Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin technical colleges work to fill 911 dispatcher gaps
Moraine Park Technical College is training 911 dispatchers as Wisconsin faces a shortage and few programs offer hands-on call-taking experience.

Feeling like fall for the first day of fall
Temperatures will be below average in the low 60s.

Everyday Hero: Southern Wisconsin eighth-grader recognized for Wisconsin history documentary
A southern Wisconsin eighth-grader earned national recognition for a documentary on Chippewa treaty rights and the Walleye War.

'This place deserves the love': Kenosha's Rhode Center for the Arts in need of urgent repairs
The situation worsened Sunday when a drainage pipe from the roof burst on the third floor.

Green Bay waterfront redevelopment moves forward with second phase
Phase two will cost $14.3 million. This includes a $7 million National Park Service grant.

Wisconsin researchers track data center energy usage
New estimates are expected later this week.

‘Take serious pause': Bipartisan concern over proposed transmission line
Republicans and Democrats from Wisconsin are sounding the alarm on the 190-mile proposal called The BECI Project.

What higher diesel prices mean for Wisconsin farmers this harvest season
Higher diesel prices are adding costs for Wisconsin farmers and crop haulers during harvest season, affecting fieldwork and transportation.

Former prison nurse to pay $50 fine in inmate's death
A nurse who worked at Waupun Correctional Institution plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of violating state/county institution laws.

Baldwin calls for investigation into Tomah VA Medical Center
It stems from alleged abuse of a patient in the Hospice Ward.

Packers piling up the penalties in first two weeks of the season
Green Bay’s 26 total penalties for 231 yards represent the highest totals for any NFL team in either category heading into Monday night’s game.

Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Rivers is sixth on the NBA’s career coaching list in wins (1,194) and games (2,059).

Wisconsin officials urging drivers to stay safe near school buses
In 2024, a citation for failing to stop for a bus was increased to a $676.50 fine and four demerit points.

Milwaukee Public Schools fills hundreds of teacher vacancies by recruiting laid-off Chicago educators
The district still has 51 vacancies left to fill but hired 139 teachers this summer to fill part of the 189-gap.

Wisconsinites, lawmakers stand against transmission line projects
Two different 765 kilovolt transmission lines are being proposed to run through rural parts of western and southern Wisconsin.

Steady Brewers savor franchise-record 98th victory as playoffs loom
On Sunday night, they beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, improving to 98-58.

Packers’ Jayden Reed has movement in extremities after neck injury, but hospitalized overnight
On the Packers' second offensive play, Reed caught a short pass from Jordan Love and was hit hard by Demario Davis.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers pull one from fire
Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense, which sputtered most of the day, came up with just enough big plays when they were needed the most.

Volunteers with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance tag monarch butterflies to track migration
Tagging data helps researchers understand where monarchs that reach Mexico are coming from.

Now Hiring: Total Energy Systems looking for new and experienced technicians
De Pere’s Total Energy Systems is expanding across the upper Midwest, as demand for backup power grows.

World News

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.

Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

How Trump's media ban sparked a broadcaster boycott
The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?

Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
Three churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270.

Harper Lee first edition novel found in Oxfam shop
An original US edition of To Kill a Mockingbird is found in an Oxfam store in west London.

I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.

Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?
An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?

Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

'Our disbelief at release of killer who is now on the run' - victim's family
Francesca Kelly says her family were not told her brother's killer had been released from prison until after he absconded.

First person to face UK prosecution for Rwanda genocide appears in court
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.

British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
The man had jumped in to save a father and son in difficulty in the water, local officials say.

UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Mikel Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

Fat Bear Week: Which bear has put on the most weight?
The iconic contest run by Katmai National Park in Alaska will run from 22-29 of September this year and votes can be cast online.

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Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

'In another galaxy' - La Liga chief dismisses Real's ref conspiracy claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas says claiming there is a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is like "living in another galaxy".

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.