Local Wisconsin News

Winter weather for your weekend in Wisconsin
Temperatures drop back below average.

'We've seen a lot of heartbreak': Milwaukee Fire Department pushes to get more smoke alarms in homes after fatal fire
The first fatal fire of 2026 in Milwaukee happened early Thursday morning on the city's North Side.

Wisconsin businesses react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Many are unsure about what will happen next.

Tensions flare during fourth straight State Assembly floor day
Lawmakers are continuing with one of their busiest stretches of the year so far.

MPS balancing $46 million deficit with prospect of delayed raises for teachers
The district is presenting three options to teachers, school psychologists.

Milwaukee Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy to multi-year deal
He has a record of 190-134 (.586) with the Brewers and is the first skipper in franchise history to win the award.

‘Resounding rejection:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the tariffs caused “economic turbulence,” while Sen. Ron Johnson said now, the justices have created a “HUGE” mess.

10 people killed in snowmobile crashes so far this year in Wisconsin
That’s already close to the total amount of people killed for all of 2025, which was 11.

Lawmakers increasingly say 'I don’t know' to reporters’ questions
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, often uses this response when asked about President Donald Trump or his administration.

Green Bay barber shop owner styles NFL coaches and players while giving back
His most popular haircut is named after one of his biggest clients, the Green Bay Packers head coach, and it's called "The Matt LaFleur fade."

High schools prep for ice fishing state championship as growth of team sport thrives
There are about 120 active high school fishing clubs in the state, according to WIFA.

State Assembly passes dozens of bills ahead of potential final day
The Assembly wasn't able to get through the full Thursday calendar, so lawmakers will be returning to the Capitol on Friday.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Cold air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Disney On Ice, winter festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

UW-Madison celebrates Team USA women's hockey gold
Six players on team USA have ties to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal
U.S. captain Hilary Knight forced overtime by tipping in Laila Edwards' shot from the blue line with 2:04 remaining in regulation.

Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament stymied by weather
The melting ice conditions have also led to the cancellation of the fishing portion of Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament.

'It really resonates': Teachers, students share impact of Jordan Stolz at watch party
The watch party was held at Stolz's elementary school in Hartford.

Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
Edwards, the first Black female hockey player to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, has fielded a team of her own in Milan.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he will not seek reelection in November
He announced the news during an Assembly session on Thursday.

World News

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.

'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.

Watch: Baby monkey Punch cuddles soft toy after being abandoned by mother
A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold
All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

Watch: Six athletes crash in 'extraordinary' speed skating semi-final
An "extraordinary" women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics sees six of the seven skaters crash, with China's Yang Jingru - the only athlete not to fall - finishing first.

GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch
Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics.

'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation.

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.

How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.

Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa
Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

What parents, students and teachers want to see changed in the government's SEND reform
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.

Andrew and King Charles: A personal battle of royal brothers
The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

The woman defying norms in Iran - and starring in an Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.

I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.

Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

UK puffins in peril as winter storms threaten mass seabird 'wreck'
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds are washing up on British beaches.

UK snow carver comes second in global contest with Olympic sculpture
Pippa Unwin says she is delighted to succeed with her "ridiculously complicated" design.

Striking drone footage shows ship abandoned off coast of Wales
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.

Supermarket worker's kindness meant I could feed my newborn baby
Emma and Harry Brown say the Asda employee's kindness helped them to feed and clothe their new baby.

Penguins delight residents in care home visit
Residents were able to hold and stroke the two Humboldt penguins during the visit.