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Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
By Sunday, highs return back to the 60s and low 70s.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

'How do we blend the unique identities?': Plans underway to merge West Bend high schools
In West Bend, school district projections show high school enrollment could decline by more than 300 students over the next three years.

Green Bay celebrates America's 250th birthday with community quilt
Individual quilt squares will represent the nation’s past and future. It'll be unveiled on July 4.

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

On call on campus: Marquette University students join emergency response efforts
A group of around 20 students who have emergency medical technician (EMT) certification will now be deployed during emergencies.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fairytale ballet, Bluey at the Ballpark, Family Fishing Day
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m. It goes into effect May 9.

'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

World News

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

The Papers: '£7m tax bill for William' and 'Traitors take their places'
The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.

Miami race brought forward because of storm threat
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

Welsh nans befriend pro wrestler on Vegas flight after royal rumble over seats
The group was travelling to Las Vegas to scatter the ashes of one of their late husbands.

Rare 400-year-old gown to go on display
The gown is described as "a rare survivor of its time" and will be shown at Hardwick Hall.

'Dreams do come true': The singer joining female-led soundtrack for Devil Wears Prada
American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Lady Gaga and Olivia Dean.

Creating Roo, the missing Winnie-the-Pooh toy, for Camilla's US visit
The original toys - Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga and Tigger - are on display in New York, but Roo has been missing for decades.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?
High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win
Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.

Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?
Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?