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Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
By Sunday, highs return back to the 60s and low 70s.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

'How do we blend the unique identities?': Plans underway to merge West Bend high schools
In West Bend, school district projections show high school enrollment could decline by more than 300 students over the next three years.

Green Bay celebrates America's 250th birthday with community quilt
Individual quilt squares will represent the nation’s past and future. It'll be unveiled on July 4.

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

On call on campus: Marquette University students join emergency response efforts
A group of around 20 students who have emergency medical technician (EMT) certification will now be deployed during emergencies.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fairytale ballet, Bluey at the Ballpark, Family Fishing Day
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m. It goes into effect May 9.

'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

World News

Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

Meryl Streep's key condition for agreeing to star in Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

Five tips to get you through exam season
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions
Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

Stop families who choose not to work getting unlimited benefits, Tories say
The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
The King concludes his visit to the British overseas territory after landing from the US on Thursday.

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars
A jar of HiPP purée containing the poison was found in Austria, prompting a recall by the manufacturer.

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video
Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
Children's author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast.

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

Watch: Match of the Day
Highlights of five Premier League games, including title-chasing Arsenal versus Fulham.

Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?

Arsenal beat Fulham to move six points clear of Man City
Watch highlights as Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 to move six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.