Local Wisconsin News

Transitioning back to autumn
Expect highs Wednesday in the 50s and 60s.

Milwaukee Brewers fans turn neighborhoods blue and yellow during playoff run
One person even has a 10-foot Brewers logo painted on their grass.

NTSB Report: Pilot's mistake leads to Rep. Tom Tiffany plane crash
The report said that the pilot delayed to switch fuel tanks and did not turn on the electric fuel boost pump.

Race for 17th Senate District could determine State Senate control
Republican incumbent Howard Marklein is being challenged by Democratic State Assembly Rep. Jenna Jacobson.

Measles cases climb to 267 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

National Labor Relations Board files complaint over illegal firings at Rogers Behavioral Health
The firings came as workers were in the middle of trying to form a union.

The Wisconsin law ramping up breast cancer screenings
Gail's Law went into effect in Wisconsin this past July.

Judge enters not-guilty plea for father of ALCS shooter
His trial is still slated to begin in March 2027.

Racine Zoo welcomes a baby girl to its zebra family
Someone new is at the zoo.

2 local ensembles join Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performances in Milwaukee
Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble are the shows’ openers on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Milwaukee rallies past Dodgers, moves closer to National League pennant
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 in Milwaukee, taking a 2-0 series lead behind late offense and five hitless bullpen innings.

Brewers to host watch party at American Family Field for Game 3 of NLCS
Fans can start gathering on Oct. 14 at the UW Credit Union Plaza at 6 p.m., an hour before game time.

William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trots
His majestic, 436-foot shot tied the score in the fifth inning of Milwaukee’s 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brewers fan has made every home game for 45 years, walking from his Story Hill home
Story Hill resident Bob Koehler bought his home in 1986 with the short walk to the ballpark in mind.

Everyday Hero: Madison-area soccer tournament helps girls in Zimbabwe stay in school
Madison’s Maka Chicowero has even spoken at the United Nations multiple times about her work.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers go up 2-0 on the Dodgers in NLCS
Monday's Game 2 was a perfect portrayal of what these Brewers are. A relentless offense headed by William Contreras.

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
That turned the game into a battle of the bullpens, where the Brewers again had the edge.

Packers' Love reaps the benefits as Watson and Golden develop into dynamic receiving duo
Watson had six catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns, while Golden caught six passes for 123 yards.

8 schools named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools
In 2025, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was ended by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.

World News

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.

Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line
Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions.

Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

How did Katie Zacharia do at her first - very brief - White House briefing?
The BBC's Sarah Smith was in the room and describes Zacharia's performance and the moment she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign.

What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.

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Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.

Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.

Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.

Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years
Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.

Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

Robot seized by German police after it was allegedly used to grope teenage girl
Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of sexual harassment after the robot's owner, 16, and his companion are said to have streamed the incident.

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Struijk has red card shown after VAR intervention overturned
The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.

Man Utd defender Martinez issues scathing attack on board
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?

'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses
Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.

Rams player suspended for punch & kicker cut by club
The fallout from the Los Angeles Rams' defeat by the Buffalo Bills continues as offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is suspended for punching an opponent while kicker Harrison Mevis is released.