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Drying out overnight with cooler Sunday ahead
Chances for showers and storms will gradually wind down.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Chourio's scratch hit in 11th breaks tie, Brewers top Diamondbacks 7-4
Garrett Mitchell hit his eighth homer, a two-run shot, off José Cabrera in the second inning.

Thousands left without power after powerful storm tears through southeast Wisconsin
Powerful winds ripped through Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties early Friday afternoon knocking down trees and powerlines.

Hot weekend for July Fourth festivities
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country as we celebrate America's 250th.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony
Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.

Law enforcement urges boating safety ahead of Fourth of July
You can expect a stronger law enforcement presence on all lakes and rivers in Wisconsin as holiday crowds take to the water.

Rooted in remembrance: Sons of the American Revolution plant tree in Wisconsin's oldest city
Green Bay was settled by the French more than 260 years ago.

How to support Lincoln Avenue School community following fire
A fire destroyed the school building earlier this week.

How to apply for FEMA funding from April storms, floods
FEMA said funding will be available to people in 19 counties and the Oneida Nation, which were affected by tornadoes and more from April 13-23.

Jacob Misiorowski's starting schedule with Brewers makes him unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Misiorowski says he wants to play in the All-Star Game but understands why that’s unlikely to happen.

Fireworks and weather: A perfect balance
Various weather conditions can impact your firework shows.

Some Merton residents express disappointment in wake enhancement equipment ban
The Village of Merton in Waukesha County is the latest to pass a ban on wake-enhancements for boats on Lake Keesus and Moose Lake.

'Very heartwarming': Organizers, volunteers of Milwaukee's 'United for Venezuela Emergency Relief Campaign' overwhelmed with donations
The basement of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is filled to the brim with donations ticketed for Venezuela.

ATV and UTV safety for July 4 holiday weekend
While many bars and restaurants are popular destinations, Harden said drivers should avoid consuming alcohol.

Will rain impact your 4th of July plans?
We will see a chance for storms this weekend.

Milwaukee considers increasing e-scooter fines
The Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee passed an ordinance that would increase the fines from $10-20 to $100-200.

Neighbors file federal lawsuit against Microsoft over data center
They say there are 100 or more people living within 1.5 miles, so they believe it should be a class action lawsuit.

State senators share mixed reactions to end of minority student grant program
The State Supreme Court ruled the Minority Student Undergraduate Retention Grant Program is unconstitutional.

Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2
Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino homered off Jacob Misiorowski, and Chase Burns pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds.

World News

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US.

Watch: Lyse Doucet in Tehran as huge funeral for Iran's former supreme leader takes place
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before
Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC
The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".

Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?
There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family.

What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.

How Manchester became an 'influencer heaven'
Influencers are showing the world why they think Manchester is a great place it is to live.

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive
Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back
Devoted fans of the SW19 Championships tell stories of camping in the queue and lifelong friendships.

England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned
BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Alan Shearer: Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.

NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'
Logistics surrounding the World Cup match between England and Mexico continue to lead a number of the papers.

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

New heatwave likely to peak at 34C with week-long health alert issued
Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

Supporting Pride London 'more important than ever'
Hundreds of charities, community groups and companies took part in Saturday's parade.

Dior dress and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.

Life-size Lego bench built in memory of boy
The bench is made in memory of Matthew Girard who died in 2020 from cancer.

Man, 91, completes skydive for community group
Alan Still completed the skydive for Rowleys Centre for the Community in Cranleigh.

The school podcast that beat the professionals to a top award
The Reading Cafe features pupils from Holy Cross High School in Hamilton quizzing authors, musicians and other cultural figures about books.

Artist happily reunited with lost tea towel art
Holly Searle had posted her work and was distraught when it was not delivered to its destination.

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The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival
Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.