Local Wisconsin News

Gov. Evers requests formal FEMA assistance for April’s severe storms
It comes as WEM assessments found that damage caused by severe storms would go “beyond the state’s ability to recover on its own.”

Sal Frelick ends Brewers' home-run drought in 13-2 blowout of Diamondbacks
Milwaukee broke the game open by scoring eight runs in the sixth off reliever Andrew Hoffmann, whose earned run average rose from 2.38 to 8.49.

New London businesses look ahead after flood
Homes and businesses along the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers were inundated by recent flooding.

Milwaukee Fire Department helps community with smoke alarms
Last Saturday’s fire happened in a at this home without a working smoke alarm.

'It's been very, very hard': Food truck, cart owners continue to struggle with rising fuel costs
U.S. gas prices have jumped to their highest level since August 2022 — leaving many businesses struggling to keep up.

Gentle start to the month of May
Expect a fantastic start to May with a good amount of sunshine.

Cooler today with an occasional shower
Expect a few spotty showers with cooler temperatures.

Milwaukee DPW receives record-number of pothole requests
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works confirms it has received a record-number of pothole service requests so far this year at more than 10,000.

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

Months of flood recovery work ahead for Fremont
Record flooding on the Wolf River damaged several communities along its banks.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Organizations across Wisconsin receive grants for violence prevention efforts
The grants are being administered through the Department of Administration's Office of Violence Prevention.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced to 18 years in federal prison
Gilkey-Meisegeier was indicted by a grand jury in Aug. 2025 on federal charges.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal ammo import scheme
Two California brothers could each face prison for allegedly recruiting a Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import armor-piercing rounds.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

Her daughter was stillborn. Now her story helps others
Madison mother publishes book inspired by stillborn daughter.

World News

Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fine
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Eleven cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue on why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP
The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.

William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary
The photo shows William and Catherine lying in grass with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy
Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".

Oil price soars to $119 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win
The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum
Kelly Higgins said despite her mother being in jail for murder, she retained rights over her.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

OCD made me think I was a monster
Sufferers explain how the condition has gripped their lives - but say help is out there.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

Record labels rejected her - but Julia Wolf's gothic pop is on the rise
Wolf's song In My Room exploded on TikTok after being paired with clips from the Twilight movies.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

The subtle messages hidden in the King's speeches
How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King jokes at White House dinner
The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

The state visit in pictures
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House state dinner and a speech from the King to Congress.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spot
Fire crews, including a helicopter, have been responding to fires in and around the Elan Valley area.

Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

Mum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murder
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Chelsea's Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk takes his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

'Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight'
The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up bout, says promoter Frank Warren.

Murphy dashes Zhao's hopes of lifting Crucible curse
Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.