Local Wisconsin News

Over 50,000 customers without power in Wisconsin after severe weather
The largest number of outages was in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

PHOTOS: Strong thunderstorms produce damage across Wisconsin
Here's a look at some of the destruction left behind by severe weather.

Severe storm threat through Wednesday
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the state.

Everyday Hero: 4 decades of dedication help peregrine falcons soar again in Wisconsin
Thanks to one man’s work, a recovery program for peregrine falcons has turned into a soaring success.

Plan for another round of severe weather today
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Man killed in police shooting after pursuit tied to Milwaukee homicide investigation
Officials said the incident began earlier in the day on Monday, April 13 when a homicide was reported near South 7th Street and West Mitchell Street.

Overture Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-27 lineup, featuring 8 Broadway titles
Here's a closer look at what's coming next season.

'Wisconsin averages 30 tornadoes a year': Preparedness urged during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Being properly insured is also part of severe weather preparedness.

New Milwaukee crime report finds homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings have decreased
Milwaukee city leaders unveiling new statistics that show that crime is down for the first part of the year.

Data center boom reaches local ballot box
The increase of these massive AI developments across the state and country is starting to have an impact on local elections.

Gov. Evers meets with election workers ahead of special session to ban partisan gerrymandering
“Once we had fair maps in Wisconsin, were the politics easier? Not necessarily, but they're more productive,” Gov. Evers told reporters.

Renewed spotlight on Wisconsin congressional race after spring election
Attention is now turning to the race for Wisconsin's third congressional district, where Democrats want to unseat incumbent Derrick Van Orden.

How to prepare and stay alert during flooding risks
Meteorologist Jesse Gunkel talks with a Senior Hydrologist at the National Weather Service on how to stay safe during a flood.

45-year-old suspect dies after car chase into Columbia County
Authorities were told that the truck involved in the chase was part of a kidnapping incident in Dane County.

7 people injured in Mequon barn roof collapse
All of those people were taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to serious.

Dodge County digs into municipal projects through community development fund
County Chairman Dave Frohling talks about the “Classrooms to Careers Fund," a grant from the Department of Tourism and more.

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin launches suicide awareness campaign
Alex Glowinski, a warehouse director for the organization, shared about the "22 for 22 Program."

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
The Milwaukee Bucks announced the decision on Monday.

Chris McIntosh steps down as Wisconsin's athletic director
In a statement on Monday, he said he has accepted a position as the Big Ten’s deputy commissioner for strategy.

World News

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison.

Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales
Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."

Burglars who used Rightmove to target homes and steal £1m of valuables jailed
The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde.

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash
The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan after hotel security incident
Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the US naval blockade.

Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice
A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech
Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

How Harry and Megan's Australia tour differs to their last visit there
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Student accused of murder over housemate stabbing
University student Jamie Collins was found dead in a garden with multiple stab wounds.

Fuel protesters in tractors disrupt Belfast traffic
Drivers are being told to allow extra time due to a slow-moving convoy of demonstrators unhappy with soaring energy prices.

Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs
Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick
A Grand National trainer is sentenced for the "appalling" beating on a dog walker with a hockey stick.

Unsung Titanic hero's gold watch could sell for £100k
The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.