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More wildfire smoke hampers air quality in Wisconsin
Smoke out of Minnesota and Canada started to drift in on Tuesday.

Officials, residents call for answers after MMSD identifies clogged overflow pipe in Bay View
Officials said they discovered the full extent of the problem after the latest round of flooding, and they are now working to fix it.

Brown County Board approves Green Bay airport management change
Vantage Group takes over management duties Thursday.

‘We just can’t keep up': Veteran food pantry in Racine struggles as need soars
Organizers said they’ve gone from serving around 150 veterans and their families a week to now nearly 400 a week.

Limit outdoor time Thursday due to air quality issues
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact Wisconsin Thursday.

Summer-like heat continues into the weekend
Highs remain above average.

MCTS to redesign bus network due to funding challenges
The state’s largest transit agency said that it will have to cut service by 25% by next year.

Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
Milwaukee cleared space on the 40-man roster by placing left-hander Rob Zastryzny to the 60-day injured list.

Electric bike, heat blamed for Ledgeview duplex fire
Lithium-ion batteries can become especially volatile in hot, windy conditions.

Summer camps look for ways to beat the heat
If you’re sweating profusely, feel very tired, or start cramping, you may be showing signs of heat exhaustion.

Realta Fusion building new research facility in Madison
Realta will be expanding its operations to OM Station, the site of Madison's former Oscar Mayer plant.

13-year-old Amish girl killed when buggy hit by pickup truck
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office reports the girl’s buggy was hit from behind on Highway 58 by an 81-year-old Viola man.

Spectrum celebrates broadband network expansion in Oconto County
The company announced expansion of its services to more than 1,300 homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Oconto County.

Former MPD officer who misused Flock cameras sentenced to 13 months’ probation, fined $500
Josue Ayala was charged with misconduct back in February and later resigned after it was discovered he was tracking someone he was dating.

DNR buys sonar equipment for searches using restitution from kayaker who faked death
Kayaker Ryan Borgwardt was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution for the investigation after pleading no contest.

Number of black-necked stilt birds growing in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the black-necked stilt population has nearly doubled since its last survey in 2022.

Wisconsin dairy plants adjust to cottage cheese demand
Westby Cooperative Creamery is finishing a $14 million equipment upgrade to help meet demand for cottage cheese.

Madison group launches floating island to clean lagoon
During your next visit to Tenney Park, you may notice a large patch of soil floating in the Tenney Lagoon.

'This is what he would expect that I would do': Family of slain Milwaukee youth coach seeks new charges in 2023 murder
Known as “Coach Dale” for his involvement in basketball, Young was shot and killed on July 7, 2023.

Could certain meds make you more prone to heat stroke right now?
Doctors issue warning during ongoing heat wave.

World News

Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisors are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.

UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat
After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.

How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.

MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.

David Beckham consoled by Victoria after heartbreaking World Cup defeat
The former England captain and his wife Victoria have been regular fixtures in footage from the matches.

Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.

BBC's Richards pays tribute to father after learning of his death before England game
Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.

Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released
The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.

A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.

'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.

Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.

US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign
Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.

Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.

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Keir Starmer Says Goodbye
Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.

ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas
Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings