Local Wisconsin News

Battle of the Bays features winless Buccaneers and struggling Packers
The Packers were booed at Lambeau Field following an embarrassing loss to Atlanta in their home opener last Thursday.

DPI data: Milwaukee Public Schools shows academic growth, but remains below state average
Milwaukee Public Schools saw improvements across core subjects, with leaders crediting a new literacy strategy for the gains.

U.S. trade leaders talk G20 meetings, negotiations with Canada
U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer gave an update Thursday on what the G20 ministers have been working on this week in Milwaukee.

Dane County’s $946.8 million 2027 budget proposal funds housing, conservation, roads
Highlights included $10 million for the Dane County Conservation Fund and $20 million for the Affordable Housing Development Fund.

3 things to watch in Packers at Buccaneers
It’ll be a chance to rinse out the bitter taste of the drubbing they took in the home opener to the Atlanta Falcons.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Driver charged in construction worker death on Madison's East Side
The 65-year-old construction worker was hit by a car around 1:10 p.m. on Sept. 24 near Pflaum and Alder Roads.

Drying out overnight
Areas of frost are possible in parts of northern Wisconsin.

The launch-angle revolution changed baseball. Are the Brewers a sign it's changing back?
“I think they have a real shot ... You can build around Chourio, Turang and Contreras. And the other guys, they know how to play the game."

3 billionaires give Republican Tom Tiffany a big cash boost in the Wisconsin governor's race
Tiffany has raised more than $26 million during the past two months, with $24 million-plus coming from just three people.

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

UW-Eau Claire’s marching band to perform in 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
It’ll be the ninth ensemble from Wisconsin to participate in the parade in its over 101 years of operation.

Milwaukee officials urge leaf bagging ahead of fall collections
The push comes as DPW aims to limit flooding and clogged catch basins this year.

MPD officer shoots, injures suspect who was running from police with rifle
Officers were responding to a shots-fired call in the area.

Wisconsin seeks to build on its momentum after dramatic comeback at Penn State
Wisconsin’s 24-20 triumph moved the Badgers on the verge of the Top 25 and raised their potential ceiling.

Wisconsin advocates warn AI scams are targeting seniors
Scammers are using the technology to impersonate trusted people and pressure victims into sending money.

Dennis Krause Blog: Padres will come to Milwaukee
The Padres won two straight games over the Cubs to advance out of the wild card round.

New Monroe High School building expands labs, arts and athletic spaces for students
It comes after voters approved an $88 million referendum in 2022 to fund it.

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Town of Mukwonago residents weigh in on proposed 28-acre solar farm
Meanwhile, the developer cites bringing in local aid payments and pollinator habitat.

World News

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

US says Europe should ready fuel supplies as Trump threatens diesel ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball
The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission.

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

Fires break out at French schools as students protest over funding
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

What we know about Christa Pike’s condition after failed execution
The BBC’s Ione Wells reports from outside the Tennessee hospital where Pike is said to have arrived Wednesday night after surviving two lethal injection attempts.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.

Weekly quiz: How did two champions fight over marathon dates for next year's London races?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.

'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'
Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.

Why the Cornell University frat house rape investigation was reopened
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

Talks on Drumcree parading dispute end without agreement
Sir Chris Bryant spoke of his disappointment that the parties failed to reach agreement after more than two hours of talks at Hillsborough Castle

Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts mood
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of the "abuse" received during Wales' winless run.

HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.