Local Wisconsin News

FEMA assesses storm damage in Winnebago County
The assessments are a crucial and preliminary step in the process of qualifying for FEMA disaster assistance.

3 things to watch in Packers preseason
The Packers open their preseason Thursday night in Pittsburgh against Mike McCarthy’s Steelers.

Fond du Lac, one of several Wisconsin communities, offering relocation incentives
Wisconsin is making a multi-million-dollar investment to attract people to move to the state.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Still dealing with fog and rain Thursday
Best chance for rain will once again be for areas farther south.

Padres win 4-3 in 11 innings to sweep MLB-leading Brewers
Merrill hit a tying sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and Luis Campusano followed with a two-out single to bring in Sun-Mung Song from second base.

'An unfortunate error': Milwaukee election results delayed after upload mistake
The city’s results were delayed into Wednesday morning after five of nine memory cards contained audit logs instead of the election results.

Wisconsin State Fair food vendors bring unique flavors inspired by the state
At this 11-day event, attendees can find more than 170 different food and drink vendors.

‘There’s not a dime's worth of difference’: Tom Tiffany says he was ready to take on any Democratic challenger in November
Tiffany will face David Crowley, though many Republicans had hoped socialist Francesca Hong would have won on Tuesday night.

David Crowley begins campaign trail as Democratic nominee
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in a tightly contested primary race.

How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

'He's very vocal': Zaire Franklin joins Packers linebackers
Franklin essentially replaces Quay Walker at linebacker and wasted no time becoming a leadership presence for the Packers.

Derecho leaves path of destruction in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms related to the storm complex produced damaging winds across six states.

Report shows I-94 project could last longer without changes
WisDOT could reduce or eliminate the delay by starting parts of the project earlier than intended.

'Today begins a new chapter': David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.

Voters in Wrightstown don’t want large data center developments
A total of 87% voted “No” to a referendum question asking if the village should authorize or participate in any public improvements related to them.

A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary
Democrat Cooke will be in repeat race against Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Cooke wins Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, sets rematch with Van Orden
Cooke is making her second run against Van Orden, who defeated her in the 2024 general election.

Tiffany advances to November, campaigns on affordability and government accountability
Speaking after his primary victory, the Republican from Minocqua said the race presents voters with a clear choice about Wisconsin’s future.

Luke Rengifo's grand slam against former team helps Padres to 11-2 win over Brewers
Rengifo was released by the Brewers on June 23 and signed a minor league deal with the Padres six days later.

World News

Aerial footage shows derailed train
A train has derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, British Transport Police say.

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens
An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.

Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.

Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.

Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.

Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal
Mangione faces two federal stalking crimes that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.

Voting under way in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

Bonnie Tyler's classic hit spiked in streams during solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler's friend Mal Pope heard Total Eclipse of the Heart playing throughout Mumbles in Swansea.

'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?
The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.

Results, appeals and resits - what to do if things don't go to plan
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.

How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium
Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".

Children in temporary accommodation in England hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.

Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.

Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.

Dating app Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

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

Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.