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Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Strong to severe thunderstorms likely overnight
Damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

Demand for sprinkler systems rising as deadly Milwaukee area fires spark safety push
The Sprinkler Fitters 183 union has gone from around 60 apprentices to now over 80 to help with the increase in calls.

Now Hiring: La Causa seeks to fill more than a dozen positions
The organization seeks candidates committed to helping low-income, bilingual communities.

'God makes good things happen': Janesville churches support each other a month after devastating floods
First Lutheran Church in Janesville was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in damages.

UWM grads step into competitive job market
Thousands of UW-Milwaukee students officially marked a major milestone Sunday as the university celebrated its 134th commencement ceremony.

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Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'serious', says government
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women
The broadcaster's chief executive Priya Dogra walked away from an interview when given the opportunity to say sorry.

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'
Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in jail for Paul Quinn’s crime, says he's thankful authorities have "finally got the real perpetrator".

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

Is a bank holiday heatwave on the way?
The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

Widows left in pension limbo after husbands' deaths
Pension payments have been delayed after Capita took over administration of the civil servants' scheme.

Guardiola's legacy will shape the future of football in England for years to come
As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal
An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on an attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

'Digi-hogs' tracked in bid to slow decline in hedgehog numbers
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

D-Day in Spygate case: What's at stake and what could happen?
Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of watching a Middlesbrough training session. The result is expected to come on Tuesday.

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth
All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.