Local Wisconsin News

Feeling like the season as we start autumn
More frost possible in parts of northern Wisconsin tonight.

New case of measles confirmed in Wisconsin
The state has seen 168 cases this year.

After a hot summer, fall begins
Whether you call it fall, autumn, or the equinox, all are acceptable for the season.

Wisconsin technical colleges work to fill 911 dispatcher gaps
Moraine Park Technical College is training 911 dispatchers as Wisconsin faces a shortage and few programs offer hands-on call-taking experience.

Everyday Hero: Southern Wisconsin eighth-grader recognized for Wisconsin history documentary
A southern Wisconsin eighth-grader earned national recognition for a documentary on Chippewa treaty rights and the Walleye War.

'This place deserves the love': Kenosha's Rhode Center for the Arts in need of urgent repairs
The situation worsened Sunday when a drainage pipe from the roof burst on the third floor.

Green Bay waterfront redevelopment moves forward with second phase
Phase two will cost $14.3 million. This includes a $7 million National Park Service grant.

Wisconsin researchers track data center energy usage
New estimates are expected later this week.

‘Take serious pause': Bipartisan concern over proposed transmission line
Republicans and Democrats from Wisconsin are sounding the alarm on the 190-mile proposal called The BECI Project.

What higher diesel prices mean for Wisconsin farmers this harvest season
Higher diesel prices are adding costs for Wisconsin farmers and crop haulers during harvest season, affecting fieldwork and transportation.

Former prison nurse to pay $50 fine in inmate's death
A nurse who worked at Waupun Correctional Institution plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of violating state/county institution laws.

Baldwin calls for investigation into Tomah VA Medical Center
It stems from alleged abuse of a patient in the Hospice Ward.

Packers piling up the penalties in first two weeks of the season
Green Bay’s 26 total penalties for 231 yards represent the highest totals for any NFL team in either category heading into Monday night’s game.

Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Rivers is sixth on the NBA’s career coaching list in wins (1,194) and games (2,059).

Wisconsin officials urging drivers to stay safe near school buses
In 2024, a citation for failing to stop for a bus was increased to a $676.50 fine and four demerit points.

Milwaukee Public Schools fills hundreds of teacher vacancies by recruiting laid-off Chicago educators
The district still has 51 vacancies left to fill but hired 139 teachers this summer to fill part of the 189-gap.

Wisconsinites, lawmakers stand against transmission line projects
Two different 765 kilovolt transmission lines are being proposed to run through rural parts of western and southern Wisconsin.

Steady Brewers savor franchise-record 98th victory as playoffs loom
On Sunday night, they beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0, improving to 98-58.

Packers’ Jayden Reed has movement in extremities after neck injury, but hospitalized overnight
On the Packers' second offensive play, Reed caught a short pass from Jordan Love and was hit hard by Demario Davis.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers pull one from fire
Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense, which sputtered most of the day, came up with just enough big plays when they were needed the most.

World News

Watch: Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time
Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police
Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.

Tim Westwood charged with two more sexual offences
The alleged sexual offences date back to 1991 and 2004.

Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.

Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message
Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again
Riley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.

Annihilation, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.

The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life
Ollie is still thriving and happy 10 years after receiving a liver transplant from 17-year-old Miriam.

Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?
An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas becomes longest-running number one in US chart history
The country smash racks up it 23rd week in the US charts, breaking a record set by Mariah Carey.

Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.

Mum and three children die in Bootle house fire
Another person was taken to hospital following the "intense fire which spread very rapidly".

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.

Juvenile murder sentence rule doesn't breach human rights, says Supreme Court
The top court rejects an appeal for a minimum term review from a man who was sentenced after turning 18.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

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Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a "big fan" of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.

Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed
British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions
As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.