Local Wisconsin News

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.

Wisconsin man with metastatic breast cancer shares message at 'More Than Pink Walk'
Thousands gathered at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park for the Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk to raise money for research and treatments.

Brewers fans look ahead to October baseball as team wraps up regular season
Brewers fans at American Family Field look toward postseason baseball as Milwaukee secures the No. 1 seed, a bye and historic momentum.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski ready for the playoffs after completing his history-making regular season
His performance Sunday helped the Brewers close the regular season with a franchise-best 103-59 record.

Misiorowski continues Cy Young Award push and Turang gets 100th RBI as Brewers beat Cardinals 6-4
Jacob Misiorowski allowed two hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings to cap his brilliant season.

2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a U.S.-China government agreement
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu in southwestern China early Sunday aboard a Boeing 777 aircraft, officials said.

Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
The storm remained just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey and was expected to linger in the region for about another day.

In Focus: How Sen. Kelda Roys hopes to expand mental health resources
She also talked about the voluntary “do not purchase” list for handguns, and links between mental health and social media.

In Focus: ReachOutWis aims to prevent veteran suicide
Spectrum News talked with Dr. Bertrand Berger about the importance of understanding shared experiences of veterans and challenges they face.

In Focus: Wisconsin Community Services talks about societal reentry from jail and its mental health effects
Clarence Johnson, president and CEO of Wisconsin Community Services, shared more about the mission behind the organization.

State of mental health in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with key leaders in the mental health space about their efforts to help Wisconsinites.

Brewers name Christian Yelich franchise's first captain — with Robin Yount's approval
Milwaukee decided in a team meeting prior to its win over St. Louis to give the honor to the 34-year-old in his ninth season with the club.

Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
Joseph ran for a touchdown and threw an 11-yard TD pass to Eugene Hilton Jr. to cap a 10-play, 75-yard drive with 3:31 remaining in the fourth.

World News

What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test
A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.

Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.

Slipknot fans threaten boycott after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.

Orange Order parade dispute continues as main players hold talks
A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.

Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and 3 children
Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth
A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.

Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
Amina Sani, who is Nigerian, was found to have threatened the 81-year-old with police and threatened to hit him.

Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.

Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.

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

Man City CEO 'defiant' over Premier League charges
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano issues a "defiant" message to other club executives about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told.

The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Monday Night Club - Man City reaction
Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

Award winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?
From challenging for the Premier League with Arsenal and playing for England, Aaron Ramsdale is now Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper.

Konsa and O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.