Local Wisconsin News

Frosty conditions take us into the new week
Monday stays cooler, then up-and-down weather kicks in for the rest of the week.

Sun Prairie co-op farm producing thousands of flowers
The farmland co-op is also launching a Mother’s Day initiative.

State of mental health in Wisconsin
Our Jason Fechner talks with a lawmaker, the leader of NAMI in Wisconsin and more about mental health challenges and solutions.

In Focus: Sen. Brad Pfaff discusses mental health in rural Wisconsin farming communities
Pfaff also addressed who’s stepping up to help them overcome the stigmas tied to it and seek out the help they need.

In Focus: NAMI helps Wisconsinites overcome mental health challenges
Mary Madden, executive director of NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, joined us to discuss the role the regional chapter plays.

In Focus: Campaign emphasizes importance of one call, text or conversation in youth mental health
Eighth-grader Azalea Janis and senior Maryan Mohamed are two youth ambassadors with the 1-More Campaign.

Tips for spring allergy season
A doctor shares how to better survive allergy season as Wisconsin experiences higher pollen counts than usual this time of year.

Seed sales soar as people turn to growing their own food
More people are looking to offset high grocery costs.

Marabou Stork captures attention of northeastern Wisconsin
A huge stork that’s native to Africa has been spotted in different parts of northeast Wisconsin all week.

Wisconsin schools deal with Canvas outage
Canvas is used to save and review course notes, lecture videos, assignments, and grades.

Packers release veteran Brandon McManus after drafting another kicker in 6th round
Green Bay became the only team to draft a kicker last month when it took Florida’s Trey Smack in the sixth round.

Expanding, restricting, and removing: Where Wisconsin cities stand on flock camera programs
Across the state of Wisconsin, more than 200 police departments are utilizing Flock cameras.

Fallen Wisconsin officers honored during annual ceremony
There are now 295 names etched into the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial outside the State Capitol.

Interim president of Universities of Wisconsin named
Amy Bogost, president of the UW Board of Regents, also appointed 25 people to the Presidential Search Committee, as UW looks for a new president.

Judge blocks start of City of Milwaukee food truck curfew after lawsuit
It comes following a lawsuit brought by Fatty Patty food truck owner Abdallah Ismail.

Monona Police Department gets new grapplers to stop car chases
The department said it will help it stop drivers who lead officers on high-speed chases.

Wisconsin dance group to perform in America 250 celebrations across the country
Large parades will be held over the July 4 holiday in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will be in both.

Food trucks in Milwaukee brace for new curfew
Saturday is the start of the new curfew, which says food trucks must close by 10 p.m.

Moms should be happy about the dry forecast Sunday
Spring-like temperatures stick around for Mother's Day.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mother's Day events, Renaissance Faire, Charlie Berens tour
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

World News

Chris Mason: Another crunch moment beckons for Starmer
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.

Alan Carr and Paloma Faith are still friends, and nine other Bafta TV moments
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.

Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

The Papers: Original 'Labour leadership rivals circle' and 'Golden boys' on Baftas red carpet
Almost every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.

Arctic air to sweep UK bringing midweek cold snap
Temperatures will be below the May average this week as colder air spreads in from the Arctic. Simon King explains what we should expect

No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

Thousands gather for protest against antisemitism in London
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

My sister spent up to £1,500 a month on drink from delivery apps
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

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Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

'Only his last changes worked' - how Arteta's gambles finally paid off
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves credit after his side beat West Ham to take a huge step towards the Premier League title.