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Former Kenosha deputy charged for using Flock cameras to track coworker
It comes after the office discovered former Deputy Frank McGrath’s misuse in fall 2025 during an internal audit.

2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash
Milligan University said 11 of its cyclists were out together on a morning training ride when they were struck by a driver in Hampton.

Mariners bounce back from humiliating loss, pound Dustin May early to beat Brewers 7-5
The Mariners were coming off a 22-0 defeat by major league-best Milwaukee that matched the largest shutout in baseball’s modern era.

Brewers' Pat Murphy doesn't think his team has played great. Milwaukee's record suggests otherwise
Milwaukee appears well on its way to earning its eighth playoff berth in the last nine seasons as it chases a fourth consecutive NL Central title.

Animal shelters providing extra stays for Fox Valley pets displaced by tornado
The Fox Valley Humane Association was inundated with pets after the late July tornado.

Enjoy time outdoors Thursday before rain returns
Rain already pushes into northwestern Wisconsin Thursday morning.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Hubertus residents assess damage after severe storms
Severe storms caused trees to uproot and fall on several properties.

Here’s why polls didn’t miss the mark for the August primary
The last MU Law poll had Hong polling at 38%, and she lost last week with 39.3% of the vote.

'Everything was just going almost horizontal': Milwaukee hit by another powerful storm
City crews faced another long day of cleanup as they cleared fallen trees and branches.

Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online
Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are locked in Wisconsin’s most competitive congressional race.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

EF0 tornado touched down in Washington County in Aug. 18 storm
NWS said the tornado touched down around 6:33 p.m. and began near the intersection of Elmwood Road and Timber Stone Way.

New Packers cornerback reflects on route from Canada to Green Bay
He talked about why he chose Green Bay, his fit in the defense and his path from Canada to the NFL.

Milwaukee neighborhood conducts food audit walk to address grocery deserts
Community members and Ald. Andrea Pratt walked through a part of Northwest Milwaukee on Wednesday to audit its options.

MPS being investigated by the Department of Education over discipline practices
The federal department said on Aug. 18 MPS was one of two school districts facing a Title VI investigation by its Office of Civil Rights.

6 Wisconsin productions get first round of newly created film tax credits
The film office was created in the 2025-27 biennial budget that was signed into law earlier this year.

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin bringing an emotional edge to Packers defense
Franklin got into a brief skirmish with Packers running back Chris Brooks during a Sunday workout.

Thousands still without power following severe storms Tuesday
As of 9 a.m., there were over 16,000 customers who didn’t have power.

'Families with students in grades K-12 will spend an average of $864': Searching for back-to-school savings as costs rise
According to the National Retail Federation, this year K-12 shoppers are expected to spend $43.4 billion, up from $39.4 billion last year.

World News

Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK later this month.

Why are Harry and Meghan returning to the UK?
BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji looks at why the move raises questions over security detail, royal duties Harry's relationship with King Charles and Prince William.

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe
Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Blocks of flats and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, Ukrainian officials say.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
West Sussex residents describe regularly seeing riders performing wheelies and riding on pavements at high speed.

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.

Tinder conman who pretended to be multi-millionaire cancer patient stole £68K
Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts.

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.

Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.

New personalised vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland
Alan MacPherson, 83, from Stenhousemuir, amassed two million indecent images, believed to be the biggest such collection ever seized by Scottish Police.

Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".

Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.

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Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?

Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".

Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.