Morning Headlines - Monday, June 9, 2025 | Recent News

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

How LA Erupted Over Rumours Of Immigration Raid At A Hardware Store

Juan and several friends huddled in the car park of a hardware store near Los Angeles, where protests have erupted against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Typically, their gatherings include dozens of day labourers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, seeking work from shoppers or contractors.

But on Sunday, only two small pickups advertised that they could help with roofing, repairs or paint jobs outside this branch of Home Depot in the suburb of Paramount, whose population is more than 82% Hispanic.

It was one day after the store became the centre of immigration protests, sparked by rumours that day labourers here had been rounded up and arrested.

Trump’s Cuts To National Park Service Rankle Republicans

President Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Park Service (NPS) are troubling some Republicans.

The Trump administration has proposed a 30 percent cut to the park service’s operations and staffing budgets.

In addition, the administration’s budget calls for transferring some park service sites to the states — a provision that is sparking particular ire from the GOP.

US And China Set To Meet For Trade Talks In London

A new round of talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the US and China are set to take place in London on Monday.

A senior US delegation including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will meet with Chinese representatives such as Vice Premier He Lifeng to resolve tensions between the world's two largest economies, which is threatening global growth.

Chinese exports of rare earths, which are crucial for modern technology, as well as Beijing's access to US products, including computer chips, are expected to be high on the agenda.

Warner Bros. Discovery To Split Into Two Public Companies By Next Year

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to split into two public companies by next year.

WBD will separate into a streaming and studios company, which will include its movie properties and streaming service HBO Max, and a global networks company, which will include CNN, TNT Sports and Discovery.

CEO David Zaslav will lead the streaming and studios company. Current CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will become CEO of the global networks business.

NASA Spots Strange Towering Shape Breaking Through Mars’ Atmosphere

A new image from NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter reveals an extraordinary sight: a massive formation breaking through Mars’ early morning cloud cover. Taken just before dawn on May 2, 2025, and released by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on June 6, the photograph offers an unprecedented view of the Martian horizon.

It is the first time a feature of this scale has been seen from orbit rising above the clouds, offering a perspective normally associated with Earth-based spaceflight. The image was captured by rotating the spacecraft 90 degrees in orbit, allowing its camera to observe the edge of the Martian atmosphere instead of the ground below.

Health Care Provider Working To Bring Sexual Assault Exams In Rural Wisconsin Areas Lacking Access

Several counties in Wisconsin don’t have a local health care facility that can provide forensic examinations for survivors of sexual assault, according to the state Department of Justice.

In order to get proper care after such a traumatic experience, survivors in some parts of the state have to drive an hour or more to find a clinic that offers sexual assault nurse examiner services known as SANE exams.

The nonprofit community health provider Healthfirst has stepped up to fill that gap in Adams County and started a SANE program at its clinic in Friendship on June 1.

People Gather At State Capitol For Candlight Vigil For Gun Violence Victims

Several people gathered at the State Capitol for a candlelight vigil to remember those who have fallen victim to gun violence.

The vigil is part of the national campaign"Wear Orange Weekend" to advocate and end gun violence in the U.S.

Organizers say nearly 125 die at the hands of gun violence every day.

Wisconsin Police: 12-Year-Old Set 3 Cars On Fire, Family Left Without A Vehicle

In the span of six days, Kenosha Police say three cars were set on fire by a 12-year-old boy.

Scott and Shai-linn Wieszchowski were the latest family impacted. They say they are shocked and devastated that a young boy would start their car on fire.

"I heard bang, bang, bang on my front door saying, 'hey your cars on fire'," said Scott Wieszchowski. "I was like 'oh my god!'"

Scott was awoken in the middle of the night Sunday, June 1st by someone knocking on his door. When he looked out the window in his home, he couldn’t believe the sight.

Wisconsin Bill Would Give State Income Tax Deduction To Educators For Classroom Expenses

Teachers in Wisconsin schools would be able to deduct classroom materials from income tax filings under a new bill.

Under the proposal, teachers may claim up to a $300 deduction on their state income tax return for eligible expenses such as professional development courses, books and other classroom supplies.

Bill co-author Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, told the Journal Sentinel that two of his daughters are teachers so this is an issue close to home for him.

A Tick Uptick In Wisconsin

Early data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows a slight increase in tick activity compared to the past few years.

The department collects and tracks tick populations outdoors each spring, along with tick bite-related emergency department visits.

“Those two things combined are right now signaling that tick activity is a little bit higher than it was in previous years,” said Rebecca Osborn, a vectorborne disease epidemiologist with the department. “We’re going to continue to monitor that as the season goes on.”