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Wisconsin ranks first in nation for spring Drug Take Back Day
More than 57,000 pounds of unwanted medications were collected.

What to know about the 2026 Atlantic hurricane names
There is one new name on the list this year.

‘Women can take up space’: Lioness Academy throws a punch of confidence to young female boxers
The completely free-of-charge program for girls aged 6 to 17 focuses on building up confidence in the younger generation.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski leaves with cramping again after another dominating performance
Misiorowski came out for the eighth inning Wednesday but left with a cramp in his right quadriceps after throwing one warmup pitch.

Second Common Ground whistleblower speaks publicly about MMSD mismanagement claims
A second former employee is going public against the private company that runs Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s wastewater treatment system.

‘I would like for him to still be here’: Two fallen officers from Wisconsin honored in Washington, D.C.
Kendall Corder from Milwaukee and Joshua LaForge from Racine were among the 363 officers named during the annual candlelight vigil.

Let gardening season begin as temperatures climb
Frost will be a thing of the past as temperatures rise.

Budget surplus bill fails in a Wednesday late-night legislative vote
After being approved with bipartisan support in the State Assembly, the bill failed to pass the Senate.

Thursday brings a sunny sky and warmer air
Thursday will be mostly sunny and comfortable.

'It's really just being there for them': Ridglan beagles up for adoption in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Humane Society is deciding whether dogs are ready on a case-by-case basis after medical and behavioral evaluations.

Rock County sees third data center proposal request
Multiple simultaneous proposals signal Rock County is becoming a focal point for large-scale digital infrastructure expansion.

E-bikes, scooter dealers see demand rise amid gas price surge
E-bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to save money on gas, retailers say.

Scholar Athlete: Mariah Wondra
While running helps to clear her head, it also gives Mariah Wondra a sense of accomplishment.

How to get to Summerfest via public transit, shuttles
From shuttles to bus routes, here are all the ways you can get to the Big Gig this year.

Soaring success: Western Lakes Fire elevates emergency response with drone program expansion
Within the first few weeks of getting the new drones, the department successfully located a missing person with the technology.

Last Littoral Combat Ship built for U.S. Navy leaves Marinette
Work at Marinette shipyard supports jobs throughout Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
It has concluded with a determination that no further action is warranted under the circumstances.

Joey Ortiz hits his first homer in almost 10 months as Brewers beat Padres 6-4 for 5th straight win
Brandon Sproat struck out six and allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn his first career win.

Joint Finance Committee passes bipartisan budget surplus deal
Republicans said their focus is on using the surplus to provide immediate relief for Wisconsin taxpayers and public schools.

Rescued beagles are being prepared for adoption as more big names help advocate for them
On Wednesday, both the Milwaukee and Green Bay locations are expecting to get an additional 25 dogs each.

World News

Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter
He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

UK economy sees surprising growth - these six charts explain what is going on
The BBC's Faisal Islam explains why the economy is showing more resilience than many expected, despite the war in Iran.

'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

Former imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults
Abdul Halim Khan carried out attacks against seven victims from the Muslim community over nine years.

Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

King visits victims of Golders Green stabbings
King Charles III visited a Jewish Care charity centre as well as meeting the wider community affected.

Play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing
The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers
Abdul Halim Khan would tell young girls they needed "curing" from "bad spirits". The BBC has spoken to two of his victims about their experiences.

Here's what you need to know about the second Eurovision semi-final and grand final
Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

Troops, cheering children and Temple of Heaven tour - day one of Trump's China visit
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend
A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!': Behind the scenes on Rivals season two
Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.

Watch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strike
Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

'The system is so broken', killer's mum tells inquiry
Valdo Calocane's mother Celeste tells an inquiry she thought her son was a risk to others before his killings.

One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.

Motability withdraws compulsory black boxes after criticism from drivers
Motability says it is pausing its rule changes after drivers said they were confusing and restrictive.

Angela Rayner settles tax bill with HMRC
Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

Cuba considers $100m US aid offer as energy crisis worsens
Cuba says it is unclear if the US aid offer would be in cash or assistance in-kind as shortages hit.

Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years
The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

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Starmer says he’s staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Does Trump need China to end the war in Iran?
What you need to know about Donald Trump vs President Xi

The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the World Cup?

Why golf is losing its swing as cycling gains momentum
Mark Hodkinson investigates why golf is declining while cycling thrives.

A Bafta-winning story of music and resistance in Auschwitz
It was hell. But music gave prisoners at Auschwitz a lifeline - and even a way to resist.

Play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing
The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.

Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season
Chelsea's all-time top scorer in the WSL, Sam Kerr, will leave the club when her contract expires this summer.

How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles
England and Scotland have experienced two highly controversial VAR decisions in a matter of days which could help to decide who ends the season as champions.

Man Utd's Carrick on manager of the season shortlist
Manchester United caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is included on a six-man shortlist for the Premier League's Manager of the Season award.

England forward trio back for Grand Slam decider
England reinforce their pack for the Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with the return of Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati and Lilli Ives Campion.