Local Wisconsin News

3 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 171 cases this year.

Milwaukee officials seek faster response to record pothole requests
The city has 7,775 pothole requests that have not yet been fulfilled.

Rep. Pocan joins bipartisan bill to end cat and dog testing funding
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan is pushing a bill to end federal funding for cat and dog experiments after Ridglan Farms’ closure.

Attorneys threaten lawsuit over 911 response to attack on 99-year-old Milwaukee woman
Shirley’s attorney said she is now confined to a wheelchair and dealing with significant pain.

'We're just fortunate': Tom Tiffany recounts emergency plane landing and recovery
Tiffany's plane had to make an emergency landing in Lake Wausau late in the evening on Sept. 12.

Oshkosh North evacuated after handgun found in student’s possession
A handgun was found on a 16-year-old student at Oshkosh North High School, prompting an evacuation and parent reunification at Oshkosh West.

The weather and the season can actually agree
Seasonable temperatures and dry weather extend into the weekend.

OPINION: 'Gimme, gimme, gimme' more of 'Mamma Mia!'
Whether you know the story and songs by heart or are new to the piece, there’s no way to leave the theater without a smile on your face.

This is what dreams are made of: Hilary Duff is coming to Milwaukee
Sing to me, Hilary!

Homelessness rises in rural central Wisconsin counties
Some organizational and community leaders said homelessness is becoming a growing issue in more and more rural and suburban areas.

Renowned jazz ensemble New York Voices to make final Midwest appearance
The group is hanging up its mics after 38 years. As part of its "The Grande Finale" tour, it'll make a stop at Skylight Music Theatre on Oct. 5.

Brewers fans pack American Family Field for 'Rally for October'
Brewers fans packed American Family Field’s plaza for a Rally for October as the team nears the postseason and a possible 100-win season.

Green Bay school leaders outline $158 million funding ask
Green Bay school leaders seek a $158 million referendum, citing inflation, special education costs and declining enrollment as budget pressures grow.

Your guide to corn mazes across Wisconsin
Here's a round up of some of the top corn mazes around the state.

3 things to watch in Packers' home opener
The quick turnaround to a Thursday night game is difficult, but teams love the mini bye that comes with it. The Packers won’t play again until Oct. 4.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

'I belong here': Salah Sarsour speaks in D.C. ahead of deportation ruling
Sarsour has been in the U.S. since 1998, but DHS argued his green card is illegitimate.

Packers provide injury updates ahead of home opener
LaFleur said it was “way too early to say whether he can play again this season,” after Reed injured his neck Sunday.

Discussions reignite over closing Green Bay Correctional Institution
A Republican state lawmaker said he has a plan ready to introduce that would ultimately lead to the decommissioning of GBCI.

Wisconsin diesel averages at $6.61 as municipalities plan budgets
Ashwaubenon officials are adjusting routes and idling policies as record Wisconsin diesel prices put new pressure on local municipal budgets.

World News

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash
The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.

Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit
The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.

A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi
The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.

Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens
Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.

Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says
In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health support during the long deployment.

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair
Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.

Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein
Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein.

AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.

US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.

How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'
The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.

Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

FBI investigates apparent theft of its personnel data by hackers
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

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The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

England should stop trying to replicate Spain - Gordon
Anthony Gordon says that controlling games is not in the "English DNA" but the Three Lions could still win major tournaments if they stop "trying to replicate Spain".

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.

Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.