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'One of the craziest times in our life': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues nearly 2 months later
The Millers said the tornado left their home with broken windows, damaged walls and a ruined roof, along with debris across their backyard.

Construction advances on Madison school referendum projects
Construction on Madison school referendum projects is advancing, as new buildings for four schools take shape ahead of a summer 2027 opening.

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Heavy rain moves into the state tonight
Rainfall totals around 1 to 3 inches will be possible.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

3 things to watch in Packers' game at New York Jets
Historically in the NFL, teams that start 0-2 have only made the playoffs 14% of the time.

Neenah family faces endless search for in-home nurse amid growing Wisconsin RN shortage
Wisconsin is short nearly 3,000 registered nurses, with that expected to grow to nearly 14,000 by 2045.

Madison residents call for greater accountability from city leaders
A community forum Thursday night brought over 150 people under one roof to voice their frustrations with city leadership.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

Packers look to finish against Jets after Week 1 loss
The Packers head to New Jersey to face the Jets, with players saying finishing games must become more than talk after a Week 1 loss at Minnesota.

World News

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.

Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war'
The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday.

Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.

Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.

Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed
Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches
Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

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Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.

Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.

Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea
Brentford maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League as they score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals
World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.