Local Wisconsin News

Rain shouldn't ruin your outdoor plans
We'll see rain at times along with a lot of dry periods Saturday.

Family, civil rights leaders call for justice at Corey Ruiz funeral in Madison
The service at Fountain of Life Church was marked by both grief and demands for accountability.

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Jason Ganos with Nintendo Wire said he discovered the products after they had been hidden away in a storage unit for decades.

'That is what our community has asked for': Madison nonprofit expands access to free fresh produce with library fridge
As the cost of living continues to rise, healthy food is becoming harder for many families to afford.

Wisconsin lawmakers show bipartisan support for FEMA tornado assessment
A FEMA spokesperson said officials conducted a damage assessment, and now the state will determine if it will proceed with a request for federal aid.

Records show lack of helmets, seatbelts in Wisconsin ATV/UTV deaths this year
There have been 29 fatal crashes so far in 2026.

Wisconsin Cheese Group fined $237,500 over Clean Water Act violations
The company was also sentenced to one year of probation.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Irish Fest, night market, Lakeshore Balloon Glow
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
Love was 3 of 5 passing during one series of work while leading the Packers on an opening drive.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers open preseason with loss
Anyone expecting a big Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers showdown was kidding themselves.

Legislative committee studying use of AI in healthcare
The committee will propose legislation adddressing the standards for the use of AI in healthcare.

Menasha business owner organizes ‘Pay It Forward’ event for tornado-affected families
Giving back is especially important for one Menasha business owner.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4
Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers’ third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs.

Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

'There's always a major issue': State lawmaker requesting more information into Milwaukee election error
Five of nine flash drives supposed to be containing absentee ballot results mistakenly contained audit logs.

Veterans try wake surfing to help their healing process
Wake for Warriors uses wake boarding and surfing to connect with veterans.

Washington County considers countywide EMS levy to address staffing, rising costs
Officials hope to have a countywide decision within the next month or two, before communities need to have balanced budgets in December.

Bucks announce 2026-27 regular season schedule
The team opens the regular season at the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

World News

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
Andy Burnham said the former Cambridge professor's death was a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia
A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck,  satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.

When my dog died, my grief was overwhelming and complicated
The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.

Many Canadians are boycotting the US - here's where they're travelling instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?
In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

BBC seeks to compel Trump's family to provide testimony in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

Heathrow Airport roads reopen after mains burst
A burst main underneath a ring road in the central terminal area caused flooding and travel issues.

Cyclist Finlay Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after his death
Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.

Weekend to bring significant drop in temperatures as heatwave ends
Temperatures will tumble this weekend with the weather feeling noticeably cooler as the fifth widespread heatwave of the year comes to an end.

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie
Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys
Val discovers her childhood toys in an attic and decides to put them on display.

Peter James returns to Sussex with his 57 animals
The Brighton-born Roy Grace author moves to a new home in Pulborough in West Sussex.

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.

Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead
With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

Fertility medication caused drug ban, says NFL player
Two-time Super Bowl winner Nazeeh Johnson believes he tested positive for a banned substance because of fertility medication he was taking.

PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona
Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.