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'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

Another round of severe weather possible tonight
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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Strong to severe thunderstorms likely overnight
Damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

Demand for sprinkler systems rising as deadly Milwaukee area fires spark safety push
The Sprinkler Fitters 183 union has gone from around 60 apprentices to now over 80 to help with the increase in calls.

Now Hiring: La Causa seeks to fill more than a dozen positions
The organization seeks candidates committed to helping low-income, bilingual communities.

'God makes good things happen': Janesville churches support each other a month after devastating floods
First Lutheran Church in Janesville was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in damages.

UWM grads step into competitive job market
Thousands of UW-Milwaukee students officially marked a major milestone Sunday as the university celebrated its 134th commencement ceremony.

Wisconsin communities see a growing share of summer travel revenue
Our In Focus show this week focused on the always-busy summer tourism in Wisconsin.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

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Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.

King all smiles as he meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show
Sir David Beckham co-designed a garden with the King and Alan Titchmarsh for this year's show, which also welcomes back garden gnomes.

Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach
A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased.

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

Jewish man 'kicked like animal' in new Golders Green attack
The Metropolitan Police says it is treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.

Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
Ciara Sullivan's father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday.

Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

Watch: Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts
David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told
Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Gunman kills six and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say
A huge police manhunt is under way after the shootings in southern Turkey.

Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.

Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia
Emma Noakes got to walk down the aisle with her grandad after care home staff recreated her big day.

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come
As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card
Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.

Big motivation if people want Spurs down - De Zerbi
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says rival fans willing the club to be relegated from the Premier League acts as a "big motivation" to stay up.

Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted.