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Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Thursday's storms
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Wisconsinites can now get a state park pass when renewing vehicle registration
Gov. Tony Evers announced the partnership between the WisDOT DMV and the DNR on Thursday.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Returning back below average for Sunday.

Wrapping up your work week on a sunny note
Friday features sunshine with seasonable highs.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss education priorities
The seven Democrats vying to be Wisconsin's next governor met in Milwaukee for a forum discussion on education.

Packers' pass rush could use breakthrough season from Lukas Van Ness
Lukas Van Ness acknowledges his career hasn’t gone the way he expected when the Packers selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft.

'I feel lost': Over a dozen displaced in Horicon following severe storms
The roof of one city apartment building was ripped off by heavy winds and crashed into another apartment building.

Packers Hall of Famer Antonio Freeman talks son Alex on U.S. Men's National Soccer team
Dennis Krause talked to the Packers Hall of Famer about his son before the match.

Lomira community cleans up after Wednesday's storms
Crews were out pilling up branches as residents removed logs and were going through personal items that were damaged or gone.

Iconic Culver’s 'Thank You Farmers' blue barn collapses during severe storms Wednesday
The barn, repainted and sponsored by Culver’s in 2012, was a symbol of Wisconsin’s farming community and highly visible along Highway 151.

NWS issues a Tornado Watch and a Flood Watch, monitoring severe weather for Thursday
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Democrats try to repeal tax credit from 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore called it a “national voucher scheme.”

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin saw multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Judge rules third-party can take over 86 of Highgrove Holdings’ rental properties
U.S. Bank filed this lawsuit on Jan. 27, 2025, claiming that RPRFII A, LLC borrowed more than $6.8 million to purchase those 86 rental properties.

'That was the scariest thing in my life': Strong winds cause damage in Oshkosh
“That was the scariest thing in my life”: Strong Winds Blow Through Oshkosh

El Niño has officially arrived
El Niño is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.

People get first look at Madison Public Market
The market kicked off a series of pop-up events, which will be hosted in its TrueStage MarketReady Hall every Wednesday until July 1.

A look back at Milwaukee's long socialist legacy
Wisconsin’s largest city, Milwaukee, holds a famous legacy as the only major American city to elect three socialist mayors between 1910 and 1960.

Prospect Luis Lara is eager to reward the Brewers' faith in him after signing a 7-year contract
Lara spoke with reporters on Zoom on Wednesday after signing the deal, which includes club options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
Kraft hasn’t played since getting carted off Lambeau Field on Nov. 2 during a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

World News

Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

Nineteen now arrested over Northern Ireland disorder with house targeted in arson
Thursday night was relatively quiet although police say an arson attack in north Belfast is linked to the disorder.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off
Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

The unknown man in my mother's coffin: A year after Air India crash, families still waiting for answers
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade
After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.

UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people after outbreaks
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup
Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

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Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.

The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.

Gasly's Monaco third place reinstated after appeal
Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.