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Sunny Saturday before rain returns Sunday
Saturday will be our best day this weekend.

‘It’s like a thousand knives going into your knee’: Sisters with juvenile arthritis hope to create understanding of disease
Artwork they created will go on display for auction this fall at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.

'I never expected to see it again': Stolen Pablo Picasso print turned in to Milwaukee police
The etching print “Torero” has origins dating back to 1949.

Junior livestock exhibitors share how they prepared for the Wisconsin State Fair
For the kids and teens leading animals through the arena, the competition is the result of months of hard work behind the scenes.

Gov. Evers issues declaration for Fox Valley counties to protect against price gouging after tornado
The four counties in the declaration include: Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

Special prosecutor to handle WEC complaints against Elon Musk
Complaints had been referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office, but it had a conflict of interest.

Wisconsin farmers face milk price crisis
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices while they're paying higher prices for everything else.

Mickies Dairy Bar to open under new ownership group that includes former Badgers players
The new ownership group will preserve the place’s history and character, but will also make necessary repairs to the building.

'Giving people freedom here in Wisconsin': Candidates in GOP primary for governor, Tiffany and Manske, talk priorities
Both candidates agree Wisconsin needs to go in a new direction, and each one is hoping to lead that charge if they advance to the November election.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Wisconsin State Fair, Moon Festival, Badgers alumni match
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's backflip shows his excitement as he returns from multiple injuries
He says he loves football and he's enjoying himself because he's healthy.

Green Bay City Clerk steps down amid duplicate ballot investigation
Jeffreys had been on administrative leave while the city and state were investigating the two incidents.

The Raven’s Nest hosts medieval combat event this weekend
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'Proud of Wisconsin': Fair attendees share what makes the Wisconsin State Fair special
The Fair is celebrating its 175th anniversary.

'That is keeping us standing right now': Community rallies to support Lincoln Avenue School teachers and staff after devastating fire
The roof and floors of the century-old building collapsed during a fire on June 30.

Municipal leaders take questions from residents on massive cleanup effort in Fox Cities
Residents were given an opportunity to ask questions Thursday evening about what’s been happening.

Will it be a fair forecast for the Wisconsin State Fair?
We'll be seeing a chance for rain at times this weekend.

Transmission line project in Ozaukee County has to go back to the drawing board
At its meeting on Thursday, the PSC of Wisconsin unanimously agreed that the American Transmission Company needs to restart its application process.

Dustin May wins Milwaukee debut, Chourio and Sánchez homer as Brewers beat Pirates 5-2
After losing the opener, the Brewers won the final three games in the series.

Utilities on alert in Wisconsin after cyberattack on Midwestern water systems
More than 30 Minnesota municipalities were targeted.

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Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understands
Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.

Victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures' over murderer and rapist
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.

Chasing a ghost: how BBC tracked a fugitive spy chief after months-long hunt
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.

Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover' when he was general secretary
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C
As temperatures start to rise again over the weekend, many parts of England and Wales will enter into the fifth heatwave of the year, as Simon King explains

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

Digital cameras and wired earphones are back and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?

How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery
Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.

Woman attacked by bed bugs during Travelodge stay
Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.

Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

Bristol Airport disruption a 'shambles' as flights restart
The airport says flights are restarting with delays and diversions after 14 hours of cancellations.

Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information
The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

Passengers 'stranded' at locked train station
The late-night train was one of several extra services running during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Betty, 97, breaks record for oldest wingwalker
She has carried out six charity wing walks over the past decade.

Poo, parking and poor pitching - the Lake District's summer battles
Protection orders are being used to try and control the issue, but funding is limited, councils say.

Chernobyl disaster evacuee 'forever grateful' to Welsh family who took him in
Anton Honchanka was one of thousands of people affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster who came to the UK.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.

Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.

Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.