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Additional storms possible tonight and Monday
Thunderstorms could turn strong to severe later today.

In Focus: Retired MJS Washington Bureau chief breaks down the upcoming primary’s impact
Craig Gilbert joined us to break down the upcoming election and its impact. 

In Focus: What the latest polls show ahead of the primary election
Charles Franklin, who oversees the Marquette University Law School Poll, shared some insights.

Eyes on the August primary
Ryan Burk talks with political experts about what to know and expect from the upcoming election.

In Focus: Key races in the upcoming Aug. 11 primary
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us on “In Focus” to discuss the election and look at campaigns on both sides of the aisle. 

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Brice Turang went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.

Brewers hit 2 million home attendance mark amid best MLB record
In 2025, the team had a total of 2,650,089 fans for their home attendance before their 4-0 series loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Brewers designate Bryse Wilson for assignment and promote Lyon Richardson in bullpen shuffle
Wilson was part of the Brewers’ 2023 and 2024 NL Central championship teams.

‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

Gov. Evers issues declaration for Fox Valley counties to protect against price gouging after tornado
The four counties in the declaration include: Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

Special prosecutor to handle WEC complaints against Elon Musk
Complaints had been referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office, but it had a conflict of interest.

Wisconsin farmers face milk price crisis
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices while they're paying higher prices for everything else.

Mickies Dairy Bar to open under new ownership group that includes former Badgers players
The new ownership group will preserve the place’s history and character, but will also make necessary repairs to the building.

'Giving people freedom here in Wisconsin': Candidates in GOP primary for governor, Tiffany and Manske, talk priorities
Both candidates agree Wisconsin needs to go in a new direction, and each one is hoping to lead that charge if they advance to the November election.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Wisconsin State Fair, Moon Festival, Badgers alumni match
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's backflip shows his excitement as he returns from multiple injuries
He says he loves football and he's enjoying himself because he's healthy.

Green Bay City Clerk steps down amid duplicate ballot investigation
Jeffreys had been on administrative leave while the city and state were investigating the two incidents.

World News

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The 230 people on one boat breaks the previous record from July, which was 165 on a vessel.

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Fifa and Infantino accused of 'deception' in open letter from football confederations
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

Senior detective under investigation over use of AI
Police say a voluntary referral about an officer was made to the IOPC on 23 June.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Buried abuse memory brought sisters' abuser to justice
Mellissa Arkwright could not remember the abuse she suffered as a child until she had taking therapy.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process.

Watch: Bungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera
Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak.

Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown
Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm makes landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

Infantino broke trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.

How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola
Four pre-season games is a very small sample, but Andoni Iraola is starting to put his stamp on Liverpool. So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?

Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.