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Looking mainly dry Sunday with times of sunshine
Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds Sunday.

Two new Catholic schools open in Milwaukee after nearly 60 years
Both school buildings can accommodate 500 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Family, civil rights leaders call for justice at Corey Ruiz funeral in Madison
The service at Fountain of Life Church was marked by both grief and demands for accountability.

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Jason Ganos with Nintendo Wire said he discovered the products after they had been hidden away in a storage unit for decades.

'That is what our community has asked for': Madison nonprofit expands access to free fresh produce with library fridge
As the cost of living continues to rise, healthy food is becoming harder for many families to afford.

Wisconsin lawmakers show bipartisan support for FEMA tornado assessment
A FEMA spokesperson said officials conducted a damage assessment, and now the state will determine if it will proceed with a request for federal aid.

Records show lack of helmets, seatbelts in Wisconsin ATV/UTV deaths this year
There have been 29 fatal crashes so far in 2026.

Wisconsin Cheese Group fined $237,500 over Clean Water Act violations
The company was also sentenced to one year of probation.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Irish Fest, night market, Lakeshore Balloon Glow
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
Love was 3 of 5 passing during one series of work while leading the Packers on an opening drive.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers open preseason with loss
Anyone expecting a big Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers showdown was kidding themselves.

Legislative committee studying use of AI in healthcare
The committee will propose legislation adddressing the standards for the use of AI in healthcare.

Menasha business owner organizes ‘Pay It Forward’ event for tornado-affected families
Giving back is especially important for one Menasha business owner.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4
Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers’ third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs.

Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

'There's always a major issue': State lawmaker requesting more information into Milwaukee election error
Five of nine flash drives supposed to be containing absentee ballot results mistakenly contained audit logs.

Veterans try wake surfing to help their healing process
Wake for Warriors uses wake boarding and surfing to connect with veterans.

Washington County considers countywide EMS levy to address staffing, rising costs
Officials hope to have a countywide decision within the next month or two, before communities need to have balanced budgets in December.

World News

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Reform UK plans to overhaul welfare system to save £50bn
The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.

Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat looms
If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers
BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law
The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?

The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'
Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers.

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.

US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career
The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Body found in search for UK student missing on Romania hike
A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys
Val discovers her childhood toys in an attic and decides to put them on display.

Peter James returns to Sussex with his 57 animals
The Brighton-born Roy Grace author moves to a new home in Pulborough in West Sussex.

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?
Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?

Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?

Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.

'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.