Local Wisconsin News

Rain gradually clears out heading into Sunday
Turning quiet for Sunday afternoon; cool and breezy.

‘I didn’t see this coming at all’: After husband’s death, a Wisconsin woman has made it her mission to prevent suicide
As suicide deaths rise in Wisconsin, Deb Sherwood shares how prevention and postvention resources helped her after losing her husband.

'One of the craziest times in our life': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues nearly 2 months later
The Millers said the tornado left their home with broken windows, damaged walls and a ruined roof, along with debris across their backyard.

Construction advances on Madison school referendum projects
Construction on Madison school referendum projects is advancing, as new buildings for four schools take shape ahead of a summer 2027 opening.

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

3 things to watch in Packers' game at New York Jets
Historically in the NFL, teams that start 0-2 have only made the playoffs 14% of the time.

Neenah family faces endless search for in-home nurse amid growing Wisconsin RN shortage
Wisconsin is short nearly 3,000 registered nurses, with that expected to grow to nearly 14,000 by 2045.

Madison residents call for greater accountability from city leaders
A community forum Thursday night brought over 150 people under one roof to voice their frustrations with city leadership.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

World News

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother says she was "really brought low by all that criticism" and he saw her in "tears of despair".

Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives
Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
The mega-star spoke about Israel and Gaza at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour.

Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia
An oil refinery was also reportedly hit in Moscow, and flights were suspended at two capital airports.

Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.

Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall
World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead
Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.