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Wisconsin tourism generated a record $27 billion in 2025
When broken down, that’s $74 million per day, and it’s just over $1 billion more than last year’s total of $25.8 billion.

Veteran tiny home village in Racine undergoing its largest expansion
Five additional tiny homes will be added to the village and are expected to be move-in ready by July.

Brewers outlast A's 15-14 in 12 innings as teams combine for 11 homers and 34 hits in Las Vegas
Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning.

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
They said he has lost 30 pounds in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers.

Everyday Heroes: Brillion veterans honored with banners ahead of nation's 250th
The small town is coming together to celebrate military veterans along Main Street.

'I have lots of gratitude': Superintendent Vicki Bayer reflects on career in Green Bay
Bayer said one of her biggest accomplishments was getting the district’s budget out of the red.

Hot and muggy air bombards the state today
Tuesday will be warm and muggy with afternoon sun.

13 people transported to local hospitals after carbon monoxide incident at Creative Packaging
Firefighters detected elevated carbon monoxide levels and evacuated about 150 employees.

MMSD moves forward with independent audit of wastewater plants after claims of mismanagement
This decision stems from employee allegations of mismanagement by Veolia, the private operator, although Veolia denies these claims.

Homeowners scrambling, contractors swamped as first summer heatwave approaches
Experts recommend checking your A/C as soon as possible.

Friends remember Boys & Girls Club CEO Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson, longtime Boys & Girls Club of Dane County CEO, is being remembered for his impact on children, families and the Madison community.

‘When people work together cooperatively, they win’: Why there’s a push to keep manufactured homes affordable in Wisconsin
In manufactured home parks, many residents own their homes but rent the land on which they sit.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson dead at 50
He had led the organization for more than a decade.

Wisconsin Center District Board of Directors fires President and CEO Marty Brooks
The board met in a closed session for about two and a half hours before taking a vote to fire him for cause.

7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Officials report more than 200 injuries and significant damage in General Santos city.

‘& Juliet’ escapes off the balcony to Wisconsin
The jukebox musical poses the question: what if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo?

Builders, industry group share what encourages new home building
A number of factors come into play when deciding to start a project.

DNR studies impact of winter fish kill in Manitowoc County lake
The team of DNR biologists who study fish populations are trying to make sure the ecosystem of Silver Lake fully recovers.

From new superintendent to referendum, Manitowoc School District's had some major changes
Lee Thennes was appointed superintendent in April 2025 and is already facing some major challenges, including budget cuts and declining enrollment.

World News

Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed
Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London.

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

Carer 'who couldn't go on' jailed for killing her mother
Stefania Glowka pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her mother based on diminished responsibility.

Man who grabbed woman's hair and asked for kiss sentenced in legal first
David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment prosecution in May.

Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.

'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile
The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.

Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.

'I think he resented how revered she was', says friend of woman killed by abusive partner
Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship.

Stokes and drinking give England another headache
After an Ashes tour dogged by drinking controversies, is an incident in a London nightclub enough to cost Ben Stokes the England captaincy?

I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others
Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did.

I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper
Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years earlier.

'A prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Teacher and two pupils stabbed in school attack
A 14-year-old schoolgirl is arrested after the knife attack at the Co-op Academy in Blackley.

Family who died in high-rise flat block fall named
Aditi Vijay Paralkar, Rakesh Narayan Pai and their nine-year-old son Sid died in the fall last month.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

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Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.

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?

Stokes and alcohol give England another headache
After an Ashes tour dogged by drinking controversies, is an incident in a London nightclub enough to cost Ben Stokes the England captaincy?

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies.

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season
Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted contest at Queen's.

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.