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Connecting Milwaukee teens to summer work
Milwaukee County, city and school district leaders are offering paid internships to high school students.

Where you can see the Bob Uecker documentary
Marcus Theaters in Wisconsin will host the film across 14 of its theaters.

Major road projects in Wisconsin that may impact your Fourth of July travel
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released a list of projects to be aware of ahead of July 4, as traffic may be slower in these areas.

Fans offer one more toast to Bob Uecker at mural dedication
The giant mural in Milwaukee is a tribute to Uecker, who broadcast Brewers games for 54 seasons before passing away last year.

Still focusing on the heat and storms Wednesday
There will be multiple chances for strong and severe storms Wednesday into Thursday.

Will rain impact your 4th of July plans?
We will see a chance for storms this weekend.

Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio homer in Brewers' 7-2 victory over Reds
Bauer led off the fifth inning with a 425-foot blast to center for his 15th homer of the year.

President Trump approves $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
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Missing teen Joniah Walker found 4 years after going missing
Joniah Walker was last seen on a neighbor’s Ring Camera leaving her home in Milwaukee around 2:30p on June 23, 2022.

Election officials react to report detailing distrust in Wisconsin elections
Republican research firm The Tarrance Group polled 600 likely Wisconsin voters about election administration concerns.

Crews battle 5-alarm fire at Lincoln Avenue School, cause unclear
The MPS school has been burning since the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Heat wave takes hold of eastern two-thirds of U.S.
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.

Keeping your air conditioner running efficiently in the heat
The extreme heat is triggering air conditioner problems throughout Wisconsin.

ICE arrests 39 people in Wisconsin; Milwaukee leaders demand answers over enforcement tactics 
Dimitrijevic and Miguel Martinez said ICE is not adhering to the laws put in place by the city and county.

Jerry Augustine analyzes halfway point of Brewers season
As the Brewers continue their home series against the Reds, they've now passed the mathematical halfway point of their season.

18-year-old killed when van crashes into business
According to officials, three people inside the business were hurt when the van crashed into the building.

Wisconsin’s state conservation funding program ends
Democrats gathered at Governor Nelson State Park on Tuesday to blast Republicans in the majority for not doing more to keep it afloat.

Extreme heat, stifling humidity, and thunderstorms this week
Dangerous heat index values above 100 degrees are likely at times.

This overlooked button in your car can help keep you cool
Summer is the time to make sure you air conditioner is running properly.

Don't stop running just because it's hot outside
Temperatures are heating up, but you don't have to give up your daily outdoor runs.

World News

Woman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the time
She described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.

Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience
The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

At least five killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police
The fire broke out in the 10-storey block in the Linkeroever district of the Belgian city.

Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack
Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

It looks like an ordinary house - but our tropical garden is packed with poisonous plants
The garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it.

Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.

Is it really happening this weekend? What we do and don't know about Taylor Swift's wedding
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.

A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain
Lowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.

'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.

Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

Households urged to submit meter readings as energy prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

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The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.