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Wisconsin farmers face cost spikes through spring planting
As Wisconsin farmers roll through the fields this spring, one of the main topics they’re facing is how to stay profitable.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

MU Poll: Majority of Wisconsinites think legislators should've passed budget surplus bill
A total of 77% of Republicans thought it should’ve passed and 82% of Democrats thought the same thing.

Everyday Hero: Reedsburg family carries on more than 100 years of firefighting tradition
The Dempsey family’s bloodline at the Reedsburg Fire Department goes back to 1902.

Summer heat turns to evening thunderstorms
A few flirt with record highs before evening thunderstorms.

Gas prices hold steady as travelers hit the roads for Memorial Day
Gas prices held mostly steady over Memorial Day weekend, a welcome sight for travelers.

VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony in Green Bay
The VFW is one of the largest organizations of combat Veterans in the U.S.

Brewers' Misiorowski sets record with 57 100 mph pitches in game since tracking era started in 2008
The 24-year-old right-hander reached 101 mph on 40 of his 96 pitches.

Misiorowski sparkles and Yelich homers in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Cardinals
Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer and Andrew Vaughn went 3 for 4 as the Brewers extended their NL Central lead over St. Louis to 2 1/2 games.

Milwaukee VA hosts 96th Memorial Day ceremony
The ceremony included music from the Milwaukee American Legion Band and a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Waukesha Wing.

Last call? Potential final batch of Schlitz now in production
Pabst Brewing Company is discontinuing production of Schlitz, which started in Milwaukee back in 1849.

'Life jackets save lives': Water patrol promotes boating safety
Boating season has officially taken off in Wisconsin this Memorial Day weekend. Water patrol reminds boaters that safety comes first.

Now Hiring: H.J. Martin & Son seeks new employees for careers ranging from truck drivers to door and window fabricators
It has more than a half dozen divisions working on residential and commercial projects.

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and more.

'It's an amazing event': 44 years later, Brat Fest continues to bring fun and funds for dozens of charities
The fest started from humble beginnings — started by the Metcalfe family with one grill in front of their grocery store.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez
Later on Sunday, the Brewers reinstated outfielder Akil Baddoo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville.

Kenosha's Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts Memorial Day program
“This is a particularly important time for us to be able to share stories of of soldiers who sacrificed for us,” said museum president Scott English.

Resources to prevent chronic disease
Chelsea Tibbets, Grapevine Program Manager for the Wisconsin's Women's Health Foundation, joined Jason Fechner.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson reflects on political journey
She also discussed how her childhood in the 6th Senate district impacts the measures she sponsors and champions now in Madison.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson evaluates Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers
Johnson said she believes more family involvement is part of the complex solution to make the city and state safer.

World News

Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

BP chairman removed over 'serious' conduct concerns
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.

Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, says former MP
The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.

Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.

Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants
A Sudanese national admits endangering others after an incident off the coast of France.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Watch: Dozens of light drones crash into Sydney harbour
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test and experts fear she's not alone
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.

How a farmer caused 'the worst case of riverside destruction' in England
An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

England's Ella Toone on how she is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

Sailors from doomed Arctic mission with no survivors identified by DNA
The remains of sailors who died on an Arctic expedition are identified by researchers.

How long could former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spend in prison?
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Stepmum guilty of 1978 scalding killing of girl, 5
Janice Nix punished Andrea Bernard by forcing her to take a scalding bath at their south London home.

Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark
Armed police march a 13-year-old and his family out of Gatwick after entry to a flight is refused.

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case
The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

Two people receive specialist care after TT crash
Isle of Man TT organisers say all other spectators and the rider have been discharged from hospital.

Hunting supporters say ban leaves dog owners at risk of prosecution
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where hunting with dogs is still permitted.

Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes
The former health secretary accused regulators and politicians of being "asleep at the wheel" on the issue.

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers?
Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.

Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.

What is going on with Ferrari and will Verstappen quit? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.

Why reluctant 'guru' says Dutch will win World Cup
Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 - who does he think will win in 2026?

Rated - Liverpool's six signings from record summer spree
BBC Sport assesses the impact made by Liverpool's six signings last summer that totalled a record £415m.