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Overnight storms may bring severe weather
A round or two of strong to severe storms are possible into early Monday.

U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Spotlight on Port Washington
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders in Port Washington about ongoing growth and development in the region.

In Focus: Downtown Port shares about growth and redevelopment in Port Washington
Amanda Baldwin, executive director of Downtown Port, shares some insight.

In Focus: Small business owner discusses success in Port Washington
Kelly Brown owns two small businesses in Port Washington.

In Focus: Port Washington harbor master shares how he oversees marina
Dennis Cherny shares how he and others work to make the marina an attractive place for boaters to want to dock their vessels.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
Jeffries will unveil the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda as he works to focus voter attention and build momentum ahead of November.

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
The claim marks an escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle East as the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

'My heart is broken': Family of Corey Ruiz demands justice
The family has retained the services of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.

Upcoming Milwaukee Air & Water Show builds excitement for aviation
The event prides itself on being a big draw for families.

The stories of EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s a story behind every aircraft and every visitor at EAA AirVenture this week in Oshkosh.

Marcus Center adds ‘Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical’ to its 2026-27 season
It’ll run from Dec. 26-30.

Wisconsin congressional delegation reacts to deadly police shooting
Corey Ruiz died after being shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.

Wisconsin State Fair chairman stepping down after 16 years of service
This summer's Wisconsin State Fair will be the 15th and final one for board chairman John Yingling.

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI
It’s the 46-year-old’s first offense.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Madison debut
The show will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from July 28-Aug. 2.

National Labor Relations Board certifies St. Mary’s nurses’ union
Nearly 900 registered nurses at the hospital had voted in favor of a union on June 11.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee to relocate headquarters to Oak Creek
The office building it purchased is located at 6744 S. Howell Avenue, the previous site of Master Lock, and will offer 120,000 square feet of space.

World News

Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

Four people including baby die after car crash
Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.

Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.