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Milwaukee police shoot, kill suspect near 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 12:50 p.m.

SSM Health St. Mary's hospital nurses vote to unionize
This marks the largest private-sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.

Tremaine Jones sentenced to life in prison for killing MPD Officer Kendall Corder
A jury found Tremaine Jones guilty on all charges in the murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder on April 3.

Man convicted of killing 6 deer hunters in 2004 dies
The State Department of Corrections confirmed Chai Vang died at a hospital Wednesday.

Few clouds and showers north overnight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible again on Saturday.

‘Water for Elephants’ brings the circus to Madison for its Wisconsin premiere
The show, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from June 16-21.

Family of son left inside car in tow lot after crash sues City of Milwaukee
The lawsuit says following the crash on June 1, 2023, Milwaukee police failed to check if there was a body in the car before impounding it.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With El Niño confirmed, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Lukas Van Ness eyes big season with Packers defense
Jonathan Gannon is already the third Packers defensive coordinator for Van Ness. He says the transition has gone well so far.

Conviction rates for first-offense reckless driving cases rise in Milwaukee
It rose to 84% in 2025, up from only 15% in 2023.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fox Valley Pride, Polish Fest, World Soccer watch parties
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Thursday's storms
Here's the latest.

Wisconsinites can now get a state park pass when renewing vehicle registration
Gov. Tony Evers announced the partnership between the WisDOT DMV and the DNR on Thursday.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Returning back below average for Sunday.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss education priorities
The seven Democrats vying to be Wisconsin's next governor met in Milwaukee for a forum discussion on education.

'I feel lost': Over a dozen displaced in Horicon following severe storms
The roof of one city apartment building was ripped off by heavy winds and crashed into another apartment building.

Packers Hall of Famer Antonio Freeman talks son Alex on U.S. Men's National Soccer team
Dennis Krause talked to the Packers Hall of Famer about his son before the match.

Lomira community cleans up after Wednesday's storms
Crews were out pilling up branches as residents removed logs and were going through personal items that were damaged or gone.

Iconic Culver’s 'Thank You Farmers' blue barn collapses during severe storms Wednesday
The barn, repainted and sponsored by Culver’s in 2012, was a symbol of Wisconsin’s farming community and highly visible along Highway 151.

NWS issues a Tornado Watch and a Flood Watch, monitoring severe weather for Thursday
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World News

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban
Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match
The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing
Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours

'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised
Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

Speeding jet skiers with children on board 'remove plates to evade cameras', report says
CCTV is being used to try and catch culprits at Conwy harbour, which has seen a number of dangerous incidents recently.

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.

French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

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