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Another frosty night ahead
Spotty rain will be followed by areas of frost overnight.

Wisconsin drought-free following rainiest April on record
It’s the first time the state has had no drought since last September.

'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.

Fox Valley Technical College EMT instructor saved by students during class exercise
Karl Arps was lying in the back of an ambulance as part of a EMS classroom environment and went into cardiac arrest while “playing the patient."

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

AmeriCorps to end tutoring programs at MMSD
The program is dealing with a major reduction in federal funding.

Your 2026 guide to cultural festivals in Wisconsin
Here’s what cultural celebrations are in store this summer.

Milwaukee to change leaf collection, street cleaning after floods
The way Milwaukee residents dispose of fallen leaves will be changing.

USDA documents shed light on operations at Ridglan Farms
The beagle breeding facility has an active breeding license through the USDA until 2028.

Job search strategies for older adults
How networking can help older adults get back into the workplace or switch careers.

Gas price spike in Madison squeezes drivers, youth programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County said it's seen a 25% increase in fuel spending.

Congressional Republicans propose cutting WIC by $200 million
Anti-hunger advocates say it would be “devastating.”

Brewers place left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa on injured list with forearm tightness
The Brewers announced Wednesday that Zerpa had gone on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday.

NWS finishes storm surveys, finds 27 tornadoes touched down in April storms
That puts the April storm total above the state yearly average of 23 tornadoes.

Over 50 Wisconsin schools to get funding from DPI for literacy coaches
The more than $9 million initiative will allow schools to get a literacy coach directly through contracts with DPI.

Scholar Athlete: Michael Held
Held is a three-sport student athlete, competing in Varsity Football, Basketball, and Tennis all four years in high school.

Could Wisconsin gas prices hit new record high? 'It's possible...'
Analysts anticipate prices will jump this week.

Quarterback Colton Joseph takes reins of Badgers
Joseph, who is expected to start after transferring from Old Dominion, said his confidence has risen through the spring.

RBU? O-line U? Wisconsin must rejuvenate its rushing attack before it can reclaim those labels
Wisconsin doesn’t want to refer to itself as “Running Back U” until it performs at a level that would make former Badgers ball carriers proud.

Here are this year’s Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies and Drinkies finalists
From Color-Changing Swamp Juice to Cream City Cone, there are a lot of unique selections.

World News

It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

Row over job losses after Meta smart glasses sex revelations
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

We hope he will be home in time for Shabbat, victim's mother says
The two men stabbed in Golders Green have been named locally as Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape
The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home after record-breaking London Marathon win
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Ukraine expands oil strikes on Russia as Putin proposes brief ceasefire
In a phone call with President Trump, Putin proposed a ceasefire on 9 May, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2.

Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says
On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears
Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok and Stanislav Carpiuc are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children
Kayleigh Shore says she was shocked to find the "inappropriate" item on sale at a charity shop.

OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".

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What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump
Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

Why Coventry talks are key to Lampard future
Coventry boss Frank Lampard is attracting interest from Premier League clubs - but talks with the Sky Blues are key to his future.