Local Wisconsin News

Remembering the Wisconsin DNR forester killed in a lightning strike
Adam Zirbel spent 24 years as a forester and wildland firefighter.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff won't be available to pitch in NLDS against Cubs
The Brewers aren't closing the door on the possibility he could return later in the postseason.

Domestic travel props up U.S. tourism as Canadians steer clear, travel group finds
International tourism to the United States is expected to be 6.3% lower in 2025 compared with last year.

We have beach weather in October
Near-record temperatures stay in place through the weekend.

‘I will love him forever’: Wisconsin woman advocates for Parkinson’s disease registry in honor of late husband
The push began last year after Stephanie Johnson of Fitchburg, Wis., cared for her late husband Rick, who lived with Parkinson’s for 13 years.

Future of the African penguin is in peril, conservationists say
With fewer than 20,000 African penguins left, scientists warn the species could vanish within a decade without urgent action.

Nobel Prize winners will be announced next week. What to know about the prestigious awards
The winners will join the pantheon of Nobel laureates, from Albert Einstein to Mother Teresa.

Appleton School District hosts listening session on multi-million dollar deficit
The three options on the table to solve the district’s challenges all involve going to a referendum.

Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies outlook for hiring, the economy
It's the first time since a government shutdown in 2013 that the jobs report has been delayed.

Munich Airport temporarily shut after drone sightings, another mysterious overflight in EU airspace
Officials said 17 flights were unable to take off, affecting almost 3,000 passengers, and 15 arriving flights were diverted to other airports.

Brewers' improved lineup could help them stop their recent history of playoff misfortune
Pitching generally has carried the Brewers, but this season they might have the type of offense that can produce more playoff success.

'They're not thinking this through': Residents in Caledonia react to data center proposed location
The Village of Caledonia's Planning Commission approved the land rezone for the new Microsoft data center, which is one of three going up in Racine Co

Samaritan's Purse helps Wisconsinites impacted by floods
Samaritan’s Purse is a religious organization based in North Carolina that aids those impacted by natural disasters.

Music Review: On Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl,' love and reputation are on the line
The album released Friday features upbeat pop tracks and a return to the fold of Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.

Badgers tennis duo makes history on the tennis court
Badgers tennis duo Maria Sholokhova and Lucia Urbanova won the doubles championship at the ITA's.

Feeling like summer for the first weekend of October
Temperatures stay well-above average.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, 'Gilmore Girls' event, Oktoberfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'Shell' starring Elisabeth Moss explores the idea of beauty in Hollywood
For Elisabeth Moss, exploring the idea of beauty in the film “Shell” wasn’t necessarily fun, but it was fulfilling and relatable.

3 things to watch in Brewers vs. Cubs NLDS series
The Brewers were an outstanding 52-29 at American Family Field this season--but they were also a strong team on the road.

Pope, White House react as Durbin turns down a Catholic award amid backlash over abortion
The announcement Durbin was turning down the award came after pushback poured out from some in the Catholic community over his abortion stance.

World News

Hamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages but seeks changes to US Gaza peace plan
The 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans.

Synagogue attack victims 'died saving others', say families
Tributes are being paid to Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who were both killed in the attack.

Serving Met police officer arrested after BBC Panorama investigation
The officer has been bailed and suspended from duty, the Met police says.

'Hatred and racism cannot tear us apart,' first woman Archbishop of Canterbury says
She becomes the first female leader of the Church of England, replacing Justin Welby who resigned over his handling of a safeguarding scandal.

Dad given life for killing baby son in hospital
Daniel Gunter denied harming his 14-day-old son inside a hospital's special care baby unit in 2024.

Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played the BBC's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.

Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, new Green leader tells conference
Zack Polanski sets out a new direction for the Green Party in his first conference speech as leader.

Storm Amy danger warnings as 100mph gusts recorded
In Glasgow a derelict building collapsed, while 102mph gusts were recorded on the island of Tiree, off Scotland's west coast.

Teenage girls detained for killing man in street
Three girls are detained for the manslaughter of Fredi Rivero, who was set upon in an Islington street.

Bonehead out of Oasis tour after cancer diagnosis
One of the band's founding members says he will be miss some upcoming shows for treatment.

Starmer tells protesters to 'respect grief of British Jews'
The prime minister said pro-Palestinian protests planned for the weekend would cause distress.

I saw evil as attacker tried to barge into synagogue, rabbi tells BBC
Rabbi Daniel Walker tells the BBC how he held the doors of his synagogue shut as the attacker "body charged" them as he tried to get inside.

Synagogue attacker was on bail after rape arrest
Jihad Al-Shamie was a weightlifting enthusiast who rarely spoke to his neighbours, one resident said.

What we know about the attack
Two Jewish people were killed in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

Manchester's Jewish community 'shocked but not surprised'
Jewish people in Manchester say the attack was not unexpected after a rise in antisemitism.

'No good outcome' - voters across US share concerns about shutdown
There was anxiety and exasperation among six Americans the BBC spoke to about the ongoing government shutdown.

Taylor Swift feared happiness could 'dry up' her songwriting
Taylor Swift took part in a string of UK interviews to coincide with her latest album's release on Friday.

William's interview with Eugene Levy is the most open we've ever seen him
He opens up about changing the monarchy, the strain of Kate's illness - and riding an electric scooter.

Why we struggle to protect the young from conspiracy theorist parents
The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

The life of TV's magnificently snobby 'Hyacinth Bucket'
A much-loved actress who became famous in the role of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.

Weekly quiz: Who said 'I do' to Selena Gomez?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Lammy met with shouts of 'shame on you' as he appears at vigil in Manchester
David Lammy was speaking to a vigil near to the scene of the synagogue attack in Manchester.

Brewdog announces job cuts after posting £37m loss
It is the fifth year running that the firm, headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has posted pre-tax losses.

Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan
Balin Miller's solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.

Dad 'can finally grieve' after couple jailed for murdering their two-year-old grandson
The pair who had a "campaign to break" the two-year-old are jailed along with the boy's mum.

Kenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiers
Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.

Blackout in Spain and Portugal 'first of its kind', report finds
The massive blackout that hit the Iberian peninsula is the first known blackout caused by overvoltage.

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Watch on iPlayer: Access All Areas - When Country Comes to Town
Go behind the scenes as country music takes over the Royal Albert Hall.

Manchester Synagogue Attack: What We Know So Far
Keir Starmer says Britain must defeat rising antisemitic hatred.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
And, will there be a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?