Local Wisconsin News

'This place deserves the love': Kenosha's Rhode Center for the Arts in need of urgent repairs
The situation worsened Sunday when a drainage pipe from the roof burst on the third floor.

Green Bay waterfront redevelopment moves forward with second phase
Phase two will cost $14.3 million. This includes a $7 million National Park Service grant.

Wisconsin researchers track data center energy usage
New estimates are expected later this week.

‘Take serious pause': Bipartisan concern over proposed transmission line
Republicans and Democrats from Wisconsin are sounding the alarm on the 190-mile proposal called The BECI Project.

What higher diesel prices mean for Wisconsin farmers this harvest season
Higher diesel prices are adding costs for Wisconsin farmers and crop haulers during harvest season, affecting fieldwork and transportation.

Former prison nurse to pay $50 fine in inmate's death
A nurse who worked at Waupun Correctional Institution plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of violating state/county institution laws.

Clouds linger tonight with spotty rain south
Drier weather arrives on Tuesday.

Baldwin calls for investigation into Tomah VA Medical Center
It stems from alleged abuse of a patient in the Hospice Ward.

Packers piling up the penalties in first two weeks of the season
Green Bay’s 26 total penalties for 231 yards represent the highest totals for any NFL team in either category heading into Monday night’s game.

Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Rivers is sixth on the NBA’s career coaching list in wins (1,194) and games (2,059).

Wisconsin officials urging drivers to stay safe near school buses
In 2024, a citation for failing to stop for a bus was increased to a $676.50 fine and four demerit points.

Milwaukee Public Schools fills hundreds of teacher vacancies by recruiting laid-off Chicago educators
The district still has 51 vacancies left to fill but hired 139 teachers this summer to fill part of the 189-gap.

Wisconsinites, lawmakers stand against transmission line projects
Two different 765 kilovolt transmission lines are being proposed to run through rural parts of western and southern Wisconsin.

Steady Brewers savor franchise-record 98th victory as playoffs loom
On Sunday night, they beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, improving to 98-58.

Packers’ Jayden Reed has movement in extremities after neck injury, but hospitalized overnight
On the Packers' second offensive play, Reed caught a short pass from Jordan Love and was hit hard by Demario Davis.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers pull one from fire
Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense, which sputtered most of the day, came up with just enough big plays when they were needed the most.

Volunteers with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance tag monarch butterflies to track migration
Tagging data helps researchers understand where monarchs that reach Mexico are coming from.

Now Hiring: Total Energy Systems looking for new and experienced technicians
De Pere’s Total Energy Systems is expanding across the upper Midwest, as demand for backup power grows.

Brewers set franchise record with 98th victory, beat Orioles 3-0 to complete sweep
Cooper Pratt drove in two for Milwaukee, which owns the best record in the majors and surpassed the 97 victories it had last season.

Willy Street Fair a boost for residents and businesses
The fair brought food, music and fun to the street, just a few blocks from the intersection that was occupied by protesters for Ruiz's death.

World News

Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Eleven injured in shooting outside Turkish school
Footage appears to show a male in the area carrying a firearm, while officials say the attacker has been captured.

Glimpses into Diana's life show Earl Spencer's memoir is more than just score-settling
What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?

New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.

Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?
An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Is the global appeal of the WSL becoming a problem for homegrown talent?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?

'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.

No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were promised contact after they ended hunger strikes.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to mothball three major chemical sites in Hull
The wholesale price of natural gas has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July.

Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones
Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from internationals after 38 Tests
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns
Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic.

Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch
The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

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England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?