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‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

Gov. Evers issues declaration for Fox Valley counties to protect against price gouging after tornado
The four counties in the declaration include: Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

Special prosecutor to handle WEC complaints against Elon Musk
Complaints had been referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office, but it had a conflict of interest.

Stormy end to the week for some
A few strong to severe storms are possible Friday night.

Wisconsin farmers face milk price crisis
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices while they're paying higher prices for everything else.

Mickies Dairy Bar to open under new ownership group that includes former Badgers players
The new ownership group will preserve the place’s history and character, but will also make necessary repairs to the building.

'Giving people freedom here in Wisconsin': Candidates in GOP primary for governor, Tiffany and Manske, talk priorities
Both candidates agree Wisconsin needs to go in a new direction, and each one is hoping to lead that charge if they advance to the November election.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Wisconsin State Fair, Moon Festival, Badgers alumni match
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's backflip shows his excitement as he returns from multiple injuries
He says he loves football and he's enjoying himself because he's healthy.

Green Bay City Clerk steps down amid duplicate ballot investigation
Jeffreys had been on administrative leave while the city and state were investigating the two incidents.

The Raven’s Nest hosts medieval combat event this weekend
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'Proud of Wisconsin': Fair attendees share what makes the Wisconsin State Fair special
The Fair is celebrating its 175th anniversary.

'That is keeping us standing right now': Community rallies to support Lincoln Avenue School teachers and staff after devastating fire
The roof and floors of the century-old building collapsed during a fire on June 30.

Municipal leaders take questions from residents on massive cleanup effort in Fox Cities
Residents were given an opportunity to ask questions Thursday evening about what’s been happening.

Will it be a fair forecast for the Wisconsin State Fair?
We'll be seeing a chance for rain at times this weekend.

Transmission line project in Ozaukee County has to go back to the drawing board
At its meeting on Thursday, the PSC of Wisconsin unanimously agreed that the American Transmission Company needs to restart its application process.

Dustin May wins Milwaukee debut, Chourio and Sánchez homer as Brewers beat Pirates 5-2
After losing the opener, the Brewers won the final three games in the series.

Utilities on alert in Wisconsin after cyberattack on Midwestern water systems
More than 30 Minnesota municipalities were targeted.

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Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understands
Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.

Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover' when he was general secretary
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.

Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.

Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C
As temperatures start to rise again over the weekend, many parts of England and Wales will enter into the fifth heatwave of the year, as Simon King explains

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?

How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery
Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.

Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

Police failings revealed as sex offender left free to murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.

Hundreds stranded on second day of disruption at Bristol Airport
All flights in and out have been suspended until 08:00 BST.

Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information
The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.

The papers: 'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'
Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.

Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.

Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue
It is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.

Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year
The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.

US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a ⁠massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's ​majority said.

Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".

Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

Betty, 97, breaks record for oldest wingwalker
She has carried out six charity wing walks over the past decade.

Poo, parking and poor pitching - the Lake District's summer battles
Protection orders are being used to try and control the issue, but funding is limited, councils say.

Chernobyl disaster evacuee 'forever grateful' to Welsh family who took him in
Anton Honchanka was one of thousands of people affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster who came to the UK.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet