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Waukesha Co. Public Health reflects to measles response
The very first measles case in Wisconsin was confirmed in a Waukesha County resident on January 26.

Water levels receding in Shiocton but damage still remains
Nearly half of the 400 homes in the village were evacuated last week as the wolf river reached record levels.

'Can't rebuild an entire neighborhood overnight': Ringle residents face long road to recovery with volunteer help
Just over a week after an EF-3 tornado tore through the small Wisconsin town, residents are left to slowly rebuild.

Milwaukee landlords under scrutiny after the arrest of prominent landlord, leaders release safety plan
A prominent Milwaukee landlord was arrested and accused of renting homes to drug dealers, facing charges including conspiracy and money laundering.

Now Hiring: Lake Express Ferry in need of seasonal employees
There are currently full- and part-time job openings for boat technicians, customer service, cabin crew hospitality, and a deckhand.

Heavy rain and severe weather possible today
Heavy rain and strong thunderstorms will be possible today.

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington.

Local leaders react to shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner
The president was uninjured and was hustled away.

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Iran 's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again Sunday as Pakistan scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations.

In Focus: State Rep. Franklin talks about the guidance of AI usage in schools from DPI
Rep. Franklin discussed his bill that targets AI chatbots which could simulate human-like relationships with children.

In Focus: Takeaways from research on students using AI in schools
Dr. Velez discussed the main takeaways from their research on how students in Wisconsin are using AI currently.

In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools
This week on "In Focus," the show focused on AI in education, with an emphasis on the policies and recommendations in place statewide.

Hundreds of anti-abortion advocates attend March for Life in Madison
The annual event brings together advocates who say they want to protect every human life.

Post positions and Morning Line Odds for 2026 Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Here's where each thoroughbred and filly is set to line up at Churchill Downs on May 1 and 2.

Heavy rainfall creates challenges for local farmers
Farmers across the area are working to manage the impact of heavy rainfall during planting season.

Pinball, board games and consoles, oh my!: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The three-day event brings gamers together to celebrate the hobby.

Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

World News

Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.

Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.

Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

What we know about the King's US state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.

Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.

Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.

Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?

First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'
Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record despite critical reviews
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

White House to review Trump's security after shooting at dinner event
Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor
The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.

Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'
Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.

Footballer Lamine Yamal and Coldplay's Chris Martin help Polish influencer raise more than £50m for cancer patients
The YouTuber, Piotr Hancke, had celebrity backing for his nine-day, non-stop livestream.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.

Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.

Lighter than a bar of soap - the shoes worn to shatter marathon record
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?