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PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin are seeing multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
Kraft hasn’t played since getting carted off Lambeau Field on Nov. 2 during a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Thousands of Wisconsinites without power as storms roll through
Here's the latest.

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is almost complete
Mauricio Ramirez said the project comes with a lot of responsibility and pressure.

ActBlue CEO 'respectfully' declines to answer GOP questions
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, has been investigating the Democratic fundraising platform for years.

Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments
Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments

Stay weather aware into tonight
Severe storms are likely through early tonight.

Teach for America invests in future educators
Michael Nguyen, executive director, shared about the nonprofit’s effort to expand pathways into purpose-driven careers.

Milwaukee Night Market returns with new theme nights, expanded map
From Western Night to Bark After Dark to International Flavor Night to College Night, here's what to know about this year's markets.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday
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Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

How weather will impact the 2026 World Cup
From scorching hot temperatures to high humidity, the weather will impact the players in this summer’s tournament.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

2 Wisconsin students advance to Jimmy Awards in New York
Ava Greenberg from Middleton High School and William Kastner from Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance were selected.

Brewers begin construction on The Truss, a new premium club area at AmFam Field
The all-inclusive space for season ticketholders in the first six rows on the first level is expected to be open in 2027.

Summer festival organizers feel strain of rising costs to put on events
Organizers of Polish Fest and Juneteenth said they are seeing expenses rise.

New effort to prevent summer beach closures in Madison
It comes after years of frequent closures of local beaches in the summer due to elevated E. coli levels and toxic blue-green algae.

Brewers sign another prospect to long-term contract by reaching deal with outfielder Luis Lara
The Brewers announced the deal runs through 2032 with team options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Packers' Christian Watson has big goals for himself after signing big contract
Watson wants to reward the Packers by staying healthy and producing the best season of his career.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

World News

Who is your local World Cup hero? Use our lookup tool to find out
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.

How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast
BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.

Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record at US college championships
Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.