Local Wisconsin News

Brewers reliever Angel Zerpa to have season-ending elbow surgery
Zerpa was placed on the 15-day injured list last week, retroactive to April 26.

'It is a big effort': What it takes to conduct emergency simulations at Mitchell Airport
The exercise simulated a collision between a plane and vehicle.

Brewers, Cardinals game postponed due to inclement weather
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on July 7.

Madison police considering curfew for teens downtown
This comes after an uptick in fights and disturbances over the past few months.

Why Wisconsin needs to find a fix for its public school funding formula
The state hasn’t changed how it funds schools since the 1990s. It’s part of why property owners have been feeling the pain when they open tax bills.

Wisconsin’s largest sports complex moves forward in Big Bend— but not without opposition
The Breck Athletic Complex is set to be built at the intersection of Highway 164 and I-43 in Waukesha County.

Harley-Davidson rolls out new strategic plan. Will it work?
A first-quarter report shows sales up and profits down.

Areas of frost likely overnight
Overnight lows drop into the 30s in most places.

Wisconsin senator pushes to reinstate LGBTQ option on 988 lifeline
HHS Secretary Kennedy said he was “working on getting it up now” in April.

New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon says he will adjust his scheme to suit players' strengths
The Packers had run a 4-3 defense with Jeff Hafley as coordinator the last two years after operating a 3-4 scheme with Joe Barry from 2021-23.

Eau Claire deputy shoots, kills person fleeing from car crash
When the person fled the scene, a deputy chased after him. After catching up to them, the deputy thought the person had a knife, so he shot them.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio goes 4 for 4 in his 2026 debut after coming off injured list
Vaughn went 0 for 4 in his first game since getting hurt in the Brewers’ season opener.

Ways to save money at the pump through rewards programs
From paid memberships to simply free programs, here's how you can get a discount on your fuel.

Advocates push for stronger accountability in reckless driving cases
Advocates say stopping reckless driving isn’t just about enforcement on the roads; it’s also about what happens in the courtroom.

Everyday Hero: Milwaukee 9-year-old collects cans, raises money for homeless with his nonprofit
In just the past month, Carter and his mom have collected around 5,000 cans, totaling nearly 200 pounds.

Middleton High School building solar kiln for woodworking classes
At Middleton High School, two students and a teacher are working on a unique project to help cut costs for the woodworking program.

'It's every other day': Milwaukee seeks to expand hidden camera program to curb illegal trash dumping
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a grant program for neighborhood nonprofits, with the goal of expanding their hidden camera network to 100.

Palmyra neighbors still dealing with odor from avian flu compost site as officials work on removal plan
Republican State Rep. Cindi Duchow revealed there is a plan in place to remove the composted site

Humane society in Wisconsin ready to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
The Dane County Humane Society is set to assist with 500 dogs.

Brewers reinstate Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn from IL after both recover from hand fractures
Chourio hadn’t played yet for Milwaukee this season. Vaughn appeared in only one game before going on the injured list.

World News

What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

Watch: BBC traces how huge wave of Israeli strikes brought chaos to Lebanon
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?

Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

Apple to pay $250m to US iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby', court hears
Preston Davey was abused and murdered after being adopted by two men, a jury has been told.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.

The Papers: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'
The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday's papers.

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.

UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
The UK government says it is in "discussions about supporting potential bids" to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Watch: How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer
Cole Tomas Allen is now facing charges from a grand jury indictment, which supersedes his previous charges.

Woman, 35, died in explosion after ex-partner 'forced entry' into her home
Police officers are treating the death of Jo Shaw as a homicide.

'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

Where do Bayern's prolific trio rank in greatest front threes ever?
Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.

DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails
Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive.

Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash
The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.

Nijman emulates Van Gerwen with fifth title in a year
Wessel Nijman emulates his Michael van Gerwen as he continues his superb form in the Players Championship with victory in the 14th tournament of the year.