Local Wisconsin News

Lawmakers honor first responders, pass ban on cell phones in classrooms
While the government is at a standstill in Washington, D.C., state lawmakers were back to work in Madison on Tuesday for the fall session.

Ohtani's NLCS starting pitching assignment for Dodgers won't come until Game 4
Ohtani made his postseason pitching debut Oct. 4 in a 5-3 win over Philadelphia in the first game of the NL Division Series.

Wisconsin Republicans push Sen. Baldwin to vote for GOP government funding bill
Sen. Tammy Baldwin responded by saying, "Wisconsin House Republicans have been on vacation for a month."

Brown County seeks $2.6 million update at Bay Shore County Park
Project elements include a new entrance road, development of a ranger station and work on the upper parking lot.

WIC at risk of funding lapse if government shutdown continues into November
Approximately 59,000 families benefit from WIC in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services.

Fed chair leaves door open for future rate cuts as 'important' data less available amid shutdown
Powell cited numbers he said showed declines in both the labor supply and demand, potentially signaling that the Fed was on track to cut rates again.

Hegseth calls for higher fitness standards after Texas National Guard members go viral for seemingly overweight appearance
In March, Hegseth took the first steps toward changing combat arms standards for men and women.

Cooler and wetter into Wednesday
Showers will move across the state from west to east through Wednesday morning.

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
Weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

PHOTOS: A look inside the enchanted world of 'Beauty and The Beast' as it heads to Appleton
This tale as old as time stars Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.

New research sheds light on neurodegenerative disorder CTE
Experts say it's repetitive injury, more than major hits, that lead to long-term damage

Everyday Hero: ‘Dr. Tubes’ keeps Meriter Hospital running fast
A hidden highway of pneumatic tubes moves medicine and lab samples in seconds.

UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin reach new contract agreement
This multi-year agreement is effective immediately, per UnitedHealthcare.

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies
The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children.

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

Gov. Evers pushes ahead for release of $15 million for prison revamps
The comprehensive plan was introduced in February and includes closures of some facilities and upgrades to others.

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.

Meet Wisconsin State Representative Dean Kaufert
Get To Know Wisconsin State Representative Dean Kaufert

Meet Wisconsin State Representative Brent Jacobson
Get To Know Wisconsin State Representative Brent Jacobson

World News

Hamas returns four more bodies of hostages, Israeli military says
Israel warns it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays returning the remaining bodies.

Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
Photographer Wim van den Heever got the winning shot beside an abandoned diamond mining settlement.

D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
D'Angelo, who died after a cancer diagnosis, leaves behind a "legacy of extraordinarily moving music", his family says.

AI couldn't picture a woman like me - until now
Paralympic swimmer Jess Smith, says representation means being seen as part of the AI world that's being built.

Labour under pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence
Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

Asylum seeker laughed after killing woman, jury told
The jury in the trial of Deng Majek is shown CCTV and told he carried out a "vicious and frenzied attack".

'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief
Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.

My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.

Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says
The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.

24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East
The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.

'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.

Which celebrity Traitor are you? Take our quiz to find out
Many of us like to think we could handle the pressure of being a traitor, so choose the tactics you'd deploy.

The Papers: 'Israel cuts aid to Gaza' and 'Reeves blow as prices rise'
Several of the papers on Wednesday lead on a report from the International Monetary Fund.

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

'No other woman can play like she can': The rise of darts star who beat Luke Littler
The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?

'I fear my wedding sari is destroyed': New parcel rules cause US shipping chaos
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon?
Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.

UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF says, but faces higher inflation
But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.

British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visa
Fisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.

DNA test proved woman accused of stalking McCanns was not missing Madeleine, court hears
Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg deny stalking Kate and Gerry McCann over several years.

French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.

Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to 'safe place'
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup
England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?

'British humour made me smile' - Tuchel enjoys fans' chants
Thomas Tuchel says England fans' chants "made him smile" as they respond to his previous criticism in full voice in Riga.

Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler
The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?