Local Wisconsin News

PHOTOS: Damage piles up in Appleton, Menasha after unconfirmed tornado rips through
Trees and debris from buildings littered the ground on Monday after it rolled through.

Emergency response crews responding to areas impacted by severe weather
Officials say responders are currently assessing the damage, addressing hazards and responding to calls for service.

After Monday, turning quiet and comfy next couple days
Once the storms clear out Monday, get ready for sunshine and seasonable temperatures to return.

29-year-old tree trimming worker dies after possible lighting strike
Whitewater Fire and EMS received a report around 9:56 a.m. of a person stuck in a tree with a possible electrocution injury.

Thousands without power in Wisconsin as severe storms sweep through
Severe weather, complete with rain, strong winds and tornado warnings, pushed through on Monday morning and early afternoon.

July's full moon is the Buck Moon
The moon will appear full by Wednesday morning.

UWM students use reclaimed wood to create public seating
UW-Milwaukee Director of Community Design Solutions Krisann Rehbein joined Spectrum News to talk about the project.

Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive
The Packers reported an operating loss for the first time in a non-pandemic year since the 1990 fiscal year.

Jacob Misiorowski sets Brewers franchise record by starting game with 7 straight strikeouts
Misiorowski struck out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced Sunday in an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Residents excited as Oshkosh Police Department launches Dog Walker Watch Program
The program aims to train residents to recognize suspicious behavior.

Milwaukee nonprofit helps youth beat the 'summer slide'
Summer break allows students to rest, recharge and prepare for next school year, but it can also cause students to forget what they just learned.

Now Hiring: Trident Maritime Systems seeks welders, CNC machinists and more
The business has operations in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Madison faith communities hold first Sunday services since death of Corey Ruiz
“Coming together as a faith community and caring and praying is really important. But we won't stop there,” church member Annik Dupaty said.

EAA AirVenture draws big crowds on final day
EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, drew hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Residents demand recall of town board chairman amid data center discussion
The towns of Turtle and Beloit in Rock County could be the next site for a $1 billion data center.

U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Brewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
The moves come a day after McCullers walked four batters in 1 2/3 innings of relief in an 8-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

In Focus: Small business owner discusses success in Port Washington
Kelly Brown owns two small businesses in Port Washington.

Spotlight on Port Washington
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders in Port Washington about ongoing growth and development in the region.

In Focus: Downtown Port shares about growth and redevelopment in Port Washington
Amanda Baldwin, executive director of Downtown Port, shares some insight.

World News

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.

Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

Teen denies endangering lives of 165 people on migrant boat crossing
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK.

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says
Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

Nans who befriended pro wrestler on flight to Vegas in talks to make a film
Four grandmothers who befriended a pro wrestler are in talks about bringing their story to the big screen.

Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war