Local Wisconsin News

West Allis volunteers launch nonprofit to help flood victims
A group of committed volunteers recently launched the nonprofit, West Allis Community Impact Partnership & Foundation.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 3 Sisters Pow-Wow, food truck event, dog-centric festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Clayton Kershaw to retire, will make final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday
He will make his final Dodger Stadium regular season start when the Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m. Friday.

Wisconsin congressman leads effort to give House lawmakers $10,000 a month for personal security
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, chairs the House Administration Committee, which oversees programs for member security.

Green Bay Area Public School District updates high school safety protocols
The new policies include but are not limited to multi-day suspensions for students who contribute to unsafe acts.

‘We will not allow politics or outside forces to rewrite the story of Wisconsin's public schools’: Underly delivers her fifth State of Education Address
State Superintendent Jill Underly told the audience that public schools are facing attacks “driven by nothing more than political agendas and hatred.”

Microsoft announces additional $4 billion data center in Racine County
The investment essentially doubles the company's investment in the data center complex, which was originally announced in 2023.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Ticketmaster controls 80% or more of major U.S. concert venues' primary ticketing, according to the FTC.

The return of fall means it's prime time for pumpkin spice
Starbuck's famous pumpkin spice latte has become a cultural icon and led to a ton of other pumpkin spice products

Luke Bryan's Farm Tour makes its way to Brooklyn Wisconsin
The Farm Tour provides scholarships to students from farming families, donates meals to those in need and highlights the importance of farmers.

6 children found locked in storage unit, 2 arrested
Police responded to the unit near the 5500 block of N. 27th Street early on Tuesday morning.

'Multiple blunt impact injuries' killed Epic Universe guest who rode Stardust Racers, autopsy reveals
Officials say the rider became unresponsive.

Turning cooler to end the week
Highs across the state drop into the 60s and 70s.

Extreme weather events can have lasting health effects, researchers find
Survivors often experience PTSD, depression and increases in overdoses or suicide, according to recent JAMA studies.

Nvidia to invest $5B in Intel in deal for companies to work together on AI infrastructure and PCs
The agreement provides a lifeline for Intel, which was a Silicon Valley pioneer.

Lawsuit filed against City of Madison over uncounted absentee ballots
The lawsuit filed by Law Forward seeks damages for eight voters who were affected by the incident.

Black mothers speaking out about maternal mental health crisis
Conditions like depression and anxiety are the most common complications of pregnancy and birth, particularly in communities of color.

3 things to watch in Packers game at Cleveland 
The Packers will be trying for their first 3-0 start since 2020.

Ed Sheeran to headline Summerfest 2026 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sheeran will bring his North American leg of his "LOOP Tour" through Milwaukee on Thursday, June 25.

Northrop Grumman resupply craft docks with ISS after dealing with engine issue
The cargo craft's engine stopped during two burns.

World News

British couple freed after months in Taliban prison
Barbie and Peter Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, spent eight months in prison with deteriorating health.

Minister rejects Trump's call for military to tackle illegal migration in UK
Peter Kyle says the military is focused on key issues around the world and the UK Border Force has specific responsibility for policing borders.

Trump says TV networks opposed to him should 'maybe' lose licence, after Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Concerns grow that the Trump administration is curtailing criticism after ABC host Jimmy Kimmel's show was cancelled.

US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time
Washington's representative says the Security Council resolution does not go far enough in condemning Hamas.

Why France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe
The country is at the conjuncture of several crises at once - but is it fair to blame Macron for 'this shipwreck'?

Spectacular autumn leaves expected after warm UK summer
Experts are predicting a colourful autumn with red, orange and golden leaves in a vibrant display.

Premier League ticket black market exposed by BBC investigation
Find out what happened when we tried to attend four Premier League games with tickets from "unauthorised" websites.

Migrant returned to France after government wins court challenge
Eritrean man arrives in Paris under the "one in, one out" deal as at least three boats carrying migrants leave beaches in France.

New Troubles legacy deal 'a day and night improvement'
Ireland's deputy prime minister says the new package will provide "maximum truth, justice and accountability" to victims.

Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet
The mayor of London did not seek or expect an invite to the state banquet, the BBC understands.

Joy Crookes 'let go' of perfectionism - her music is better for it
The singer says she avoided the second-album slump as she "has always got something to say".

Chris Mason: Delight and relief in government after Trump state visit
Trump's disagreements with Sir Keir were somehow channelled past him, rather than at him, writes the BBC's political editor.

Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US
The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power".

Weekly quiz: Why were these nuns on the run?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Alex Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast about his love of music and work with dementia charities.

China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

'It's not easy': Reform council strives to identify promised savings
Reform UK has run the authority for just over four months and is embarking on the process of setting next year's budget.

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Zebra cows and Teflon food win tongue-in-cheek science awards
The tongue-in-cheek scientific awards also recognise research into lizard's preferred pizza and garlicky breastmilk.

Highest government borrowing in August for five years
Higher than expected borrowing adds to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities
The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.

MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia
Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore said potential agents in Russia and around the world will be targeted by the UK spy agency.

Doctor penalised for calling mushroom murderer 'disturbed sociopath'
Chris Webster said he realised Patterson was a killer within minutes of speaking to her.

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Has Trump cancelled Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk?
And we get an inside view of Trump's UK state visit with the president's chief of staff

Fast-paced zombie horror starring Brad Pitt
A former UN employee is called in to help stop a pandemic that has spread around the world

Premier League ticket black market exposed
Find out what happened when we tried to attend four Premier League games with tickets from "unauthorised" websites.

Norris heads Piastri in Azerbaijan practice
Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri to a McLaren one-two in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate
As Getafe prepare to visit Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, European football expert Guillem Balague profiles their controversial manager Jose Bordalas.

Arsenal to meet eight-time winners Lyon in Champions League
Holders Arsenal will host record eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the revamped Women's Champions League.

Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle
Marcus Rashford enjoys a night to remember at St James' Park as he scores both of Barcelona's goals as they beat Newcastle 2-1 in their opening match of this season's Champions League.