Billboard as 2026 Top Music Venue
The theater was recognized as a “Local Favorite” and was one of 28 places around the world on the list.

Why a lack of support is stalling a Wisconsin Senate vote to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, a pared-down proposal to reauthorize the program, which was scheduled for a vote, was removed from the calendar and sent back to committee.

City of Milwaukee files federal class-action lawsuit against fire truck companies over costs
The lawsuit accuses several fire truck companies of conspiring to suppress the supply and raise the prices of fire trucks sold throughout the U.S.

'Music is for everyone': Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra encourages students to pursue music through live concerts
For the past 25 years, the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra has performed live concerts for schools throughout Walworth County.

Midwest grocery prices were up 2.1% year over year in January
Midwest food prices rose slightly less than national figures.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin DNR in need of seasonal employees
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring for seasonal staff to help maintain the state's parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.

Car thieves are using new technology to steal vehicles
Car thieves are getting more advanced, breaking into vehicles without having to break a window or turn a key.

Raptors beat Bucks 122-94 and end Milwaukee's 3-game win streak
The Raptors led by as many as 20 points in the third before entering the final frame with a 92-73 advantage.

UCLA rolls past Wisconsin 80-60, celebrates first outright Big Ten title with 21st win in a row
The Badgers twice cut their deficit to eight points before trailing 41-29 at halftime.

Boyd and Winter lead No. 24 Wisconsin past Iowa, 84-71
Wisconsin shot 53.8%, including 10 of 24 beyond the arc.

Wisconsin ski resorts battle unpredictable weather as Nutt Hill reopens with new features
Nutt Hill Winter Park in Plymouth is one example of a ski area working to attract visitors, despite fluctuating temperatures.

Jack Hughes scores in overtime as U.S. beats Canada for gold at Olympics
The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.

Study to explore safety improvements on Highway KK across Fox Cities communities
Four communities and two counties are collaborating as a part of the study, which is being funded by a federal grant.

World News

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Victims 'devastated' by train CCTV failures that allow sex offenders to go untraced
Sex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network - BBC investigation.

Hilary Duff pays tribute to Robert Carradine, star of Lizzie Maguire and Revenge of the Nerds
His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.

Lib Dems to push for release of files on Andrew trade role
The party wants documents on the former prince's appointment in 2001 to be published by ministers.

GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.

In maps: Tracking the war with Russia
How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

Four years into its full-scale war, Russia is feeling the effects
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.

I reported rape in Hong Kong, now I could face prison
Isabel Rose, 25, was arrested hours after she reported being raped to Hong Kong police.

Is US crime at a historic low?
BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.

I don't want him going abroad to die, says mum of son's assisted dying wish
Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.

Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?
It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Why it's going wrong for Aston Martin ahead of the new Formula 1 season
The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

'A conman stole my money and bought his wife a 10-carat diamond ring'
US victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a gang of UK and Irish nationals, known as The Travelling Conmen.

What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body
Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.

Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series
The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.

Pair found dead on mountain had 'hearts of gold'
Former tutors pay tribute to "friendly and welcoming" Eddie Hill and Jayden Long.

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.

Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.

Remains found in search for Sydney grandpa 'kidnapped by mistake'
The 85-year-old was forcibly taken from his Sydney home by three masked men just under two weeks ago.

Children in care off school for months as school rejections stack up
Councils seek powers to require more schools to take children as heads say funding would meet needs.

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