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Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Thunderstorm chances in parts of the state tonight
A few storms may be strong to severe.

Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office for possible charges.

Packers offensive coordinator highlights depth across key offensive positions
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Tucker Kraft’s ACL recovery and said Green Bay’s offense has competition across key spots.

Packers reveal new NFL Rivalries uniforms, will debut Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The uniforms will make their debut on Sunday, Oct. 11 when the Packers take on the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur to face off against Cardinals' Mike LaFleur at joint practice
Wednesday’s practice will mark the first time the LaFleur brothers have coached against each other since Mike was hired as the Cardinals’ coach.

Wisconsin company deconstructs useable building materials to give them a new life
It's keeping more materials out of the landfill and putting it into new home and furniture projects.

Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers prepare for trade war fallout
President Trump leveled new threats against Canada Monday.

Iowa County health officials working to prevent spread of measles
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows 35 measles cases in Iowa County reported as of August 21.

USDA, HHS secretaries announce plan to make school meals more nutritious
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are encouraging states to source food locally.

Janesville students start year in new schools after Washington Elementary flooding
Washington Elementary students in Janesville started the year at Adams and Madison after flooding closed their school last year.

12 spots you can pick apples across Wisconsin this fall
Here's what you need to know about each one.

Wisconsin high school football player dies from injuries sustained during game
Adam Massman's exact cause of death has not been released.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin Youth Company hiring for school-year jobs
Positions support before- and after-school programs in Dane and Waukesha counties.

'I’ve always been an advocate for all students': Green Bay’s new Superintendent Michael Hernandez outlines his first-year focus
From the budget to declining enrollment, Hernandez shares what he hopes for from his first year.

More than 40 measles cases confirmed in Wisconsin as free vaccine clinics ramp up ahead of school
There are more than 40 confirmed cases of measles in Wisconsin, as communities push free immunization clinics ahead of the new school year.

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash
The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.

Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks

Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.

Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.

Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.

Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction
The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.

Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.

Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.

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Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?
And, is Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?

Americanswers… Are Trump’s Canada tariffs legal?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will match US tariffs “dollar for dollar”.

O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.