Local Wisconsin News

Mitchell, Turang hit homers to pace Milwaukee past Cleveland 2-1
Brice Turang snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth with his 11th homer, a two-out solo shot off Slade Cecconi for a 1-0 Milwaukee lead.

Summerfest creates economic boost for Milwaukee businesses
A Summerfest spokesperson said 72% of tickets sold for Garth Brooks comes from outside of Milwaukee County and 48% is from outside of Wisconsin.

New program seeks to keep Milwaukee's youth safe and engaged over Summer break
$1.5 million is being invested to create a network of places across the city where kids can spend their summer evenings.

HHS Sec. Kennedy announces new office to help transition away from animal testing
This comes on the day Ridglan Farms announced all its dogs will be sold or donated by the end of August.

Evers celebrates record-breaking tourism year at bike shop, beach house in West Bend
The annual report, released earlier this month, showed the state generated $27 billion in economic impact.

'Freedom is not finished': Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Juneteenth
As caucus leaders celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, they say the fight for freedom and equality is ongoing.

Flood recovery still ongoing in Shiocton two months later
Police Chief Sara Knapp says at the community level — and the individual homeowner level — recovery from the flooding is ongoing.

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.

Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
The Wisconsin fake electors case is moving forward even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.

Quiet weather moves in briefly tonight
Rain and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday.

Baby zebra at Milwaukee County Zoo dies
Zoo officials said that Mistari, who was born in April, was “humanely euthanized” after suffering from a severe leg injury.

Federal judge denies motion to throw out conviction for former Judge Hannah Dugan
Dugan’s attorney, Steven Biskupic, argued that her conviction was invalid and should be overturned.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Is your name Ryan? Here’s how you could help set a world record
A group called Ryan Meetup is organizing a huge event not far from Wisconsin.

Plan to build 94 affordable homes moving forward
A plan to build more affordable homes in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood is getting more funding.

'There was drug use, there was fighting, graffiti, and littering': Redgranite looks for solutions to reopen quarry
Every year, thousands enjoy the Redgranite Quarry for its waters and beautiful rock formations, but it was closed for a number of reasons.

Everyday Hero: Milwaukee woman who's helped serve hundreds of thousands now set to retire
For nearly four decades, Linda Barnes helped foster a community and resources for those in need within the greater Milwaukee area.

'It's almost always police and fire going to the same incident': Green Bay's dual drone first responder program deployment
The technology allows law enforcement to get a visual of a scene before sending out an officer.

Independent police monitor releases report on 2024 in-custody death
Richard Johnson’s death was originally ruled an accident.

Republicans use Democrats’ Dairy Month mistake against them
One political analyst said posting images of bulls instead of dairy cows a “culturally inappropriate mistake.”

World News

'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple told BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.

Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.

Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.

Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.

German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".

Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.

Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.

Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories
The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.

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How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history

Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.