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Additional storms possible tonight and Monday
Thunderstorms could turn strong to severe later today.

Eyes on the August primary
Ryan Burk talks with political experts about what to know and expect from the upcoming election.

In Focus: What the latest polls show ahead of the primary election
Charles Franklin, who oversees the Marquette University Law School Poll, shared some insights.

In Focus: Key races in the upcoming Aug. 11 primary
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us on “In Focus” to discuss the election and look at campaigns on both sides of the aisle. 

In Focus: Retired MJS Washington Bureau chief breaks down the upcoming primary’s impact
Craig Gilbert joined us to break down the upcoming election and its impact. 

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Brice Turang went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Organizations work to motivate voters ahead of primary election
Sunday was the final day for early in-person voting ahead of the August 11 primary.

Brewers hit 2 million home attendance mark amid best MLB record
In 2025, the team had a total of 2,650,089 fans for their home attendance before their 4-0 series loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Brewers designate Bryse Wilson for assignment and promote Lyon Richardson in bullpen shuffle
Wilson was part of the Brewers’ 2023 and 2024 NL Central championship teams.

‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

Gov. Evers issues declaration for Fox Valley counties to protect against price gouging after tornado
The four counties in the declaration include: Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

Special prosecutor to handle WEC complaints against Elon Musk
Complaints had been referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office, but it had a conflict of interest.

Wisconsin farmers face milk price crisis
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices while they're paying higher prices for everything else.

Mickies Dairy Bar to open under new ownership group that includes former Badgers players
The new ownership group will preserve the place’s history and character, but will also make necessary repairs to the building.

'Giving people freedom here in Wisconsin': Candidates in GOP primary for governor, Tiffany and Manske, talk priorities
Both candidates agree Wisconsin needs to go in a new direction, and each one is hoping to lead that charge if they advance to the November election.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Wisconsin State Fair, Moon Festival, Badgers alumni match
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's backflip shows his excitement as he returns from multiple injuries
He says he loves football and he's enjoying himself because he's healthy.

Green Bay City Clerk steps down amid duplicate ballot investigation
Jeffreys had been on administrative leave while the city and state were investigating the two incidents.

World News

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Infantino has broken trust 'through deception', confederation presidents say
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm makes landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

The Papers: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'
The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning.

Watch: Bungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera
Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak.

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say
The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.

'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.

'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.

'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

Infantino broke trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.

How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola
Four pre-season games is a very small sample, but Andoni Iraola is starting to put his stamp on Liverpool. So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?

McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.

Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.