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'This is what he would expect that I would do': Family of slain Milwaukee youth coach seeks new charges in 2023 murder
Known as “Coach Dale” for his involvement in basketball, Young was shot and killed on July 7, 2023.

Could certain meds make you more prone to heat stroke right now?
Doctors issue warning during ongoing heat wave.

DPI facing multiple lawsuits over transparency concerns
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction is facing multiple lawsuits over alleged violations of multiple state statutes.

From fairgrounds to job sites, Wisconsinites urged to take heat precautions this week
The Waukesha County Fair will have a misting station, a new air-conditioned cooling stating, fans, plenty of shade and indoor activities.

EAA AirVenture prepares for 2026 convention
The annual fly-in convention will bring people from around the world to the Oshkosh event.

A recap of the Brewers 2026 MLB Draft picks
In this year's draft, the Brewers went heavy on pitching. 13 of their 20 picks are full-time pitchers.

WEC finds probable cause that Elon Musk broke state election bribery law
After voting 5-1 in a closed session on July 9, WEC referred the two complaints to the Brown County District Attorney David Lasee.

More heat and humidity with worsening air quality
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will filter into the state late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Escape the itch, here's what to plant in your garden to repel mosquitoes
Certain plants attract and repel mosquitoes. Know what to plant to keep the bugs away from your yard.

Statewide air quality advisory issued due to 'very unhealthy' levels
The DNR said smoke will arrive between 8:00 p.m. and midnight Tuesday and will move south.

Don't miss these August primary deadlines
Wisconsin’s partisan primary is almost here; you can head to the polls on Aug. 11.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

DHS confirms first West Nile activity in Wisconsin this year
DHS said mosquitos it collected from Milwaukee County tested positive for the virus.

Trump administration denies Evers’ request for public disaster assistance
In a July 8 letter, it denied funding for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon and Racine counties for April storms and flooding.

Everyday Heroes: Rescue has been 'Saving Paws' for 20 years
Saving Paws Animal Rescue started in a garage two decades ago and has helped find homes for 7,000 animals.

Report says the number of Wisconsin small businesses are growing, but face hurdles expanding
Wisconsin small businesses aim to survive and grow.

State funding expands paramedic training to address Wisconsin EMS shortage
DWD said the grants will support 17 employers with the goal of helping train over 1,000 people working in critical jobs statewide.

‘If I were trying to hide something, I wouldn't be here today telling you about it’: Sara Rodriguez addresses ‘inaccuracies’ in campaign finance filings
Late Sunday night, her team decided to fire campaign manager Kara Spencer after learning of “serious mismanagement” in campaign finance filings.

'If you're uncomfortable out there, they're uncomfortable': Animal health experts warn to protect pets during heat wave
A 2022 study published in Vet Record found that one in four cases of heatstroke in dogs during heat waves were fatal.

Packers sign linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to an extension
McDuffie, a sixth-year player from Boston College, was a sixth-round pick by the Packers in 2021.

World News

Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.

A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers.

Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.

BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust
North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

Public to be told to take 'small steps' to prepare for cyber-attack or severe weather
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

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