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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.

Looking gorgeous again Friday
Expect another day of sunshine and lower humidity Friday.

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.

Joey Ortiz stays hot, going 3 for 3 in the Brewers' 4-3 win over the Mets
Ortiz is batting .373 (19 of 51) since July 4, improving his season average from .201 to .239.

Hong leads latest Marquette Poll, large percentage of voters still undecided
A new poll reflecting the rapid changes in the Democratic primary will be released next week.

Former Wisconsin Democratic chairman writes book about protecting democracy
Ben Wikler is on a multi-state tour to promote, “This Is The Plan.”

Wisconsin Center District Board officially fires Marty Brooks
The board voted 11-0 on Wednesday to terminate Brooks for cause.

About 100 air traffic controllers keep traffic moving in AirVenture’s airspace
Air traffic controllers at a mobile site in Fisk help pilots using Visual Flight Rules make their way to Wittman Regional Airport.

Ascension Wisconsin creates OB/GYN residency program to address recruitment, retention
Ascension Wisconsin created its own OB/GYN residency program to help with recruitment and retention.

World News

US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7
Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.

UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'
An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.

Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.

They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly 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.

Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'
The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.

Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain
Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.

Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.

Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned.

BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.

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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

Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday
Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?

Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role
Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.