Local Wisconsin News

Rain and storms wrap up late Wednesday
Sunshine gradually returns on Thursday.

Several questions remain as Packers wrap up OTAs
This week’s Organized Team Activities for rookies are the last formal Packers function until training camp.

Tips for pet owners during fireworks season
Dr. Kicker recommends covering the dog's safe haven with a blanket or using a crate and playing some music.

Kenosha County school district begins cuts after failed referendum
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is highlighting the financial challenges facing many school districts.

Two months later, spring flooding cleanup still ongoing
A Freedom-based business is among those helping flood and tornado victims get their homes and businesses back in order.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

DeForest votes to add fluoride back to drinking water
Many communities across the country add fluoride to their water to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.

Mitchell, Turang hit homers to pace Milwaukee past Cleveland 2-1
Brice Turang snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth with his 11th homer, a two-out solo shot off Slade Cecconi for a 1-0 Milwaukee lead.

Summerfest creates economic boost for Milwaukee businesses
A Summerfest spokesperson said 72% of tickets sold for Garth Brooks comes from outside of Milwaukee County and 48% is from outside of Wisconsin.

New program seeks to keep Milwaukee's youth safe and engaged over Summer break
$1.5 million is being invested to create a network of places across the city where kids can spend their summer evenings.

HHS Sec. Kennedy announces new office to help transition away from animal testing
This comes on the day Ridglan Farms announced all its dogs will be sold or donated by the end of August.

Evers celebrates record-breaking tourism year at bike shop, beach house in West Bend
The annual report, released earlier this month, showed the state generated $27 billion in economic impact.

'Freedom is not finished': Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Juneteenth
As caucus leaders celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, they say the fight for freedom and equality is ongoing.

Flood recovery still ongoing in Shiocton two months later
Police Chief Sara Knapp says at the community level — and the individual homeowner level — recovery from the flooding is ongoing.

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.

Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
The Wisconsin fake electors case is moving forward even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.

Baby zebra at Milwaukee County Zoo dies
Zoo officials said that Mistari, who was born in April, was “humanely euthanized” after suffering from a severe leg injury.

Federal judge denies motion to throw out conviction for former Judge Hannah Dugan
Dugan’s attorney, Steven Biskupic, argued that her conviction was invalid and should be overturned.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Is your name Ryan? Here’s how you could help set a world record
A group called Ryan Meetup is organizing a huge event not far from Wisconsin.

World News

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.

Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control.

UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran
They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.

Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.

The Croatia players England should look out for
England face Croatia in their World Cup opener. BBC Sport takes a look at the Croatian players to look out for.

Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years
More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say.

Baby blue tracksuits and no ties - what England's off-pitch looks say about the team
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers
About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week.

Mason: Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer
The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return.

What's in the US-Iran agreement?
US officials have described the MoU as 'performance-based', with Iran benefitting as it complies.

Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Travelling 530 miles so our son can have a haircut
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship
The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.

Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the Texas crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.

AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.

Teen accused of girl's murder expelled from school hours before her death, court hears
A teenage boy is accused of fatally stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe at her Weston-super-Mare home.

Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapses at mile event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

Serial killer who murdered eight women in US imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.

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How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history

Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain
Gareth Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain.

Inside the OnlyFans machine
Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation by their managers.