Local Wisconsin News

From Star Wars to bobbleheads, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights and promotional giveaways
There will also be four community nights and 23 promotional giveaways.

Green Bay landlord charged in alleged sexual extortion scheme
Police arrested 61-year-old Michael Zolper after the suspect reportedly solicited sexual acts from tenants.

Understanding the importance of climate norms
Climatologists use 30-year periods to express year-to-year variability. Here's how they are using this data.

Man says he was questioned about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance before being released
The man told several media outlets that he had nothing to do with last week's disappearance of Guthrie.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz set to race in the 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics
The beginning of competition on Wednesday is slated for 6:30 p.m. local time, which is 12:30 p.m. ET.

Volunteers help energize Team USA athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Wisconsin woman fulfills her dream of going to the Olympics while supporting American athletes in Italy.

State Assembly unanimously passes WisEye funding bill
A bipartisan bill to fund Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN is on its way to the State Senate.

Sturgeon season a boom for some Lake Winnebago businesses
Spearers and businesses are preparing for the 16-day sturgeon season starting Saturday.

Wisconsin rallies from 12-point second-half deficit for 92-90 overtime win over No. 8 Illinois
Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for nine of the Badgers’ 11 points in overtime, handing the Illini their second straight overtime loss.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

Everything's better with a little bit of sunshine
Highs for much of the state will be in the 30s, with some spots in the low 40s.

'Doesn't go nearly far enough': Wisconsin residents, officials express energy rate concerns to Public Service Commission
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission held a public hearing on WE Energies' rate structure proposal for future data centers.

Former Wisconsin Badger Rob Havenstein retires after an 11-year NFL career
The 33-year-old Havenstein was a starter throughout his career with the Rams, who drafted him out of Wisconsin in 2015.

‘We continue to be considered radical or less than or equal counterparts’: A recap of the 2026 State of the Tribes address
This year, there was an emphasis on strengthening the ties between tribes and the legislature, which can often feel merely symbolic.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner provides update on measles case detected at Mitchell International Airport
DHS said the case is linked to a confirmed measles case in another state and is not connected to recent cases in Waukesha or Dane counties.

Adam McCalvy previews Spring Training, Brewers' 2026 starting rotation
Brewers pitchers and catchers report to Arizona for Spring Training on Wednesday.

'This was a much larger surprise': MPS faces $46 million deficit following audits to budget
MPS recently went through three financial audits in 13 months. The audits were to catch up on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 school years.

20-year-old suspect in custody for series of break-ins in Dane County
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said it does not believe the 20-year-old was working alone.

The First African American Astronaut
Guion Bluford was one of the most influential people in the space community, becoming the first African American to fly in space.

Annual Oshkosh survey indicates positive outlook in 2026 for local businesses
However, operating costs and hiring remain an issue for some businesses.

World News

School stabbing suspect is former pupil, police say
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing in a school in north-west London.

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

Brief sent by Andrew to Epstein included gold investments, file seen by BBC suggests
The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.

Oatly can no longer use term 'milk' in its marketing
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.

Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules
Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking
Police are investigating more than five people who may have facilitated Al Fayed in his alleged abuse.

Dead flies and dirty knife - Michelin-starred restaurant's hygiene failings revealed
Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”.

Vonn 'making progress' after third leg operation
Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

'Hard to forgive' love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.

The skill and controversy of France's ice dance stars
There is plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that is nothing compared to the drama off it.

How British skeleton came back fighting after 2022
The 2022 Winter Olympics were a disaster for British skeleton - but they have bounced back with a vengeance since.

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.

Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

Sarwar denies being part of wider plot to oust Starmer
The Scottish Labour leader says he stands by his call for the prime minister to resign.

Twelve men charged with manslaughter of football fan
All 12 men are charged with manslaughter and will appear in court in March.

Dancer Robin Windsor depressed after leaving Strictly, actress tells inquest
Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.

ICE will be 'key part of security' at World Cup in US
The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told a congressional committee that the agency is "a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup" when asked if he would pause operations for this summer's tournament.

Starmer faces call to appoint woman to first secretary of state role
Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a "boy's club" mentality in No 10.

Mother of fire disaster victims speaks to Swiss bar owners at hearing
Leila Micheloud had gone to the court where Jacques Moretti was being questioned over the deadly Crans-Montana fire.

Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

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Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup
England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.

Vonn 'making progress' after third leg operation
Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.