Local Wisconsin News

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
Authorities said they received multiple reports around 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday about a plane that had gone down near Park Lane in the Town of Dellona.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 4 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Aspirus Neonatal Clinic opens in Wausau
Aspirus Health said screenings and routine care "help identify potential challenges early."

Visit Washington County hosts Destination Discovery Showcase
Richfield Village Administrator Jim Healy and Hartford City Administrator Steve Volkert shared more about it.

Bucks beginning post-Antetokounmpo era under new coach Taylor Jenkins
A new coach is hoping to build the right foundation to get the Milwaukee Bucks back on track.

Annual Holiday Train releases Wisconsin schedule
Here's when and where you can see it this December.

Emergency Gun Violence Prevention Summit focuses on prevention and survivor support
Milwaukee summit brings survivors, educators and leaders together as Wisconsin confronts firearm deaths and student gun violence.

Brewers’ postseason attention could grow future revenue, fanbase
The Brewers’ playoff run against the Dodgers is putting Milwaukee in the national spotlight, boosting the team’s profile and city promotion.

New federal funding targets lead poisoning prevention in Milwaukee County homes
Milwaukee is using $7.7 million in federal funding and nonprofit partners to remove lead hazards from older homes.

Build My Future Brown County highlights demand for trades workers
Brown County’s Build My Future event gives students hands-on exposure to skilled trades as employers face long-term worker demand.

Transitioning back to autumn
Expect highs Wednesday in the 50s and 60s.

Milwaukee Brewers fans turn neighborhoods blue and yellow during playoff run
One person even has a 10-foot Brewers logo painted on their grass.

NTSB Report: Pilot's mistake leads to Rep. Tom Tiffany plane crash
The report said that the pilot delayed to switch fuel tanks and did not turn on the electric fuel boost pump.

Race for 17th Senate District could determine State Senate control
Republican incumbent Howard Marklein is being challenged by Democratic State Assembly Rep. Jenna Jacobson.

Measles cases climb to 267 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

National Labor Relations Board files complaint over illegal firings at Rogers Behavioral Health
The firings came as workers were in the middle of trying to form a union.

The Wisconsin law ramping up breast cancer screenings
Gail's Law went into effect in Wisconsin this past July.

Judge enters not-guilty plea for father of ALCS shooter
His trial is still slated to begin in March 2027.

Racine Zoo welcomes a baby girl to its zebra family
Someone new is at the zoo.

2 local ensembles join Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performances in Milwaukee
Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble are the shows’ openers on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

World News

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

Burnham treads carefully with Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.

Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

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Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history
As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout
Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.

Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.

Millwall's Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments
Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.

Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto
England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.