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‘Water for Elephants’ brings the circus to Madison for its Wisconsin premiere
The show, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from June 16-21.

Navigating grief and loss on Father's Day
You're not alone.

Ridglan Farms to shut down as rescue group secures release of 475 more dogs
The Center for a Humane Economy said its attorney negotiated the release of 350 beagles immediately and the remaining 150 later this summer.

Nancy Gruber, philanthropist and owner of Gruber Law Offices, dies
Wife to David Gruber, she died on June 7, according to an online obituary.

38-year-old man drowns in Nagawicka Lake
The man had been on a boat with five people on it when he ended up in the water and never resurfaced.

Suspect dies, deputy injured in Town of Elba disturbance
The incident happened at River Run Dog Park, when deputies responded to reports of a man that was intoxicated and causing a disturbance.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Need for Milwaukee VA ride programs seeing an increase due to construction 
Both the DAV and the VA’s Veteran Transportation Service said they are seeing an increase in veteran riders.

3 tornadoes touched down in storms last week, NWS says
That means there have now been 31 tornadoes in the Badger State this year.

Packed public hearing highlights concerns over MMSD's future
It comes before the commission votes on who will get the next 10-year, multi-million-dollar contract to run MMSD’s wastewater treatment facilities.

Wisconsin summer camp keeps kids safe from ticks
Camp Edwards Executive Director Jodi Heimos said once campers arrive, they share safety protocols for both the water and land.

Now Hiring: Bontrager Exteriors looks to add team members amid growth
Roofing is among the business's specialties.

Monday brings early sunshine and warmer air
Temperatures rise today as clouds return this afternoon.

Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal and a UFC cage fight at the White House
Before the fights began, the president said an agreement to end the conflict "is now complete."

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the U.S. naval blockade
Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland.

Chourio, Perkins homers power Brewers past Sánchez and Phillies 4-0
Chourio led off the first with a 412-foot homer to center. It was his fifth homer in five games.

'It's really hard': Horicon residents displaced by storm struggling to find affordable housing
"Being on a set income, it’s really hard to find a place that’s affordable," said displaced Horicon resident Cindy Wagner.

Democratic candidates for governor make nomination pitch at state convention
Seven Democrats are in the running to win the party's gubernatorial nomination in the Aug. 11 primary.

Gov. Evers delivers final address at State Democratic Convention
The governor called for unity within the party as the August primary election approaches.

Milwaukee entrepreneur trades truck for public transit as gas prices soar
The high cost of fueling up has had a lot of people adjusting their daily habits and travel plans.

World News

Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.

Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.

Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Henry Nowak killer's sentence referred to Court of Appeal under unduly lenient scheme
The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.

Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.

Man arrested for allegedly pushing woman in front of bus in 2017
A 44-year-old man is in custody over the incident where a woman appeared to be shoved into the path of a bus.

Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.

Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told
Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.

OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds
Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.

World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?

Quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers
We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work after criticism
The French captain has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership, but supporters say the criticism has gone "too far".

'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.

How will social media ban work and when does it start?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror'
Preston Davey died in hospital in July 2023 after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.

Brazilian woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.

Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers.

Boy, 2, in hospital after nursery playground car crash
A 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates
Some students were protesting against the company's controversial work with the US government on artificial intelligence.

Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside
Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.

Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police
Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.

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Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.

The battle in rural America against AI data centres
Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing

UK announces U16 social media ban
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a ban for under-16s from major social media platforms

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.