Local Wisconsin News

Gas prices hold steady as travelers hit the roads for Memorial Day
Gas prices held mostly steady over Memorial Day weekend, a welcome sight for travelers.

VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony in Green Bay
The VFW is one of the largest organizations of combat Veterans in the U.S.

Brewers' Misiorowski sets record with 57 100 mph pitches in game since tracking era started in 2008
The 24-year-old right-hander reached 101 mph on 40 of his 96 pitches.

Misiorowski sparkles and Yelich homers in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Cardinals
Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer and Andrew Vaughn went 3 for 4 as the Brewers extended their NL Central lead over St. Louis to 2 1/2 games.

Milwaukee VA hosts 96th Memorial Day ceremony
The ceremony included music from the Milwaukee American Legion Band and a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Waukesha Wing.

Summer heat lasts into Tuesday
Temperatures get even hotter, then we have to watch for storms.

Last call? Potential final batch of Schlitz now in production
Pabst Brewing Company is discontinuing production of Schlitz, which started in Milwaukee back in 1849.

'Life jackets save lives': Water patrol promotes boating safety
Boating season has officially taken off in Wisconsin this Memorial Day weekend. Water patrol reminds boaters that safety comes first.

Now Hiring: H.J. Martin & Son seeks new employees for careers ranging from truck drivers to door and window fabricators
It has more than a half dozen divisions working on residential and commercial projects.

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and more.

'It's an amazing event': 44 years later, Brat Fest continues to bring fun and funds for dozens of charities
The fest started from humble beginnings — started by the Metcalfe family with one grill in front of their grocery store.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez
Later on Sunday, the Brewers reinstated outfielder Akil Baddoo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville.

Kenosha's Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts Memorial Day program
“This is a particularly important time for us to be able to share stories of of soldiers who sacrificed for us,” said museum president Scott English.

Resources to prevent chronic disease
Chelsea Tibbets, Grapevine Program Manager for the Wisconsin's Women's Health Foundation, joined Jason Fechner.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson reflects on political journey
She also discussed how her childhood in the 6th Senate district impacts the measures she sponsors and champions now in Madison.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson evaluates Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers
Johnson said she believes more family involvement is part of the complex solution to make the city and state safer.

In Focus: One-on-one with State Senator LaTonya Johnson
She discussed her political journey, crime rates, the budget surplus and more.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her opposition to recent bipartisan budget surplus measure
She also predicted whether the failure of that surplus measure could be a setback to Democrats' momentum ahead of the November midterms.

Contreras homers and Henderson pitches 5 shutout innings in Brewers' 5-1 win over Dodgers
The game marked the first time the teams faced each other since the Dodgers swept the Brewers in last year’s NL Championship Series.

Gov. Evers requests federal disaster declaration for April storms
Evers’ request for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance includes 14 counties and one Tribal Nation.

World News

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case
The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defense". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for talks to end the war.

England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch
Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.

Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.

'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.

In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK
The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.

'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team
Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.

The Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'
The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.

Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman
Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.

Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar
Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice
Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

Jordan leads star names at Guardiola leaving party
Basketball legend Michael Jordan leads the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.

Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on Keane over 'lie'
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.

Spurs admit 'football success was not driving decisions'
Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.

GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round
Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.

Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.