Local Wisconsin News

Bucks face a challenging stretch as they play without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo
Any extended absence for Antetokounmpo represents a major obstacle for a team already slumping, with three losses in its last four games.

Thanksgiving dinner will cost Wisconsinites 6.7% more this year
It'll cost $61.84 to make a full Thanksgiving meal for 10 people this year, according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.

'I feel like he's just got better and better': Jacobs' understudy Wilson ready to play
Wilson scored a touchdown last Sunday after Jacobs left. Wilson rushed for 502 yards last season, so he's gained the confidence of the team.

Milwaukee mayor vetoes fire department’s $8 million budget amendment
The Milwaukee Fire Department had been looking for more money to replace its aging fleet.

Assembly Democrats and Republicans differ over school consolidation bills
Declining enrollment is among the reasons for a bill that would provide more state aid for consolidated school districts.

‘His refusal to bring this bill to the floor is pathetic’: Republicans thwart Democrats’ effort to force a vote on postpartum Medicaid extension
On what was likely the last day of session this year, Democrats tried to use a maneuver to bypass Republican leaders and force a vote on the bill.

Poll: Voters more likely to back Democratic candidates than Republicans in 2026 congressional elections
The poll was conducted after the November elections, between Nov. 5-12.

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually
Commissioner Rob Manfred also was able to maximize rights for the Home Run Derby and Wild Card Series

Scholar Athlete: Hannah Frahm
One Lake Country Lutheran High School senior proves you can do it all, and excel.

PHOTOS: 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' rings in the holidays in Milwaukee
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" runs at the Marcus Center from Nov. 25 to Nov. 30.

Clouds linger but warmer temperatures move in
Thursday's highs will reach into the 40s and 50s.

Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'
Tamara Thomsen, the state's maritime archaeologist, said that the site lies near a network of what were once indigenous trails.

Evers orders flags to half-staff for 4th anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
Gov. Tony Evers made the declaration on Wednesday ahead of the anniversary on Friday, Nov. 21.

Decaying leaves: The gift that keeps on giving
When autumn leaves fall to the ground, they don't automatically become trash. There are a few ways to turn this trash into treasure.

QTS presents data center project to DeForest Village Board
The company is looking to build a multi-billion-dollar data center campus.

DNR shares tips for a safe and healthy deer gun hunt
DNR Conservation Warden Jason Roberts said to be mindful of those around you while hunting.

Great weekend to get outdoors
We'll see sunshine with highs a little above average.

Milwaukee man charged with 2 murders after woman found dead in alley
Kevin Griffin has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects the injured Antetokounmpo to miss 'probably 2 weeks'
The left groin strain caused Antetokounmpo to leave during the second quarter of the Bucks’ 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Carmen Northwest under renewal review by MPS
CEO Aaron Lippman said while Carmen Northwest has a lot of work to do, the school is more successful than a handful of schools in MPS.

World News

US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan
It comes after reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly with major concessions for Ukraine.

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.

Rapist ex-Met officer David Carrick given another life sentence for further sex offences
David Carrick is sentenced for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl and raping a former partner.

Trump signs bill ordering US justice department to release Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.

A Russian spy ship has appeared near Britain's shores - how worried are defence chiefs?
The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain's defence chiefs and provocative.

Failed asylum seekers could be given 'big increase' in payments to leave UK, home secretary says
Home secretary says she will consider "a big increase" in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily.

Children in Need chair resigns after crash conviction
Terence Duddy has been replaced as chair of BBC Children in Need after he drove into a cyclist.

The real fallout after the ousting of Labour from a super safe seat in Wales
Now Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership
Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds.

Plans for flexible four-day week in class for Scottish teachers
Two teaching unions are holding strike ballots over how long teachers should spend in the classroom.

Why trying too hard may be holding you back at work
Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles, says Ford boss
Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled.

The big questions now Scotland are going to the World Cup
Where are we going? What's the score with visas & ESTAs? Who will sing our World Cup song?

Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri - who will win F1 title?
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.

Ukrainian teen saboteurs recruited on Telegram to attack their own country
Russia is using Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children and teenagers to carry out sabotage and bombings according to the Ukrainian government.

Hasina's conviction for crimes against humanity is testing India-Bangladesh ties
India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

Watch: Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet, first discovered in July 2025, is only the third ever confirmed object to pass through the solar system.

Settlement reached after baby choked on pasta at nursery
Oliver's parents are glad to have reached a settlement with Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford.

Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers in Mexico
Ari Gisell told her boyfriend she liked the tyres on their car, instigating the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last year.

Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson enter TV jungle as I'm A Celebrity's late entrants
The late entrants' arrival was teased in Wednesday night's episode of the ITV show.

Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator
The court blocked La Pascaline, a 400-year-old calculating machine, from being exported from France.

Zayn's collab with Blackpink singer made him 'cool again' with daughter
The former One Direction star released the track Eyes Closed alongside South Korean pop star Jisoo last month.

Growing up as young man 'not easy' says PM in letter to son
The PM urges men to talk openly about mental health in a letter to his son to mark International Men's Day.

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

Will Trump delay releasing the Epstein Files?
Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

Smith aims bizarre Mastermind jibe at former spinner Panesar
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith takes a bizarre swipe at former England spinner Monty Panesar on the eve of the first Ashes Test.

How does Arsenal defence compare to Premier League's best?
Where do Arsenal's back four rank in terms of the best ever in the Premier League?

Ashes predictions - TMS pundits have their say
Test Match Special pundits including Michael Vaughan and Jonathan Agnew give their predictions for the 2025-26 Ashes series.

How Norris and Piastri's strengths stack up in F1 title fight
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.

Are you not being entertained? The decline of the open-play goal
Open-play goals have been on the decline this season and BBC Sport takes a closer look at the trend.

Deaves given Wales debut as All Blacks make 12 changes
Uncapped Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves will make his first Wales start against New Zealand on Saturday.