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Man shot, killed by police on Madison's east side after suspect slashes officer with knife
Chief Patterson acknowledged some videos of the shooting on social media people may find concerning, but urged the community to keep calm.

Changes coming to free meals program at Kenosha schools
For the past two years, all students in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) were able to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Nearly 100 workers impacted after Shullsburg creamery, White Hill cheese plant close
The closure marks a major loss for Shullsburg, where cheese production has been part of the community’s identity for decades.

Joey Ortiz stays hot, going 3 for 3 in the Brewers' 4-3 win over the Mets
Ortiz is batting .373 (19 of 51) since July 4, improving his season average from .201 to .239.

Hong leads latest Marquette Poll, large percentage of voters still undecided
A new poll reflecting the rapid changes in the Democratic primary will be released next week.

Former Wisconsin Democratic chairman writes book about protecting democracy
Ben Wikler is on a multi-state tour to promote, “This Is The Plan.”

Wisconsin Center District Board officially fires Marty Brooks
The board voted 11-0 on Wednesday to terminate Brooks for cause.

About 100 air traffic controllers keep traffic moving in AirVenture’s airspace
Air traffic controllers at a mobile site in Fisk help pilots using Visual Flight Rules make their way to Wittman Regional Airport.

Lovely again Thursday
Expect more sunshine and quiet weather statewide.

Ascension Wisconsin creates OB/GYN residency program to address recruitment, retention
Ascension Wisconsin created its own OB/GYN residency program to help with recruitment and retention.

Ground Zero Veterans Outreach helps veterans get lives back on track
Located in Union Grove, it offers free services, including insurance advising, rides to and from appointments, companionship, therapy dogs and more.

Keeping your furry friends safe during extreme heat
Dr. Shanna Reed, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group, shares why furry friends are susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration. 

3 things to watch in Packers training camp 
The Green Bay Packers will hold their first practice of training camp next Wednesday morning in Green Bay.

Potosi to get $2.6 million from FEMA to build safe room
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Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
The request on Tuesday came amid a chaotic primary for governor and after more than 80,000 ballots have already been returned.

Public invited to comment on future of Veterans Park Lagoon
The 14-acre man-made lagoon, built on Lake Michigan landfill, has been around since the 1920s.

Movie theaters see surge in attendance this summer
Wisconsin’s Marcus Theatres reports that it's recorded the highest June revenue ever in the company’s 91-year history.

Pitcher Shane Drohan talks Brewers in midst of longest homestand
Our Dennis Krause sat down one on one with Drohan.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with a few occasional showers.

Zac Thornton gets his 1st career win as Mets shut out Brewers 4-0
Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homered to help the Mets snap Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak.

World News

Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals
The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.

UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.

Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires
A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.

Life-changing MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?

Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

How memes became the language of India's 'cockroach' protests after police crackdown
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden.

Former River City actor jailed for nine years for rape and assault
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.

Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue
The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.

Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

Animal lover run over by own car while saving cat on hill
Jacqueline Davies was able to dial 999 after the incident, but died in hospital the following day.

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The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy
The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb'

No men's Ashes Test in north of England - full 2027 schedule
Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men's Ashes Test between England and Australia next summer.

'Even the CEO doesn't know' - Kaymer on LIV's future
Martin Kaymer says it is "highly unlikely" LIV Golf's 2026 team championship will take place as he expresses doubt over the circuit's future.

One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?

Stormzy, two waste paper bins and a hotbed of rebellion
Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.