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Businesses face varied futures as Boomers sell, retire
About 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses could be up for sale in the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Janesville grandmother turns wedding gowns into angel gowns
Rosann Cassiopi volunteers 40 hours a week making angel gowns for national nonprofit.

How biomarkers blood tests can help detect dementia
The test looks for proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener
Christian Yelich went deep for the second straight day as Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to improve to 9-2 in its last 11 games.

Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Rain clears out, cooler temperatures move in
Temperatures gradually turn cooler as a cold front moves through the state.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

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Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says government
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury.

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster
The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.

Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

I survived a dangerous rip current by floating - here's what people should know to stay alive
The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

The fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC
Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?

King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year
First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

Teenager admits murder of Kayden Moy on Irvine beach
As the trial of two teenagers gets under way in Glasgow, a court hears that 18-year-old Cole Turley had earlier pled guilty to murder.

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?

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Why Brexit Is awkward for Andy Burnham
And his message for Makerfield.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury.

No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke
As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.

Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.