Local Wisconsin News

Oconto County measles numbers hold steady at 36 cases
All are in Oconto County and all are people who were unvaccinated.

Brewers ready for playoffs with less than 2 weeks left in regular season
Should the Brewers pitch Jacob Misiorowski as a starter or out of the bullpen in the playoffs?

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Redford died "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," his publicist said.

FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz
The Trump administration issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like Wegovy.

Mother of 6-year-old Wisconsin girl faces charges for allowing registered sex offender to be in contact with her child
Ruby R. Lehman, 6, was reported missing on Sept. 11. Her disappearance prompted an Amber Alert. She was found "unharmed" on Sept. 13.

Charges dismissed against Waupun prison staff member in prisoner deaths
Alexander Hollfelder’s case was the second to be dismissed.

Wisconsin DHS recommends COVID-19 vaccine for Wisconsinites 6-months-old and over
The health department said it recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 6-months-old and older during the fall respiratory virus season.

Wisconsin Senator held hearing on unpublished study, gave platform to vaccine skeptics
Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is chairman of the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

MPD officer hits, kills individual lying in alleyway with squad car
Police said they were doing a welfare check on a person who was walking in and out of the street.

Labor Department pulls down Trump banners temporarily after Schiff report alleging misuse of funds
California Sen. Adam Schiff accused said the administration was misusing taxpayer dollars on the banners at the departments of Labor and Agriculture.

Summer is still hanging on
Highs will stay in the 70s and 80s through the week.

How much for matcha? Prices for the popular powdered tea soar due to global demand
In Japan, one of the biggest matcha producers, poor weather reduced this year's harvest.

Milwaukee airport announces project to redevelop Concourse E
The project will transform the old concourse to increase the airport's ability to handle international travel.

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.

Evers directs Wisconsin health department to issue own COVID-19 vaccine guidance
It comes after the Food and Drug Administration made the decision late last month to change this year’s COVID vaccine guidance.

U.S. and China reach framework deal for ownership of TikTok
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would speak Friday to possibly finalize the deal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Packers get much-needed rest ahead of game with Browns
Packers have 10 days to prepare for Browns after playing two games in a five-day period.

Everyday Hero: Journey to Adult Success helps young adults coming out of foster system thrive
If I did not have this program, I’d be struggling, probably homeless and broke,” said participant Evondee Chang.

'This is just one step': Green Bay School District hosts roundtable to address safety efforts
It comes after a 16-year-old student at Preble High School brought a loaded handgun into the school last Tuesday.

Dane County using new technology to track farming practices' impact on soil health
The technology is called “edge of field monitoring stations.”

World News

'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - watch BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.

Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under 'one in, one out' deal
Some migrants who arrived in the UK by small boat had been told they would be put on flights to France as early as Tuesday.

Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

'The bombing has been insane': Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault on Gaza City
Palestinians tell the BBC whole residential blocks have been levelled as the Israeli army ramps up its offensive in the city.

UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

Teacher's fears over Southport killer were met with 'red tape'
The Southport Inquiry has revealed it will examine whether agencies avoided "taking responsibility".

King at Duchess of Kent's funeral but ill Queen did not attend
Mourners, including the King and other senior royals, gathered at Westminster Cathedral.

Boy, 15, fatally stabbed on Manchester street named
Parents of Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe pay tribute after he died in the attack in Moss Side on Monday.

This visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

America's unofficial party house where presidents like Trump stay in London
The ambassador's residence in central London has a colourful history and may be on Trump's itinerary.

What is the President doing on his visit to the UK?
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are coming to the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

Robert Redford: An enthralling star with an aura that lit up Hollywood
Look back at the life of the actor whose laconic style made him one of Hollywood's brightest stars.

Bowen: UN commission report on genocide is blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza
A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in "the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date".

'You feel a bit invincible': Triathlete's warning to fellow students over signs of sepsis
Lily McGarry thought she had "fresher's flu" but it was a condition that nearly claimed her life.

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

Inside the century-old Bank of England building that houses 400k gold bars
As a new exhibition opens about the Bank of England, the BBC takes a rare look inside the building.

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Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

Kenya's Kipyegon extends era of dominance with historic fourth world 1500m win
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

Inquiries dropped into ex-MP accused of misusing donors' money to pay 'bad people'
There were claims former MP Mark Menzies used the money to pay what he called "bad people".

Mandelson red flags were missed or ignored, senior Labour MP says
Emily Thornberry says "something went very wrong", in an emergency debate about the peer's appointment.

Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump
The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.

Jaguar Land Rover could face disruption until November after hack
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform
Caulfield lost her seat at last year's general election, after nearly nine years as the MP for Lewes.

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The Aristocrat, the Convict and the Missing Baby
An aristocrat and her convict partner go on the run with their newborn, ending in tragedy.

Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

The dark memes behind Charlie Kirk’s murder
Could memes found on bullets point to a possible motive behind Charlie Kirk's murder?

An Arsenal win made from the bench - and inspired by rugby union
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's "finishers" could be "more important" than their starting line-up - a concept taken from rugby union.

Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

GB's Anning reaches 400m final
Great Britain's Amber Anning runs a season's best time to qualify for the women's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.