Local Wisconsin News

City of Madison prepares for busy weekend
The City of Madison is preparing for big crowds Saturday afternoon.

Soybean exports down while cheese, corn exports up in Wisconsin
A new ag trade snapshot shows current tariffs are raising costs for farmers from fertilizer to essential farm equipment.

Prince Andrew says he's giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
He and the royal family had decided "the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family."

FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters
The demonstrators warned that eliminating FEMA, something the president suggested he would consider, would put lives at risk and hurt communities.

Some Wisconsin lawmakers want paychecks withheld during government shutdown, others don’t
Members are scheduled to be paid at the end of the month.

Showers overnight with some sunshine on Saturday
Another round of rain is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

‘It was a recipe for disaster’: Advocacy groups celebrate the veto of an automatic revocation bill for parolees
“This was a cliff that we were terrified of the potential, what was coming, if this had passed,” Marianne Oleson, who was formerly incarcerated, said.

What Apple's new 5-year deal with Formula 1 means for U.S. fans
Apple plans to air F1 on Apple TV as well as amplify the series across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Sports and Apple Fitness+.

U.S. blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
The world's largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels.

Top four finalists announced in 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
As the final voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2025 contest has arrived, the top four finalists have been announced.

State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding
The program was introduced in 2022 as part of former President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law.

Bucks' AJ Green agrees to four-year, $45 million contract extension
He shot 18 of 35 from 3-point range during the Bucks’ five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

Government shutdown puts Louisville's overseas game in jeopardy
No. 20 Louisville women's basketball should play No. 1 UConn in the Armed Forces Classic in Germany, but it may need to be moved to a U.S. site.

Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
But parents won't be able to turn off Meta's AI assistant.

'I don't see it as an enablement': Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza installs lockers for the homeless
He said the homeless population has been increasing in the city and surrounding areas.

Rain and breezy and cooler, oh my!
Temperatures decrease while wind speeds increase.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'Giselle,' Green Bay Packers Spooktacular, comedy show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Cardinals game
The Packers have yet to win a road game this season.

Dodgers near repeat World Series trip, beat Brewers 3-1 behind Glasnow, Edman for 3-0 NLCS lead
LA moved within one win of becoming the first defending champion to reach the World Series since the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies.

Dennis Krause Blog: Dodgers put Brewers on the brink
It was a familiar script. The Brewers offense has been quiet in this series. Too quiet.

World News

Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
The prince said he had made the decision because "continued accusations about me distract from the work" of the Royal Family.

After all those scandals, why did Andrew quit his titles now?
He has voluntarily given up his titles but was clearly under pressure to jump before he was pushed.

Zelensky guarded on Tomahawk missile talks with Trump after White House meeting
Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.

We're furious the 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs, say dead mother's family
Alice Webb died last year after falling unwell following a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift carried out by Jordan Parke.

Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles parts from Iran
The Pakistani convict called himself a "walking dead person" just days before his last voyage destined for Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.

'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos
George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
The Home Office said it is exploring what extra resources are required to allow fans to attend the Aston Villa match.

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.

Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.

Red Cross retrieves another body of dead hostage in Gaza, Israel says
If forensic testing confirms the identity of the remains, it will be the tenth body Hamas has returned - out of 28.

'I'm trying to forgive', says mum of baby found in Hull undertakers two years after funeral
Jasmine Beverley was given the ashes of a stranger by funeral director Robert Bush.

How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule
The contents of his late father's case led Antony Easton to uncover a rich and tragic history.

The Papers: 'Andrew gives up titles' and 'Banned old Duke of York'
Prince Andrew giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, dominates Saturday's papers.

'I'm not putting my ring back on yet,' says Molly-Mae after Tommy reunion
The pair are now back together, but in her new series, Molly-Mae Hague says things are "not perfect".

Grand Sumo in London? An ancient sport finds new fans far beyond Japan
Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting.

'It's scary to think I could have died': How Americans are coming back from fentanyl addiction
Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.

Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest?
If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.

'A drunken Butlin's holiday mishap saved my life'
Charlotte Morjaria found out she had cancer after an accident on a trip with her friends to Butlins.

How and when to see the Orionids meteor shower
The Orionids are thought to be one of the most impressive meteor displays. Visible from early October to early November, it will peak this week around 22 October. Here's more on how you can see it.

'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare
Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Buying more, wearing less - why India's Diwali gold rush is different
Soaring gold prices have dented jewellery demand but Indians are not ready to give up on the metal yet.

Who is Prince Andrew? The royal who has given up his titles
He remains a prince but has given up the title of Duke of York among others.

David Hockney's iPad drawings sell for millions
Seventeen prints titled "Arrival of Spring in Woldgate" went under the hammer at Sotheby's earlier.

OpenAI stops 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr deepfakes
The intervention has not stopped Sora users generating and sharing fake clips of other historical figures.

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Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview
The Duke of York speaks about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Friday

Is writing already on the wall for Postecoglou at Forest?
The potential consequences of defeat this weekend will not be lost on Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou, with the club already looking at potential replacements.

Verstappen takes US sprint pole from Norris
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats McLaren's title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to take pole for the United States Grand Prix sprint race.

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
It is working with police and exploring what additional resources are required to allow all fans to attend.

'Managing a lot of Premier League teams like a holiday compared to Celtic'
Brendan Rodgers sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his managerial career, proudest moment and joining the 1,000 club.