Local Wisconsin News

American Family Field store sees rush for Brewers playoff gear
Brewers fans packed the American Family Field team store for NL Central gear as Milwaukee chases franchise records and playoff positioning.

3 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin
One confirmed case is in Marathon County; the other two new cases are in Vernon County.

Study finds fecal contamination at 64% of sampled Wisconsin water sites
An Environment America study found unsafe fecal contamination at many Wisconsin water sites, with Milwaukee-area rivers among the areas of concern.

Could AI really bring about the end to humanity?
UW-Madison professor breaks down risks tied to AI regulations.

Showers return to the state tonight
Some rain will linger into Thursday morning.

Marquette poll director says latest survey shows 'trouble' for Republicans in November elections
Charles Franklin, the director of the Marquette Law School Poll, found voters have low opinions of the war with Iran and inflation.

Metallica to play at Camp Randall next summer
The venue announced it will host Metallica for its M72 World Tour on June 12, 2027.

Your guide to haunted houses across Wisconsin
Here's where you can get your fright on this spooky season.

'A no vote is crucial': Janesville organization holds rally opposing development referendum
Forward Janesville says it opposes the referendum, which would require a vote for any development at the former GM plant site exceeding $450 million.

Technical college leaders warn funding gaps could affect Wisconsin workforce
Wisconsin technical colleges say tight state funding is limiting high-demand programs, leaving students on waitlists and employers short of workers.

Racine, Oconomowoc and Waukesha join growing list of cities moving away from Flock cameras
It comes as communities weigh the benefits it provides against concerns about data management.

UW-Platteville temporarily suspends men’s cross country season amid hazing allegations
The university said the status is pending an investigation into those allegations and of student-athlete conduct violations.

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again
The next goal for the Brewers is to finish as the top seed in the National League and earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Storms likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Regulating data centers becoming key talking point in governor's race
Both Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have laid out their plans for regulating the data center boom in Wisconsin.

Misiorowski tosses 5 shutout innings, Brewers top Pirates 5-1 to win 4th straight NL Central title
About 50 minutes after the final out, the Brewers clinched the division when the second-place Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta.

Weeks after tornado, Wisconsinites learn about restrictions to repair, rebuild
Roughly 400 homes are in Fox Valley floodplain.

Lawyers for victim in Packers running back Josh Jacobs' battery case file motion to seal evidence
The woman said Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools, per consultant recommendation
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak
Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

World News

Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.

'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Diana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic Manchester derby VAR mistake
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.

Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13
The Portuguese Water Dog met many high-profile visitors to the White House, including Pope Francis.

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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump
A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.