Local Wisconsin News

'That kid's going to be fast': Pettit speedskaters share memories, excitement for Jordan Stolz
The 21-year-old Kewaskum native is already gold medalist at the 2026 games.

Wisconsin State Senate debates several gender-related bills
Some Democrats believe the bills are part of an effort to legislate transgender people out of the public eye.

Common Council introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislation
The Common Council revealed new proposals to that would impact how ICE agents operate in the city.

Mysterious smell prompts hundreds of 911 calls in southeast Wisconsin
A strange smell drifting through southeastern Wisconsin sparked hundreds of 911 calls Monday morning, prompting an investigation.

Cargill to close ground beef processing facility in Milwaukee, affecting over 221 employees
The plant, located at 200 S Emmber Lane, plans to stop production on or around April 17, 2026, and be fully closed on or around May 31.

More Wisconsinites set to lose FoodShare benefits
Feeding Wisconsin is raising concerns about new federal requirements.

Big thaw ahead for the Badger State
Some areas could reach into the low 50s this weekend.

Catcher Gary Sánchez agrees to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with the Brewers, AP source says
The 33-year-old Sánchez played for the Brewers in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record time
Stolz won the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time for the first of what he hopes will be a four-gold Winter Games.

Eric Wilcots named interim chancellor for UW-Madison amid Mnookin departure
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving the university in May to become president at Columbia University.

Cardiologist breaks down how cholesterol measures heart health
February is designated as American Heart Month.

16-year-old student arrested for gun at Bradford High School in Kenosha
Police said they'd gotten information the boy may have had a gun, so he was searched at 7:30 a.m.

Wisconsin farmer worries immigration enforcement could impact nation’s food supply
Emmet Fisher of Hager City says grocery store shelves would be empty if all undocumented immigrants are deported.

From Star Wars to bobbleheads, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights and promotional giveaways
There will also be four community nights and 23 promotional giveaways.

Green Bay landlord charged in alleged sexual extortion scheme
Police arrested 61-year-old Michael Zolper after the suspect reportedly solicited sexual acts from tenants.

Understanding the importance of climate norms
Climatologists use 30-year periods to express year-to-year variability. Here's how they are using this data.

Man says he was questioned about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance before being released
The man told several media outlets that he had nothing to do with last week's disappearance of Guthrie.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz set to race in the 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics
The beginning of competition on Wednesday is slated for 6:30 p.m. local time, which is 12:30 p.m. ET.

Volunteers help energize Team USA athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Wisconsin woman fulfills her dream of going to the Olympics while supporting American athletes in Italy.

State Assembly unanimously passes WisEye funding bill
A bipartisan bill to fund Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN is on its way to the State Senate.

World News

They met while pregnant but their babies never came home - maternity failings at NHS trust
Sophie and Beth had to cope with the loss of their sons, while under the care of UH Sussex NHS Trust.

UK economy grew by 'subdued' 0.1% at end of 2025
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.

Snow and ice warnings issued for UK after relentless rain
After weeks of wet and gloomy conditions, there are finally some changes to the weather as Simon King explains.

Katie Holmes leads tributes to Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength".

Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds
The finding comes after a review into the death by negligence of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's baby daughter.

Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.

Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
A candlelit vigil was held on Wednesday night in the remote British Columbia town where six people were killed and dozens injured.

Organised crime gangs target Scottish chip shops for used cooking oil
Across Scotland, 178 incidents of cooking oil thefts were reported to police between April to October last year.

'Price of dignity' says Ukrainian banned over helmet commemorating killed athletes
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country.

Are players allowed to fight in Olympic ice hockey?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the ice hockey rules in the Winter Olympics.

'Costly and devastating' error sees GB miss figure skating medal
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on becoming the first British figure skaters in 32 years to win an Olympic medal, as they fail to make the ice dance podium.

GB start skeleton bid as Kim targets history - Thursday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Game-changing cancer test means I met my granddaughter
Pat Grant's inoperable cancer diagnosis made her think she would never meet her first grandchild.

Four takeaways from US Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

I died for 40 minutes - here's what it taught me about life
After a cardiac arrest Patrick Charnley was clinically dead. He came back to life a changed man.

Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement
The BBC's political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

Boy, 13, charged after two boys stabbed in school
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday.

Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.

Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job.

Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

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Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Four women join forces to expose a dangerous predator
Four survivors of the same dangerous man join forces to finally bring him to justice.

GB's Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world's best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics.

'I didn't hesitate' - Tuchel extends stay in England 'dream job'
Thomas Tuchel commits to two more years as England manager, which will take him through to Euro 2028.

Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future
Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup.

'The man to beat!' - GB's Weston smashes track record to lead skeleton
Team GB's Matt Weston smashes the skeleton track record and becomes "the man to beat" with two runs left to race at the Winter Olympics 2026.