Local Wisconsin News

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

Enbridge to pay $275,000 in settlement over 2019 pipeline leak
Enbridge allegedly violated the state's spills law when it didn't notify the Wisconsin DNR in a timely manner about a valve failure.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approves funding for bluff erosion at Sheridan Park
The Board voted 13-2 on Thursday to authorize over $1.1 million in funding for the project.

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trevor Project is not eligible to offer the service because it is no longer a “current and active” member of the national program.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Strawberry Festival, Pride on Brady, Cheese Capital Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Health experts keep Summerfest attendees healthy
On top of staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen, Aurora Health Care encourages wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wheelchair takes flight in magical 'Mary Poppins' show
Lead actress Mari Koopmans is stepping into history as the first performer to take flight in a wheelchair during a production of "Mary Poppins Jr."

'You can see the synergy here already’: Bucks welcome 2 first-round draft picks
Guard Brayden Burries and forward Nate Ament are part of the Bucks now as the franchise moves past the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Crews face flooding, downed power lines in Green Bay
The latest rough weather in Wisconsin deluged Green Bay.

Quiet end to the week
Expect highs on Friday in the 60s and 70s.

Racine’s North and Zoo beaches earn ‘B’ for water quality
The Racine Public Health Department released the 2026 North and Zee Beach Report Card.

Madison Public Market offers preview pop-ups
The project was delayed by planning changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, funding gaps and supply chain issues during construction.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures will rise throughout the weekend with plenty of sun.

Algae causing problems on Lake Monona
Some people liken the smell to decay and manure, and say the lake looks more like pea soup.

Green Bay see significant damage from Wednesday's storms
For residents and businesses in the area, they said the flood happened in an instant.

Summerfest Week 2 packed full of flavor
The draw of the World’s Largest Music Festival goes beyond music. Summerfest 2026 features over 100 different foods to try.

Bucks banking on lottery picks Burries and Ament to spark their post-Antetokounmpo rebuild
Jenkins praised their competitiveness and unselfishness while noting that 20-year-old Burries and 19-year-old Ament have plenty of untapped potential.

Project manager says America’s Time Capsule is a ‘gift to the future’
The vessel will move from Washington to Philadelphia starting Friday.

World News

Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named
13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.

Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.

Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.

How transparent are the royals being about money?
After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.

Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.

Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.

Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.

Even if you're fit and young, avoid runs and too many beers in the heat, experts say
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".

Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

What we know so far
The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

New June record set as red heat warning in place but cooler weather coming
A red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.

Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.

Living with parents again? How to make it work while saving to move out
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

How male infertility is still not getting enough attention
How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?

What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Mbappe v Haaland: Two football giants set to go head-to-head
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will meet on the pitch in Boston, as France take on Norway.

Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

The underdogs surprising everyone and taking points from top teams
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

Why has Trump stayed away from matches?
The US president was expected to regularly feature at the World Cup, but he is yet to attend a single match.

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

Watch: Driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect
The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.

New bodycam footage shows Henry Nowak killer's arrest and repeated lies to police
Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.

Pilot dies after plane crash near airfield
Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Auction house criticised over sale of 3,000-year-old mummy head
Academics question the ethics of a UK auction house selling human heads that are thousands of years old.

Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards' blog shows staggering lack of awareness, campaigners say
Edwards admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type.