Local Wisconsin News

U.S. Capitol Police start missing pay Friday during government shutdown
Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, said “it’s particularly concerning” because “political violence is on the rise.”

Fox Cities sees uptick in homelessness during July point-in-time count
A lack of affordable housing and increasing rents are among factors driving the numbers.

Drought causes headache for Christmas tree farmers
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows a dry Wisconsin.

Nor'easter to bring rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to East Coast this weekend
A nor'easter will bring rain and wind along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New England this weekend into early next week.

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump's threats of tariffs shatter its calm
Stocks had been on track for a slight gain in the morning, until Trump said he's considering a massive increase of tariffs on Chinese imports.

Spectrum unveils Spectrum App Store
Spectrum - the parent company of Spectrum News - is offering its customers a new way to simplify what can oftentimes feel like a complicated process.

The Associated Bank Theater Center opens on Saturday with concert featuring Bernadette Peters
The grand opening of the Associated Bank Theater Center will kick off with a concert from Bernadette Peters on Saturday.

‘It's people with no ethics, no morals’: New ‘SWIFTIE’ Act targets ticket scalpers
Under the proposal, all fees and taxes would have to be listed upfront, preventing unlicensed resellers from engaging in deceptive practices.

Fall feel continues
Low temperatures will drop into the 30s and 40s overnight.

Trial date set for teen accused of killing, assaulting 10-year-old girl
Carson Peters-Berger will stand trial beginning on Nov. 2, 2026. The trial is expected to last two weeks.

The 2025 youth deer hunt is this weekend in Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the 2025 youth deer hunt this weekend for youth hunters 15 years old and younger.

Wautoma High School student arrested after suspected possession of a firearm
The Waushara County Sherriff’s Office was notified of a potential concern about a student in possession of a firearm at Wautoma High School.

SpaceX plans to build on previous test for 11th Starship launch
SpaceX stated it wants to build on the previous test back in August, which went well except for a small explosion.

Myles Turner says his Finals experience at Indiana adds to his motivation with Milwaukee
The Bucks made a big bet on Turner as they attempted to get younger and more athletic.

Outagamie County family files lawsuit against Roblox over child exploitation
The lawsuit said a 5-year-old girl was targeted on the popular platform by “multiple predators" who were posing as children.

Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially thanks to decades of conservation efforts.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a unifying figure in Venezuela's political opposition.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Health issues caused Sister Jean to step down from her role with the university in August, though the school said she remained as an adviser.

Packers hope to bounce back Sunday against the Bengals after the bye week
For the first time since 2017, the Packers and Cincinnati Bengals will play at Lambeau Field.

Judge tosses out Drake's defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
The feud between two of hip-hop's biggest stars erupted in the spring of 2024.

World News

Ceasefire comes into force as Israel's military pulls out of parts of Gaza
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are making their way to their homes in the north of the territory.

Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".

Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs
Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.

Nineteen missing after explosion at Tennessee munitions factory
"There's nothing to describe, it's gone," says Humphreys County Sheriff Mike Davis, who grew emotional while providing an update about the most devastating incident of his career.

Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister
The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

Murder, betrayal and lies - why The Traitors appeals to our dark side
Psychologists and critics tell us why everyone must lie on the show and how teamwork is an illusion.

King's coat of arms to feature on new UK passports
The full redesign, coming into effect from December, will be the first since passports turned dark blue after Brexit.

Plaid promises universal childcare if it wins Welsh election
Plaid will offer 20 hours of care for all families if it wins the next Senedd election, leader says.

No shortcut to reducing NHS wait times in Scotland, says Swinney
Ahead of the SNP conference, the first minister said some patients are waiting 'far too long' for treatment.

Thousands line streets for boxing legend Ricky Hatton's funeral
The great and good of the boxing world were among those saying an emotional farewell to the boxer.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says.

'They've destroyed everything': Palestinians return to devastation in Gaza City
Those returning say they are driven by desperation rather than confidence that it is safe.

Who are the 48 hostages still held in Gaza?
A ceasefire deal should see Hamas hand over all 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

What does wording of Gaza ceasefire agreement tell us?
The text of the agreement lacks details and in some cases is vague and ambiguous - perhaps on purpose.

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden
Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife.

'Hope in Gaza' and 'Live forever in our hearts, Ricky'
The beginning of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the funeral of boxer Ricky Hatton lead Saturday's papers.

'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City
Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan.

New James Bond producer up for the ‘challenge'
David Heyman was speaking for the first time about taking on the next 007 film for Bond's new owners Amazon MGM.

Twelve striking images from Ricky Hatton's funeral
Friends, family and stars of the sporting world gathered for the funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

EU's new border system being eased in from this weekend - what changes can UK travellers expect?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Runaway horse retires from military service
Quaker, 15, was one of five Household Cavalry horses spooked while on an exercise in Belgravia.

As Nobel Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader, how far would Trump go to help her?
Maria Corina Machado called on Donald Trump directly to help her country which continues to be at crisis.

How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms
There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

Gregg Wallace claims BBC caused him 'distress and harassment'
The former MasterChef presenter is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC, court documents show.

Man guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage
Fayaz Khan, 26, is described by the prosecution as "a dangerous man with an interest in firearms".

Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds
There has been a backlash to the announcement a UK-wide digital ID scheme will be introduced by 2029.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

Israel-Gaza: The Ceasefire Is Now "In Effect"
Palestinians begin returning to Gaza's north.