Local Wisconsin News

3 things to watch in Packers' regular season opener
This is the seventh time in the last eight years the Packers are opening the season on the road.

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

Isolated thunderstorms push into northwestern Wisconsin
The weekend ahead will be mainly dry.

Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year
He’s expected to get a starting assignment when the Packers open their season Sunday at Minnesota.

UW schools see fewer international students, enrollment down 1%
There are 163,260 students systemwide, which is a decline of 1,732 students from fall 2025.

MMSD study says Milwaukee flooding not entirely caused by clogged sewer
A Milwaukee sewerage district study shows Bay View backups would have happened even without a clogged overflow pipe.

Context, personal experiences help teachers share story of 9/11 with new generation of students
The 9/11 attacks took place several years before today's high school students were born.

Remembering those with Wisconsin ties who were lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks
Twelve people who were killed that day had ties to the Badger State. Here are their names.

Wisconsin National Guard reflects on Sept. 11 response 25 years later
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, Wisconsin National Guard leaders reflect on air patrols, airport security and years of deployments.

Wisconsinites with allergies face tough September
Levels of grass pollen and ragweed are surging in certain communities.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sues over abortion provider, waiting period rules
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is challenging state rules on physicians and waiting periods, saying the restrictions limit access across Wisconsin.

Voters to decide whether places of worship should stay open in states of emergency
The constitutional amendment stems from criticism over Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘He didn’t call me’: President Trump’s $5,000 pledge surprises Wisconsin Republicans
President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November, every American adult will get a $5,000 check.

Former Milwaukee City Attorney sentenced to 18 months of probation for misconduct in office
A jury found him guilty of misconduct in office in early August.

Josh Jacobs ordered to pay $1,000 fine in battery charge
The judge also set a deferred judgement agreement for his second charge of criminal damage to property.

Brewers send Brandon Sproat to minors after his ninth-inning struggles in win over Cubs
He walked four of the five batters he faced in the ninth and had a throwing error and a wild pitch during that stretch.

Your guide to fall foliage in Wisconsin
Whether you’re planning the ideal hike, a serene drive or hoping for the perfect photo, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the autumn hues.

Packers may need to rely on Jordan Love more than usual because of unsettled rushing attack
Due to three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs' legal situation, the Packers may have to depend on their passing game more than usual.

Packers look to set early tone in NFC North opener
The Packers open the season Sunday at Minnesota, looking to set an early NFC North tone while preparing for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense.

9/11 anniversary brings reflection, expansion plans in Kewaskum
The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum prepares to remember the 25th anniversary of the attacks, while planning an indoor expansion.

World News

MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.

An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.

'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.

Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.

How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.

Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.

CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.

Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
She fled to Texas where abortions are illegal and now wants custody of the four-week-old baby.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Kate visits cancer patients in hospital she helped fund with climb
The princess completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11
They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp
The pair replace Emma Willis, who has hosted the show since 2014 but is leaving to front Strictly.

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list'
The makers of Grand Theft Auto deny staff were sacked for union organising and were instead dismissed for sharing confidential information online.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Eight held over Bromley KFC multiple stabbing
A man and seven boys are held on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were stabbed.

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MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.

Americast
Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos
Cancel the tee booked at the Belfry, rearrange the trip to Cadbury World and abort the shopping jolly to the Bullring. The reason? Pakistan's debutant Razaullah and Razball.

Ciganda's late sparkle lifts Europe on dramatic opening day of Solheim Cup
Carlota Ciganda steals the show after Europe's top pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fail to ignite on day one of the Solheim Cup against the United States.