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U.S. Forest Service reorganization impacts Wisconsin
The U.S. Forest Service is closing its regional office in Milwaukee as part of a major agency overhaul.

Brewers rally past Cardinals 4-3 on a 4-run seventh inning
David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning.

Get outside Tuesday before rain returns Wednesday
Warm temperatures in place with highs in the 80s.

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Police union weighs in on holiday weekend violence in Milwaukee
Police union says it wants to see MPD bring in more officers to help prevent violence in the city.

Cleanup efforts continue for much of Walworth County following Friday’s severe storms
Severe storms caused widespread damage in Walworth County, especially near Lake Como.

FEMA aid application now open for residents in 19 counties, Oneida Nation
FEMA assistance is for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Homeowners and renters must file a claim with their insurance first.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

'One of the best magic tricks ever': Wisconsin magician wows judges on America's Got Talent
21-year-old Geno Ploeger joined Spectrum News 1 to share how his hometown roots helped shape his showmanship on the national stage. 

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Wisconsin on Wednesday
Vance will be in Milwaukee to talk about the Trump administration's work to combat fraud, officials said.

West Bend mayor showcases summer attractions, events and downtown growth
Situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, the City of West Bend is home to more than 30,000 residents.

Firework blast injures police officer, MPD investigating
Police were chasing several people who were setting off fireworks when the blast happened on Sunday.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

'Milwaukee will always be in my heart': Bucks confirm Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr. trade to Heat
“From delivering a championship to transforming our franchise, Giannis’ impact on the Milwaukee Bucks is lasting and profound,” said Bucks owners.

Kenosha schools face $17M budget deficit; Leaders say tax hike necessary or deep cuts loom
The Kenosha Unified School District faces a $17 million budget deficit for the 2027-2028 school year and is considering going to referendum in April.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Michael Alfonso secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in this his first run for office.

'This is hard': Walworth County residents spend Fourth of July weekend cleaning up storm debris
In the Town of Sharon, high winds destroyed several farms.

Milwaukee free meal program braces for surge in families needing food this summer
At one of the locations near Fond Du Lac Avenue, they have already gone from serving an average of 15 kids per day to around 40 kids per day.

Lake Geneva community mourns after storm leaves 3 children dead
The children were boating on Lake Geneva when the storm caused the boat to capsize and sink.

World News

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'
The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP.

The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.

9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

Salah v Messi: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Meet Arthur Fery, the wildcard lifting the gloom around British players at Wimbledon
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

British hunger strike couple 'denied medical care'
The family say they are "desperately worried" for Craig and Lindsay Foreman who are "starving".

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

'Systemic failures' by state in mother and baby homes, panel finds
An independent panel has found "systemic failures" by the state led to a series of "serious human rights issues".

Woman accused of killing her baby daughter with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore has denied culpable homicide, along with other charges, at the High Court in Aberdeen.

Runner becomes fastest woman to complete the three peaks challenge on foot
Trish Patterson, 41, from Hythe is the fastest woman to complete the three peaks on foot.

BTS take credit for England football win in first UK show since 2019
The pop group claim they're a good luck charm for the England team, as they return to London.

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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.

'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.