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Student loan defaults in Wisconsin, nationwide nearly double over past year
New AP analysis shows defaults in Wisconsin now top 15%.

Milwaukee County opens disaster recovery center, FEMA urges storm victims to apply for aid
FEMA said 14,000 thousand people across Milwaukee County have already applied.

After facing weather issues over weekend and Monday, EAA AirVenture weather looks favorable ahead
EAA Spokesman Dick Knapinski said early attendance looks solid, despite dealing with smokey conditions and potential storms.

Feeling cooler Wednesday
Wednesday morning lows will dip to the 40s and 50s.

Brewers remaining careful with Jacob Misiorowski as he returns from layoff
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break.

Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta's return to Milwaukee
Joey Ortiz had a three-run homer and Andrew Vaughn launched a two-run shot for the Brewers (63-37), who won their fourth straight.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

City of Madison looking to take control of Highway 151
A deal is in the works to transfer parts of a major connecting highway from the state to the City of Madison.

Veolia gives inside look at Milwaukee wastewater facility amid mismanagement allegations
The Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility processes millions of gallons of wastewater every day.

Everyday Hero: Teen's tote bags turn creativity into climate action
Her goal is to raise $1,000 for Sustain Dane by the end of the summer.

Milwaukee celebrates the legacy of legend Hank Aaron with new mural
On Monday, the Brewers organization honored the late major league baseball icon at Clinton Rose Senior Center with a brand new mural.

‘We have an anti-Hong traffic jam’: Major shakeups in race for governor as Rodriguez exits and Crowley reenters
Wisconsin’s race for governor looks a lot different coming out of the weekend than it did heading into it.

Air quality impacts the first day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Canadian wildfire smoke has forced some pilots to use Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago airports.

Wildfire smoke leading to noticeably more emergency room visits, ambulance calls
Smoke and fine particulate matter can trigger asthma attacks, COPD exacerbations, heart attacks and other serious health conditions.

Blue Star Mothers of Southeastern Wisconsin shares organization's mission for military members
Brenda Majewski, a proud military mother and member of the Blue Star Mothers, shared information about the work in the community.

Cudahy mayor shares update on commuter rail line and city affordability
Mayor Ken Jankowski joined Spectrum News 1's "Your Local Leaders" series to share about the area and his new endeavor in the public services role.

Women still make up less than 30% of Congress, despite making up 51% of population
One expert said "we all lose" if the voices of half the population are not well-represented on Capitol Hill.

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say.

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Meredith Ingbretson set a world record in the Women's Boom Run, sprinting across the water and back over eight red cedar logs in 13.78 seconds.

Organization launches food pantry delivery on bikes
With prices on the rise, community organizations are getting creative with food deliveries to those in need. 

World News

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.

Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record transfer fee of £117m
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

Ryanair boss says 'foreign object' may have caused plane window incident
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they might love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.

Owners of viral TikTok blue lagoon warn people to stay away
Visitors flocked to see the 30m-deep (100ft) turquoise waters during the Covid pandemic.

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid tribute to his former rival.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack
Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.

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Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.

Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?