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NWS confirms at least 7 tornadoes touched down in Tuesday storm
NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Town of Lisbon, which is just north of Sussex, and an EF-1 in Endeavor.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in response to severe weather damage across state
Evers signed the order after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County on Wednesday, following Tuesday's storms.

'The damage is extensive': Residents clean up church damage in Town of Lisbon
They spent much of their time helping to clean up around Lisbon Presybetarian church.

Kenosha Co. residents spend Wednesday cleaning up damage in Somers from Tuesday's storms
The cleanup is expected to take several days as residents work to recover.

State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.

Madison residents assessing damage to homes, cars after major hailstorm Tuesday
Vicki Berenson came out after the storm to find her back windshield completely smashed in.

Weyauwega issues evacuation notice for second straight day
It comes following storms that caused flooding in the area.

Severe storm threat continues for Wednesday and Friday
We are not done with severe weather chances yet this week.

Areas along Wolf River asked to evacuate due to flood waters
Here's what to know.

Floods from Tuesday's severe storms bring flashbacks to Brown Deer neighbors
Neighbors who had major flooding from the historic storm in August 2025 were working to keep water out of their basements again.

More rain and thunderstorms Wednesday night
A few storms in southern Wisconsin could be strong to severe.

PHOTOS: Tuesday's strong storms produce damage, large hail, flooding
Here's a look at some photos of the damage from around the state.

Mother of 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case sentenced to 2 years in prison
One sentence extra nugget about story.

Dermatologist emphasizes the importance of checking skin during summer months
As longer stretches of sunny, warmer weather become a reality for Wisconsinites, it means lighter layers and more exposed skin.

Village of Shiocton residents being asked to evacuate as water levels rise
As water levels continue to rise, a public safety alert said mandatory evacuation will be enforced.

Staying safe during Wisconsin's storm season
How to stay safe when severe storms strike.

Wisconsin DNR closely monitoring Wisconsin River levels in Portage
Levels are expected to reach 20.3 feet amid storms, creating flood concerns.

How University of Wisconsin’s safety plan works for football games, concerts
Brooke Brighton talks with the Assistant AD for Event Operations on how staff handled severe weather at last year’s Morgan Wallen concert.

Packers players share testimonies with high school students
The Packers Tailgate Tour visited an Ozaukee County high school on Tuesday with a special message.

Brewers' Murphy criticizes booing of Megill while pondering how to get him back on track
Megill received boos from the crowd while allowing three runs in the ninth inning of a 9-7, 10-innng loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

World News

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.

'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

Israeli demolitions levelling towns in south Lebanon, satellite images show
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Move over wind farms: Why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?

Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

Wave of Russian drone and missile attacks kill 15 in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

Harry and Meghan join Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne
During their visit down under, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to learn more about First Nations Australians' history.

Horse urine perfume: How online bargains may be dangerous
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Is the US blockade of Iran working?
BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers.

Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch'
BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour
The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out.

'Enormous' cave hidden under medieval castle could rewrite prehistory, researchers say
Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

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