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Firefighters put out blaze at new DPW building in West Allis
Investigators are now trying to figure out the extent of damage and the root cause.

Charter Communications completes transaction with Cox Communications
The combined company will adopt the Cox name at the corporate level, but Spectrum will be the company's brand for home and business customers.

Former Kenosha deputy charged for using Flock cameras to track coworker
It comes after the office discovered former Deputy Frank McGrath’s misuse in fall 2025 during an internal audit.

2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash
Milligan University said 11 of its cyclists were out together on a morning training ride when they were struck by a driver in Hampton.

Mariners bounce back from humiliating loss, pound Dustin May early to beat Brewers 7-5
The Mariners were coming off a 22-0 defeat by major league-best Milwaukee that matched the largest shutout in baseball’s modern era.

Brewers' Pat Murphy doesn't think his team has played great. Milwaukee's record suggests otherwise
Milwaukee appears well on its way to earning its eighth playoff berth in the last nine seasons as it chases a fourth consecutive NL Central title.

Animal shelters providing extra stays for Fox Valley pets displaced by tornado
The Fox Valley Humane Association was inundated with pets after the late July tornado.

Enjoy time outdoors Thursday before rain returns
Rain already pushes into northwestern Wisconsin Thursday morning.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Hubertus residents assess damage after severe storms
Severe storms caused trees to uproot and fall on several properties.

Here’s why polls didn’t miss the mark for the August primary
The last MU Law poll had Hong polling at 38%, and she lost last week with 39.3% of the vote.

'Everything was just going almost horizontal': Milwaukee hit by another powerful storm
City crews faced another long day of cleanup as they cleared fallen trees and branches.

Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online
Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are locked in Wisconsin’s most competitive congressional race.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

EF0 tornado touched down in Washington County in Aug. 18 storm
NWS said the tornado touched down around 6:33 p.m. and began near the intersection of Elmwood Road and Timber Stone Way.

New Packers cornerback reflects on route from Canada to Green Bay
He talked about why he chose Green Bay, his fit in the defense and his path from Canada to the NFL.

Milwaukee neighborhood conducts food audit walk to address grocery deserts
Community members and Ald. Andrea Pratt walked through a part of Northwest Milwaukee on Wednesday to audit its options.

MPS being investigated by the Department of Education over discipline practices
The federal department said on Aug. 18 MPS was one of two school districts facing a Title VI investigation by its Office of Civil Rights.

6 Wisconsin productions get first round of newly created film tax credits
The film office was created in the 2025-27 biennial budget that was signed into law earlier this year.

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin bringing an emotional edge to Packers defense
Franklin got into a brief skirmish with Packers running back Chris Brooks during a Sunday workout.

World News

Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security
Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.

Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.

US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
The US treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.

Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.

'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', school and college leaders say
Pass rates for maths and English resits remain significantly lower than students taking them for the first time.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?
One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?

Which supplements do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?

Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
West Sussex residents describe regularly seeing riders performing wheelies and riding on pavements at high speed.

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.

Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

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Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?