Local Wisconsin News

Changes to Wisconsin's FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Work requirements are being expanded for participants, along with certain products being banned from the program.

'It's heartbreaking watching your community go through this': Shiocton residents return home after floods
On Thursday, the village reopened homes to residents who had to be evacuated from the area last week due to the rising flood waters.

Wisconsin facing floods, wildfire risk at the same time
In 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land in Wisconsin.

Some Wisconsin farm fields damaged by torrential rains
Farmers already faced soft commodity prices and increases in production costs like fuel and fertilizer.

Report: Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal with Taylor Jenkins to become head coach
Jenkins was a Bucks assistant under Mike Budenholzer in 2018-19.

DNR explains why fire danger is 'very high' in Wisconsin today
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to avoid outdoor burning activities as fire danger is very high today.

Wisconsin interim AD Marcus Sedberry unsure about how long he will have this title
Sedberry is concentrating more on the present as he settles into his new position after Chris McIntosh’s surprise departure.

Showers and thunderstorms return tonight
A few storms could be strong to severe.

Wisconsin home sales increased by 7% in March
According to a report by the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin home sales have increased by 7% in March compared to March 2025.

Town of Rock grapples with flooding damage
A bridge on Rockport Road was completely washed out due to the floodwaters.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Lead service line replacement begins in Milwaukee
By 2037, the City of Milwaukee is hoping to replace roughly 65,000 pipes from lead to copper.

American Red Cross goes door-to-door in Rock County
The American Red Cross is on the ground in hard-hit areas, including Harmony in Rock County.

National Marquette Law School survey shows majority of voters support ceasefire in Iran
Seventy-five percent approve of a ceasefire in the war, while 24% disapprove.

Town of Ringle faces long road to recovery after storms
Friday's tornado damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes in Ringle, Wis., alone.

‘We’re hopeful’: Evers asks Wisconsin lawmakers for help getting disaster assistance
One Republican said, “We’ve got to get people help.”

'I have no authority over what happens there': Gov. Evers responds to calls for action by Ridglan Farms protesters
Animal rights activists called for Gov. Tony Evers to shut down a Dane County beagle breeding and research facility.

'We're survivors for sure': Floodwaters begin to recede in New London
Many residents and business owners are looking at the possibility of returning to their homes in the coming days.

Milwaukee leader and Marquette adjunct professor David Fantle dead at 66
Marquette University said his family will hold a funeral at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Congregation Sinai.

Scholar Athlete: Aidan Kolb
“He excels in the classroom. He excels on the athletic field. I'm going to just say he's going to excel at life," his coach said.

World News

Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.

Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO
Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.

Southport dads: 'Running marathons for our girls has made us like brothers'
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.

We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.

Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.

'Missing scientist' cases have stoked wild speculation. For loved ones, the theories are hurtful
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.

South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

Woman trapped in sewage pit for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.

Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

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Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

Who will win title? The big prediction special
Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.

Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.

Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft
Mendoza is just third player in history to be a Heisman Trophy winner, a national champion and the first overall draft pick in the same year.

Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses
American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.

Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled
Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round.