Local Wisconsin News

'My heart is broken': Family of Corey Ruiz demands justice
The family has retained the services of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.

Upcoming Milwaukee Air & Water Show builds excitement for aviation
The event prides itself on being a big draw for families.

The stories of EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s a story behind every aircraft and every visitor at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.

Marcus Center adds ‘Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical’ to its 2026-27 season
It’ll run from Dec. 26-30.

Wisconsin congressional delegation reacts to deadly police shooting
Corey Ruiz died after being shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.

Turning up the heat and humidity with a storm chance for some
Heat and humidity will climb across Wisconsin Saturday.

Wisconsin State Fair chairman stepping down after 16 years of service
This summer's Wisconsin State Fair will be the 15th and final one for board chairman John Yingling.

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI
It’s the 46-year-old’s first offense.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Madison debut
The show will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from July 28-Aug. 2.

National Labor Relations Board certifies St. Mary’s nurses’ union
Nearly 900 registered nurses at the hospital had voted in favor of a union on June 11.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

U.S. DOJ sues City of Milwaukee over mask ban ordinance for federal agents
It comes a couple of weeks after the U.S. DOJ said it would not comply with the order for ICE agents.

Paris gas plant proposal overwhelmingly opposed by residents but supported by local unions
The Public Service Commission held its final two public hearings on the proposal on Thursday.

German Fest returns this weekend
German Fest starts Friday, July 24, and runs through July 26 at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with storm chances increasing.

Protesters disrupt Madison officials during briefing on deadly officer-involved shooting
The press conference did not go as expected when nearly a dozen protestors made their way in with signs.

Madison looks back as another police shooting reopens wounds
Artist Sharon Kilfoy says art continues to help Madison heal while preserving the city's memory.

'There's a lot of weariness': Madison community calls for police accountability after shooting
The demands come after police shot and killed a suspect on Wednesday afternoon.

Voter ID provision added to Wisconsin lawmaker’s bill to restrict stock trading
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville’s bill, would prevent lawmakers from buying individual stocks.

World News

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires
French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Luton as police launch murder investigation
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but was pronounced dead shortly after, Bedfordshire Police says.

Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.

Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex
More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.

Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.

Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver for England at Commonwealths
A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.

Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much.

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.

Five ways to make the most of the summer holidays with kids
The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.

'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

UK papers: 'Summer of chaos' and 'water bosses' pay rises'
The wildfires sweeping through Europe is prominent across many of Saturday's papers.

The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries
Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'
More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor.

Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

'I just wanted them to survive': Couple tell of attempt to save drowning girl and mum
A couple have told the BBC how they attempted to save a mother and daughter who drowned off an Essex beach.

Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.

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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

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.

Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths
A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.