Local Wisconsin News

Get that umbrella ready Friday into Saturday
Heavy rain is possible Friday into Saturday.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

Packers look to finish against Jets after Week 1 loss
The Packers head to New Jersey to face the Jets, with players saying finishing games must become more than talk after a Week 1 loss at Minnesota.

Kenosha Rep's 'Annie' continues to break the format while centering community
"Annie" will be at the Ralph J. Houghton Performance Center in Kenosha, Wis. from Nov. 19-22, 2026.

Brewers to host 'Rally for October' watch party Sept. 22, postseason tickets go on sale next week
The "Rally for October" will take place at the UW Credit Union Plaza with gates opening at 4 p.m.

Greenfield mayor asks for removal of police chief after city investigation
The city's investigation revealed what it called “concerning findings” and patterns of behavior that warranted the filing.

Packers are producing big plays. Now they need to start delivering big point totals
Green Bay had seven pass completions of at least 20 yards Sunday, but still lost to the Vikings after scoring only one touchdown.

Christian Yelich's 2-run double rallies NL Central champion Brewers to 5-4 win over Pirates
Yelich grounded his double down the left-field line off Carmen Mlodzinski to erase a 4-3 deficit.

Madison Area Technical College expands paramedic training to Reedsburg and Watertown
The expansion aims to address EMS staffing challenges in rural areas.

Supreme Court hears cases arguing congressional maps are gerrymandered
Both lawsuits were dismissed at the circuit court level earlier this year, but the Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals in each case.

Revised ATC power line plan draws mixed response in Ozaukee County
The revised proposal, announced Monday, eliminates construction of a new east-west line through Saukville and Trenton.

World News

MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court.

Women told breasts removed needlessly as NHS trust finds more than 300 suffered harm
The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."

Woman tells BBC of trauma after unnecessary breast cancer surgery
Denise Howarth is one of several women who have been told by the NHS that their breast was removed unnecessarily.

Our brother did not match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
Nicholas Brandram's sisters give the BBC a list of reasons as to why their brother was not the jogger who pushed a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge.

War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Council staff refused anonymity for Sara Sharif inquest
A coroner rejects an application for three workers after the media, including the BBC, opposed it.

Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal
Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left torn over Macklemore controversy
With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.

Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says
The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

Oasis will not headline Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms
The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Olympic rowing river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks
One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.

Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan
A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.

British rapper Sway dies aged 44
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.

Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

Food festivals across UK exploited in AI-powered scam, BBC finds
One trader says her "heart sank" after discovering she had lost money through a scam festival invitation.

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

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How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?

From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37
Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.

Poor imitation of Ange team - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?
After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.

Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.