Local Wisconsin News

Gov. Evers renews effort to expand Amtrak train service to Madison
Evers and the Wisconsin DOT submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday for the project.

The weather slowly dries out as the weekend approaches
Spotty showers dry up tonight, then pop up again Friday.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Jennifer Ploeger had a plea hearing Thursday for charges that she failed to report child abuse incidents that took place in 2025.

Survey shows Wisconsin childcare costs outpace inflation
Monthly tuition prices increased about 8% for families who have an infant in a center-based care center.

Wisconsin is one of 9 states that won’t have to pay penalty fees on SNAP
The penalty fees were included in the “Big Beautiful Bill” that Republicans passed last year.

Dennis Krause Blog: Giannis is one of Wisconsin's best ever sports figures
Simply put, Giannis is on the short list of the most important sports figures in this state's history.

Former Eau Claire hospital to be transformed into health, innovation district
Sacred Heart Hospital will become the “900 District,” which will serve as a “health, education, innovation and wellness campus.”

'Looming crisis': Wisconsin safety leaders warn of electric scooter injuries
UW Health leaders say e-bike and e-scooter injuries are rising at an alarming rate, especially among children.

Milwaukee high school boasts 95% first-generation college-bound graduates
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee shared that 95% of its graduating class this year are first-generation college students.

Racine County summer youth program helps teens learn new skills and stay on track
The Racine County Summer Youth Employment Program is entering its sixth year.

Janesville scraps data center plans with Viridian Acquisitions
City Council members voted unanimously this week to let the letter of intent with Viridian Acquisitions expire.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures will rise throughout the weekend with plenty of sun.

Brewers beat the Reds 6-5 to complete a 3-game sweep
Milwaukee improved to a season-high 20 games over .500 at 49-29.

Mother and son detained by ICE in Wisconsin Dells
A mother and son living in the Wisconsin Dells were detained by immigration agents June 23rd at their home.

Optimism soars for Oshkosh Aviation Park
Potential hub for aviation, aerospace lands first tenant.

'It's been a learning process': How the Milwaukee Public Museum is preparing millions of items for its new move
From tiny spores to large animals, every one of the museum’s four million items must be carefully catalogued, packed and stored to be moved safely.

Milwaukee County provides additional funding for violence prevention
InPower Solutions is one of more than 10 different organizations benefiting from the county’s new initiative.

Marquette poll: Few Americans paying close attention to America 250
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stayed the same as May at 38%.

Advocates call for greater abortion access on anniversary of Dobbs decision
Democratic lawmakers and healthcare workers say there are still too many restrictions around abortion care in Wisconsin.

How oral health can protect your overall health
Persistently elevated blood sugar fuels oral bacteria and weakens one's immune system, causing gum disease.

World News

UK braced for hottest June night after 36.7C high on warmest day of year
Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.

France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.

Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future
Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post.

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl
A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Depth, scale and location of quakes - in maps and graphics
The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.

Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

'I thought I was going to die' - people describe earthquake panic
Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.

What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 188 people and injured nearly 1,500, with more feared trapped under rubble.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking heat
A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.

Ditch the oven and move the office - your tips
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.

GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland awaits fate
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

Council sorry for parking fines after fatal train crash near Bedford
Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.

'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Callum Kerr was held by other passengers after an alleged assault on a Cyprus to Manchester flight.

Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein
The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

British actor praised for 'rugby tackling' handbag robber before film premiere
Aneurin Barnard was said to have stepped in to stop the robber while promoting new film Rogue Trooper.