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'I have not seen anything to this level': Ringle sees 75 homes damaged after Friday's storms
NWS confirmed an EF-3 tornado was confirmed between Weston and Ringle with estimated winds at approximately 140 mph.

Multiple animal rights activists arrested attempting to break into Ridglan Farms
Multiple people were arrested trying to break into the Blue Mounds facility.

Cleanup underway in Rock County after latest round of severe weather
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Rock County Friday evening.

At least 14 tornadoes confirmed from Friday's storms in Wisconsin with more possible
The first confirmed tornado from Friday was in Wind Lake, rating at an EF-1. The second was in Racine County, rating at an EF-0.

PHOTOS: Damage, flooding racks up across state after Friday's storms
It was a relentless week of severe weather across the state of Wisconsin. Friday evening's storms were no different.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker Saturday and a projectile hit a container vessel, British military officials said.

Cooler temperatures stick around the rest of the weekend
Highs Sunday will once again be in the 40s.

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes.

Wisconsin is the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment
A woman from Wisconsin was one of the cornerstones of the movement. Carrie Chapman Catt was born in Ripon and later moved to Iowa.

Milwaukee area residents trying to prevent flooding
The Menomonee River in Wauwatosa overflowed its banks Wednesday night, submerging walking paths and parks.

Portage deals with flooding, braces for more rain
A large section of Conant Street in Portage was covered with water Friday.

Stevens Point ready for World's Largest Trivia Contest this weekend
The contest lasts for 54 hours straight.

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
Court records show U.S. District Judge James Peterson sentenced Roger Hoffman on Wednesday.

Flooded communities face severe weather threat
Another round of severe storms on Friday will impact flooded communities.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

Evacuation ordered for Blackhawk Park area in Town of Caledonia
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said fire, EMS and law enforcement won’t be able to reach the area for an “extended period of time.”

15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July
New data shows there’s been a massive participation drop since the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law.

Stormy start to the weekend
Strong to severe storms slice state Friday night into Saturday.

‘This is a last-ditch resort’: Thousands of protesters expected at Ridglan Farms on Sunday
Organizers estimate there will be around 2,000 protesters.

Tips for avoiding scams when seeking repairs after severe storm damage
DATCP said consumers should avoid hiring anyone who comes to their door.

World News

Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth
The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'
Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.

Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies
Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity
Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.

People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white
Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

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Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs
Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.