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Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
Smith caught 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns last season in 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Packers to face roster cuts after final preseason game against Cardinals
After the Packers take on the Cardinals Friday night, they'll have a quick turnaround to trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday night.

Celestial delight: Full moon and a lunar eclipse Aug. 27 - 28
The full sturgeon moon will peak along with a lunar eclipse.

Brewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1
May left in the first inning with a bruised right scapula.

Madison police monitor sues chief over records from deadly Corey Ruiz shooting
A judge will consider Aeiramique Glass' request to enforce the subpoena and order MPD to produce the requested records.

Have the umbrella handy this weekend
We'll see a better chance for rain late Saturday into early Sunday.

Beautiful weather to wrap-up the workweek
Seeing lots of sunshine with comfortable conditions.

New Marquette Poll shows tight race between Tiffany and Crowley
David Crowley has the advantage among likely voters, but numbers are split down the middle for registered voters.

LaFleur brothers lead Packers, Cardinals through joint practice in Green Bay
The Packers and Cardinals practiced together at Lambeau Field as the LaFleur brothers led opposite sidelines before Friday’s preseason game.

‘One more kick in the mouth:’ Wisconsin dairy farmer braces for trade war impact
Canada has slapped tariffs on milk and cheese imported from the U.S. in retaliation for similar taxes imposed by President Donald Trump.

Carson Peters-Berger pleads guilty in Lily Peters’ death, sentenced to life in prison
Carson Peters- Berger appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide.

Gov. Evers requests disaster declaration for July tornado damage
FEMA assessments found there was an estimated $8.2 million in damage to residential property and more than $13.8 million in public sector damage.

Morgan Geyser’s attorney files petition for conditional release
It comes after her release was revoked last year amid her escape from a group home.

Wisconsin pediatrician shares importance of vaccines ahead of school year
Since 2013, Wisconsin DHS data shows that the number of two-year olds who have received one or more doses of the MMR vaccine has steadily declined.

New Berlin mayor apologizes, does not resign at city council meeting
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire over some anti-Islamic messages he posted on his personal Facebook page.

'We did not raid the encampment': Madison officials defend response to Williamson Street protests
City leaders say they had to step in after streets became blocked and safety concerns arose.

Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

World News

Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.

Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.

Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.

Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths
Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency.

Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children
Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG - check full details of Champions League draw
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

Top Gear to return to TV four years after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.

Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.

UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.

Blake Lively awarded $400,000 of $8m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle
A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.

What we know so far
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

King 'heartbroken' by floods as search for missing, including 33 from UK, continues
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.

Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.

Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.

A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come
"Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.

Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war
BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.

In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.

What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow
There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.

Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought
Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens
The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.

Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.

BBC director-general says he was not aware of 'severity' of cuts needed
Matt Brittin succeeded Tim Davie as boss of the BBC in May.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was convicted at Harrow Crown Court of seven counts of indecent assault.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

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Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children