Local Wisconsin News

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

Demand for sprinkler systems rising as deadly Milwaukee area fires spark safety push
The Sprinkler Fitters 183 union has gone from around 60 apprentices to now over 80 to help with the increase in calls.

Another round of severe weather will be possible tonight
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Now Hiring: La Causa seeks to fill more than a dozen positions
The organization seeks candidates committed to helping low-income, bilingual communities.

Potential for more severe thunderstorms tonight
Another round of severe thunderstorms may be possible tonight.

'God makes good things happen': Janesville churches support each other a month after devastating floods
First Lutheran Church in Janesville was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in damages.

UWM grads step into competitive job market
Thousands of UW-Milwaukee students officially marked a major milestone Sunday as the university celebrated its 134th commencement ceremony.

Wisconsin communities see a growing share of summer travel revenue
Our In Focus show this week focused on the always-busy summer tourism in Wisconsin.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

In Focus: Assembly Committee on Tourism Chairman talks draw to Northwoods
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In Focus: Visit Milwaukee highlights biggest happenings this summer
Claire Hanan from Visit Milwaukee broke down how the city is able to draw tourists who are planning to go to Wisconsin already.

In Focus: Wisconsin Tourism Secretary discusses biggest statewide draws
Sayers broke down what's been behind Wisconsin's record-breaking run the past few years as it continues to serve as a giant tourist draw.

Hundreds of volunteers plant flags at Forest Home Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
Forest Home Cemetery estimates that there are 4,000 veterans buried at its site.

‘I need to provide the leadership for the party’: Wisconsin Republicans endorse Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor during state party convention
With no proposed changes to the party’s constitution this year, business proceeded briskly as the keynote speakers stressed unity.

Steps Against Melanoma Walk set to take place at Milwaukee County Zoo Sunday
Now in its 21st year, Nicole Merryman helped to take over the event in 2023 after losing her sister to melanoma several years before.

World News

Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.

PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

UK companies linked to payments for small boat crossings, BBC finds
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach
A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Gunman kills four and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say
A huge police manhunt is now under way after the shootings in southern Turkey.

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Aaron Rai's journey from talented child golfer to history-making PGA champion
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

Are baby boomers like me the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
Ciara Sullivan's father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday.

Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect
Theresa Foley from Sheffield is banned from contacting the rock star or going to his concerts.

Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia
Emma Noakes got to walk down the aisle with her grandad after care home staff recreated her big day.

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted.

Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.

Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.