Local Wisconsin News

Leaders, community members show support to TSA workers
TSA workers have gone without pay for weeks.

Chinese EV battery part maker brings American headquarters to Mount Pleasant
A major player in the electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry is bringing its American headquarters to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

What's with the markets? Marquette professor breaks it down
Dow tumbled almost 800 points lower on Friday.

MMSD teacher arrested, charged after inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher served at both Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Toki Middle School, according to the district.

Warming trend ahead this weekend
60s are back in most places by Sunday.

Surplus spending talks appear to be moving slowly among Wisconsin leaders
Republican leaders, the governor, and his fellow democrats are all trying to come to some sort of consensus on property tax relief and school funding.

Examining social media addiction in kids and teens
Keeping kids and teens off social media is increasingly difficult for parents.

Fire departments switch to foam made from soybeans
It’s made using protein from soybeans, making it 100% biodegradable and non-toxic.

Milwaukee Film unveils 2026 film festival lineup, starting with a nod to Bob Uecker
This year's festival runs from April 16-30 and kicks off with the premiere of the "Ueck" documentary.

American aviation marks milestones for nation's 250th anniversary
EAA is celebrating America 250 at it’s annual fly-in convention in July.

'I have hope': Milwaukee tenants speak out after lawsuits filed against landlord
Nonprofit Common Ground and Milwaukee's City Attorney report that owner David Tomblin owns more than 200 properties, with more than 400 units.

Ending the stigma: Kenosha County program focuses on mental health for law enforcement
The new officer wellness program helps law enforcement get regular counseling with a clinical social worker.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Bunny Brunch, Roar Off The Shore Brewfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

MKE Air Cargo Center near completion, expected to open this fall
A new air cargo facility at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport is advancing and to be completed by fall.

Brewers kick off season at Am Fam Field for first time since 2021
Follow along as we talk to fans and get the inside scoop on the festivities.

Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 11 in five innings as Brewers wear out the White Sox 14-2
Bauers started in left field in place of Jackson Chourio, who went on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left hand.

Republican willing to scrap two-week recess to fund DHS
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, says lawmakers shouldn’t go home until they figure it out.

MLB Opening Day weather extremes
From the bitter cold to heavy snow, MLB opening day games have been postponed because of extreme weather over the years.

PHOTOS: Brewers fans celebrate Opening Day at American Family Field
From Jordan Love meeting Jordan Stolz to fans arriving at the stadium, take a look at the sights during Opening Day.

World News

Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

'He would have been horrified' - error in drug warnings 'misled' families
Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.

Tiger Woods released on bail after car crash
Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: a tango in six charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran
With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza. 

I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong survived a dangerous journey to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

Tiramisu hot cross buns, doughnut eggs: Have Easter treats gone too far?
With the cost of living rising, shoppers give us their thoughts about the new versions of the Easter classics.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.

Noah Wyle is back in A&E with new drama The Pitt: 'I hope people watch with empathy'
The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.

Video shows US missile likely used in deadly strike on Iranian town, experts say
The analysts identified a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in footage of the strike on the southern town of Lamerd.

'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Sanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threat
Ministers said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces.

Where have weekend jobs for teenagers gone?
Youth unemployment and minimum wage increases are causing teens to be squeezed out of job market.

Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius
The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands.

The Papers: 'War to end in weeks' and '50% of public cut their spending'
The US saying the Middle East war will "end in weeks" and pressure on UK household budgets lead Saturday's papers.

If these were the Tuchel trials, Foden - among others - failed
After another subdued performance in an England shirt, has Phil Foden wasted his last chance to make their World Cup squad?

'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

When and why do the clocks go forward?
Lighter evenings are incoming. The clocks go forward on Sunday marking a big step towards warmer months and longer days.

'Memory of a generation': China mourns the sudden death of a controversial education influencer
The divisive 41-year-old was among the country's most prominent influencers.

Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese Grand Prix pole
Kimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.

US House to vote on DHS funding as travel chaos deepens
The planned vote is unlikely to end the funding impasse as long security lines at US airports continue.

Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails
A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast
Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.

'Breaking my ankle led me to fashion career'
A Manchester fashion student set up fashion label Recondition combining accessibility and style.

Book dubbed 'the work of angels' may have been made in the Highlands
Mystery surrounds the origins of the 1,200-year-old, intricately decorated Book of Kells.

Villagers vexed by sauvignon blanc fly-tipper
Picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Wolds have been blighted by bags full of bottles for months.

Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female.