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'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Preventing accidental shootings in Wisconsin
The latest tragedy involves a 2-year-old shot, killed in Milwaukee.

May's full Flower Moon
The full moon will peak Friday afternoon.

Another frosty night ahead
Spotty rain will be followed by areas of frost overnight.

Wisconsin drought-free following rainiest April on record
It’s the first time the state has had no drought since last September.

Fox Valley Technical College EMT instructor saved by students during class exercise
Karl Arps was lying in the back of an ambulance as part of a EMS classroom environment and went into cardiac arrest while “playing the patient."

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

AmeriCorps to end tutoring programs at MMSD
The program is dealing with a major reduction in federal funding.

Your 2026 guide to cultural festivals in Wisconsin
Here’s what cultural celebrations are in store this summer.

Milwaukee to change leaf collection, street cleaning after floods
The way Milwaukee residents dispose of fallen leaves will be changing.

USDA documents shed light on operations at Ridglan Farms
The beagle breeding facility has an active breeding license through the USDA until 2028.

Job search strategies for older adults
How networking can help older adults get back into the workplace or switch careers.

Gas price spike in Madison squeezes drivers, youth programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County said it's seen a 25% increase in fuel spending.

Congressional Republicans propose cutting WIC by $200 million
Anti-hunger advocates say it would be “devastating.”

Brewers place left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa on injured list with forearm tightness
The Brewers announced Wednesday that Zerpa had gone on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday.

World News

UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP.

It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".

Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?

Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape
The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

Ukraine expands oil strikes on Russia as Putin proposes brief ceasefire
In a phone call with President Trump, Putin proposed a ceasefire on 9 May, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2.

Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says
On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears
Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok and Stanislav Carpiuc are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children
Kayleigh Shore says she was shocked to find the "inappropriate" item on sale at a charity shop.

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