Local Wisconsin News

Some students see ACT score change amid scoring error 
Some high school students in Wisconsin could see changes to their recent ACT test scores.

Gov. Evers requests federal disaster declaration for April storms
Evers’ request for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance includes 14 counties and one Tribal Nation.

Unsettled weather to impact the busy Memorial Day weekend
Despite high gas prices, millions of people are expected to travel over the holiday weekend.

Lambeau Field breaks attendance record for Luke Combs concerts
Saturday’s attendance of 51,981 fans was the highest for a concert by a single artist in Lambeau’s history.

MPD says origin of 5-alarm fire that destroyed former tannery is ‘suspicious’
W. Hampton Avenue is still closed due to the fire, and the Milwaukee Fire Department remains at the scene as of Thursday afternoon.

Local authorities prepare for a hot and dry summer
A lawn mower hitting a rock or the muffler on your car dragging on the street is all it takes to start a fire.

'This is extreme. This is next level': Milwaukee police investigate east side car fires
Milwaukee Police is looking for the person who set three vehicles on fire early Thursday morning.

Getting warmer for the unofficial start of summer
Highs return back above average for Memorial Day.

Temperatures get closer to average Friday
Highs in most places will reach into the 60s.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Memorial Day event, food festivals, lakeside yoga
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Businesses move forward with summer tourism preparations as travelers face increased prices at the pump
The average price for regular unleaded gas is up about $1.50 per gallon from the same time last year.

Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department's attempts to force turnover of voter rolls
Lawsuits filed by the U.S. Department of Justice were seeking to compel the states to hand over detailed voter registration information.

Dane Co. Executive delivers first-ever 'State of the County' address
Melissa Agard has served as the Dane County Executive since winning a special election in November 2024.

Milwaukee hosts 'Breaking Down Bullets' panel to stop gun violence
State and local leaders held a panel discussion on Thursday with victims of gun violence.

New data shows home sales and prices climb again in Wisconsin
Wisconsin REALTORS Association reports prices up 6% statewide since last April.

Some Wisconsinites choose to stay closer to home for Memorial Day weekend
AAA reports that more than 744,000 Wisconsin residents are expected to drive more than 50 miles between Thursday and Monday.

Bipartisan push to crackdown on fraudulent campaign donations
Rep. Bryan Steil says his Campaign Finance Transparency Act updates the law for the digital age.

Monona Grove High School student arrested for bringing gun to school
The arrest happened after an SRO for the high school was alerted to a social media post that a student may have brought a firearm onto school grounds.

2026 NOAA Hurricane Season Forecast
The forecast calls for 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.

How marinas can do their part to keep Wisconsin waterways clean
As boating season gets underway, environmental leaders are asking boaters and marina owners to help keep waterways clean.

World News

Teen boys' rape sentences to be reviewed by government
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?

Guardiola says 'nothing is eternal' as Man City confirm exit after 10 years
Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.

Seven Afghan men charged over child sexual exploitation
The men are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.

Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.

Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".

Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy after an Indian bride dies
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

'Everyone's always had an opinion, now you can bet on it': Prediction markets and their appeal to young men
Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound
The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album.

'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day
Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel and keeping her Bafta in the basement
Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story
The BBC has spoken to parents of some of the children who survived the knife attack, who believe they have been given insufficient support because of the anonymity order.

'We're coming back strong!' - Girl group Mis-Teeq confirm reunion
The group were known for blending R&B melodies with UK garage on hits such as Scandalous and One Night Stand.

Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations
The former prince was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth had been on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his murder.

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

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Will Trump invade Cuba?
The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.

'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'
Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.

Guardiola says Man City 'need new energy' as exit confirmed
Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.

Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England?
BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.