Local Wisconsin News

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

Oshkosh declares State of Emergency as Wisconsin flood issues persist
Fox River on pace to crest next Monday.

Pleasant weekend shaping up for the state
Expect sunshine with highs in the 60s for most.

Medical College of Wisconsin lab researches impact of psychedelics on the brain
Part of the research is looking at how psychedelics can treat those with mood disorders or battling addiction.

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

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

Weather changes lead to more unpredictable conditions for Wisconsin farmers
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office confirms the growing season has been starting earlier due to warming temperatures.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Midwest Gaming Classic, Wisconsin Marathon, 100 miles of thrifting
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'It's a bit overwhelming': Clean up efforts continue in Rock County
The Salvation Army of Rock County is offering free clean up kits. The kit is filled with trash bags, bleach, soap, gloves, masks, and batteries.

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.

Bay View High School unveil new food truck made and operated by students
Bay View High School got its first look on Thursday at their new food truck called ‘414 ATE’.

'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.

World News

Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Iran says its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already in Pakistan but that there is no meeting planned between Iran and the US.

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

Man charged with murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit after extradition
Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead
Jake Reiner says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

Watch: 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

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.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'
Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

US looks to Falklands as opportunity for diplomatic pressure on UK
This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups
The new powers would allow ministers to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group.

US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

Giant leaves BBC's Gladiators after three series
Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".

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.

Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses
Trump International responded calling the Greens leader an "imbecile" after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail.

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Three Kosovo Serbs jailed over deadly gun battle and monastery siege
Kosovo's court sentences two men to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year term for the 2023 attack.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail