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Data centers, power costs and you— breaking down Wisconsin's new deal
The Public Service Commission is set to consider final approval of the new proposal at a future meeting.

'If there is more that can be done, it should be done': Bay View business owner expresses concern after another street takeover
The event is characterized by a large meetup where drivers engage in dangerous behavior like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

Avian flu outbreak continues to impact farms as Palmyra residents raise concerns over odor
Since 2022, Wisconsin has lost 24 commercial flocks and 24 backyard flocks to avian flu.

High water continues to inundate parts of northeastern Wisconsin
Because of Monday’s rainfall, Oshkosh city officials now expect the Fox River to crest on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Kaukauna staff member on administrative leave over social media post
In the post, which has since been deleted, the teacher said he was "not impressed with recent presidential assassins."

U.S. Agriculture Secretary talks Farm Bill in Onalaska
An updated Farm Bill is expected to be taken up by the House Rules Committee this week.

CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys

Wisconsin Rapids looks to boost economic activity in the area
Wisconsin Rapids is focused on bringing in new manufacturing business after the sale of the local mill two years ago

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers set up kicker competition
Brandon McManus opened the door for this when the veteran had an uneven 2025 season.

Storm chance early followed by some clearing
Pockets of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms remain possible.

Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players
Smack was the only kicker drafted. He will compete with incumbent Brandon McManus, who signed a three-year, $15.3 million contract last year.

'Firearms don't belong at Mifflin': Multiple firearms recovered and dozens of arrests made after Mifflin Street Block Party
The Madison Police Department recovered six firearms and made dozens of arrests after Mifflin Street Block Party this last weekend.

Waukesha Co. Public Health reflects to measles response
The very first measles case in Wisconsin was confirmed in a Waukesha County resident on January 26.

Water levels receding in Shiocton but damage still remains
Nearly half of the 400 homes in the village were evacuated last week as the wolf river reached record levels.

'Can't rebuild an entire neighborhood overnight': Ringle residents face long road to recovery with volunteer help
Just over a week after an EF-3 tornado tore through the small Wisconsin town, residents are left to slowly rebuild.

Milwaukee landlords under scrutiny after the arrest of prominent landlord, leaders release safety plan
A prominent Milwaukee landlord was arrested and accused of renting homes to drug dealers, facing charges including conspiracy and money laundering.

Kyle Harrison's gem enables Brewers to avoid sweep with 5-0 win over Pirates
Kyle Harrison collected 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and one walk in six scoreless innings as the Brewers avoided a sweep by the Pirates.

Now Hiring: Lake Express Ferry in need of seasonal employees
There are currently full- and part-time job openings for boat technicians, customer service, cabin crew hospitality, and a deckhand.

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington.

World News

UK and US always find ways to 'come together', King to tell Congress
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.

BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.

US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.

'Some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s, minister promises
Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”.

Man who murdered British dad in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial
A judge found Royce Mallett's killer, who was displaying symptoms of psychosis at the time of the attack, could not be found criminally responsible.

Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.

Newspaper headlines: 'United King Don' and 'PM battles to block sleaze vote'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US dominates Tuesday's papers.

I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

Man pleads guilty to murder two decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.

Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash
Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 14 people.

Trial starts for Austrian accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.

Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense'
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.

Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.

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The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?
The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.

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

All but back in Champions League - yet big decisions loom at Man Utd
Barring an unlikely sequence of results, Old Trafford will host Champions League football again next season, but for those running the club, their most significant work is about to begin.

Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk
Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".

Ranking the players who could decide Champions League semi-finals
Which players will prove key to their team’s chances in the Champions League last four? We've ranked the top 10.

Will rule changes make noticeable difference in Miami? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Miami Grand Prix.

The tactical fluidity that makes PSG so impressive
Despite boasting squads that have included the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, it is the current Paris St-Germain side that is playing the club's most impressive football.

Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner
Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.