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Thousands of Wisconsinites without power as storms roll through
Here's the latest.

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin are seeing multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is almost complete
Mauricio Ramirez said the project comes with a lot of responsibility and pressure.

ActBlue CEO 'respectfully' declines to answer GOP questions
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, has been investigating the Democratic fundraising platform for years.

Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments
Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments

Stay weather aware into tonight
Severe storms are likely through early tonight.

Teach for America invests in future educators
Michael Nguyen, executive director, shared about the nonprofit’s effort to expand pathways into purpose-driven careers.

Milwaukee Night Market returns with new theme nights, expanded map
From Western Night to Bark After Dark to International Flavor Night to College Night, here's what to know about this year's markets.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday
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Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

How weather will impact the 2026 World Cup
From scorching hot temperatures to high humidity, the weather will impact the players in this summer’s tournament.

Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Plus, find a cooling center near you.

2 Wisconsin students advance to Jimmy Awards in New York
Ava Greenberg from Middleton High School and William Kastner from Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance were selected.

Brewers begin construction on The Truss, a new premium club area at AmFam Field
The all-inclusive space for season ticketholders in the first six rows on the first level is expected to be open in 2027.

Summer festival organizers feel strain of rising costs to put on events
Organizers of Polish Fest and Juneteenth said they are seeing expenses rise.

New effort to prevent summer beach closures in Madison
It comes after years of frequent closures of local beaches in the summer due to elevated E. coli levels and toxic blue-green algae.

Packers' Christian Watson has big goals for himself after signing big contract
Watson wants to reward the Packers by staying healthy and producing the best season of his career.

Brewers sign another prospect to long-term contract by reaching deal with outfielder Luis Lara
The Brewers announced the deal runs through 2032 with team options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

Fur traders among early residents who helped establish Green Bay
The fur trade is a foundational element of Green Bay’s history.

World News

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Which World Cup stars have roots near you?
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained
The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.

US official claims banned Somali referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast
BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.

The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan
Surrey County Council has withdrawn from the case to bring the five children back to the UK.

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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

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?

Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root
BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.

Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

Family time, not Fulham time - McKenna leaves Ipswich
Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.