Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee man charged with 2 murders after woman found dead in alley
Kevin Griffin has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects the injured Antetokounmpo to miss 'probably 2 weeks'
The left groin strain caused Antetokounmpo to leave during the second quarter of the Bucks’ 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Carmen Northwest under renewal review by MPS
CEO Aaron Lippman said while Carmen Northwest has a lot of work to do, the school is more successful than a handful of schools in MPS.

House to vote to repeal spending law provision allowing 8 Senators to sue the DOJ for $500K
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin could sue the government because Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained his phone records.

Mother of 5 charged with child neglect after 3-year-old dies
The child's cause of death is still pending.

Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents
The case has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

A record number of Wisconsinites expected to travel over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is expected to be the busiest of the year at Appleton International Airport.

Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among record 4 to accept qualifying offers
Nine players turned down the one-year deals and decided to remain free.

Wisconsin Senate tackles 60+ bills as session slows for recess ahead of the holidays
Much of the disagreement between parties wasn’t over the measures themselves. Rather, it was about the bills that didn’t make the cut for debate.

Wisconsin sees an increase in deer population ahead of gun deer opener
From 2023 to 2024, there was an increase of over 200,000 deer in the state.

Drying out overnight with clouds lingering
Low temperatures will range from the teens to 30s overnight.

Catch the dazzling Leonid meteor shower
The Leonid meteor shower will be visible until the night of November 20.

Side dishes steal the show at Thanksgiving. Here's Wisconsin's favorite
Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and macaroni are just some of the Thanksgiving side dishes millions have come to love and enjoy.

Rockwell Automation announces new manufacturing site
Rockwell Automation said it would be possible to scale the new facility, meaning it could end up being the company's largest campus in the world.

Three weeks after the hurricane, still no power in parts of Jamaica
A Wisconsin mission group is working to send needed supplies.

Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper
Kroger said it will incur a $2.6 billion charge in its fiscal third quarter related to the closure of its operations.

Your guide to this year’s Wisconsin gun deer hunting season
Gun deer hunt season kicks off this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 22 and runs until Sunday, Nov. 30.

Residential Wauwatosa shooting with 2 people injured tied to an illegal poker game
Police said the early Wednesday morning shooting last week was targeted and they're still searching for those involved.

Evers says 74 municipalities to get $282 million to improve drinking water quality
Funds will help communities build water infrastructure projects, especially to combat the toxic substance known as PFAS.

Mount Horeb community at odds over proposed development
Mount Horeb’s quaint downtown is known for its Norwegian heritage and specialty shops. 

World News

UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn
It comes as Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 sites for potential munitions factories.

Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.

Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base
The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.

UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert to MPs and peers
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".

'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.

Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.

Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country
A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.

Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.

Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal fire, trial told
Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS
Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.

'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'
A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

Watch: Stunning McTominay overhead kick puts Scotland on their way to victory
Watch Scott McTominay's stunning overhead kick give Scotland an early lead in their decisive World Cup qualifier with Denmark.

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists
A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.

How much will fans save under proposed new ticketing rules?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer during defence firm break-in, jury told
Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.

Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says
The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead.

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up

Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe
The new criminal investigation comes as the music mogul is serving a 4-year prison term.

Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor
Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld is hailed for her "strength and courage" after her death aged 95.

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?
Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones
Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.

'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'
A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

The whole country is against you when you play in Australia - Finn
Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.

Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism
Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.