Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee Health Department shows beach water testing methods
The city’s health department wanted to show the public how they check water quality at every beach.

Wisconsin veterans receive mortgage-free homes through Operation Finally Home
Operation Finally Home is working to restore independence, dignity and stability to military heroes, first responders and widows of the fallen.

Why Francesca Hong could be the ‘best indicator’ of how much the Democratic Party has evolved
Hong’s candidacy is teeing up what could be the biggest test yet for Democratic socialists, especially in swing state Wisconsin.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Active pattern ahead this week
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely.

Hong's race to lose? What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. for Wisconsin's Fall Primary.

80-year-old Wisconsin woman starts 28-mile trek in Yosemite to raise money for disaster relief
Fran Wargolet started hiking 28 miles on Aug. 7 with a plan to rise to 7,210 feet in elevation across four days in the park.

Tuesday’s Democratic primary will reveal Derrick Van Orden’s opponent in the November election
Rebecca Cooke will face Emily Berge on Tuesday. Whoever wins will take on the incumbent Republican congressman.

Where does Kaukauna stand on data centers, bird city designation?
Mayor Tony Penterman joined Spectrum News 1’s “Local Leaders” series to share more about efforts to uphold the environment.

Lincoln Avenue fire was caused by chemical-soaked rags that ignited, officials say
The roof and floors of the century-old building collapsed during a fire on June 30.

Bucks' Tyler Herro not worrying about contract status as he begins new chapter with hometown team
The Milwaukee-area native came to the Bucks in the trade that sent two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

'I had to park at places like Walmart': Safe Place Parking program for homeless faces closure
The year-round program in Green Bay gives the homeless a place to park overnight safely.

Crowley campaign poll claims primary race is wide open
The new data comes just days before voters will choose the Democratic nominee in the race for governor.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nellie was ahead of his time
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86.

'It was devastating': Milwaukee DPW Commissioner reflects on anniversary of major flooding
Milwaukee's DPW Commissioner looks back on the massive response to last year's floods.

Now Hiring: Fairchild Equipment recruiting forklift technicians
Midwest heavy machinery supplier, Fairchild Equipment, has immediate openings at its four Wisconsin branches, including at its new Milwaukee facility.

Brewers' Cooper Pratt goes on injured list as NL Central leaders face potential infield depth issues
Pratt went on the IL with a strained hamstring Sunday while Joey Ortiz was out of the lineup due to issues with the scapular muscles in his back.

One year after historic Wisconsin floods, West Allis residents reflect on recovery
Sunday marked one year since devastating floods swept through Southeast Wisconsin, leaving communities like West Allis among the hardest hit.

Jake Bauers' hitting and Luis Lara's fielding prove pivotal as Brewers beat Twins 4-3 in 10 innings
Bauers’ one-out single to shallow left off Yoendrys Gómez brought home Brice Turang, who slid across the plate.

'Go dance in the rain': Severe thunderstorms temporarily halt State Fair festivities
Lightning spotted over the America 250 Wheel contributed to the fair’s temporary closure.

World News

Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.

Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C
An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says
Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

England set to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

My brother was found dead but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Five tips to keep your kids cool
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

BBC Weather's monthly outlook
Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack
Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.

At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

Seaside visitors going home earlier, traders say
Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.

London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.

Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.

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Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.

How a murder case fuelled a culture war
How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars

Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.