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7 arrested, 1 officer hurt after fights break out on last day of Wisconsin State Fair
Videos circulating online showed various groups tussling and shoving, and going back and forth with officers

Quiet conditions overnight with showers and storms possible Tuesday
A few storms may be strong to severe.

Badger Battleground Poll: Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% statewide in first test of gubernatorial ballot
The partisan primary election wasn’t even a week ago, and there’s already a new poll out on the governor’s race in Wisconsin.

Packers' improved depth at cornerback leaves Keisean Nixon fighting to keep his starting spot
Nixon’s background suggests he won’t give up his starting spot without a fight. He had to work his way to get to this point.

Milwaukee police investigate after recovering body from water near Bay View Park
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to determine the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.

MMSD Committee recommends Jacobs Solutions to oversee its wastewater facilities moving forward
It comes after many have expressed concerns over its current private management company, Veolia.

Everyday Hero: Madison teen creates lasting memorial for grieving pet owners
The Rainbow Bridge memorial garden recently opened at a Madison animal hospital.

Packers' Tucker Kraft does 11-on-11 drills for first time since injury as he awaits new contract
Kraft is hopeful that he also will be celebrating a new contract before the start of the season.

EF-3 tornado left 175 buses out of commission in Menasha ahead of school year
The Lamers Bus Line Menasha Terminal was considered a total loss.

Wisconsin State Fair looks back on 175 years
Blue Moon Tavern at the Park was one of the first established stands on the fair grounds back in 1999.

Madison considers banning right turns on red in downtown area
The city is exploring whether to create a downtown zone where right turns on red would be prohibited.

How Hiring: Packer Fastener helps build careers out of nuts and bolts
The Green Bay-based company has grown a national footprint over the past three decades.

Ukrainian Festival returns to Wisconsin as war continues
Hundreds of people attended the Ukrainian Festival at Croatian Park in Franklin on Sunday to benefit those impacted by the Russia-Ukraine War.

Brewers take 3 of 4 from the Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.

2026 Wisconsin State Fair wraps up
Visitors flocked to the fairgrounds for one final sendoff as summer begins to wind down.

One-on-one with state Sen. Patrick Testin
Ryan Burk talks to him about issues that matter in his district and more.

Homeowners cash in on Wisconsin State Fair parking
West Allis residents who live near the Wisconsin State Fair turn the fun into profit by using their lawns as parking lots.

Brewers add Jonathan Ornelas in trade with Athletics effort to bolster infield depth
Brewers infielder Brice Turang is dealing with a left knee injury, but manager Pat Murphy does not believe it will require a stint on the IL.

Resource Center continues to provide assistance in ongoing recovery from tornado in Menasha
Steven Kenneth Miller Jr. received household goods, including food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies.

Two new Catholic schools open in Milwaukee after nearly 60 years
Both school buildings can accommodate 500 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

World News

Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

Fifa executive leaves job three weeks after speaking out against Infantino plan
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.

Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held
Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

Boy, seven, among four injured after crash in Ireland that killed five teenagers
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

Trump envoy hails 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

Australia's Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

Watch all four gold medal triumphs from Amy Hunt's historic European Championships
Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.

Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails
Michael Marra and Joe Fagan secured enough to support to run to replace Anas Sarwar.

Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans
Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.

Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park
Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.

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Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.