Local Wisconsin News

Judge rejects Trump’s bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge in New York rejected Trump's request for a new trial and upheld the verdict and award in the case.

Wisconsin DOJ's Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative reaches 3-year mark
Of 274 reports, criminal charges have been made against two alleged abusers.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.17% from 7.1% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
Southwest said it lost $231 million.





EPA limits pollution from power plants that burn coal
Many existing coal-powered plants need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% in eight years.

Powerful animal sedative making fentanyl crisis 'even more dangerous,' WH official says
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is increasingly entering the illegal drug supply, creating a whole set of new problems.

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid violence that's displaced thousands
Nearly 100,000 people have fled the capital. More than 2,500 people from January to March were killed or injured.

Live Updates: Trump hush money trial resumes
Donald Trump becomes the first president to stand trial on criminal charges.





U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Caims for the week ending April 20 fell by 5,000 to 207,000 from 212,000 the previous week.

Leaders of 17 countries, including U.S., call on Hamas to release hostages
"The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern," they wrote.

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
Weinstein, 72, has been serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following his conviction

U.S. growth slowed last quarter to 1.6% pace
Consumers continued to drive growth last quarter but slowed their spending.





Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory
Sal Frelick had two hits for Milwaukee, which snapped a two-game skid.

TikTok CEO says 'we aren't going anywhere' after Biden signs bill targeting company
The new law says TikTok will be banned if it's not sold to an American buyer within a year.

Membership votes ‘no’ on lifting NIL ban for Wisconsin high school athletes 
School leaders voted 219-170, meaning deals will remain off limits in Wisconsin.

Convention Fest allows Wisconsin businesses to set up shop on the RNC grounds
Applications were released by the Host Committee.





Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Khalil al-Hayya made the comments Wednesday amid a stalemate in months of cease-fire talks, but it's unlikely Israel would consider such a scenario.

Green Bay’s Broadway District sees bounce back after pandemic
New businesses are seeking downtown locations for exposure and a central location.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim
The Supreme Court has never weighed in on the question of immunity from criminal prosecution.

Rain moves in for the weekend
Rain returns to the state along with warmer temperatures.

World News

Girl, 13, charged after school stabbings
A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned
Victims group describes the New York appeal court's decision to retry Hollywood mogul as "profoundly unjust".

Police and activists clash on Atlanta campus amid Gaza protests
Meanwhile, hundreds of students march in Washington DC, and congresswoman Ilhan Omar arrives at a New York City campus.

Extremist guilty of murdering man in street
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.





Man accused of showjumper murder threatened me with bath of bleach, ex says
Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.

Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages
Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".

Return to duty for Army horses 'too early to know'
Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.





Tough questions as Supreme Court debates Trump's immunity claim
Justices push lawyers for both sides on whether a president can be criminally prosecuted for acts while in office.

Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027
The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

WATCH: Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.





Will Labour’s renationalisation plan make train tickets cheaper?
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.

Life after TikTok: Why US ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper
A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.

Ditching the Greens is a defining moment for Humza Yousaf
The first minister has torn up one of the most significant elements of Nicola Sturgeon's legacy.





LGBT veterans memorial: ‘We're not a dirty secret’
The memorial will end decades of feeling “swept under the rug", campaigners say.

Scotland boss Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud
Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Download now
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests





Deborah James's family call for cancer strategy
The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.

'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.

Paris's Moulin Rouge loses windmill sails overnight
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear.

Prince William visits school after boy's invite
Prince William visits a school to discover how pupils are shining a light on mental health.





The Italian film which beat Barbie at the box office
Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow.

Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.

Jodie Comer to star in 28 Days Later sequel
Danny Boyle will also be returning to direct the film, which is expected to be part of a trilogy.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.





England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider
England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze
Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

Wada launches independent review into failed tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.