Local Wisconsin News

Say cheese: Americans ate more dairy in 2024
Americans consumed 651 pounds of dairy per person in 2024.

What’s next for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan?
Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal agents at the county courthouse on April 18 to arrest an undocumented immigrant.

State Senate committee investigating Wisconsin DOJ
The committee is investigating the operations, priorities and external influences affecting the DOJ.

Legal expert weighs in on split verdict in trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
Legal expert says Milwaukee County judge is not likely to receive time in prison but will probably lose her judgeship after guilty verdict.

Wisconsin businesses round out holiday shopping season with 'Super Saturday'
The National Retail Federation projected almost 159 million people will shop in-store and online as the days to Christmas quickly run out.

Pacific moisture brings heavy rain out west next week for holiday travelers
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Mild temperatures ahead Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

'Hell's Kitchen' brings Alicia Keys' hits to Appleton
“Hell’s Kitchen” runs at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center through Dec. 21.

Snow showers return tonight into Saturday
Any snowfall accumulation will be minor.

Winter begins this weekend
The winter solstice occurs at 10:03 a.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 21.

Implosion takes down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge
The new $140 million replacement is expected to be in service in 2027.

Every Friday morning, a group of seniors eat breakfast at Oak Creek Diner. This time, they left a holiday surprise
After arriving at the restaurant this Friday, their regular waiters a got surprise.

Here's the top 25 Christmas movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes
Maybe you watch your comfort holiday film every year and are looking for something different this time.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

The Ursid meteor shower arrives, the last of 2025
The last meteor shower of 2025 peaks this week; the Ursids. Here's all you need to know.

Dennis Krause Blog: My sports Christmas wish list for 2025
It can be hard to know what to get family and friends for Christmas. It’s even harder to get that perfect gift for local sports figures.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Christmas bar crawl, last-minute holiday market
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
After deliberating for nearly six hours, a jury composed of seven men and five woman reached the verdict.

World News

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.

US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.

Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

What's really going on with flu this winter?
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.

Timothée Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter-ego rumours
Speculation has run riot that the US actor had been leading a double life as the masked rapper.

Harry and Meghan embrace their children in Christmas message
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also released their official Christmas card and renamed their charity.

Kylie is Christmas number one - she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate
The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.

Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken'
The nine-year-old's family say she was "the most beautiful little soul" who was "full of light".

The world of boxing gives predictions for Paul v Joshua fight
Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul at Kaseya Center in Miami.

From beating the traffic to opening hours: How to navigate the Christmas break
Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?
The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?

Fraught EU summit backs Ukraine but divisions are clear
EU leaders agreed to loan Ukraine €90bn to stay financially afloat for the next two years.

Are viral band Boy Throb the real deal or a TikTok gag?
The group has been campaigning for one million TikTok followers to help get a band member a US visa.

Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

Weekly quiz: Why has Charlotte Church given up deodorant?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door
Wildlife rescuers think the Canada goose misjudged its descent before smashing through the door.

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still in 'catastrophic conditions'
Israel says the report "doesn't reflect the reality" and ignores the volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip.

Wife and lover who plotted husband's caravan murder jailed for 19 years
Michelle Mills schemed with her ex-marine lover of three months to murder her husband in rural south-west Wales.

Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.

French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

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Is The Economy On The Up?
Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since 2023.

Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets?
Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair after giving rare interviews

One-way traffic... and one draw - Paul v Joshua predictions
Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul as the world of boxing gives its predictions for Saturday's bout.

Man City 'must prepare' for successor, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Man City "must be prepared" to plan for his eventual departure, after Enzo Maresca says reports suggesting he could succeed the Spaniard are "100% speculation".

Amorim attacks 'feeling of entitlement' at Man Utd
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim condemns the "sense of entitlement" at the club and says players should use criticism as fuel to prove him wrong.

Gurney beats Greaves in deciding set at PDC Worlds
Beau Greaves falls just short of becoming the second female player to win a match at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to 22nd seed Daryl Gurney.