Local Wisconsin News

Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Transmission line project in Ozaukee County has to go back to the drawing board
At its meeting on Thursday, the PSC of Wisconsin unanimously agreed that the American Transmission Company needs to restart its application process.

Dustin May wins Milwaukee debut, Chourio and Sánchez homer as Brewers beat Pirates 5-2
After losing the opener, the Brewers won the final three games in the series.

Utilities on alert in Wisconsin after cyberattack on Midwestern water systems
More than 30 Minnesota municipalities were targeted.

Efforts underway to help Madison businesses and workers impacted after Corey Ruiz shooting
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said this week that the encampment and cleanup have cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Wisconsin has at least 216 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 96 were acquired inside the U.S.

Spectrum offers Wi-Fi trailers, access points in Fox Valley amid storm recovery
Devices that are within a few hundred feet of the trailers can connect to the internet for free.

'The most important thing that leaders can do is listen': Democratic candidate Kelda Roys shares how she's approaching her second run for governor
In a crowded Democratic primary, State Sen. Kelda Roys is the only candidate who has run for governor before.

Wisconsin senator demands details on Iranian attack that killed, injured soldiers
Sen. Tammy Baldwin asked CENTCOM should release the findings of its investigation to the public by August 18.

Quiet into Friday before showers and storms return
A few storms may be strong Friday night.

NOAA updates its 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast
The new forecast now calls for 7 to 13 named storms, 2 to 6 hurricanes and 0 to 3 major hurricanes.

After Michigan, Democrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin
Democrats are trying to hold onto the governor's office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to have full control for the first time since 2010.

Harrison Ks the final 8 batters he faces, the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2
Abner Uribe retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning, and Trevor Megill earned his 20th save with a perfect ninth.

Independent Police Monitor breaks silence after Madison police confrontation
Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass spoke publicly after Madison police released drone footage.

Ways to get to the Wisconsin State Fair
From shuttles to recommended routes by car, here's what to know.

Spectrum celebrates broadband network expansion in Lincoln County
The company announced expansion of its services to more than 3,500 homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Lincoln County.

Town of Delafield voters to decide on a fire department referendum in August
The goal of the referendum is to complete a staffing plan that started in 2022.

Menasha tornado recovery focus switches to longer-term
The Red Cross and the City of Menasha announced on Wednesday a move to focus support on people with residential damage.

Controversial transmission line project in Ozaukee County may have to restart application process
A controversial transmission line project in Ozaukee County may face a new hurdle.

'Our community is in pain': Madison leaders defend response to protests
City leaders say they understand there's a growing rift with the community in the wake of Corey Ruiz's death.

World News

Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town.

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Watch: Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

Wildfire-ravaged habitats in Wales could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.

Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Washington neighbourhood devastated by fires
Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

England forward Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last December.

Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?

39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman
As he prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, Zeph Thomas tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves in 18 years.

Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback
Britain's Cameron Norrie saves a match point as he produces a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.

Caldentey embraces 'cool' pressure as Arsenal target Treble
Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal, strengthened by seven new players, are talking up their chances of winning the Treble this season.