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Sunny & breezy today with cooler air
Cooler pattern settles in for the next several days.

Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity
Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher.

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' U.S.
The order comes in response to a lawsuit by conservation and historical organizations over National Park Service policies.

Waukesha County man fights aggressive brain tumor diagnosis
Nearly two years ago, Doug Erickson was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor.

Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game 1-hitter as Brewers beat Phillies 6-0
Misiorowski (8-2) didn’t walk a batter in facing the minimum number of batters, throwing 95 pitches, 74 for strikes.

Kenosha County cleaning up after Thursday's severe storm
Residents in Kenosha County have been busying cleaning up after Thursday night’s severe storms.

Businesses around Milwaukee embrace the World Cup
Restaurants and bars are hosting watch parties and decorating everything soccer.

Milwaukee police shoot, kill suspect near 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 12:50 p.m.

SSM Health St. Mary's hospital nurses vote to unionize
This marks the largest private-sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.

Tremaine Jones sentenced to life in prison for killing MPD Officer Kendall Corder
A jury found Tremaine Jones guilty on all charges in the murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder on April 3.

Man convicted of killing 6 deer hunters in 2004 dies
The State Department of Corrections confirmed Chai Vang died at a hospital Wednesday.

‘Water for Elephants’ brings the circus to Madison for its Wisconsin premiere
The show, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from June 16-21.

Family of son left inside car in tow lot after crash sues City of Milwaukee
The lawsuit says following the crash on June 1, 2023, Milwaukee police failed to check if there was a body in the car before impounding it.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With El Niño confirmed, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Lukas Van Ness eyes big season with Packers defense
Jonathan Gannon is already the third Packers defensive coordinator for Van Ness. He says the transition has gone well so far.

Conviction rates for first-offense reckless driving cases rise in Milwaukee
It rose to 84% in 2025, up from only 15% in 2023.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fox Valley Pride, Polish Fest, World Soccer watch parties
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Thursday's storms
Here's the latest.

Wisconsinites can now get a state park pass when renewing vehicle registration
Gov. Tony Evers announced the partnership between the WisDOT DMV and the DNR on Thursday.

World News

Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.

Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception
British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.

Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win
Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.

What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?
With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?

Somali referee denied entry to US to receive full World Cup pay, sources say
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.

Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit
Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.

Remarkable story of refugee who quit Bayern and became Australia's record-breaker
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.

Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.

New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Behind the scenes at Abbey Road for the making of new James Bond game soundtrack
The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says Nandy
Negotiations continue over defence spending, the minister says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?
A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

Woman fearful of 'predators' before her death, family say
Police are reviewing the investigation into Katie Beattie's death following calls from her family.

Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life
A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds.

Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users
St Mary's Church in Beddgelert was the last place standing in a challenge that started with a world map.

Card games replace smartphones after school ban
A Coventry head teacher says pupils are having chats and playing games after they banned phones.

Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display
No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.