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After historic run, Milwaukee Panthers exit NCAA Tournament in loss to Auburn
Monday night’s game was tied at 2 until Auburn scored 5 runs in the sixth.

Brice Turang breaks out of his 0-for-21 slump as Brewers trounce Giants 16-2
Milwaukee’s 16 runs and 18 hits were season highs.

'It’s been a really rewarding and an amazing experience': Ridglan beagle finds forever home with family in Jackson
They said Penny has been able to gain their trust, loves being petted and snuggled, and is learning how to walk on a leash.

Heads up: Birds attacks increase along the lakefront
Red-winged Blackbirds have been dive-bombing people along the lakefront amid nesting season. Here's the reason.

Our pleasant start to June continues
Sunny, dry, and comfortable weather extends a few more days.

President Trump to visit Wisconsin on Friday to support farmers
As Dairy Month kicks off, he’ll visit Chippewa County.

Air traffic recordings reveal more details about flight diverted to Madison
Passenger Sasha Voronov, who was traveling from Croatia to Minneapolis, also shared what it was like to be onboard.

Pride flag raised above State Capitol
It’s meant to celebrate the LGBTG+ community, commemorate the history of the Gay Rights movement, and advocate for equal rights.

RFK Jr. celebrates farmers as June Dairy Month kicks off in Wisconsin
Earlier this year, federal limits on full-fat dairy in schools were lifted under the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

‘There’s a lot less fear’: Monitor gives heart failure patient more peace of mind
Micki Brittain has a small sensor placed inside her pulmonary artery, called a CardioMEMS.

Madison piloting 'School Street' project
The city started closing the street outside Marquette Elementary to cars from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

River Falls mayor highlights city's close-knit community, natural landscape
Mayor Alison Page joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the city’s natural treasures that draw new and growing families to the area. 

Free state park admission, fishing this weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s annual Free Fun Weekend is happening from June 6-7.

Person removes, attempts to set Pride flag on fire in Outagamie County
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to Outagamie County Jail.

Wisconsin Veterans Village provides affordable housing for veterans
There are 48 apartments on-site at the Village that are designated for veterans.

Leia Rios makes history as first Latina to be Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
She said she hopes to inspire others, especially those from underrepresented communities, to go after their goals.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in Wisconsin
From Wisconsin State Fair to EAA AirVenture, here's a list of fun events you can attend this summer.

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted to Madison due to unruly passenger
Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office met the flight when it landed and removed the passenger.

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

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Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed
An independent investigation into why Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he was dying is ongoing.

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree
The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian
A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

Donaldson sex abuse trial hears police interview from alleged rape victim
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief
Along the way, she will stop at football stadiums and hubs that have been a part of her life.

AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.

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More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian
A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement
Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC
The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.