Local Wisconsin News

AAA: Labor Day gas prices reach record levels this year
AAA says Wisconsin gas prices are averaging around $3.82 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, but travelers say their plans are still moving forward.

380 SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses to vote on union in Dane County
Nurses will vote on union representation at 10 Dane County clinics, citing staffing, burnout and patient care.

Animal rights activists criticize Gov. Evers for Ridglan Farms inaction
Dozens of protestors filled the State Capitol on Friday requesting a face-to-face meeting to air their grievances with the governor.

More Wisconsin communities get rid of Flock as data-sharing concerns surface
It comes after many said they discovered Flock was releasing data in bulk in response to FOIA requests in other states.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance gets moved up to Thursday
The Packers open their season three days later, Sept. 13, at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 142 confirmed measles cases in latest outbreak
There was a big jump this week in the numbers.

Isolated thunderstorm threat continues
A few showers and storms are likely in southern Wisconsin.

AriensCo sells majority of company to Japan-based manufacturer
According to AriensCo, the family will still have a significant stake in the company and will still lead from Brillion.

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee
A new program is bringing different people together to learn how to better advocate for housing growth in the Milwaukee area.

Jordan Love prepares for Packers’ regular-season opener in Minnesota
Building relationships with the new offensive players and getting them up to speed has been a big focus for him.

K9 Tesla Foundation welcomes new therapy dog, Lucia, to continue mission of supporting first responders
The foundation's goal is to support therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch agencies across the country.

A warm and muggy holiday weekend ahead
Staying warm and muggy with low chances for rain.

Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination checks amid measles cases
Wisconsin health officials urge families to check measles vaccinations as cases rise, including an outbreak in southwestern counties.

'Everybody out here is struggling': Wisconsin dairy farmers say things have gotten worse
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin in June and made a promise to farmers: “You’re going to be better than you were four months ago.”

Family of Corey Ruiz continues to demand accountability from Madison leaders
Ruiz's family is calling for action more than one month after Corey was killed by a Madison police officer.

Wisconsin faces Notre Dame as college football returns to Lambeau Field
The game is drawing attention to Green Bay’s connection to Notre Dame football, including ties to Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Morgan Geyser back in court seeking conditional release after escaping group home
Morgan Geyser will undergo another evaluation as she seeks conditional release after leaving a Madison group home and being arrested in Illinois.

Attorneys seek answers after delayed response to Milwaukee home attack
A 99-year-old Milwaukee woman waited nearly three hours for help after calling 911 during a July 27 home invasion and attack.

Heat concerns close Milwaukee Public Schools for the day
Many buildings in the district don't have air conditioning, which the superintendent says she wants to address in the future.

Grafton moves forward to repair Bridge Street Dam
A months-long debate in Grafton over the fate of the dam ended with the village deciding to repair it.

World News

'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges
The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.

Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year
Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.

Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death
The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says
The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC
Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water'
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water.

Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy?
The BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen now as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children ends in no verdict.

100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.

How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?

Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence
Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth
The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

Answers needed on transgender surgery pause in Wales, says health minister
The decision to pause surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service has been met with mixed reaction.

Queen's joy at 'happy ending to a terrible story'
The Queen was one of a number of high-profile figures who donated books a library that was burned down.

Five jailed after kidnap victim jumped from window
The man was held captive and filmed being repeatedly assaulted before escaping, police say.

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.

Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.