Local Wisconsin News

Police apprehend suspect in Ohio warehouse shooting that killed 1, injured 5
One person was killed and five others were injured in the shooting Tuesday night.

Wisconsin Rep. Pocan to introduce legislation, named after Musk, that would ban contracts for ‘special government employees’
The move comes after backlash related to Musk's position in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

Pam Bondi to be sworn in as U.S. attorney general Wednesday
Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, is expected to oversee a radical reshaping of the Justice Department.

Sources: Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton traded to the Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
Middleton has been with the Bucks since 2013.





USPS lifts suspension of parcels from Hong Kong and China, reversing decision from a day earlier
The Postal Service gave no reason for the reversal Wednesday.

Trump's suggestion that U.S. 'take over' Gaza Strip rejected by allies and adversaries alike
The U.S. president's comments came amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Trump administration pulling almost all USAID workers off the job worldwide
The order takes effect just before midnight Friday.

Fourqurean says he may get 'hundreds of thousands' if he's eligible to play for Wisconsin this year
Fourqueran has argued that the two seasons he played at Division II program Grand Valley State shouldn’t count against his college eligibility.





Arrest warrant issued, charges filed against suspect in ongoing Amber Alert for 16-year-old
Suspect Gary Day has a long criminal history and is already a convicted felon, according to various court records.

La Crosse Regional Airport efforting new airline amid passenger decline
The La Crosse County Board recently approved up to $250,000 to be used as a “Minimum Revenue Guarantee” to a new airline if ticket sales fall short.

Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
In the original image, liberal candidate Susan Crawford is smiling. But in the Brad Schimel ad her lips are together.

Katy's Kloset serves as a lifeline for families in need of medical equipment
Last year alone, the organization helped nearly 5,000 families across Wisconsin.





Snow blankets the state on Saturday
Expect snow showers Saturday with colder air Sunday.

Protests against Trump and Project 2025 are planned in cities across the U.S.
The movement has organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day.

Trump wants U.S. to take control of Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere; won't rule out sending U.S. troops
The comments came after Trump earlier suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be “permanently” resettled outside the war-torn territory.

Waffle House is passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners with a 50 cent surcharge
The restaurant, typically a reliable spot for a cheap breakfast, said that the resulting egg shortage has led to a dramatic increase in its costs.





Live updates: President Trump's first 100 days
Follow along for the latest news from the president's administration.

Congress' top Democrats announce 'Stop the Steal' bill to counter Trump, Musk
The bill looks to hit back against billionaire Elon Musk’s influence and address reports his team gained access to sensitive Treasury data.

Tiger Woods says his mother has died. He called Kultida Woods a 'force of nature'
Kultida Woods, 80, was born in Thailand and met Earl Woods when he was stationed there while serving in the Army.

How Wisconsin's soybean farmers could be impacted by tariffs
President Donald Trump has levied a tax on imports from China and delayed tariffs for 30 days on goods from Mexico and Canada.

World News

Why does Trump want to take over Gaza and could he do it?
The president's vision for a Gaza under US control could upend the future of Middle East relations.

Southport killer’s referral to counter-terror scheme closed too early, review finds
A Home Office review of the Prevent programme identified a series of failings.

Naga Munchetty: Scammers spread fake nude pictures of me on social media
BBC presenter Naga Munchetty has seen a fake online post using her image to "scam people out of money".

Sweden searches for answers after country's deadliest shooting
Police say the motive of the shooter, who killed 10 people on Tuesday, remains unknown.





Sam Kerr 'terrified for life' in taxi, harassment trial told
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.

Reddit group banned after violent comments on Elon Musk's staff
The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff.

Labour readmits four MPs suspended for rebelling
But three other MPs - John McDonnell, Apsana Begum and Zarah Sultana - remain suspended.

Starmer under fire amid row over Chagos deal cost
The Tories and Reform UK have attacked payments to Mauritius under the deal to cede the archipelago.





Name NHS staff who failed in Nottingham killer's care, families say
The families of the Nottingham attacks victims call for those involved in NHS failings to be held accountable.

Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show
The band will reunite to play a charity show with metal legends Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.

Watch: David Hockney's iPad paintings in new exhibition
The artist's digital creations are being shown as part of Bradford's Capital Of Culture celebrations.





Kelce and Swift - an NFL love story that almost never was
Taylor Swift will be supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, but a previous trip to the Big Easy almost ended his career before it began.

First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.

What do we know about the Sweden school shooter?
Police say 11 people have died, including the gunman, in the worst school shooting in Sweden's history.

Before and after: Mosul’s historic landmarks rebuilt after IS destruction
Some 80% of the Old City of Mosul, in northern Iraq, was destroyed under the Islamic State group.





Trump sends first migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay
The US president last week announced plans to expand the detention of migrants at the base in Cuba.

Teen appears in court over Harvey Willgoose murder
The boy, 15, is charged with murder, possessing a bladed article and affray over the death of the pupil.

Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

Badger admiring Banksy-style art wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Ian Wood put up a Banksy-style design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op





Belgian police hunt for gunmen after Brussels shooting
Police say they are looking for "a small group of people, probably two or three individuals".

Letby victims already have the truth, says mother
Experts' claims that Lucy Letby did not murder babies is "distressing" for families, says victim's mother.

Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years
Burley, 64, was part of the team which launched Sky News in 1989.

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Can Trump win a trade war with China?
The economic battle between the world's two biggest economies has escalated

Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare
Disfigured and in agony. We investigate the man charging thousands for dodgy butt lifts.

Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.

Root returns as England name XI for first India ODI
Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.





'A revolution' - how rugby is taking hold in Paris
How France tapped into Paris' latent rugby talent, fighting in football's stronghold to change the face of a sport and a team.

Bakole or Wilder? Hearn denies Joshua has agreed next fight
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua has not started talks with any potential opponent for his next fight.

'Football dreams & a business empire' - Ronaldo's relentless drive at 40
Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 40th birthday and showing no sign of stopping any time soon.

'I thought it was a hoax' - James on Doncic trade
LA Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Luka Doncic's shock trade from the Dallas Mavericks.