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Saturday feels more like summer
Saturday will feature sunshine with highs for most in the low 80s.

‘It doesn't solve the long-term structural problems’: Why schools would still sue lawmakers had Wisconsin’s budget surplus deal not fallen apart
A political blame game continues in Madison after a $1.8 billion compromise to cut taxes and fund special education fell apart this week.

Stoughton business owners struggle amid Highway 51 construction
Businesses said it’s been hard to stay afloat with customers having difficulty accessing their stores and restaurants.

MKE Peace Week seeks to prevent violence
Brenda Cassellius, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, said 12 MPS students were shot and killed since last July.

How AI is helping to limit Wisconsin wildfires
Xcel Energy is utilizing nine Pano AI cameras in northeast Wisconsin.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through early next week
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Wisconsin gains nearly 16,000 residents from July 2024 to July 2025
Looking at the five years from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, Wisconsin gained 78,464 residents.

Marabou stork rescued, brought to Safari Lake Geneva
The African stork was roaming around parts of Wisconsin.

El Niño status update for 2026
A strong El Niño is possible by the summer and it could have impacts on the 2026 Hurricane Season.

Preserving a patriot: Wisconsin community keeps Revolutionary War veteran’s story from fading, 250 years later
At Oak Hill Cemetery in Brookfield, Wis., you will see a grave littered with American flags. It is home to Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch.

Neighbors work to buy land for preservation
They have to come up with $920,000 by Aug. 19.

Milwaukee woman launches 'Slow Moe' campaign to combat reckless driving
“Slow Moe” is a turtle character with a simple message: “Slow your roll, MKE.”

Let gardening season begin as temperatures climb
Frost will be a thing of the past as temperatures rise.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Norwegian Heritage Festival, Luke Combs tour
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL season schedule is here
The Packers 2026 schedule features a home opener against Jets.

Last group of beagles from Ridglan Farms transferred to Dane County Humane Society
The milestone was reached Thursday, with the final group of 100 dogs transported to the Dane County Humane Society Barn.

Rengifo has three RBIs and Harrison pitches five shutout innings in Brewers' 7-1 win over Padres
The victory capped a 5-1 homestand for the Brewers, who swept the New York Yankees before winning two of three from San Diego.

Shawano County Farm Bureau adopts program supporting farmers
The National Rural Health Association said farmers and ranchers face a suicide rate that’s more than three times higher than other occupations.

Both sides of political aisle react to budget surplus deal failure
The bill passed with bipartisan support in the Assembly, but failed because of bipartisan opposition in the Senate.

Union Center marks one month since EF-3 tornado
It was the strongest tornado to hit Wisconsin since the Boscobel tornado of 2021, according to the National Weather Service.

World News

Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.

The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Tonight's the Eurovision final. Here's what you can expect
A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

Everything you need to know about tonight's final
Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

How much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacle?
Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out

Meet the UK's Eurovision act, Look Mum No Computer
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.

How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week
After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge
Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.

New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’
Animal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".

I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day
Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.

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The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.

'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.

McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.

Arbeloa would be happy if Mourinho replaces him at Real
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next season.