Local Wisconsin News

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Quiet overnight with warmer days ahead
Weekend highs will reach back into the 80s.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

Enbridge to pay $275,000 in settlement over 2019 pipeline leak
Enbridge allegedly violated the state's spills law when it didn't notify the Wisconsin DNR in a timely manner about a valve failure.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approves funding for bluff erosion at Sheridan Park
The Board voted 13-2 on Thursday to authorize over $1.1 million in funding for the project.

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trevor Project is not eligible to offer the service because it is no longer a “current and active” member of the national program.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Strawberry Festival, Pride on Brady, Cheese Capital Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Health experts keep Summerfest attendees healthy
On top of staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen, Aurora Health Care encourages wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wheelchair takes flight in magical 'Mary Poppins' show
Lead actress Mari Koopmans is stepping into history as the first performer to take flight in a wheelchair during a production of "Mary Poppins Jr."

'You can see the synergy here already’: Bucks welcome 2 first-round draft picks
Guard Brayden Burries and forward Nate Ament are part of the Bucks now as the franchise moves past the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Crews face flooding, downed power lines in Green Bay
The latest rough weather in Wisconsin deluged Green Bay.

Racine’s North and Zoo beaches earn ‘B’ for water quality
The Racine Public Health Department released the 2026 North and Zee Beach Report Card.

Madison Public Market offers preview pop-ups
The project was delayed by planning changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, funding gaps and supply chain issues during construction.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures will rise throughout the weekend with plenty of sun.

Algae causing problems on Lake Monona
Some people liken the smell to decay and manure, and say the lake looks more like pea soup.

Green Bay see significant damage from Wednesday's storms
For residents and businesses in the area, they said the flood happened in an instant.

World News

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.

Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers.

Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge
Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort
The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.

Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

What we know so far
The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.

Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwave
The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.

'Burnham election call' and 'Too hot for tennis'
Andy Burnham and the record-breaking heatwave across the UK and Europe is prominent across Saturday's papers.

Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.

They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.

Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.

Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

The first non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming - with challenges
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.

Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.

A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?
Schools must now follow government guidance that says schools should be phone-free for the entire day.

PSNI officer 'had intelligence on Donaldson abuse a year before complaint'
A BBC investigation has been told a detective and a child safeguarding expert identified Donaldson after speaking to a victim.

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Hezbollah is not party to Friday's agreement, and previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes.

Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.