Local Wisconsin News

Nearly 20,000 without power in Milwaukee County area
The cause of the outages was not clear, but We Energies said it was working quickly to restore power.

Policy discusses long-term adjustments Packers could make to stay financially competitive
The Packers reported an operating loss for the first time in a non-pandemic year since the 1990 fiscal year.

Jacob Misiorowski sets Brewers franchise record by starting game with 7 straight strikeouts
Misiorowski struck out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced Sunday in an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Residents excited as Oshkosh Police Department launches Dog Walker Watch Program
The program aims to train residents to recognize suspicious behavior.

Milwaukee nonprofit helps youth beat the 'summer slide'
Summer break allows students to rest, recharge and prepare for next school year, but it can also cause students to forget what they just learned.

Now Hiring: Trident Maritime Systems seeks welders, CNC machinists and more
The business has operations in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

The risk for severe weather and heat continue today
Several get clipped with strong thunderstorms, while others stay hot.

Madison faith communities hold first Sunday services since death of Corey Ruiz
“Coming together as a faith community and caring and praying is really important. But we won't stop there,” church member Annik Dupaty said.

EAA AirVenture draws big crowds on final day
EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, drew hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Residents demand recall of town board chairman amid data center discussion
The towns of Turtle and Beloit in Rock County could be the next site for a $1 billion data center.

U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Brewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
The moves come a day after McCullers walked four batters in 1 2/3 innings of relief in an 8-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Spotlight on Port Washington
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders in Port Washington about ongoing growth and development in the region.

In Focus: Downtown Port shares about growth and redevelopment in Port Washington
Amanda Baldwin, executive director of Downtown Port, shares some insight.

In Focus: Small business owner discusses success in Port Washington
Kelly Brown owns two small businesses in Port Washington.

In Focus: Port Washington harbor master shares how he oversees marina
Dennis Cherny shares how he and others work to make the marina an attractive place for boaters to want to dock their vessels.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
Jeffries will unveil the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda as he works to focus voter attention and build momentum ahead of November.

St. Francis high schooler recognized with Gold Award from Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast honored 20 members of its 2026 Girl Scout Gold Award class.

'People are staying together': Community shows solidarity after Ruiz shooting
Protesters have been camped on Williamson Street since the night Corey Ruiz was shot.

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.

World News

How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says
Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990
Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.

Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.

Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s from Doncaster are pronounced dead at the scene.

Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham
The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.

Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

What has the BBC ever done for me?
Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.

English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.

'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.