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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.

Keep that umbrella handy for the holiday weekend
More rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely into the weekend.

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

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.

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.

Wisconsin lawmakers on 250 years of American independence
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said “the struggle continues, and it's all worth it.”

Fond du Lac man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Evers and family
The criminal complaint states Hartmann was drinking and doesn't remember making any calls.

Four new tiny homes now open to veterans in need, marking the largest expansion at the village in Racine
When the village first opened in 2014, they started with 15 homes. They now have 20 tiny homes for veterans in need.

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

A look back at history-making weather events on July Fourth
Independence Day has seen it's fair share of noteworthy weather events.

Jake Bauers says the Brewers chemistry is something he hasn't 'experienced anyplace else'
Bauers leads the Brewers with 15 home runs.

World News

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.

Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.

Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait.

Weekly quiz: Why did the princess climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.

I started selling clothes from my nana's house - now I'm turning over £10m
Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.

Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.

UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".

Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.

Parents criticise 'inappropriate' Caity Baser set at youth music festival
Children as young as seven were in the audience when Caity Baser asked the crowd whether they had ever had sex with a friend.

Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.

Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Djokovic matches Federer's Wimbledon wins record
Novak Djokovic claims his latest piece of history as he equals Roger Federer's record total of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by battling past Arthur Rinderknech.

Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.