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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.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

U.S. DOJ sues City of Milwaukee over mask ban ordinance for federal agents
It comes a couple of weeks after the U.S. DOJ said it would not comply with the order for ICE agents.

Paris gas plant proposal overwhelmingly opposed by residents but supported by local unions
The Public Service Commission held its final two public hearings on the proposal on Thursday.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with storm chances increasing.

German Fest returns this weekend
German Fest starts Friday, July 24, and runs through July 26 at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Another great outdoor day for Friday
Expect another day featuring sunshine and seasonable temperatures.

Protesters disrupt Madison officials during briefing on deadly officer-involved shooting
The press conference did not go as expected when nearly a dozen protestors made their way in with signs.

Madison looks back as another police shooting reopens wounds
Artist Sharon Kilfoy says art continues to help Madison heal while preserving the city's memory.

'There's a lot of weariness': Madison community calls for police accountability after shooting
The demands come after police shot and killed a suspect on Wednesday afternoon.

Voter ID provision added to Wisconsin lawmaker’s bill to restrict stock trading
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville’s bill, would prevent lawmakers from buying individual stocks.

Universities, flight training programs make connections at EAA AirVenture
Aviation in North America is expected to need almost a half million people for open careers in the next 20 years.

25 states, DC sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
The suit argues that the administration is requiring states to transmit lists of registered voters to DHS and help it with immigration enforcement.

Severe weather usually shifts with summer's heat
Severe weather typically shifts north and becomes less frequent as summer progresses. However, 2026 has behaved differently than usual.

Dane County voters file lawsuit against WEC over absentee ballot ruling
WEC voted on July 9 that voters can't spoil their ballot unless there's a mistake or error.

Wisconsin has at least 105 cases of cyclosporiasis
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, most of the cases are from international travel, while 20 were acquired inside the U.S.

Man shot, killed by police on Madison's east side after suspect slashes officer with knife
Chief Patterson acknowledged some videos of the shooting on social media people may find concerning, but urged the community to keep calm.

Neighbors remember missing 5-year-old Campbellsport child Robert ‘Bobby Joe’ Fritz
Authorities announced no remains were located in a more than 40-year-old cold case, but new potential evidence was found.

Changes coming to free meals program at Kenosha schools
For the past two years, all students in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) were able to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Nearly 100 workers impacted after Shullsburg creamery, White Hill cheese plant close
The closure marks a major loss for Shullsburg, where cheese production has been part of the community’s identity for decades.

World News

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub attack in London
The US singer hit a man with a glass bottle in "a vicious and unprovoked attack", prosecutors say.

They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post
The car left the road and crashed on Liverpool Road in Huyton just before 02:00 BST.

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

Jurgen Klopp starts his new job as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for

How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.

Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.

Heatwave anxiety made me feel helpless - here’s how to manage it
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good', say Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.

Sarah Ferguson's charity formally closes down
Sarah’s Trust had previously said it was closing “for the foreseeable future”.

Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy
Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman's family in legal dispute with his widow
The late actor's siblings claim she has mishandled distribution of the funds and "cannot be trusted".

US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

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Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.