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Everyday Hero: Reedsburg family carries on more than 100 years of firefighting tradition
The Dempsey family’s bloodline at the Reedsburg Fire Department goes back to 1902.

Summer heat turns to evening thunderstorms
A few flirt with record highs before evening thunderstorms.

Gas prices hold steady as travelers hit the roads for Memorial Day
Gas prices held mostly steady over Memorial Day weekend, a welcome sight for travelers.

VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony in Green Bay
The VFW is one of the largest organizations of combat Veterans in the U.S.

Brewers' Misiorowski sets record with 57 100 mph pitches in game since tracking era started in 2008
The 24-year-old right-hander reached 101 mph on 40 of his 96 pitches.

Misiorowski sparkles and Yelich homers in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Cardinals
Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer and Andrew Vaughn went 3 for 4 as the Brewers extended their NL Central lead over St. Louis to 2 1/2 games.

Milwaukee VA hosts 96th Memorial Day ceremony
The ceremony included music from the Milwaukee American Legion Band and a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Waukesha Wing.

Last call? Potential final batch of Schlitz now in production
Pabst Brewing Company is discontinuing production of Schlitz, which started in Milwaukee back in 1849.

'Life jackets save lives': Water patrol promotes boating safety
Boating season has officially taken off in Wisconsin this Memorial Day weekend. Water patrol reminds boaters that safety comes first.

Now Hiring: H.J. Martin & Son seeks new employees for careers ranging from truck drivers to door and window fabricators
It has more than a half dozen divisions working on residential and commercial projects.

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and more.

'It's an amazing event': 44 years later, Brat Fest continues to bring fun and funds for dozens of charities
The fest started from humble beginnings — started by the Metcalfe family with one grill in front of their grocery store.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez
Later on Sunday, the Brewers reinstated outfielder Akil Baddoo from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville.

Kenosha's Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts Memorial Day program
“This is a particularly important time for us to be able to share stories of of soldiers who sacrificed for us,” said museum president Scott English.

Resources to prevent chronic disease
Chelsea Tibbets, Grapevine Program Manager for the Wisconsin's Women's Health Foundation, joined Jason Fechner.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson reflects on political journey
She also discussed how her childhood in the 6th Senate district impacts the measures she sponsors and champions now in Madison.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson evaluates Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers
Johnson said she believes more family involvement is part of the complex solution to make the city and state safer.

In Focus: One-on-one with State Senator LaTonya Johnson
She discussed her political journey, crime rates, the budget surplus and more.

In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her opposition to recent bipartisan budget surplus measure
She also predicted whether the failure of that surplus measure could be a setback to Democrats' momentum ahead of the November midterms.

Contreras homers and Henderson pitches 5 shutout innings in Brewers' 5-1 win over Dodgers
The game marked the first time the teams faced each other since the Dodgers swept the Brewers in last year’s NL Championship Series.

World News

Three teens dead after rescues from water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.

Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Watch: Dozens of light drones crash into harbour in Sydney
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

'Overwhelming consensus' that screen time harms children, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

Jury selection begins in the sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
Former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test and experts fear she's not alone
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

How Ella Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.

Sailors from doomed Arctic mission with no survivors identified by DNA
The remains of sailors who died on an Arctic expedition are identified by researchers.

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

BTS win big as Black Eyed Peas reunite at American Music Awards
Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.

Search to begin for Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire
Seamus Maguire is believed to have been murdered and secretly buried when he was 29 years old.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

China executes man for murdering billionaire gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.

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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers?
Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.

What is going on with Ferrari and will Verstappen quit? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.

How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.

'Magician' Monfils exits final French Open
Gael Monfils bows out of his final French Open in the first round, losing in five sets to compatriot Hugo Gaston, as tributes are paid to one of the great tennis entertainers.

Van Gaal fallout made Di Maria 'hate' Man Utd, but he has no regrets
Rows and fall-out with Louis van Gaal, hating his club, the break-in but no regrets - Angel di Maria opens up on his time at Man Utd