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Zoological Society of Milwaukee focused on saving songbirds
The Milwaukee County Zoo has been working closely with the Belize Zoo in Central America for years to help save songbirds.

PHOTOS: Damage, flooding racks up across state after Friday's storms
It was a relentless week of severe weather across the state of Wisconsin. Friday evening's storms were no different.

In Focus: New PFAS law aims to start contamination cleanup process
State Sen. Eric Wimberger discusses the legislation and how he feels it will help address issues related to PFAS contamination.

Breaking down the new PFAS legislation signed into law
Ryan Burk talks with local and political leaders about how it aims to help with contamination.

In Focus: One Marinette City Council leader’s hopes for PFAS legislation
Doug Oitzinger also serves on the Board of Directors for the group Save Our H-2-0.

In Focus: Addressing PFAs challenges in Town of Campbell
Lee Donahue, a supervisor on the Town Board for the Town of Campbell in La Crosse County, shares his perspective.

Peaceful period with chilly temperatures
A northerly wind will keep most in the 40s today.

'I have not seen anything to this level': Ringle sees 75 homes damaged after Friday's storms
NWS confirmed an EF-3 tornado was confirmed between Weston and Ringle with estimated winds at approximately 140 mph.

Multiple animal rights activists arrested attempting to break into Ridglan Farms
Multiple people were arrested trying to break into the Blue Mounds facility.

Cleanup underway in Rock County after latest round of severe weather
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Rock County Friday evening.

At least 14 tornadoes confirmed from Friday's storms in Wisconsin with more possible
The first confirmed tornado from Friday was in Wind Lake, rating at an EF-1. The second was in Racine County, rating at an EF-0.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker Saturday and a projectile hit a container vessel, British military officials said.

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes.

Wisconsin is the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment
A woman from Wisconsin was one of the cornerstones of the movement. Carrie Chapman Catt was born in Ripon and later moved to Iowa.

Milwaukee area residents trying to prevent flooding
The Menomonee River in Wauwatosa overflowed its banks Wednesday night, submerging walking paths and parks.

Portage deals with flooding, braces for more rain
A large section of Conant Street in Portage was covered with water Friday.

Stevens Point ready for World's Largest Trivia Contest this weekend
The contest lasts for 54 hours straight.

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
Court records show U.S. District Judge James Peterson sentenced Roger Hoffman on Wednesday.

Flooded communities face severe weather threat
Another round of severe storms on Friday will impact flooded communities.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

World News

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after another synagogue targeted
The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians in central London
The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers say
The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

Jesy Nelson appeals after car with medical equipment for daughters is stolen
Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer
Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men.

Twenty goals and a burning yellow card - the best bits from Sidemen charity match
A sold-out Wembley Stadium watched the Sidemen FC charity match, which raised £6.2 million.

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

A chatbot wrongly told me to go to A&E. But I still use it for health advice
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.

Family reunited with daughter's 55-year-old book
Nicola Lomax says she was drawn in by the book's cover and wanted to find its original owner.

Spring flowers early due to warm weather and a wet winter
Warmth after a wet winter has led to brilliant, early displays of UK spring flowers, as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

Caluori-led rampant Saracens annihilate sorry Sale
Saracens score 13 tries to annihilate Sale Sharks in the Prem, with winger Noah Caluori grabbing five of his own.

Raducanu pulls out of Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu's absence from the WTA Tour will be extended by at least two more weeks as she withdraws from the upcoming Madrid Open.