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'I have lots of gratitude': Superintendent Vicki Bayer reflects on career in Green Bay
Bayer said one of her biggest accomplishments was getting the district’s budget out of the red.

Everyday Heroes: Brillion veterans honored with banners ahead of nation's 250th
The small town is coming together to celebrate military veterans along Main Street.

Hot and muggy air bombards the state today
Tuesday will be warm and muggy with afternoon sun.

13 people transported to local hospitals after carbon monoxide incident at Creative Packaging
Firefighters detected elevated carbon monoxide levels and evacuated about 150 employees.

MMSD moves forward with independent audit of wastewater plants after claims of mismanagement
This decision stems from employee allegations of mismanagement by Veolia, the private operator, although Veolia denies these claims.

Homeowners scrambling, contractors swamped as first summer heatwave approaches
Experts recommend checking your A/C as soon as possible.

Friends remember Boys & Girls Club CEO Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson, longtime Boys & Girls Club of Dane County CEO, is being remembered for his impact on children, families and the Madison community.

‘When people work together cooperatively, they win’: Why there’s a push to keep manufactured homes affordable in Wisconsin
In manufactured home parks, many residents own their homes but rent the land on which they sit.

Milwaukee congresswoman dismisses reported FBI investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election
Democrat Gwen Moore says she has no doubt “Milwaukee County will pass with flying colors.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson dead at 50
He had led the organization for more than a decade.

Wisconsin Center District Board of Directors fires President and CEO Marty Brooks
The board met in a closed session for about two and a half hours before taking a vote to fire him for cause.

7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Officials report more than 200 injuries and significant damage in General Santos city.

‘& Juliet’ escapes off the balcony to Wisconsin
The jukebox musical poses the question: what if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo?

Builders, industry group share what encourages new home building
A number of factors come into play when deciding to start a project.

DNR studies impact of winter fish kill in Manitowoc County lake
The team of DNR biologists who study fish populations are trying to make sure the ecosystem of Silver Lake fully recovers.

From new superintendent to referendum, Manitowoc School District's had some major changes
Lee Thennes was appointed superintendent in April 2025 and is already facing some major challenges, including budget cuts and declining enrollment.

Now Hiring: Ascension Wisconsin in need of nurses
According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the number of retiring nurses is larger than the number of nurses entering the profession.

'It means the world': PrideFest attendees reflect on community during 30th anniversary
“It’s just a reminder that, the LGBTQ community has always existed," Rev. Wilke said. "And so now they get to exist out loud and in public."

'It's unbelievable': Greendale High School alum pitches in first 'Banana Ball' game at American Family Field
The alternative-rules baseball league has exploded in popularity since its founding in 2018.

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win
Milwaukee’s eruption in the sixth turned a 3-1 deficit into a comfortable cushion.

World News

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'brutal' knife attack in Belfast
Police say a man in his 30s, who is believed to be Somali, is in custody as Keir Starmer calls the incident "sickening".

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed
Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London.

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

Teacher and two pupils stabbed in school attack
A 14-year-old schoolgirl is arrested after the knife attack at the Co-op Academy in Blackley.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Teen charged over Golders Green ambulance attack
Subhan Ahmed, 18, is charged with assisting an offender after four Jewish ambulances were burnt out.

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others
Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did.

Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper
Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years earlier.

Somali referee Artan barred from entering US ahead of World Cup
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

Man who asked woman for kiss sentenced in legal first
David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment charge in May.

Anita Manning's auction house criticised for offering human remains
Human bones, including a skull, were to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions has now withdrawn the item.

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

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Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Champion Maria asks for respect after Queen's snub
Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she goes through qualifying to reach the main draw.